2 h. ago Entering the US has become more fraught, here’s what you need to know

Planning a holiday to the United States? Here’s an overview of the strict new Trump administration-enforced immigration border measures.

Politics

2 h. ago The politics of grievance was a winner for Trump. It’s not working for Dutton

Excited by dominance in meaningless midterm polls, misled by the false analogy of Trump’s political success, the Coalition allowed itself to think it could win without doing the work required.

Politics

12 h. ago China says US stands to become ‘a joke in the history of the world economy’

After lifting tariffs on US goods again, to 125 per cent, China’s Finance Ministry signalled Beijing would no longer go tit-for-tat with the Trump administration.

Politics

13 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Albanese reveals authorities launched legal proceedings to protect him after a “serious incident; Dutton reportedly targeted in teenage boy’s terror plot

Keep up to date on all the news from the campaign trail with our live blog.

Events

15 h. ago Did Albanese ‘lie 97 times’, did Coalition ‘rip $30 billion’ out of schools? We reality check

We take a look at questionable claims made by those on the campaign trail while everyone’s been distracted by Donald Trump’s reign of chaos.

Economics

16 h. ago Musk’s latest DOGE savings goal seems to be short a few zeros

Elon Musk initially promised to cut $US2 trillion from the federal budget. He now appears to have set the goal lower for a second time.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘Copied from America’: Dutton launches election fight over EVs

The opposition leader has been accused of copying Donald Trump’s policies as the government responds to his pledge to scrap fuel-efficiency fines.

Politics

21 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX plunges as Trump tariff backflip fallout continues; Dutton reportedly targeted in teenage boy’s terror plot

Keep up to date on all the news from the campaign trail with our live blog.

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23 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton reportedly targeted in teenage boy’s terror plot; ASX set to dive at open as Trump tariff backflip fallout continues

Keep up to date on all the news from the campaign trail with our live blog.

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24 h. ago ‘Falling apart’ midair: Helicopter plunges into New York’s Hudson River, killing six

The aircraft broke apart in midair and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River between Manhattan and the New Jersey waterfront.

Events

24 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Coalition doubles down on appeal to drivers; Trump tariff backflip keeps markets on edge

Keep up to date on all the news from the campaign trail with our live blog.

Politics

24 h. ago Helicopter plunges into New York’s Hudson River, killing six

Videos posted on social media showed the aircraft mostly submerged, upside-down in the water as multiple rescue circled the wreckage.

Events

25 h. ago Trump’s tariffs on China are actually 145 per cent, White House clarifies

Meanwhile, the president said countries initially hit with a 10 per cent tariff – such as Australia – could negotiate the rate lower depending on what they offered the US.

Politics

26 h. ago ‘Drip, drip, drip’: How Trump’s ‘beautiful’ tariff plan gave the world a cold shower

A week ago, Donald Trump announced Liberation Day. We’ve moved to un-Liberation Day and the world is still reeling.

Politics

26 h. ago Lost cities, surreal swims: Why ‘Forgotten America’ is unforgettable

With pristine national parks, glorious coastline and rich indigenous culture and history, what’s not to love about Central America?

Politics

35 h. ago Bullock hoses down hopes of deep interest rate cuts after Trump upheaval

Expectations of deep cuts in official interest rates to protect the economy from the global tariff war are growing, but the Reserve Bank governor is cautious.

Politics

37 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: ASX finishes up 4.5 per cent after Trump pauses most tariffs, but escalates trade war with China; Coalition’s climate target unclear after mixed messages

Keep up to date on the 2025 federal election campaign with our rolling live blog coverage.

Politics

37 h. ago Australia rejects China offer after Trump escalation, reopens free trade talks with EU

Trade Minister Don Farrell says Australia and Europe will enter into talks “with a view to getting it done” against the backdrop of Trump’s tariffs.

Politics

37 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX finishes up 4.5 per cent after Trump pauses most tariffs, but escalates trade war with China; Coalition’s climate target unclear after mixed messages

Keep up to date on the 2025 federal election campaign with our rolling live blog coverage.

Politics

38 h. ago ASX has best day in five years after trump’s tariff backflip

The ASX has closed on what is expected to be its best day in five years after Donald Trump backflipped on his global tariff policy.

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