2 h. ago Xi and Trump are growing more alike. But only one can win this global power struggle

A pivotal moment in geopolitics occurred last week. It was a day when America quaked and China prevailed. But like Trump, Xi’s going after the enemies within.

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5 h. ago ‘Fast and physical’: Why Australia is getting into ice hockey

Ice hockey teams around the country are seeing bigger audiences turn out to watch the winter sport – even in summertime.

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7 h. ago Whatever Trump decides on AUKUS, Australia’s subs are far from guaranteed

Anthony Albanese will be seeking the US president’s commitment to the submarine pact on which Australia’s maritime defence depends, but it means nothing unless production of the vessels is ramped up.

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10 h. ago ‘Cockroach’ warning by America’s top banker sparks fears about the financial system

A recent spate of corporate failures has raised concerns of a financial bubble created by non-bank lenders.

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10 h. ago AUKUS expected to stay intact as Trump touts ‘great relationship’ with Albanese

The White House has foreshadowed a warm and positive meeting between Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese that will focus on the core interests of national and economic security.

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14 h. ago In Trump’s America, the Pentagon now resembles Saudi Arabia for journalists

Knowing he’s in over his head, Pete Hegseth has grown more paranoid and resentful, denying credentials to reporters who seek information that has not been approved for release.

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17 h. ago Albanese’s meeting with Trump won’t define Australia’s place in the world. Nor should it

The fixation with the US alliance detracts from how Australia’s influence has grown over the course of the 21st century. The Oval Office meeting will not change that.

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33 h. ago What do Americans really think about Australia? What I found raises a big problem

If you ask Australians, they don’t trust Trump’s America, but believe they need an alliance with it more than ever. Which raises bigger, more unsettling questions.

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39 h. ago Millions march for ‘No Kings’ in biggest protest against Trump to date

Protesters have rallied against what they believe to be an authoritarian, anti-democratic administration that has sidelined the Constitution.

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41 h. ago The key card Albanese can play to keep Trump on side in Oval Office

Avoiding a “Zelensky moment” or the humiliation of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa will be a top priority for the prime minister as he walks into the White House this week.

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53 h. ago Evening blues and a touch of Brownlow magic: The Everest’s best looks

Royal style rules trackside: What Count Nikolai and Kate Waterhouse wore to The Everest.

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61 h. ago Trump cools on ‘incredible’ weapons for Zelensky in wake of Putin call

The Ukraine president is keen to get some of America’s most dangerous missiles but Trump has moved to re-engage with Vladimir Putin.

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65 h. ago How a low super balance can still mean a happy, fulfilling retirement

Real retirement planning isn’t about hitting a magic figure, it’s about understanding how your super turns into regular, reliable income.

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3 d. ago ‘I learnt a lot from Eddie’: Why returning Wallaby still has time for old coach Jones

Carter Gordon has revealed the motivation behind his switch back to rugby from the NRL, which is set to kick off with the Test against Eddie Jones’ Japan next weekend.

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3 d. ago Silicon Valley’s Trump courtship is backfiring spectacularly

Tech execs thought billion-dollar investments had bought them influence. Instead, they learnt that loyalty means nothing when the president sees political advantage elsewhere.

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3 d. ago Greatest reason Gaza war ‘will not end’: Why Hamas isn’t going anywhere

Gaza is pulverised. But reports suggest Hamas fighters have emerged from underground in fresh clothes, with functional weapons and “sparkling clean pick-up trucks”.

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4 d. ago ‘It’s 115 a day, almost every day’: Measuring America’s ‘insanely predictable’ crime

From his home office in Kentucky, a data and systems analyst tracks the grim totality of the country’s firearm incidents – and tallies some disturbing figures.

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4 d. ago Burke says there’s ‘not a magic number’ in immigration debate

The home affairs minister acknowledged Australians were “deeply feeling the housing shortage” while lashing the opposition for taking a fact-free approach to public debate.

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4 d. ago Daughter of Floreat murderer urges public to back in WA gun reforms

A report tabled in parliament has scrutinised the laws, including a new guns portal which the committee found was not ready for the volume users who tried to update their licences. 

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4 d. ago Even in Trump’s America, the crackdown on Pentagon reporters is chilling stuff

An unprecedented crackdown represents a dark day for democracy, and should serve as a wake-up call for complacent Australians.

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