2 h. ago Art of the deal: Melania is the first of White House ladies to milk it for millions

Unlike first ladies before her, Melania Trump manages to turn her official role into content for money-making ventures.

Economics

6 h. ago Trump trapped as tensions between two powerful allies burst into the open

Growing animosity between a crown prince and a powerful sheikh reached a dramatic climax this week, in a development that could move markets and disrupt the world.

Politics

24 h. ago Mamdani uses first speech to make clear he will stand up to Trump

The New York mayor unapologetically promised to lead as a democratic socialist, issuing a warning to those who believed he might moderate his positions after taking office.

Politics

28 h. ago Gold, coffee and Donald Trump: Australia’s rollercoaster economic year in 10 charts

We started 2025 with interest rate cuts and ended it talking about increases. Gold soared, but it wasn’t the most precious of precious metals.

Politics

29 h. ago Clooney takes swipe at Trump after dig over French citizenship

The Hollywood star has responded after the US president appeared to celebrate news Clooney and wife Amal had become naturalised French citizens.

Politics

34 h. ago Trump made a barrage of tariff threats in 2025. Some never materialised

Here’s what Trump said when announcing some of his biggest tariff threats and promises this year, and where things stand today.

Politics

34 h. ago I’m often asked the best places to eat overseas. This takes the cake

I tell them about the best bistros, Michelin-star diners and yum cha palaces. Then I reveal the really important thing – where to find the best cake.

Politics

48 h. ago ‘Totally mediocre’: Trump lashes Clooney after star granted French citizenship

The naturalisation of George Clooney his wife, Amal, and their children was announced by the French government this week. Now the US president has responded.

Politics

69 h. ago The retiree and former star chef restoring Melbourne one panel at a time

When his daughter asked him to restore the copper trims of her shop windows, Brian James wasn’t sure he had what it took. Six years later, business is booming.

Politics

69 h. ago US Congress threatens eSafety commissioner with contempt charges

Online safety tsar Julie Inman Grant has been accused of harassing American companies over Australia’s under-16 social media ban.

Events

3 d. ago Fireworks cancelled and money lost, but signs of hope for Bondi businesses

Sydneysiders and tourists have been asked to “open their wallets” in a show of solidarity for a community torn by terror, while nearly 100 businesses have applied for grants.

Economics

3 d. ago Sydney to Hobart drama as French crew penalised after breaking rules

Skipper Jiang Lin has become the first female-skipper to win the overall Sydney to Hobart race.

Politics

3 d. ago French crew stripped of Sydney to Hobart victory as new overall winner named

Skipper Jiang Lin has become the first woman to collect the famous Tattersall Cup for the Sydney to Hobart overall winner.

Politics

3 d. ago Love a chat with your barista? You could be feeding your social biome

Many of us feel lonelier than ever. But research suggests the small real-world interactions we take for granted have more value than we realise.

Politics

3 d. ago The future is electric: Hot metals are exposing the fossil fuel fantasy

Drill, baby, drill: The arrival of the revanchist Trump administration was seen by the carbon industry as an opportunity to demonstrate fossil fuels’ indispensability to the world. It didn’t work out that way.

Politics

3 d. ago South Africa’s ‘French corner’ is the ultimate gourmet escape

An hour from Cape Town, the Franschhoek wine valley’s reputation as the country’s food capital is well earned, but it’s not the only reason you should go.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump has just sacked 30 ambassadors. The consequences for Australia are profound

In the past year, we have seen a wholesale change in how American power works, and these ambassadorial changes are an emblem of the president’s foreign policy.

Politics

3 d. ago The big global trades of 2025: Bubbles, cockroaches and Trump coins

As the year draws to a close, here are some of this year’s most eye-catching market wagers – the wins, the wipe-outs and the positions that defined the year.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We just found something’: French duo a chance for stunning Sydney

Michel Quintin and Yann Rigal, on BNC - my::NET / LEON, were the first of the double handers to reach Constitution Dock, and now face an anxious wait to find out if they’ll be crowned overall victors.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We just found something’: French duo on brink of stunning Sydney

Michel Quintin and Yann Rigal, on BNC - my::NET / LEON, were the first of the double handers to reach Constitution Dock, and now face an anxious wait to find out if they’ll be crowned overall victors.

Politics