Elon Musk has launched a new political party, vowing to restore freedom and challenge what he calls a ‘one-party system’ in Washington.

Donald Trump’s deportation plan moves ahead, sending eight men to South Sudan, where advocates say they face deadly risk.

TikTok’s fate is back on the agenda as Trump prepares for a new round of negotiations.

Former Labor assistant treasurer Stephen Jones has been appointed Australia’s next ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris.

Allegations of child sexual abuse have rocked the nation’s trust in early education and now the government is pledging to act fast.

Anthony Albanese says Australia’s best defence in an uncertain region is friendship, through sport, soft power, and trust built over decades.

Peter Russell-Clarke, the cheeky, bearded cook who taught Australians to love simple food and good humour, has died aged 89.

Cameron Munster has suffered a sudden personal loss, but the Queensland skipper will still lead the Maroons on Wednesday night.

A man is in hospital after he was struck by a police vehicle responding to a 3am brawl in Sydney’s CBD.

AARON PATRICK: The most technologically sophisticated generation is deleting dating apps because they make them feel judged and rejected.

THE ECONOMIST: New wife, new life: What will Jeff Bezos do as he nears the age of retirement?

THE ECONOMIST: Donald Trump has earned the nickname TACO — Trump Always Chickens Out — among some on Wall Street. Yet his counterparts are playing a similar game.

EDITORIAL: Looking back over the 2025 financial year show’s there is plenty for the glass half-full types to celebrate. 

NICOLA SMITH: Will Australia’s foreign policies hold water?

DVIR ABRAMOVICH: Declaring Kanye West isn’t welcome in Australia sends a powerful message that celebrity doesn’t diminish bigotry.

The US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, bringing the US military directly into Israel’s war with Iran, a move that could kick off a more dangerous phase in the war. Here’s what you need to know.

DAVID E. SANGER: Ask diplomats who have negotiated with Iran, and they usually describe it with some variant of: Brace yourself, it takes a long time.

BRET STEPHENS: Nobody, perhaps even President Donald Trump himself, knows for sure whether the United States will wind up joining Israel in launching military strikes on Iran.

Hollywood’s elite have paid tribute to the Australian star, who passed away aged 56 after a private health battle.

In honour of the Fourth of July holiday, Meghan Markle posted a clip to her As Ever Instagram page showcasing a charcuterie board she had put together - but it has not gone down well with viewers.

Just weeks after audiences witnessed one of Julian McMahon’s finest performances, opposite Nicolas Cage in the WA-shot psychological thriller The Surfer, the Australian actor has died from cancer aged 56.

AARON PATRICK: The most technologically sophisticated generation is deleting dating apps because they make them feel judged and rejected.

A couple who struggled to conceive for years are now expecting their first child after a ‘game changing’ successful AI intervention. 

One moment he was about to tour as Jimmy Giggle, and the next he was was stuck at home with the kids and no income.

If you’re sick and tired of winter, this recipe is a delicious cure.

A bride-to-be has gone viral crying in disbelief just one month before her wedding, pointing the finger at one of Sydney’s most high-end bridal boutiques.

SARAH DI LORENZO: Stick to your goals without missing out on mealtimes with loved ones.

Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after dismissing West Indies for 143 and sealing a 133-run victory in the second Test in Grenada.

Oscar Piastri's 10-second penalty robbed him of a chance of British GP glory, taken by McLaren teammate Lando Norris but the Australian says he broke no rules.

Anthony Albanese focused on diplomacy at home on Sunday, hosting Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Newcastle for a Wallabies Test match against Fiji. 

The death toll from devastating floods in central Texas has reached 71 as a desperate search for dozens of children campers continues.

Texas officials are warning the toll could rise as rescuers search for missing children, campers and locals swept away by devastating floods.

A terrifying road rage encounter has left a 5-year-old girl injured after a shooting on a busy highway. Now, the suspect is facing serious charges.