US President Donald Trump has met with new Syrian leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, after announcing the US would life all sanctions on Syria.

Boeing and Qatar Airways have struck a deal during US President Donald Trump’s state visit with the emir of Qatar, part of his four-day deal-making tour of the Middle East.

A custom built, fully functional portable McDonald’s truck has been placed in Riyadh, close to where US President Donald Trump is meeting with Saudi officials, the White House has confirmed.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use high-level talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to push for an escalation in joint military drills.

Bradfield had been tipped to stay in Liberal hands, but an influx of postal votes has put the key Sydney seat back in play.

Anthony Albanese will visit Indonesia in his first overseas trip since winning a second term, with calls for the two nations to step up their co-operation.

New details have been revealed in court on accused murderer Erin Patterson’s relationship with her former in-laws, who she allegedly served a poisonous lunch.

Tragic new details have emerged after a young couple was killed in a ‘freak’ Mother’s Day accident on a major Australian highway, with their baby still in the car.

Financial hardship complaints have jumped 72 per cent in one sector as shocking instances of customers being charged large cancellation fees, being denied payment plans and disconnections are revealed.

Pay rises of 3.4 per cent across the board are a boon for workers, but it isn’t all good news.

Booming pay deals in the Government-funded education and healthcare sectors have helped lift Australian wages growth, while economists are still tipping a “cautious” interest rate cut next week.

Corporate watchdog boss Joe Longo fears Macquarie Securities may have misled market players amid allegations the big ticket broker incorrectly reported short sales for more than 14 years.

EDITORIAL: Election: won. New Cabinet: sworn in. The next thing on Anthony Albanese’s to-do list must be to finally get Woodside’s North West Shelf gas extension approved. 

WATCH: In Newsworthy, Ben O’Shea explains why a ‘joke’ mis-fire by a senior member of the Liberal Party was the LAST thing Sussan Ley needed!

SUSSAN LEY: This isn’t the end of the Liberal Party. As Robert Menzies said, this adversity will be the best thing that ever happened to us.

As Donald Trump cuts billions of federal dollars from science institutes and universities and restricts what can be studied, other nations are hoping to pick up talent that has been cast aside.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Two Chinas inhabit the American imagination: One is a technology and manufacturing superpower poised to lead the world. The other is an economy that’s on the verge of collapse.

THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN: There are very few initiatives Donald Trump has undertaken since coming to office that I agree with — except in the Middle East. Here’s why.

John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette were the it couple of the mid-90s, until it all ended in tragedy.

In a heartbreaking testimony, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura has detailed ‘horrible and disgusting’ alleged threats that were made to force her into drug-fuelled parties.

The Siegfried and Roy story is about to be dramatised with Jude Law and Andrew Garfield. It’s surprising there haven’t been more magician stories given the history between cinema and illusionists.

An urgent warning has been issued over a common ingredient in popular energy drinks that may be linked to the rapid spread of cancer.

THE WASHINGTON POST: As a clinical speech-language pathologist, I’ve taught others that using your voice is one of the easiest ways to calm down.

An influencer who flew overseas to side-step an Australian ban on gender selection has issued an emotional plea after going public with her story. 

An insider has revealed details about a secret meeting between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Brooklyn Beckham, where they found ‘common ground’ amid rumours of a royal and family fall out.

It’s one of the most uncomfortable issues for travellers when flying, but now, a major airline has redesigned their plane fit-out to potentially save passengers a very awkward encounter.

An urgent warning has been issued over a common ingredient in popular energy drinks that may be linked to the rapid spread of cancer.

The Collingwood superstar wasn’t the only high-profile player dragged into it.

The family is obviously ‘devastated’ but still found time for an amazing act of generosity.

Oscar Piastri is entering rarefied territory as he seeks to continue his red-hot F1 form this weekend.

The meeting between the Russian and Malaysian leaders came days after a United Nations interim report found Russia responsible for the MH17 disaster.

A brutal murder has been caught on camera and broadcast on a TikTok live stream, when a person approached a beauty influencer and shot her dead.

An insider has revealed details about a secret meeting between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Brooklyn Beckham, where they found ‘common ground’ amid rumours of a royal and family fall out.