Politics

The Washington Hilton Hotel, where gunfire broke out Saturday night, was also the site of an attempted assassination that left President Ronald Reagan seriously wounded in 1981.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined the ranks of world leaders who have personally contacted US President Donald Trump following the assassination attempt in Washington, DC, on the weekend. 

Buckingham Palace said Sunday that it would proceed with this week’s scheduled US visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla after the shooting Saturday at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Just minutes before opening fire, the alleged shooter sent a manifesto exposing a disturbing mindset and a willingness to act.

A group of women and children linked to former ISIS fighters has reportedly overcome a major hurdle to return home.

Penny Wong will hold talks with counterparts in China, Japan and South Korea during a week-long visit to Asia.

US President Donald Trump says he is happy to talk peace plans with Iran, but only once they've agreed to no nuclear weapons.

Another 268 iconic Australian Bushmasters will be built in Victoria under a $1.2 billion package that includes hundreds of millions of dollars to also modernise the Army’s Hawkei vehicles.

Donald Trump called the gunman ‘sick’ and vowed to ‘let the show go on’ after he was rushed from the stage following an exchange of gunfire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will head to North Asia this week as the Albanese government broadens its diplomatic efforts to secure oil supplies.

Anthony Albanese has responded to the assassination attempt of US President Donald Trump at a correspondents’ dinner in Washington.

Australia’s energy minister has squashed hopes to restore Australia’s retired oil refineries, claiming he cannot ‘magic them back’.

The White House Correspondents’ Asscociation dinner was thrown into turmoil after a shooter opened fire at the event inside the Washington Hilton, causing high-profile guests to take cover and evacuate.

Australia’s next federal budget will play out against the backdrop of looming fuel shortages, recession fears and an escalating affordability crisis.