Politics

In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, the US President’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.

US President Donald Trump has revealed details of an urgent call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Iran reportedly walked away from ceasefire talks over Lebanon.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defence Minister cited Hezbollah’s repeated ceasefire violations as they ordered the IDF to strike targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

The British PM is bracing for the publication of more than 1000 pages of files about former UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson, a friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Election losses and controversy (including a stint in jail) meant the flame-haired firebrand was labelled a joke by most Australians. 10 years on, Pauline Hanson cannot be considered a laughing matter.

One Nation has overtaken both major parties to be Australia’s most popular political force in a fresh poll that leader Pauline Hanson says shows people want change.

The US has revealed that it has attacked Iranian radar and drone sites in retaliation for Tehran striking an American drone in the latest test for the region’s shaky ceasefire.

Defence Minister Richard Marles is standing firm on Australia’s AUKUS submarine strategy despite an overhaul of the delivery plan and renewed questions over the project’s long-term stability.

Tony Abbott insists he is ‘absolutely not’ relaunching his political career with his new role as the Liberal Party’s federal president.

One State premier has defended the system after footage showing a woman being assaulted by police while experiencing a psychotic episode was made public.

Peace deal negotiations continue with Iran considering US President Donald Trump’s latest proposal as Israel pushes further into southern Lebanon despite ceasefire.

KATINA CURTIS: Is Tony Abbott the answer to the Liberal Party’s woes? That depends on how you define the problem that has seen voters flee the 82-year-old party.

Pauline Hanson has vowed to stay in parliament as she turns 72 and One Nation overtakes Labor in the polls.

A Tasmanian minister has resigned after misleading parliament about her involvement in a secret court case and amassing legal fees that cost taxpayers $120,000.

CAMERON MILNER: If Anthony Albanese is so sure his contentious Budget reforms are the right move, he should let Aussies have their say.