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One Nation’s policy is like using a chainsaw to prune a bonsai.

Why Pauline Hanson’s blunt migration cuts won’t work

MARK RILEY: One Nation’s migration overhaul may sound simple, but the consequences for Australians would be anything but.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump are both battling inflation that is driving up interest rates.

Trump and Albanese have a problem with their central banks

AARON PATRICK: The two leaders are shifting blame for economic problems to the independent agencies responsible for setting interest rates.

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New Fed chair defies President Trump and hikes the base rate by a quarter of a percent.

US interest rates jump as Fed delivers blow to Trump

Donald Trump has been dealt a fresh economic blow after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and opened the door to further hikes.

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America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

Why the world economy is becoming wary of the US

America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions

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Mark Carney was wooed by EU head Ursula von der Leyen during her speech to the European Parliament. (EPA PHOTO)

Battle with Trump is sending Canada into the arms of the EU

The head of the EU’s executive branch is proposing “associate membership” for Canada, as Ottawa also pursues new trade deals with China.

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US space weapons ignite fears of a terrifying new arms race.

‘Battlefield’: China sounds alarm over US weapons in space

The US has made a bombshell admission about its military capabilities in space, prompting a chilling warning from China.

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A Pentagon report has revealed Iranian strikes have damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings at bases across the Middle East, and caused about $184 million US worth of damage at diplomatic facilities.

Iranian strikes damage hundreds of structures at US bases

A Pentagon report has revealed Iranian strikes have damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings at bases across the Middle East, and caused about $184 million US worth of damage at diplomatic facilities.

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A screengrab from the All-In Summit Podcast shows Jensen Huang answering the call from President Donald Trump.

‘Not going to happen’: Trump rejects AI ‘hoax’ warnings

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang receives mid-presentation call from the US President intent on downplaying concerns about artificial intelligence raised by industry insiders.

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US President Donald Trump says efforts to limit the development of artificial intelligence in the United States is part of a ‘sick conspiracy’.

‘Sick conspiracy’: Trump unleashes on calls to rein in AI

US President Donald Trump says efforts to limit the development of artificial intelligence in the United States is part of a ‘sick conspiracy’.

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Donald Trump isn't concerned about the potential dangers of AI. (AP PHOTO)

‘Things that won’t happen’: Trump downplays AI concerns

Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about AI, saying the US is leading China in the field and ‘I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins’.

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US President Donald Trump says he discussed whiskey tariffs with Ireland's leader and golfers.

Trump caps Irish visit with surprise whiskey tariff move

US President Donald Trump has made a surprise announcement to remove tariffs on Irish whiskey as he brought his two-day visit to Ireland to a close.

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Anti-Trump protesters have taken to the streets of Dublin during the US president's two day visit.

‘May as well’: Trump stuns UK with united Ireland call

Donald Trump has waded into one of the UK’s most sensitive political debates with a bombshell call for Irish reunification.

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Donald Trump can't afford to have ?the Houthis close the strait, driving up energy ?prices. (EPA PHOTO)

‘Worst case’: Trump dealt major new blow in Iran war

Donald Trump’s Iran war has taken a dangerous new turn, with a lightning Houthi advance threatening one of the world’s most crucial shipping routes.

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Trump’s shock lunge towards female reporter caught on camera

US President Donald Trump has been caught in a tense confrontation with a female reporter after lunging towards her and shutting down her question.

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Donald Trump speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Centre.

Republicans left stunned by Trump’s $5k victory pledge

The White House failed to reach out to some House Republican leaders about Donald Trump’s pledge prior to the announcement.

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President George Bush Junior, right, greets Australian prime minister John Howard during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 10, 2003 in Washington

John Howard reflects on terror attack that altered history

Just how different would the world be today if US and UK intelligence services hadn’t got it so wrong post-9/11? At 87, John Howard is finally ready to consider the possibilities.

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The announcement was made during Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday night local time.

Trump’s $5k promise to every American prompts bribery claims

US President Donald Trump has made an extraordinary pitch to hand out $5000 US to every American if Republicans win the November midterm elections, prompting bribery claims and warnings of ‘massive’ inflation.

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Donald Trump’s bold promise as US war with Iran reaches new crisis.

Trump brands Iran ‘bullies’ as he predicts US victory

US President Donald Trump has declared the US will defeat Iran as renewed fighting around the Strait of Hormuz sends oil prices soaring.

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