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CNN reporter Betsy Klein says her access to the White House has been revoked. (AP PHOTO)
President Donald Trump says he wants three "fake news" outlets barred from the White House. (AP PHOTO)

Trump’s brazen ban of ‘fake news’ reporters from White House

Donald Trump has lashed out at three media outlets and banned them from the White House.

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Mr Trump said there would be no cost to the American people.

‘Dream come true’: Trump’s shocking claim about Greenland

Under a new deal, no US enemies will be able to make sensitive investments on Greenland without the approval of the United States.

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President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada at the White House in Washington on October 7, 2025.

How Trump’s desire for Canada pushed it towards the EU

The invitation by the EU for Canada to become an ‘associate member’ is a sign of Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.

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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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