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THE ECONOMIST: The global consequences of Donald Trump’s 2025 will be become clearer.
Business
The Economist

How a year of Trump reshaped the future of global power

THE ECONOMIST: The global consequences of Donald Trump’s 2025 will be become clearer in 2026.

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US President Donald Trump declined to say if the CIA was involved in the Venezuela operation. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Andrea Shalal and Idrees Ali and Erin Banco

US 'hit' drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a military attack on a facility allegedly used for drug-smuggling operations in Venezuela.

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Donald Trump announces the creation of the “Trump-class” battleship that will become the centerpiece of his “Golden Fleet” program.
US Politics
CNBC

Trump-class battleship faces huge obstacle: Reality

There remain several gaps between Trump’s vision for a ‘Golden Fleet’ and modern naval warfare.

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China has hit the US with new sanctions.
World
Staff Writers

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan

China has announced economic sanctions on US individuals and companies, including Boeing, after Washington announced the largest-ever US weapons package for Taiwan.

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The US Government is now capturing biometric data of Australians and keeping it for 75 years.
USA
Max Corstorphan

Major change for Aussies travelling to US now in full effect

The United States has brought in strict new entry and exit rules for Australian travellers, confirming the Government will hold an Aussie’s data for 75 years. Here is what you need to know.

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A US air strike hit a field near a village in Sokoto state, Nigeria, on Christmas Day. (AP PHOTO)
World
Ben Ezeamalu and Idrees Ali and Daphne Psaledakis

Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike

By publicly co-operating with the United States on a Christmas Day air strike, Nigeria’s Government may have averted humiliating unilateral military action threatened by US President Donald Trump.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has thanked Donald Trump as she announces her pregnancy.
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

‘Greatest Christmas gift’: White House baby on the way

A senior White House official has announced she is expecting, giving thanks to US President Donald Trump for his support.

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US President Donald Trump said he had previously warned the terrorists that if they did not stop the “slaughtering of Christians there would be hell to pay”.
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US Politics
Peta Rasdien

Trump unleashes deadly US strikes on ‘ISIS terrorist scum’

Donald Trump has announced the US military has carried out a series of deadly strikes on ‘ISIS terrorist scum’, after attacks on Christians. 

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Flight records showed Trump had flown on Epstein’s private jet eight times during the 1990s. AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Brad Heath, Richard Cowan and Bhargav Acharya

Trump flew on Epstein’s jet eight times in the 90s: docs

President Donald Trump flew on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight times in the 1990s, according to newly released documents.

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US President Donald Trump has summoned around 30 US ambassadors from their posts.
US Politics
Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk

'Highly irregular': Trump recalls 30 US ambassadors

President Donald Trump has recalled 30 US ambassadors, with his administration refusing to shed light on the unusual move.

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Donald Trump has appointed Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana as the special envoy to Greenland.
World
The New York Times

Angering Denmark, Trump appoints special envoy to Greenland

Officials in Denmark and Greenland are furious with US President Donald Trump’s efforts to take over the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

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The House Oversight Committee released new photos from Epstein’s estate on December 12, 2025 showing Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Bill Gates, Woody Allen, former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and billionaire Richard Branson. (Photo courtesy of the House Oversight Committee via Sipa USA) *** Press photos for editorial use only (excluding books or photo books). May not be relicensed or sold. Mandatory Credit ***
World
Imran Vittachi

No cover-up over Epstein files: White House

US Justice Department officials have denied redacting the Epstein files to protect President Donald Trump, as criticism mounted over the partial and heavily-censored release of documents.

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The release of the latest tranche of Epstein files have prompted more questions. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Brad Heath and Sarah N Lynch and Andy Sullivan and James Oliphant

Epstein files rife with celeb names, but not Trump’s

The absence of references to Donald Trump in the files relating to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has raised questions about the heavily redacted documents.

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Ghislaine Maxwell is seen watching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lying across the laps of several women whose identities have been protected.
US Politics
The New York Times

Andrew caught lying across women in new Epstein pics

THE NEW YORK TIMES: A trove of fresh Epstein file images feature well known names including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger.

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The United States has launched an attack on suspected ISIS sites in Syria.
US Politics
The New York Times

‘Avenge’: US strike against ISIS targets in Syria

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The United States began major airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s vow to avenge the deaths of two US Army soldiers.

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