Politics

US President Donald Trump, right, has threatened to sue Grammys host Trevor Noah over a joke the comedian made about Jeffrey Epstein.

‘Get ready!’: The Grammys joke that could cost millions

Donald Trump says he will sue Grammys host Trevor Noah after he made a disparaging joke on-air about the US President.

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A billboard in Tehran, Iran, showing IranÕs supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reads ÒWe recognize the American president as a criminal,Ó Jan. 27, 2026. Senior U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Istanbul on Friday for talks aimed at de-escalating the crisis between their countries, according to two current regional officials and a former one who were familiar with the planning. (Arash Khamooshi/The New York Times)

US and Iranian officials to meet as Trump’s threats loom

President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the countries.

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The Coalition, and in particular, the Liberals appear to be staring into the abyss in Canberra this week.

Are the Liberals facing their do and die moment?

LATIKA M BOURKE: The Opposition should have had the PM on the ropes after the Bondi massacre. Instead they’ve fully imploded and are now being outpolled by One Nation.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been accused of mismanaging the economy.

Calls for Jim Chalmers’ resignation amid interest rate fears

Matt Canavan has launched a scathing attack on Treasurer Jim Chalmers, as mortgage holders brace for the first interest rate hike in more than two years.

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Jim Chalmers denies government spending is driving inflation as interest rate rise tipped.

Treasurer denies impact of ‘Jimflation’ as interest rate rise tipped

‘There’s not a unanimous view amongst the economists about what’s driving the most recent tick up in inflation.’

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Daniel Andrews is reportedly undertaking intense rehabilitation after a medical incident.

Shock Daniel Andrews health claims emerge

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews is reportedly recovering from a significant health incident.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he has had a call with US President Donald Trump. (AP PHOTO)

Trump slashes India tariff as it stops buying Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has announced a cut in tariffs on Indian imports after saying Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil.

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USenvoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet an Iranian delegation in Turkey, authorities say. (EPA PHOTO)

Iran and US delegates set to hold nuclear talks in Turkey

US special envoy ⁠Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are due to meet in Istanbul to discuss a possible ‌nuclear deal, officials say.

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Senator Hanson announced Mr Bernardi had joined her party in a media release on Monday night. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

One Nation’s shock new member revealed

Pauline Hanson has officially revealed her mystery new One Nation recruit after heated speculation.

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Sussan Ley and Anthony Albanese will attend a church service in Canberra before parliament resumes.

Leaders face political blowtorch as Parliament returns

Rival leaders will share a moment of reflection before returning to the parliamentary furnace, with leadership tensions and a likely rate hike to keep MPs busy.

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People assess the aftermath of an Iranian missile attack that destroyed residential buildings in Tel Aviv in June.

Gulf allies warn Iran missiles still pose ‘deadly threat’

The warning comes as US President Donald Trump considers strikes against the Middle Eastern-country’s missile program.

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Anthony Albanese has repeatedly mocked the chaos inside the former Coalition as the Reserve Bank prepares to overshadow the formal return of Parliament with an expected Tuesday rate hike.

‘Smug’ Albanese celebrates Coalition chaos

Anthony Albanese has repeatedly mocked the chaos inside the former Coalition as the Reserve Bank prepares to overshadow the formal return of Parliament with an expected Tuesday rate hike.

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Chances are we’ll see rates rise.

The one thing Chalmers must do to stop interest rate rises

The Reserve Bank of Australia wouldn’t have to hike interest rates if the Federal Government made a tough decision, a leading economist says.

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Jeffrey Epstein, Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit., Princess Eugenie and Sarah Fergsuon.

Sarah Ferguson refers to Epstein as ‘brother’ in new file dump

More embarrassing correspondence between the former UK princess and the child sex offender have been revealed.

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