Politics

AARON PATRICK: Commissioner Virginia Bell’s decision to accept a broad definition of anti-Semitism saves the community from a fight over whether it is fair to attack Jews for Israel’s actions.

Former Sydney councillor Nick Adams has been dropped from a key US diplomatic role despite being an avid Trump loyalist.

The US President has unloaded in typical style as he doubles down in fighting massive tariff setback.

Former Reserve Bank governor Bernie Fraser has told a Senate hearing that politicians and existing home owners are part of a ‘cartel’ wanting to keep the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount.

A former housemate of Kirsty Rosse-Emile claims the ISIS bride declared as a teen she wanted to “make bombs” rather than return to school, raising fresh concerns as she seeks to return to Australia from Syria.

The US-backed operation to nab cartel kingpin El Mencho risks further violence in Mexico.

The royal commission into Australia’s worst terrorist attack will not hear from witnesses at the scene of the Bondi massacre.

Anthony Albanese has urged other Commonwealth countries to follow Australia’s lead and cut former prince Andrew from the line of succession but has ruled out holding a referendum to abolish the monarchy.

The Defence Industry Minister has announced another huge investment in British nuclear reactor parts for AUKUS submarines while revealing UK weapons destined for Ukraine could be tested on Australian soil. 

The head of a royal commission stemming from the Bondi Beach shooting will reveal her approach to the inquiry as the first public hearing is held.

Europe is asking for answers about US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15 per cent global tariff on imports.

A group of 34 women and children who travelled to the Middle East with Australians wanting to fight for ISIS is still trying to return home.

Fresh claims reveal that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have charged taxpayers for massages and excessive travel costs while working as the UK’s trade envoy.

Donald Trump has demanded Netflix sack one of its board members or ‘pay the consequences’ at the same time the streamer faces a government investigation into its proposed deal with Warner Bros.

A high-level lobbying campaign is underway to convince the former Liberal leader to stay in parliament temporarily and avoid the likely loss of her seat in southern NSW.