Politics

THE ECONOMIST: The militia is still a force in Lebanese politics, but its ability to menace abroad has been severely weakened

Pauline Hanson and former Neighbours stat Holly Valance have a No. 1 song on their hands, with the now far-right personality speaking out about her latest chart topper.

President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia's world-first ban on young teenagers and children being on social media platforms.

A senior Labor MP has refused to clarify the Government’s stance after Australia Day was marred with intense scenes of flag burnings and bomb threat evacuations.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has played down Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported to the US from Canada.

US President Donald Trump says he is ‘on a similar wavelength’ with Minnesota's Democratic Governor amid a possible de-escalation of tensions in the state.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Why the Taliban have decided to comment publicly on a potential prisoner swap is unclear. But it signals an impasse in negotiations with the Trump administration.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: There’s no doubt that the carefully crafted defence of Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, helped block the US President from getting something he really wanted.

RSL national president Peter Tinley called on Anthony Albanese to more strongly condemn President Donald Trump for denigrating America’s allies contribution to the war in Afghanistan.

AARON PATRICK: About 30 per cent of Australia’s population was born overseas. So why is the national day so popular with immigrants?

Pauline Hanson has teamed up with former Neighbours star Holly Valance for a provocative new track called Kiss Kiss My Arse, promoting her upcoming political satire film.

Migrants of a different kind are fuelling One Nation’s popularity.

Besieged Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has addressed the latest Liberal Party leadership challenge speculation, revealing her current priority and her ‘next steps’.

The US Secretary of State cited ‘AUKUS and broader alliance activities’ as helping both nations advance a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific just two days after the notion was mocked by the Pentagon.

Anthony Albanese has welcomed new citizens into the Australian community at an Australia Day ceremony, praising the country’s democracy, diversity and spirit.