Politics

Donald Trump ‘feels bad’ for ICE victim because parents were ‘fans’.

Trump ‘feels bad’ for ICE victim because parents were ‘fans’

Just days after Alex Pretti was killed by US federal agents in Minneapolis, Donald Trump has appeared to rank how ‘bad’ he feels about his death in relation to Renee Good’s. 

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THE ECONOMIST: China’s Artificial Intelligence juggernaut is barrelling ahead, despite a Trumpian ban on chips from the US.

Beijing’s envoy says Australia’s AI resistance ‘great pity’

Beijing’s envoy to Canberra has described Australia’s resistance to artificial intelligence collaboration as a “great pity” and warned “to turn away from China, is to turn away from opportunities”.

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A man is tackled after spraying an unknown substance at US Representative Ilhan Omar.

Minnesota mayhem as man sprays politician with ‘unknown substance’

Hours after her name was booed at a Trump rally, US Democrat Ilhan Omar has been attacked on stage by a man wielding a syringe as she gave a speech.

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Anthony Albanese is defending his government’s stand on returning the Port of Darwin to Australian ownership ahead of his meeting with China president Xi Jinping.

‘Turbulent world’: China’s threat to block Aussie exports

The Chinese ambassador has hinted at fresh economic sanctions against Australia if the Albanese Government proceeds with the forced buyback of Darwin Port from a Beijing-controlled company.

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Sussan Ley and navigating the politics of a Coalition car-crash.

Sussan Ley has some explaining to do

AARON PATRICK: By pretending the Coalition split isn’t a political crisis, the Liberal Party Leader is insulting voters’ intelligence.

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The rift between Sussan Ley and David Littleproud is unlikely to be bridged anytime soon. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Littleproud defends himself amid leadership challenge

David Littleproud has defended his record as leader of the Nationals after one of his backbenchers announced he would challenge for the top job next week. 

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Donald Trump has cast blame on Alex Pretti for carrying a gun before he was fatally shot.

Trump faults nurse shot by ICE for carrying gun

As Donald Trump suggested he may ‘de-escalate’ the aggressive operation in Minnesota, he cast blame on Alex Pretti for carrying the legally permitted weapon that was seized from him before he was fatally shot.

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Support for One Nation leader Pauline Hanson continues to grow, with new polls showing the Queensland senator has surpased opposition leader Sussan Ley as preferred prime minister. 

Pauline Hanson overtakes Sussan Ley as preferred prime minister in latest poll

The transition from senator to PM is not traditional - but it is also not unprecedented.

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Polls are showing support for One Nation is only continuing to climb as conservatives look away from the crumbling Coalition.

‘Give us a go’: Barnaby’s big call on One Nation

Polls are showing support for One Nation is only continuing to climb as conservatives look away from the crumbling Coalition.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog is coming to Australia for a five-day visit in February. (EPA PHOTO)

Israeli President's five-day Australia visit locked in

Israel's President will meet with Bondi victims and Australian leaders during an official visit, as Scott Morrison calls for Islamic preachers to be accredited.

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ICE agents will help protect American delegations at next month's Winter Olympics in Italy, causing uproar.

‘Idiocy’: ICE agents going to Winter Olympics sparks anger

The decision by the US administration to send ICE personnel to next month's Winter Olympics is causing plenty of anger in Italy.

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Scott Morrison has put forward a controversial proposal.

‘Problematic’: ScoMo’s wild Muslim speech

Scott Morrison has put forward a detailed proposal to tackle religious radicalisation in the wake of the Bondi massacre.

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A person is in a critical condition after a Federal shooting in Arizona.

‘Alleged assault’: One critical after Federal shooting in US

A person is in a critical condition after a new US shooting involving a Federal agent, this time in Arizona.

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The United States is no longer a party to the Paris Agreement on climate change.

US officially leaves Paris Agreement for a second time

The United States is no longer a party to the Paris agreement on climate change, becoming the only country in the world to abandon the international commitment to slow global warming.

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