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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta ogled Jeff Bezos’ fiancée like a boozed-up freshman on spring break.
Opinion
Bryony Gordon

Why nothing sorts men from boys like a power cleavage

BRYONY GORDON: As someone in possession of my own power cleavage, I know only too well the mesmerising effects these lumps of flesh on your chest can have on grown men who really should know better. 

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The Hughes Fire burns north of Los Angeles on January 22, 2025 near Castaic, California.
World
Christopher Weber

Progress on inferno as new fires break out in California

Fire crews have made significant progress on the Hughes Fire with about a quarter of it contained but two new blazes have erupted in the San Diego area.

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Donald Trump has put more pressure on Vladimir Putin to 'stop that war'.
US Politics
Staff Writers

‘Stop’: Trump calls for denuclearisation, end to carnage

US President Donald Trump says a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin should occur soon, seeking an end to war and the denuclearisation of Russia.

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An executive order made by President Donald Trump has been blocked by a US judge.
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US Politics
Max Corstorphan

‘Blatantly unconstitutional’: Trump’s exec order halted

One of President Donald Trump’s most controversial executive orders, signed on inauguration day and set to come into effect in days, has been blocked by a US judge.

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Donald Trump has launched a slew of executive orders intended to seal off the border of Mexico to immigration and ultimately deport millions of immigrants.
World
Stephen Groves

House passes first bill for Trump to sign into law

The House gave its final approval to a bill that illustrates just how sharply America’s political debate over immigration has shifted to the right following Donald Trump’s election victory.

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A fire truck drives past flames caused by the Hughes Fire in Castaic, Calf., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
World
Max Corstorphan

Enormous new LA fire explodes, evacuations ordered

A terrifying new wildfire in Los Angeles has rapidly exploded in size, already growing over 5000 acres in just three hours as residents are ordered to evacuate.

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US President Donald Trump holds up outgoing President Joe Biden's letter as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office.
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

‘Hard to read’: Biden’s letter to Trump exposed

A letter from former President Joe Biden to President Donald Trump, left in the Oval Office, has been exposed, revealing Mr Biden’s parting words to his successor.

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Extra troops would be joining 2200 active-duty and thousands of National Guard troops on the border. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Staff Writers

Border bolstered: Military sent in to secure US border

The Pentagon will begin deploying about 1500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border of the United States, officials say.

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The share market has hit a six-week high as Donald Trump did not announce any sweeping tariffs that would affected Australia directly.
Markets
Derek Rose

The Trump effect on Aussie share market that will please brokers

The ASX200 and the Aussie dollar have had good days as Donald Trump entered the White House.

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Donald Trump has initiated a new world order that will have executives and policymakers rushing to update their playbooks. And Australia may be a big loser.
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US Politics
Jackson Hewett

The three Trump orders that will impact Australia most

With the stroke of many pens, Donald Trump has initiated a new world order that will have executives and policymakers rushing to update their playbooks. And Australia may be a big loser.

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US President Donald Trump throws pens to the crowd after signing executive orders during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena.
US Politics
Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian and Michelle L. Price

Trump wraps up return to power with plan to reshape America

The 45th and 47th President told an adoring MAGA merch-clad crowd: ‘We won, we won, but now the work begins’.

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As the oldest incoming US president in history, Donald Trump will face scrutiny over his age, and mental health.
US Politics
Peta Rasdien

Trump’s older than Biden was. Is his health up to the job?

Donald Trump and his MAGA backers relished deriding Joe Biden for his age, mocking his mistakes and questioning his mental acuity, but was it a case of pot, kettle, black? 

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Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk gestures while speaking during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena .
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

Musk’s inauguration ‘salute’ sparks outrage

A quasi-facist gesture made by billionaire Elon Musk at President Donald Trump’s indoor inauguration parade has sparked debate.

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The Meta founder was caught up in an awkward moment with Lauren Sanchez.
US Politics
Digital Staff

Zuckerberg caught ‘checking out’ Amazon billionaire’s fiancee

The outfit Jeff Bezos’ fiancee wore to Donald Trump’s inauguration was the talk of the day.

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President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump are greeted by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, upon their arrival at the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

Inauguration in pictures: Iconic images mark historic day

President Donald Trump is part way through his second presidential inauguration, with images marking the day the Republican returns the the White House as leader of the free world.

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