Today
- Explainer
- Russia-Ukraine war
Five scenarios that could trigger Putin to launch a nuclear attack
The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?
- AP
- Opinion
- Trump's White House
Trump’s demolition of the US state
You measure a leader by his actions not by his heart. To judge from what Trump has done within a fortnight of winning the presidency, his path is destruction.
- Edward Luce
- Analysis
- Russia-Ukraine war
US strike go-ahead limited, but hopes alive in Ukraine
Though restricted for now, America’s qualified long-strike approval could herald a broader relaxation.
- Updated
- Jack Wright
Yesterday
G20 stumbles on billionaire tax, climate and war
The Group of 20 Leaders’ summit is on track to fall well short of its stated goals this year – again.
- Phillip Coorey
This Month
Labor’s $15b reconstruction fund makes landmark first investment
Donald Trump’s retreat from the renewable energy transition is good timing for plans to reboot domestic manufacturing, says the National Reconstruction Fund head.
- Tom McIlroy
Australia and allies lift pressure on G20 and Trump over Ukraine
Anthony Albanese says conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are key drivers of hunger, poverty, high inflation and rises in energy prices, and world leaders should acknowledge this.
- Phillip Coorey
- Updated
- Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine will soon fire missiles 300km into Russia after US clearance
The US president has reversed his policy in the Russia-Ukraine war as Donald Trump takes over the Oval Office in two months.
- Updated
- Mike Stone and Humeyra Pamuk
Student caps row; Alan Jones arrested; Markets ‘dangerously bullish’
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Biden, Xi deliver messages seemingly intended for Trump
The US president seems to try to make the case for maintaining a relationship with Beijing, as Trump talks about imposing more punishing tariffs on China.
- Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Trump 2.0 to test G20 on war, trade and climate
Australia and its allies were blocked from expressing concerns about Ukraine and the Middle East at the APEC summit in Peru. The fight now resumes at the G20 in Brazil.
- Updated
- Phillip Coorey
Opposing Trump’s tariffs not about picking sides: Albanese
Anthony Albanese says his opposition to plans by Donald Trump to start a trade war with China was about standing up for the Australian national interest.
- Phillip Coorey
Australia an economic haven in Trump’s world: Albanese
Anthony Albanese is moving to cash in on the economic uncertainty created by the election of Donald Trump.
- Phillip Coorey
Employment jumps; Cbus CEO apologises; Trump’s shock pick
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
‘We are far from perfect’: Cbus CEO apologises
Cbus chief executive Kristian Fok apologises for death and disability claim handling; Cbus chairman Wayne Swan pushed to attend inquiry. How the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
‘Not on my bingo card’: Trump’s shock justice pick faces pushback
Firebrand Matt Gaetz, who has never worked in the Justice Department or as a prosecutor at any level of government, is the latest in a wave of Donald Trump’s nominations.
- Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N. Lynch
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Melania’s no-show at Oval Office an ominous omen
The incoming first lady skipped the traditional handover meeting with the Bidens – another sign that the Trumps are going to do any damn thing they want this time round.
- Maureen Dowd
- Analysis
- Trump's White House
Trump promises to upend Washington. He’s welcomed back anyway
Official Washington, which still feels the aftershocks of Donald Trump’s chaotic first term, appears resigned to the potential earthquake of his second.
- Chris Megerian
‘Politics is tough’: Biden and Trump meet in White House
In the two-hour meeting in the Oval Office, the president said he looked forward to “a smooth transition”, something his successor failed to offer in 2020.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
Prabowo pledges co-operation with Trump
Washington sees Indonesia, the most populous country in South-East Asia, as an important partner in a region where its rival Beijing has deep trade and investment ties.
- Stanley Widianto and Jeff Mason
Accenture readies Future Made in Australia ad blitz
The advertising agency that sells lamb on Australia Day will now sell the government’s Future Made in Australia package.
- Myriam Robin