January
Why nothing can stop Trump now
Very little stands in the way of the president’s goal of remaking America as he ploughs ahead with signing executive orders.
November 2024
China’s defence minister under investigation for corruption
US officials say the probe is part of a wider operation to uncover graft in the People’s Liberation Army.
‘Never give up’: Harris vows to keep fighting in concession speech
Kamala Harris concedes defeat as Donald Trump takes calls from world leaders in Florida.
October 2024
China launches fresh round of war games near Taiwan
In rare operations, China’s coast guard circled Taiwan and staged “law enforcement” patrols close to its offshore islands, Chinese state media reported.
August 2024
Paul Keating hits back at Pelosi criticism over Taiwan comments
The former prime minister reiterates the “One China” policy; other readers write on Australia’s defence spending; failures of the Qantas board; disposing of nuclear waste; the consumer data right; and PwC’s tax scandal.
Meet Canberra’s best and worst stockpickers (one got returns of 64pc)
From investments in lithium to Fortescue, disclosures made by parliamentarians give at least a glimpse of whose portfolios are up – and whose are down.
Pelosi welcomes Harris home as West Coast donors raise $18m
The former House speaker appeared with the Democratic presidential nominee in San Francisco at an event the Harris campaign said raised more than $18 million.
‘You don’t embarrass the New Yorker in Trump’ says military adviser
Chris Miller, a former acting secretary of defence and Project 2025 contributor, says the AUKUS military alliance will be fine if Donald Trump wins the election, but Vladimir Putin could be in a jam.
July 2024
Harris lashes Trump after securing delegates’ backing
The vice president has secured enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Donald Trump, as money poured into her campaign war chest.
The undoing of Joe Biden
It was three weeks of Democratic party agony that humbled the most powerful man in the world.
Democrats jostle to be Kamala Harris’ VP as race takes off
Leading Democrats swiftly fell into line behind Kamala Harris, as the Trump campaign team prepared to launch scathing attacks ads.
Big donors swing behind Kamala Harris with $41m
The vice-president is vetting potential running mates as she secures support from major Democratic Party funders.
How the Democrats finally ousted Joe Biden
As of Sunday morning, Joe Biden, the oldest candidate to run for president in US history, was still planning to rejoin the campaign trail.
Biden plots to salvage campaign many allies believe is over
Appeals for Joe Biden to exit the presidential race have only intensified since he has been quarantined at his Delaware beach home with COVID-19.
ASX dives; Trump to accept nomination; Penthouse fetches $12m
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Democrats try to stop the slide as Biden isolates
Nothing has gone right for Joe Biden since his disastrous debate with Donald Trump last month. His COVID diagnosis may be the last straw for a distraught party.
America is staring into the abyss
A bullet almost killed the man who is vowing retribution if he is returned to the White House. A spirit of vengeance is haunting America.
Biden’s performance unlikely to stop the bleeding
The US president’s challenge after the debate debacle is that every public appearance between now and November will be scrutinised for evidence of infirmity.
Joseph Biden must give up the presidency
A man who needs to clock out at 8pm should not attempt two of the world’s most difficult jobs: serving and running for president, the New York Times argues.
Pelosi, George Clooney deliver new blows to Biden
“We are not going to win in November with this president,” the Hollywood actor and donor says, as momentum continues to build for Joe Biden to step aside.