Today
Putin ramps up nuclear threat after US missiles hit Russian arsenal
Tensions have escalated quickly in the Ukraine Russia war after the use of US long-range missiles. Australia has joined international peers condemning Russia for threatening a nuclear retaliation.
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- Andrew Tillett and Matthew Cranston
US leadership ‘indispensable’ even with Trump: Rudd
In his first comments since the former president’s comeback, the Australian ambassador in Washington says he is ready to work with the new White House.
- Andrew Tillett
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
October
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- Middle East conflict
Biden, Netanyahu speak as Israel readies ‘lethal, precise’ attack plan
The two leaders were in discussions for the first time in almost two months as the IDF continued to press hard against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.
- Matthew Cranston and Hans van Leeuwen
Biden triggers oil price surge as Middle East tensions mount
A vague remark from the US president sent oil prices more than 5 per cent higher as Israel’s standoff with Iran threatens to spill out into the global economy.
- Matthew Cranston and Hans van Leeuwen
Biden slams ‘incredible’ 800pc profits as port strike threatens brands
The stoppage, which also risks reigniting inflation and pushing up unemployment just a month before the US election, is heaping pressure on President Joe Biden.
- Matthew Cranston
September
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- AUKUS
‘Utterly untrue’: Keating berates Marles over AUKUS defence
Paul Keating launched fresh criticism of the $368 billion agreement, part of internal Labor squabbling over the pact, which has not gone unnoticed in the UK and US.
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- Hans van Leeuwen and Matthew Cranston
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- Middle East tensions
Fighting continues as US, France push for ceasefire
The US and its allies proposed a three-week truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon in a bid to head off an all-out war.
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- Henry Meyer and Michael Shear
Critical mineral exporters edge closer to US breakthrough
Anthony Albanese pushes Joe Biden to classify Australia’s critical minerals as “American made” to win favourable treatment, as allies counter China’s grip on the sector.
- Matthew Cranston
Biden backs Australian critical minerals miner Ioneer in Nevada
Approving the new project will significantly increase domestic lithium supply amid a push toward greater self-reliance in the critical minerals supply chain.
- Matthew Cranston
Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after deadly pager attacks
Pagers used by members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near-simultaneously, killing 11 and wounding thousands, in a sophisticated attack.
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- Patrick Kingsley, Euan Ward and Ronen Bergman
Cettire investors on alert after White House targets duties threshold
The Biden-Harris administration is curbing alleged abuse by Chinese online retailers, as part of legislative changes that could have wider ramifications for e-commerce.
- Jonathan Shapiro and James Eyers
August
This is how Trump can regain the lead
Seasoned political observers warn it’s too early to assume the Democrats will maintain the momentum gained since Kamala Harris became the presumed nominee.
- Matthew Cranston
- Exclusive
- AUKUS
Powerful Republicans back AUKUS under Trump
Australia will have sovereignty over US nuclear-powered submarines it buys under the AUKUS pact if Donald Trump is elected president, two senators told the AFR.
- Matthew Cranston
July
Game changer: Why Kamala Harris can win
An extraordinary few days lit a fuse under the US election campaign and Kamala Harris has a path to victory. Almost overnight, a party and presidential campaign that was devouring itself is united.
- Matthew Cranston
US economy grew faster than expected last quarter
The US economy expanded at a 2.8 per cent annualised rate in the April-June period after rising 1.4 per cent in the previous quarter.
- Augusta Saraiva
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.
- Henry Bodkin
Biden vows to fight on despite rising calls to step aside
While more than one in 10 congressional Democrats have now publicly called on the president to exit, Joe Biden said he will renew his campaign next week.
- Makini Brice and Andy Sullivan
Democrats weigh up a showdown with Joe Biden
The wave of doubt surrounding the incumbent president suggests a new, more serious phase in his bid to save his candidacy.
- Toluse Olorunnipa, Ashley Parker, Yasmeen Abutaleb and Tyler Pager
Obama tells allies Biden needs to seriously consider his viability
Joe Biden’s former boss reportedly said in recent days that the current Democrat president’s path to victory has greatly diminished.
- Tyler Pager and Michael Scherer