Today
Trump picks former wrestling CEO as education secretary
Donald Trump says Linda McMahon will fight “tirelessly” to expand universal school choice; Anthony Albanese agrees to renewable energy partnership with India at G20. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore
- Explainer
- Russia
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
- Putin's Russia
Why Putin might be making nuclear threats now
Escalating the conflict in Ukraine could reinforce Donald Trump’s argument for direct dialogue and ending the war.
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- Roland Oliphant
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- Ukraine
‘We’re going to use all of it’. Zelensky ups stakes against Russia
As the conflict entered its 1000th day, Ukraine struck a base within Russia. The US shrugged at Russia’s latest threat to use nuclear weapons.
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- Kieran Daniel and Daniel Hardaker
Chinese vessel spotted where Baltic Sea cables were severed
A Chinese-registered vessel on its way from the Russian port of Ust-Luga to Port Said in Egypt passed close to both the cables around the time each was cut.
- Richard Milne and Oliver Telling
- Analysis
- Analysis
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.
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- 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
Alan Jones charged with 24 offences against eight victims
NSW Police say media reports helped spur on Alan Jones investigation; Peter Dutton says foreign student caps are chaotic and confusing. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
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
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- Joe Biden
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.
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- Mike Stone and Humeyra Pamuk
PM to meet Xi, tell G2O to show a backbone on Ukraine, Middle East
At the G20, Anthony Albanese says conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are key drivers of hunger, poverty and high inflation and energy prices and world leaders should acknowledge this.
- Phillip Coorey
Ukraine’s Zelensky slams Scholz’s call with Putin
The German chancellor spoke with the Kremlin leader despite objections from the Ukrainian president that it would play into the Russian’s hands.
- Michael Nienaber, Daryna Krasnolutska and Alberto Nardelli
In Kyiv, a message for Trump: Don’t sell us out to Putin
Ukraine-based Australian artists George Gittoes and Hellen Rose say the mood in the country is that far too much blood has been spilt to give up now.
- Elizabeth Fortescue
‘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.
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- Lucy Slade
Trump tells Putin not to escalate in Ukraine
The phone call, which has not been previously reported, comes amid general uncertainty about how the new administration will reset the diplomatic chessboard.
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- Ellen Nakashima, John Hudson and Josh Dawsey
Russian, North Korean troops mass ahead of Ukraine attack, says US
New analysis concludes that the force has been gathered without pulling soldiers out of Ukraine’s east, allowing Moscow to press on multiple fronts.
- Julian E. Barnes, Eric Schmitt and Michael Schwirtz
Trump put Musk on phone with Zelensky during call
It is not clear what the three men discussed or whether they touched on any change in US policy towards Ukraine in the wake of Donald Trump’s election win.
- Maggie Haberman
How Trump’s win could reshape the world’s biggest war zones
“I’m going to stop wars,” the president-elect said in his victory speech. In Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East, reactions ranged from wary optimism to a truculent shrug.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Ukraine says it has attacked North Korean troops
The first contact has been reported with North Korean troops in a Russian region captured by Kyiv in their surprise offensive.
- Christopher Miller and Max Seddon
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Does Putin want Trump to win?
The Russian leader was probably joking, or bluffing, when he said he supported Kamala Harris. But the second coming of Donald Trump won’t be easy either.
- Hans van Leeuwen