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Vanessa is News Corp Australia’s US Correspondent. The Walkley award-winning journalist has covered court, crime, politics and business for a number of Australian mastheads. She was previously based in Brisbane with The Courier-Mail as Chief of Staff, and prior to that was the paper’s Chief Court Reporter.

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Vanessa Marsh

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North America

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump, whom he will likely ask for a reprieve from US tariffs while seeking further backing on Iran and Gaza. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Trump’s tariffs flip flop: Was it planned or accidental?

Was President Donald Trump’s carrot and stick approach a tactical move in a broader economic masterstroke? Or did even the billionaire businessman fail to fully comprehend the chaos?

National

The Australian-US military alliance is “ironclad”, defence chiefs from both countries have declared.

‘Ready to defend’: Aus-US alliance tested amid China threat

Australian and US defence chiefs have provided an update about how the two countries will preserve national security as China continues to send threatening, strategic messages.

NSW

DAILY TELEGRAPH - 10.4.25Meta Case Study - Harriet Beynon pictured at home in SydneyÃs east today. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

‘Scary invasion of privacy’: Meta’s teen tactics slammed

A young Sydney woman has slammed Facebook’s “scary’ marketing techniques, after a whistleblower from the social media giant laid bare how low it went to boost advertising revenue.

Social

Bombshell revelations about how Facebook targets young girls

A US Senate hearing has heard how Facebook notifies advertisers when it is a “really good time” to target children when they are feeling “worthless”.

AnalysisNational

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (2nd R) and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick look on as President Donald Trump signs an executive order as in the Oval Office of the White House on April 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Trump’s tariff flip gives little reason for Aussies to be relieved

In Australia, there’s little reason to breathe a sigh of relief over the latest volley in Trump tariff tennis, says Vanessa Marsh in the US.

North America

President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Washington. (Pool via AP)

‘Lack of respect’: China trade war escalates amid Trump tariff flip

Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for dozens of countries on tariffs above 10 per cent except China, which he said would now rise to 125 per cent, causing stocks to surge.

VideoNorth America

Senator Mark Warner questions US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Picture: AP Photo

‘Why did they get whacked?’: US senators defend Australia

Enraged Democrats have gone in to bat for Australia as “one of our strongest allies” in a fiery US tariffs showdown with their Republican counterparts.

ExplainerNorth America

A photo illustration shows a mobile phone displaying a graph of the Australian stock market figures at the close of trading, in Sydney on April 7, 2025. Australia's benchmark stock index closed 4.23 percent lower on April 7, recording one of its worst trading days in more than a year as US tariffs and China's reprisals roiled global markets. Around 100 billion AUD (60 billion USD) in value was wiped off the blue-chip ASX 200 by the close of trading on Monday afternoon. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

US Tariffs: What you need to know

Global markets are melting down and trade is in turmoil. Why is it happening, when will it end, and what does it mean for you? Here is what you need to know.

UpdatedEurope

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump, whom he will likely ask for a reprieve from US tariffs while seeking further backing on Iran and Gaza. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Markets swing wildly as Trump sprays China over tariffs

Wall Street ended a chaotic session after its worst three-day slump, while Australia’s ASX saw a $100bn wipe-out as Trump threatened new trade blows against China.

Movies

‘Glorifying suicide’: Horror social media videos being fed to our kids

Whistleblowers and grieving families have levelled damning accusations against social media giants for bombarding vulnerable kids with depressing content glorifying eating disorders and self-harm.

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