Turnbull’s Christmas plea to Australia
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has issued his Christmas messages to Australia, calling on everyone to “be there for each other” as Bill Shorten thanked the nation’s workers.
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Two words Trump wants to hear
THERE’S no mistaking US President Donald Trump’s festive message — he is continuing to wield it as a weapon against political correctness.
‘How I almost became a Chinese spy’
AN AUSTRALIAN journalist has described how Chinese security officials offered him money for info over a lunch of spicy fish.
US planning ‘bloody nose’ attack
THE US is considering making a pre-emptive strike against North Korea to show it’s “serious” about stopping leader Kim Jong-un.
Rosie O’Donnell’s ‘illegal’ tweets
COMEDIAN Rosie O’Donnell has been accused of breaking the law with a series of unhinged tweets about Trump’s tax plan.
Trump to cash in from his tax cuts
REPUBLICANS claim its sweeping tax cuts will benefit the middle-class, but there’s one person it could help even more.
Kim ‘testing’ mounting anthrax onto ICBMs
ALARMING report warns Kim Jong-un is pursuing chemical and biological weapons, and has already begun some alarming testing.
China, Russia hit back at Trump
DONALD Trump unveiled America’s approach to the world. It didn’t take long for China and Russia to respond.
Meet Turnbull’s new cabinet
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced a significant shake-up of his leadership team.
Trump pick’s humiliating interview
A US judicial nominee has been forced to withdraw after a cringe-worthy hearing in which he struggled to answer basic legal questions went viral.
Trump names America’s biggest threats
DONALD Trump has delivered one of the most important speeches of his presidency, revealing the key pillars of his foreign policy strategy.
US, Korea war drills prepare for invasion
THE US and South Korea take part in yet another show of force against North Korea while Russia and China conduct air defence drills.
New gig for George Brandis
ATTORNEY-General George Brandis is headed to London for a top diplomatic job, prompting speculation over who the PM will promote in his place.
North Korea’s fresh Trump warning
NORTH KOREA has blasted Donald Trump in an aggressive flashpoint, amid fears that a nuclear missile launch is imminent.
Billionaire couple found dead in mansion
THE rich-list drug tycoon had just put their luxury home up for sale and a real estate agent reportedly made the tragic discovery.
Seven words Trump wants to ban
DONALD Trump has come under fire after reports emerged of his administration wanting to ban seven words from future budget documents.
UN to turn against Trump on Israel
THE UN Security Council is considering a way of shutting down Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, as Palestinians plan more protests.
Macron criticised for lavish birthday bash
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has been attacked by MPs for celebrating his 40th birthday at an iconic chateau, who found it “strange” and “ridiculous”.
‘China-phobia’ won’t impact vote
BENNELONG once brought down a sitting prime minister amid fears of racism, but locals say “China-phobic” claims this year are quite different.
The wrecking power of by-elections
POLITICIANS are falling over themselves to be seen in Bennelong ahead of this weekend’s by-election — and history shows us why.
Surprise omission in $1b ‘fortress’
IT’S the most expensive building the US has ever built, with technology beyond anything seen before. But it’s missing something.
Did Trump tweet reveal next president?
IT’S the Trump tweet which backfired badly. The President tried to ‘slut-shame’ and silence a female senator. Instead, it highlighted her as the woman who could take his job.
Kim’s terrifying ultimate goal
KIM Jong-un is hellbent on proving his military might. There’s one scary thing he has not done yet, and it’s likely to be his next move.
Suicide note: ‘US will not survive this’
A US politician facing sex claims has taken his own life, posting a suicide note on Facebook warning against “judge and jury fake news”.
‘Eat s**t’: Nasty side to victory
THE vote resulted in an outpouring of emotion, but the darkest response to same-sex marriage hasn’t come from the No side.
‘Trump would win again’ today
AUSTRALIA’S ambassador to the United States has given a ringing endorsement of Donald Trump, but admits he’s not changing America.
North Korea’s nuke threat victory
THE secretive state got exactly what it wanted with a US offer to sit down and talk without mention of its weapons program ending in a move that has divided experts.
Salim denies emailing ex-wife
EX-Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer denies emailing his estranged wife — who has an AVO out — and breaking his curfew in a breach of bail conditions.
Putin’s secret ‘shock troops’ exposed
THEY’VE operated in the shadows for years, carrying out Russia’s deadliest missions that “would make your hair stand on end”.
Kim’s secret North Korean TV slip
NORTH Korea has broadcast images of former leader Kim Jong-il but it’s what appears in the background that matters.
‘Not fit to clean Obama’s toilets’
A US newspaper has unleashed in an editorial on Trump, calling him a “uniquely awful” man “unfit to shine the shoes of George W Bush”.
Surprising statistic from Trump’s big fail
REPUBLICAN Roy Moore was expected to be punished at the polls over allegations he preyed on teenage girls. But the votes had a surprising message.
‘Douche’: FBI Trump text messages aired
PRIVATE text messages between FBI staffers calling Trump an “idiot” and a “loathsome human” have been aired in an embarrassing blow.
Humiliating defeat for Trump
A HISTORIC win in an impossible election has turned into a humiliating loss for US President Donald Trump.
Nasty swipe at Ivanka Trump
DONALD Trump’s daughter Ivanka has been drawn into an ugly spat on the eve of an election with huge implications for her father.
Trump’s ‘slut-shaming’ slapdown
DONALD Trump tried to squash renewed accusations of sexual misconduct with a blunt comeback. He may have gone too far.
Australia still ‘totally radioactive’
A REMOTE part of Australia subject to Hiroshima-scale devastation has drawn the attention of the Nobel Peace Prize celebrations.
Bringing down Sam could hurt Coaliton
THE government is celebrating claiming Sam Dastyari’s scalp, but their campaign against the problem senator could see the Coalition punished.
Trump’s $300m money mystery
THE personal bank of Trump and his family is facing calls to release further information about a loan made to help Trump out of a sticky situation.
‘His hands started going up my skirt’
THREE women who claim Donald Trump sexually harassed them have gone on television and spoken out, aiming to show the world “what a pervert he is”.
North Korea zombie ship vanishes
A NORTH Korean ship banned from entering every port across the globe has disappeared from radar. What is the secretive regime up to?
Prime Minister’s one big regret
IT IS the measure Malcolm Turnbull used to roll Tony Abbott and now the Prime Minister says he regrets THAT line.
Allied forces’ new drills to stop N Korea
THE US, South Korea and Japan are conducting more military drills, as North Korea was also hit with more sanctions to cut its weapon funds.
Starving, suffering in Kim’s army
A DEFECTOR has lifted the lid on the crisis consuming Kim Jong-un’s army, as soldiers’ morale is sapped by daily horrors.
How Donald Trump starts each day
DONALD Trump drinks a ridiculous amount of Diet Coke and tweets from his bed in the White House, a fascinating profile reveals.
Candyman’s ‘Freaks Unleashed’ bash
AUSTRALIA’S answer to Hugh Hefner, Travers ‘Candyman’ Beynon, might have held his wildest bash yet. This is what went on inside the Candy Shop Mansion.
Did Trump lie about Trudeau?
DONALD Trump boasted during an extraordinary speech in Pensacola on Friday, but a closer look at his statements reveals dubious claims.
PM takes stand on China
CHINA has lodged an official complaint accusing Australia of bias. The Federal Government has responded by promising to tackle foreign interference.
N Korea’s astonishing move
NORTH Korea has gone one step further in a set of rare, diplomatic talks to lay blame on America over the rogue nation’s nuclear weapons program.
Trump’s extraordinary speech
DONALD Trump has boasted about his efforts to secure “one brutal defeat after another” over “savage killers” at home and abroad.
Australia ‘gets under China’s skin’
RELATIONS have soured and the superpower is now treating Australia with suspicion and “outright hostility”.
Turnbull stops the slaughter
IT’S the political knackery from which few MPs return intact. The PM fears it and he’s refusing to let it kill his government anymore.
Obama’s warning in rare speech
AMERICA’S democracy is fragile and risks going the same way Germany did in the 1930s, warned former President Obama in a devastating speech.
The PM can’t take credit for this
There is no doubting Malcolm Turnbull played a big part in changing marriage laws but should he get all the acknowledgment?
MPs who didn’t bother voting
WE know the four MPs who voted against same-sex marriage, but an even higher number didn’t bother voting at all.
Tony Abbott’s cowardly final act
TONY Abbott spent most of yesterday arguing about the same-sex marriage bill. But at the moment of truth, he became a coward.
Was Trump slurring during speech?
IT WAS the speech that could cause violence across the Middle East and send shockwaves around the world. A big deal, then. So why was Donald Trump slurring his words?
Trump’s decision unleashes chaos
VIOLENT clashes have engulfed streets in the Arab world after Donald Trump’s controversial decision yesterday, dubbed “the kiss of death”.
Judge orders Palmer to explain tweet
A JUDGE has given Clive Palmer until next Wednesday to produce an affidavit detailing the “provenance and content” of a December 1 tweet.
‘You think you’re so f***ing smart’
TWO insiders from Donald Trump’s campaign have revealed what he’s really like in private – and how he “rips the face off” his staff when he’s angry.
Problem with Kim’s missile pics
INCONSISTENCIES in photos released by North Korea after its latest missile launch have raised doubts among experts.
Ultimate irony could undo Brexit
ONE woman and 500km of largely uninhabited land have thrown Britain’s entire divorce from the European Union into chaos.
Shorten tactic could come back to bite him
WHILE the citizenship debacle continues to plague parliament, the tactics used by Labor leader Bill Shorten are straight out of Napoleon’s playbook.
The Aussies earning $90k a week
AUSTRALIANS earn roughly $1200 per week, and no one can remember their last pay rise. But one group earns 78 times the average.
Woman who could bring Trump undone
THE US President says a TV contestant who accused him of harassment is a liar. She is now suing for defamation in a case that could have huge ramifications.
North Korean ‘ghost boats’ wash in
THEY’RE a rare and haunting sign out of a secretive state. Now Japanese authorities fear the worst after a huge increase in “ghost boats” from North Korea.
MP breaks down in parliament
EIGHT weeks after the death of her son, MP Linda Burney returned to parliament, revealing how much marriage equality would have meant to him.
Russia sending in the big guns
AS Washington and Seoul stage military drills, Moscow is sending hundreds of marines to a region near the North Korean border.
Time blasted: ‘Nominated a psycho’
TIME magazine has released the shortlist for its prestigious “Person of the Year” award — and readers aren’t happy about the finalists.
‘He kissed me over and over’
AMID the epidemic of sexual misconduct allegations, the most powerful alleged perpetrator has still faced no consequences.
Labor result on knife-edge in Queensland
COUNTING continues in the Queensland election with the result relying on a few key seats where only a handful of votes separate candidates.
Could this guy out-Trump Trump?
THIS flamboyant personality hosts a sports program and a TV show. He looks set to become the next President of his country, but that’s not the only weird thing.
Drunk walking trumps drunk driving
THOUSANDS of people are killed drink-driving every year, but this economist has crunched the numbers and discovered a bigger danger.
Citizenship saga hits more Senators
LABOR Senator Katy Gallagher could be referred to the High Court as two other MPs have denied they’re dual citizens without formal documents as proof.
The tweet that could undo Trump
DONALD Trump’s tweets frequently raise eyebrows, but this one could have serious consequences for the president and his family.
Unlikeable Bill Shorten for next PM?
LABOR is gaining ground on the Liberals, according to the latest figures. But Bill Shorten still has an image problem to overcome with opinion polls suggesting he is unliked by voters.
War games to ‘totally destroy’ N Korea
DONALD Trump is bringing out his greatest weapon in new military drills, which have already put North Korea on edge.
Shorten ‘needs to explain’ meeting
THE Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to explain his reported visit to Chinese businessman Huang Xiangmo’s mansion, as ASIO issued a warning.
Shorten ‘needs to explain’ Chinese donor meeting
THE Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to explain his reported visit to Chinese businessman Huang Xiangmo’s mansion, as ASIO issued a warning.
What ruined Trump’s New York party
IT WAS Donald Trump’s best day as President and he was out in New York celebrating. But there was one thing he just can’t escape.
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