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Alex began as a sport reporter at news.com.au before shifting to news in recent years. He has a keen interest in global affairs, painfully obscure rock music, Italian meats and Formula 1. As an eternal pest, he spends most of his time deleting sentences that simply won’t fly in civilised society.

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US Politics

President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to reporters as they sit in a Tesla vehicle on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Washington. (Pool via AP)

Awkward detail after Trump’s Tesla stunt

Unfortunately, Donald Trump’s presidential sales pitch for his chum Elon Musk has a couple of holes in it.

Politics

Australia “won’t be intimidated” by Russian warnings over its potential role in a Ukraine peacekeeping force, Foreign Minister Penny Wong declared, following Moscow’s threats of “grave consequences” should Australia join a “coalition of the willing.”

Wong fires message after Russia threat

Australia “won’t be intimidated” by Russian warnings over its potential role in a Ukraine peacekeeping force, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has declared.

OPINIONUS Politics

After years of futile posturing that turned millions away, a Democrat insider has finally broken a cold truth for the party that is now toothless under Trump.

Brutal admission proves US is totally broken

After years of futile posturing that turned millions away, a Democrat insider has finally broken some cold truths for a system in total disarray.

US Politics

‘More arrests to come’: Trump’s new threat

In a dark warning, Donald Trump has said he will crank up arrests but critics haves said he is trampling on free speech.

Europe

Donald Trump's team has reportedly been in contact with Zelesnky's rivals.

‘Secret discussions’ to oust president

Two key opponents of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have confirmed contact with Donald Trump’s team.

US Politics

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 3, 2025. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)

Trump’s hot mic moment sparks conspiracy

Donald Trump has hit back at “sleazebag” critics over a hot mic moment that sparked widespread speculation by political pundits.

Europe

In the wake of the turbulence caused by Donald Trump, one world leader has taken it upon himself to warn the EU of a looming worst-case scenario.

President’s chilling Russia message to Europe

In the wake of the turbulence caused by Donald Trump, one world leader has taken it upon himself to warn the EU of the looming worst-case scenario.

US Politics

US Representative Al Green (D-TX) (L) disrupts US President Donald Trump as he addressed to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by ALLISON ROBBERT / AFP)

Democrat’s punishment for Trump tirade

The Democrat who boldly interrupted Donald Trump has spoken out after being booted from Congress in a storm of jeers.

US Politics

‘Going to kill me’: Musk fearing for his life

After months of spraying from the hip on social media, Elon Musk has been forced to keep it zipped on one particular DOGE finding.

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US Politics

‘Time to make things right’: Zelensky caves

Donald Trump has vowed to “tell it how it is” when he addresses Congress within hours as Zelensky says he “regrets” the Oval Office row.

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