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White House national security adviser Mike Waltz, left, speaks with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth last month. Waltz added the journalist to the group chat, Hegseth divulged highly sensitive military details.

‘They screwed up’: Intel community aghast at Trump team’s security breach

For US allies, including Australia, the Signal chat scandal is another reminder that this administration cares little for established norms and protocols.

  • Michael Koziol

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Bob Hawke and Margaret Thatcher

Trump for the Commonwealth? He’d make the Iron Lady seem soft-hearted

Donald Trump seems taken by the idea that he might be welcomed into the Commonwealth. Those pushing the idea must have lost their knowledge of history.

  • Tony Wright
The former premier thinks losing the election in 2023 was the best thing that could have happened to him.

‘Losing was the best thing that ever happened to me’: What Dom Perrottet did next

The state’s youngest ex-premier is relishing a life out of the spotlight but still moves in powerful circles in Washington.

  • Matt Wade
Lilie James’ mother described her as “beautiful, independent, intelligent, kind [and] loyal”.

‘This is a man who couldn’t cope’: Experts grapple with murder of Lilie James

Lilie James could not have known that Paul Thijssen would react with such violence to her decision to end their relationship.

  • Jordan Baker

Gone in 52 seconds: Inside Australia’s telehealth injectables gold rush

Australia’s booming $4 billion injectables market is driven by doctors issuing scripts via telehealth in consults that sometimes last under one minute. Critics warn patient safety may be at risk.

  • Clay Lucas and Henrietta Cook
A candid news photo can lift the curtain on our leaders.

Politicians work hard to manage their images. There are the times it’s gone terribly wrong

A politician once said photographers were snipers out to get them. As an audience, we know which side we are on.

  • Jacqueline Maley
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Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty at Arc Cafe.

Sydney’s top murder cop is stepping down. He told us about the darkest episodes in his career

Danny Doherty, the Commander of NSW Police’s homicide squad, has become one of the force’s most recognisable faces. Last year, he provided the Herald with a rare insight into his work.

  • Jessica McSweeney
Sbeg provided baklava at her Newtown home.

Millions of 20-somethings look to Jemma for help in a crisis. Then she faced her own

Jemma Sbeg still doesn’t understand how her self-help podcast became one of the biggest in the world.

  • Josefine Ganko
Sir Simon Schama having lunch at the MCA’s Canvas restaurant.

Sir Simon Schama on becoming ‘weirdly fearless’ as America pivots

Having just turned 80, the historian and tv presenter feels obliged to speak up about the ‘monstrosity’ of Donald Trump’s actions.

  • Samantha Selinger-Morris
Tesla owner Josh Rowe.

Love your Tesla but can’t stand Musk? Sales data says you’re not alone

“When he stood up and made that ‘Sieg Heil’ salute, something just clicked, and I thought: ‘I just cannot, cannot drive a Tesla’.”

  • Bianca Hall

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