Subs deal ‘risked unity on Ukraine’
Bob Woodward’s new book reveals that Kamala Harris was sent to Paris to repair US-French relations over the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
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Coalition, US divides on Middle East ceasefire
A senior Coalition figure says it ‘wouldn’t be remarkable’ for it to disagree with the US’ calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East, with Labor jumping on the comments.
The lightness of being Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris’s campaign of ‘vibes’ and safe appearances suggests she will be, like Joe Biden has been, a captive of her party and its unpopular policies.
‘Get a life’: Hurricane whips up US election storm
Hurricane Milton has crashed into the US presidential election, with President Joe Biden telling Donald Trump to ‘get a life’.
Twin storm disasters damage Democrats too
Hurricanes Milton and Helene have created political opportunities for Donald Trump in the final weeks of the presidential race as they expose divisions between Kamala Harris and Joe Biden.
Biden vows ‘ironclad’ US support on security
The US President and Israeli Prime Minister have spoken for the first time since the Israeli incursion into Lebanon.
Biden’s influence over Israel tested ahead of US election
The unfolding Middle East war looms as a key factor in the US election contest, with the Jewish state listening ‘less and less to America’, as Donald Trump urges Israel to hit Iran’s nuclear sites.
Red Crescent says 28 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school
The Palestinian Red Crescent said an Israeli air strike on a Gaza school killed at least 28 people on Thursday, while the Israeli military reported it struck a Hamas command centre.
Florida braces for category 5 hurricane
Storm-battered Florida is preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Milton, which strengthened to a category 5 storm overnight on Tuesday.
Bumbling PM either unable or unwilling to declare real position on Israel
Anthony Albanese’s claim Australia is in lock-step with Joe Biden and the United States on the war in the Middle East has been completely undercut by Washington DC.
Harris aids ‘sandwich’ generation, blasts Trump/Putin ties
Kamala Harris accused Donald Trump of prioritising Vladimir Putin over US citizens dying of Covid but slipped up over her differences with Joe Biden in a media blitz of friendly interviews.
Hurricane Milton: Biden says evacuations are ‘a matter of life and death’
As the second huge hurricane in as many weeks rumbled toward Florida’s west coast, a sense of looming catastrophe spread as people raced to board up homes and flee.
Biden’s tirades at that ‘bad guy liar’ Netanyahu
Joe Biden has regularly launched profanity-laden tirades against Benjamin Netanyahu, labelling the Israeli Prime Minister a ‘liar’, according to a new book by Bob Woodward.
Hezbollah and Israel trade strikes ahead of Netanyahu-Biden talks
Hezbollah has fired more projectiles into Israel while the IDF has targeted northern Gaza, ahead of a phone call between Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden about Israel’s plans over Iran.
Israeli army moves into southwest Lebanon as Hezbollah says ‘leadership in order’
Israel has expanded its offensive into the western part of Lebanon’s south and killed the Hezbollah headquarters commander plus Hamas operators in Gaza, as Hezbollah’s deputy says the Iran-backed group has ‘overcome ‘painful blows’.
Biden, Harris condemn anti-Semitism and recognise ‘indomitable’ Israeli spirit
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have marked the one year anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel as a day of ‘mourning’ and endorsed the right of the Jewish state to defend itself.
Aussies evacuated from Lebanon as Israel plans ‘serious’ response to Iran
The first Australians fleeing the conflict in Lebanon land in Cyprus as a senior US official admits an Israeli strike on Iran could come on the anniversary of the October 7 massacre.
Warning on ‘unacceptable’ China risk to Aus
The US President has been warned there is “no time to wait” on a security deal involving Australia given the “grave and imminent threat” of China in the Indo-Pacific.
Miners drag on ASX 200; Woodside, Mesoblast up
US President Joe Biden triggers oil price jump. Mesoblast top gainer. Sinopec wants price review on APLNG deal. Platinum grants Regal access for higher offer. Ratings upgrade for Cochlear. Optimism underpinning latest Bendigo Bank, UBS forecasts.
Iran’s supreme leader denounces Israel in rare sermon
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei defended his military’s missile attack against ‘our enemy’ Israel as he led Friday prayers for the first time in five years | FOLLOW LIVE
Biden rules out G7 all-clear for strike on nukes
‘The answer is no,’ the US President said when asked whether he would support such retaliation after Iran fired some 180 missiles at Israel.
‘Politics aside’: Biden visits disaster zone
The US President and his deputy see the destruction first-hand as thousands of federal responders joined all-out efforts to rescue residents and care for millions in the disaster.
War and appeasement: PM’s pitch for diplomacy not force
Anthony Albanese is urging Israel to prioritise diplomacy over military action, as Labor comes under pressure to offer more explicit support after Joe Biden declared he was ‘fully, fully, fully supportive of Israel’.
Netanyahu promises payback to Iran
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing retaliatory strikes against Iran, warning it ‘will pay’ for a major missile attack on the Jewish state.
Backlash coming for Iranian strike
President Joe Biden said the US was ‘fully supportive’ of Israel and he would discuss a response with PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Dutton’s pre-election pledge to ‘turn the tide of anti-Semitism’
Peter Dutton has portrayed himself as a leader with ‘moral clarity and courage’ who can restore social cohesion after declaring the Coalition ‘will not waver’ in its support for Israel and Australians of Jewish faith.
Hurricane Helene toll could hit 600: US homeland security chief
As many as 600 people are feared dead as a result of Hurricane Helene, with the response to the disaster fuelling a political brawl.
Why Biden is failing Israel and Ukraine
One hot war, the other one frozen: US President Joe Biden’s inaction has played a key role in both.
Zelensky missile plea fails to ignite
Joe Biden promised an increase in US support for Kyiv, including nearly $US8bn ($11.6bn) in military aid and new munitions.
Kamala’s chances? This Joe is not quite so sure
Former ambassador to the US Joe Hockey says Kamala Harris faces significant hurdles, as he also offers to assist Labor in working with Donald Trump should the former president win.
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