Yoon’s supporters look west to ‘make Korea great again’
The ardent backers of arrested president Yoon Suk-yeol are using the tactics and iconography of Donald Trump’s followers with claims that democracy itself is at stake
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Obamas all smiles after marriage rumours
Barack Obama has posted a loving message to his wife on Instagram – but will it stem the gossip sparked by the lack of public appearances together?
It’s Trump the sequel: this time his revolution may succeed
Eight years ago, the 45th US president was regarded as an alien usurper. When he takes office again on Monday (Tuesday AEDT), it will mark a shift in America’s view of itself.
Return to full pageantry for Trump’s second inauguration
Get ready for the day that crowns the extraordinary comeback of America’s 47th president … the lowdown on when it is, who’s on the guest list and who will perform the national anthem.
No smoke without fire on Democrat failings
While some claims may be overblown, the truth is California governor Gavin Newsom has prioritised green policies over citizen safety.
Rio Tinto and Glencore ‘in merger talks’
A tie-up between the two mining heavyweights would create the sector’s largest company.
Putin reassures African ally after overthrow of Assad
The collapse of Syria’s regime has spooked other rulers propped up by Russia, such as President Touadéra of the Central African Republic.
‘Cut the s–t’: Straight-talking tycoon deployed art of the deal
After months of tentative negotiations by the Democratic administration, the incoming US president sent Steven Witkoff to act tough with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Oscars in trouble: will the 2025 show be cancelled?
In the aftermath of the LA fires, there are calls to scrap the annual awards ceremony for the first time in its 96-year history.
Ukraine ceasefire should be policy: Rubio
Marco Rubio, the Florida senator nominated by Donald Trump for secretary of state, says the conflict between Russia and Ukraine ‘has to end’, and a ceasefire should be US policy.
How YMCA by the Village People became Trump’s theme song
The US President-elect chose the band, whose singer denies that the hit is a gay anthem, to play at his inauguration next week.
What will a Gaza ceasefire look like?
The deal between Israel and Hamas will free civilians imprisoned on both sides, with the first three Israeli hostages probably freed on Sunday. Beyond that the future is uncertain.
Gaza ceasefire sows seeds of future conflict, so what happens now?
Both Israel and Hamas have failed in their aims, so compromise was essential for peace. It will not be easy to swallow on either side.
Could bringing back a cultural elite save us from our illiberal selves?
Anarchy on social media has proved you can’t have a tolerant and liberal society without ideas being filtered from above.
Michelle Obama to skip Trump’s inauguration
The former first lady’s office did not offer an explanation for her absence after she also missed Jimmy Carter’s funeral yesterday.
Complacent centrists are to blame for Musk
Tech billionaire’s bromance with Trump is a response to the inability of established parties to reform failing institutions.
China mulls sale of TikTok to Elon Musk as US ban looms
Chinese officials are reportedly considering selling the video-sharing app to the X owner or another entrepreneur they trust to stop its closure in the US.
‘I’m victim of smears’: Trump nominee Pete Hegseth returns fire in bruising Senate confirmation hearing
Donald Trump’s nominee as Defence Secretary has cast himself as a “change agent” as senators scrutinised his fitness to lead the world’s most powerful military.
Willie Phua obituary: war cameraman who was at Tiananmen Square
Lying on a tenth-floor balcony at the Beijing Hotel, he filmed the young ‘Tank Man’ blocking vehicles in 1989.
Loss of faith in democracy endangers us all
Politicians who seek to divide and rule are to blame for disenchantment with the status quo.
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