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Gratitude isn’t acceptable among Trump’s cabinet. It’s mandatory

Critics look at the US president’s star line-up and see a group of people that bear more resemblance to North Korean generals than a traditional US cabinet.

David French

‘We’ve had Labour for lunch’: Farage’s Reform UK party delivers political earthquake

Nigel Farage is no longer the clown lobbing bricks from outside the circus tent. He’s now got a foot inside — and he’s brought the cannon.

Rob Harris
Rob Harris

Europe correspondent

Something may be shifting in Singapore - and this election will be spicy

All eyes this weekend will be on the margins, rather than the overall winner. Even one flipped seat will likely send shudders through the ruling party.

Zach Hope
Zach Hope

South-east Asia correspondent

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North America

The Democrats need a major reset after Donald Trump’s second presidential victory.

‘The reckoning is here’: Have the Democrats found a billionaire of their own to take down Trump?

Democrats are beginning to mark out territory as they debate how best to take on Donald Trump. Could their next presidential candidate be a billionaire governor?

  • by Michael Koziol
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after disembarking Marine One upon arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Trump calls Albanese after saying he had ‘no idea’ who PM’s opponent was in election

The phone call paves the way for a future in-person meeting between the two leaders, possibly at next month’s G7 meeting in Canada.

  • by Michael Koziol

Europe

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Asia

BYD’s high-end Yangwang U9, an all-electric sports car, has winged doors. It also has a “leap mode” for jumping potholes and road spikes.

This luxury car can use ‘leap mode’ for potholes – but it’s not a Ferrari

Chinese manufacturers are trying to outdo each other and European rivals with features that range from the incredible to the absurd. But there is a risk for Australian buyers.

  • by Lisa Visentin
Incumbent Prime Minister Lawrence Wong celebrates the win.

Singapore’s ruling party dominates again, boosting new PM

The outcome will be seen as a public endorsement of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, after the opposition failed to extend gains made in previous contests.

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Palestinians walk among destroyed buildings in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip.

Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say

Cabinet ministers approved the plan hours after Israel’s military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers.

  • by Tia Goldenberg and Sam Mednick

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