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Trade deals
Starmer’s ‘nothing’ deal with Trump is a warning sign for Albanese
Both leaders claimed a much-needed political win. Given the Trump administration’s desire to keep most tariffs in place, that might be all that’s up for grabs.
- by Michael Koziol
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Catholic church
New Pope’s reposts suggest he’s no fan of Trump administration
The first American Pope in the Catholic Church’s 2000-year history has shared some sharp commentary on Vice President J.D. Vance’s comments about migrants.
- by Michael Koziol
Trump promised he would do deals on trade. Now he’s struck his first one
The agreement will make it easier for American goods to get into the UK - and will grant some tariff relief to British cars landing in the US.
- by Michael Koziol
A most sensitive subject in the White House: Where is Melania?
The US first lady vanishes from view for weeks at a time and her actual whereabouts only adds to the intrigue.
- by Shawn McCreesh
Judge steps in over Trump’s touted plan to send migrants to Libya
The relatives of a Mexican man said he had been instructed to sign a document allowing for his deportation to the African nation.
- by Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Humeyra Pamuk
Oops! US loses another $93m fighter jet into Red Sea
The costly incident is the second in two weeks involving the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman.
- by Jon Gambrell
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High school
Melbourne students make history at top New York jazz event
For budding jazz musicians around the world, this program is the north star. Now a group of Australian classmates are joining in, showing the world what their school band can do.
- by Michael Koziol
‘A tax on Bluey’: Rudd mocks Trump’s movie tariffs
Australia’s ambassador to the US lampooned the proposed movie tariffs and ridiculed the Trump administration’s bid to impose 10 per cent tariffs on uninhabited islands.
- by Michael Koziol
The day Carney came to town and trampled Trump’s ‘artistic’ vision
“I’m a very artistic person,” Donald Trump told Canada’s new PM as the president outlined why he believes Canada should join the United States.
- by Michael Koziol
Trump sours on trade deals, says he’ll set a price to ‘shop’ in the US
The American president likened the US to a “super luxury store” – and said that if you want to buy, you’ll have to pay.
- by Michael Koziol
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘He kind of got bored’: How Trump’s hopes of Gaza peace faded away
After an early diplomatic effort to free hostages and reach a long-term settlement, the US president and his top officials now seem distracted as Israel plans a major escalation.
- by Michael Crowley
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