TRANSITION TALKS: Obama and Trump meet at White House
LIVE: Donald Trump has had his first brush with the Oval Office, meeting with President Obama today to begin the “peaceful transition of power”.
The joke that will haunt Obama
FIVE years ago Obama roasted what a Trump White House would look like. Today, he has given his successor a tour of his new home.
Melania to meet Michelle Obama
MELANIA Trump will meet First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House, for the first time since that awkward plagiarised speech.
‘Most powerful VP in history’
HE’S been eclipsed during the campaign, but Mike Pence is tipped to be the “most influential” VP ever. Should we be worried?
Brad Pitt breaks silence on split
BRAD Pitt has spoken about his divorce from Angelina Jolie as the actress insists she had to take action so there would be “safeguards” around their kids.
Inside the Obamas’ new house
IT’S not quite the White House, but Barack Obama’s new digs post-presidency aren’t too shabby. Here’s a look at where they will live in 2017.
Teen ‘Twilight Killers’ jailed for life
THE teen sweethearts who murdered a mum and daughter as they slept then celebrated by watching Twilight have been handed life sentences.
Trump faces court battle for ‘fraud’
DONALD Trump could take the witness stand weeks before his inauguration as US president in a class-action lawsuit against him and Trump University.
‘It was a fairly gut-wrenching day’
AUSTRALIA’S first female prime minister Julia Gillard has expressed her “disappointment” at her “friend” Hillary Clinton’s shock defeat.
‘Hold on to your mortgages’
DONALD Trump’s economic policies have been tried before, and with a triple-whammy heading our way, Australians should be worried.
Howard and Keating clash over Trump
FORMER Prime Minister Paul Keating says the election of Donald Trump should herald Australia’s move away from the US as its key alliance, but his successor John Howard disagrees.
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AS Prince Harry stepped out for the first time since confirming his relationship with Meghan Markle, the actress secretly asked for time off from filming Suits.
JED Bartlett would make it all right. The West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin has written a poignant letter to his family after Donald Trump’s victory. Warning: Swearing
THE director of the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off has been forced to defend his decision to cast controversial actor Johnny Depp in a key role.
YOU’D think that Tom Holland would have received a call from his manager to let him know that he’d won the role of Spider-Man, but that’s not the case.
BRAD Pitt has quietly made his first public appearance since his split with Angelina Jolie was announced.
DUSTIN Diamond fell out with most of his former Saved by the Bell co-stars when he released a tell-all book about the show. Now he’s trying to say sorry.
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FORMER Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has issued a strong warning to Malcolm Turnbull on how to deal with President-elect Donald Trump.
Former lover reveals Leveson burial site
POLICE are searching the bushland for the body of Matthew Leveson after ex-lover Michael Atkins finally broke his silence on what happened to the body.
City square renamed for being ‘too white’
A SYDNEY square commemorating a French emperor is being renamed after complaints it celebrated “white people” and “yobbo culture”.
Monster shark ‘an unofficial record’
A MONSTER hammerhead caught by a couple mates off a beach in Western Australia could be an unofficial record.
‘I find it incredibly pathetic’
MALCOLM Turnbull has been gushing about his “very warm” phone call with President-elect Trump, but not everyone is happy.
Americans gloat: ‘Moment we stole America back’
THE man who delivered a tirade against Waleed Aly for criticising Donald Trump has delivered a contradictory message following the win.
Young girl stealing protesters’ hearts
VIDEO of a young mixed race girl saying she would not be silenced at anti-Trump protests has gone viral as immigrants fear for their future.
Winners and losers of US election
DONALD Trump’s victory marks a new era, but as with every shake-up, not everyone benefits. Here are the winners and losers.
‘Sorry for being the monster I am’
A MAN known as the Vampire Trucker, who wore fake fangs as he drove has been jailed for 20 years for keeping women as sex slaves in his rig.
What did Baba’s prediction mean?
SHE was the blind psychic who predicted 9/11 and the rise of IS. But eerily, Baba Vanga also warned Obama would be last US President.
Fast food you shouldn’t order
WE ALL love a bit of fast food every now and then, but some pretty disgusting things can go on behind the counter.
How this woman lost half her body weight
A MUM has dropped half her body weight by ditching 1000 calories a day of alcohol from her diet.
‘Muslims wish they could have a drink’
SUSAN Carland, the wife of Waleed Aly, has once again hit the nail squarely on the head following Donald Trump’s surprise election as President.
Indian boy worshipped like a Hindu God
A SIX-YEAR-OLD Indian boy is worshipped by locals who believe he is the reincarnation of the Hindu god Ganesha.
Another blow for fine dining in Australia
BAD news for fans of French fine dining — celebrated chef Guillaume Brahimi is closing his eponymous Sydney restaurant.
Should you cancel your trip to the US?
DONALD Trump is President-elect — so what does that mean for travel to the US? Here’s what the experts are saying.
Boyfriend’s horror over murder
THE boyfriend of Melbourne woman Elly Warren has told of how he wants her remembered after she was killed while on holiday in Africa.
Bizarre spot for a nice cold beer
DO YOU want to disappear, grab a nice cold pint, and wait for the US election to blow over? We’ve found the perfect place, but getting there isn’t easy.
Wicked Campers could be no more
COULD this be the beginning of the end for the sexist slogans emblazoned on the side of Wicked Campers? Warning: Obscene language
Australia: the Americans are coming
AS DONALD Trump becomes the next US President, the Canadian immigration website crashed and Americans Googled how to move to Australia.
The ‘Happy List’ to ease Trump blues
BREXIT, Wilder, Bowie and now Donald Trump. Aaaargh! Use this survival entertainment guide to put a smile back on your dial.
Stars lose their minds over Trump
HILLARY Clinton’s biggest A-list supporters are freaking out over Donald Trump’s victory — and it drove Lady Gaga to protest on a garbage truck.
Kyle blasts Rove on air: ‘I hate him’
KYLE Sandilands has taken another public swipe at Rove McManus, adding fire to their long running feud.
I’m not ashamed: Jesinta’s private battle
THE model and actress, such a passionate supporter of her husband in his struggle with depression, has revealed her own mental health battle.
Mariah’s racy on-stage display
THE diva performed her first concert since her high profile split from James Packer — and showed the billionaire just what he was missing.
Sega Mega Drive back in production
FORGET modernised retro gaming consoles, one company is remaking the original Sega Mega Drive in all its glory.
Is climate science doomed under Trump?
DONALD Trump once said climate change was a hoax perpetrated by the Chinese government. Will his crazy belief hurt the planet?
This phone is better than the iPhone 7
BETWEEN Samsung’s exploding battery drama and Apple’s latest release being plagued by delays, the smartphone market was open for a new king.
New PlayStation: time to go Pro?
A NEW PlayStation arrives today promising next-generation graphics, more storage, and faster connections. There’s just one big thing missing.
Martin Shkreli’s election tease backfires
THE most hated man in America never thought Trump would actually win. And it meant he had to give the world a taste of something it desperately wanted.
The craziest shopping sale of the year is here
IT’S bigger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. When the shopping frenzy begins at midnight, Australian businesses could be the big winners.
Eerie predictions we should have believed
LOOKING back through the footage The Chaser captured during the US election campaign, Charles Firth found something eerie.
Aussie share market gains $58bn
FINANCIAL markets have undergone one of the most incredible reversals in history in the wake of Donald Trump’s shock election win.
Inside the ‘next generation’ Woolworths
WOOLWORTHS has unveiled its first “next generation” of stores featuring overhauled fresh food sections and an increased health range.
Home ruined by fire sells for millions
THIS home has been gutted by a fire and has no roof. It sold for almost $3m at auction.
REAL ESTATE
Auction ends in price blowout
A rundown federation home has sold for more than $900,000 above its reserve in the longest bidding war the auctioneer has ever seen.
Women better savers than men
A new survey reveals that females take less time, on average, than their male counterparts to save for a home deposit.
Nail your rental inspections
Most Australians will be a renter at some point, so here is some useful advice on how to prepare for those dreaded rental inspections.
Ditch Mitch? Give me a break says Hazlewood
JOSH Hazlewood says Mitchell Marsh is “crucial” to the balance of Australia’s fast bowling attack, as he allows himself and Mitchell Starc to bowl shorter spells.
Clarke eyes switch from crease to coach
MICHAEL Clarke has revealed he’s been asked by Cricket Australia to either captain or coach the Prime Minister’s XI side next year against Sri Lanka.
US icon savaged for ‘shameful hypocrisy’
COLIN Kaepernick has already divided America in 2016, and without doing anything, he managed to enrage people even further this week.
Aussies probe Proteas’ ‘dark arts’
AUSTRALIAN quick Josh Hazlewood has questioned the dark practices that saw South African captain Faf du Plessis twice warned by match officials.
Greg Norman pic raising eyebrows
GREG Norman can still leave people in awe even in retirement, and a recent photo has sent the internet into a frenzy.
