Trump will 'respect' deal made with 'Trunbull'
Following a day of embarrassing revelations about US President Donald Trump's phone conversation with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, the White House has said it will honour the refugee deal.
-
Josephine Tovey
Josephine Tovey is a New York-based reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.
US media, congressmen stunned Donald Trump has picked a fight with Australia
"We have never had a president in my memory who has bullied our friends in this way, especially heads of government."
White House backtracks after saying Trump will honour Turnbull deal
The White House appears to be backing away from a commitment to honour a deal struck by the Obama administration to take more than a thousand refugees from Australia's offshore detention centres.
Dutch anti-Islam campaigner replicates Australian 'No Way' campaign
Standing in front of a backdrop showing a tiny boat being tossed in treacherous waves, and emblazoned with an emphatic slogan telling refugees and migrants "No Way" will they ever make their destination home, a prominent spokesman delivers a blunt message of deterrance.
'Fierce' Julia Gillard cheered alongside Michelle Obama
As Tony Abbott is criticised for his disgruntled-seeming dismount from the top job, Julia Gillard seems to be flourishing in a post-political career as a champion of girls education and feminist hero.
The videos that won the Irish same-sex marriage vote
We take a look at some of the most powerful videos released in the lead-up to the successful Irish referendum for marriage equality.
'I want it to be a surprise for you': Christopher Pyne smiles through grilling from David Speers
Education Minister Christopher Pyne kept a smile on his face on Monday during a grilling from Sky News' David Speers.