Immigration is a rally point for prime ministers past and present. As Malcolm Turnbull shifts to the right on the issue, what did his predescessors do? And why did they do it?

Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni offer condolences to France, with the US President describing the police shooting in Paris as "another terrorist attack" before confirmation.

Tough new citizenship hurdles introduced by the Turnbull government will test applicants language skills, analyse their criminal history and require four years of permanent residency.

When Tony Abbott was facing negative polling in his own seat, it may have been Malcolm Turnbull's support that got him over the line.

• Foreign Policy

David Wroe explains why the visit of the US Vice-President is important to Australia.

The Senate inquiry into the Centrelink 'robo-debt' collection scandal has heard the government contractor tasked with recovering funds worked by commission and had KPIs.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reiterated the government's new "Australia first" commitment to 457 visa changes in Canberra on Wednesday morning, saying Labor has allowed the program to explode.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says no Australians were harmed - but Australian soldiers provided assistance in the aftermath of the attack.

British Prime Minister Theresa May calls an early election on June 8, seeking a mandate to negotiate her country's exit from the European Union.

• Energy Security

Ahead of a meeting with suppliers, Malcolm Turnbull says it's essential businesses and families have access to reliable and affordable gas,

Announcing it will abolish the controversial 457 visa program for temporary skilled migrants, the Turnbull government has adopted a new "Australians First" approach to skilled migration. (Malcolm Turnbull/Facebook)

• North Korea

China has an obligation to rein in a 'reckless and dangerous' North Korea, says Malcolm Turnbull.

• 457 Visas

The decision to abolish 457 temporary work visas is presented by Malcolm Turnbull as putting the interests of Australians first.

One minute we are focusing on 6000 for the ASX 200, the next some are talking about a potential correction. What are the factors affecting sentiment and contributing to uncertainty? (This video was produced in commercial partnership between Fairfax Media and IG Markets).

North Korea is on a "path to achieving nuclear weapons capability," posing an "unacceptable" risk to the region and must be stopped, says Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.

The key to winning back the trust of voters is avoiding a "revolving door prime ministership," says former Prime Minster Tony Abbott

The government using taxpayers' dollars to support the Adani coal mine is the kind of policy that will see it "smashed in an election", says 2GB's Alan Jones.

Former foreign affairs minister Gareth Evans is urging Australia to reduce its dependence on the United States alliance and accept China as a legitimate "global rule maker".

The Women of Hizb ut-Tahrir Australia publish a controversial video to Facebook wherein the participants appear to legitimise hitting women that are 'sinful' in the context of their interpretation of Islamic tradition.

• Federal Politics

There's dissent in the Coalition ranks over the idea for first homebuyers to access their super to get into the housing market.