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Trump’s silence attacked on all sides
DONALD Trump’s refusal to condemn far-right ideology after a neo-nazi rally turned deadly has left him more isolated than ever before.
The big line Donald Trump missed
MOMENTS after a car ploughed through people at a race hate march on Sunday, Donald Trump addressed the media. Critics say he missed the point badly.
New President an heir to a fortune
UHURU Kenyatta, who just won another term in a controversial election, is the son of Kenya’s founding president and a man who epitomises the nation’s elite.
World leaders lash Trump over war talk
A “LOCKED and loaded” Donald Trump is copping it over his escalating rhetoric over North Korea, with Germany’s Angela Merkel calling it “wrong”.
Why tiny island is North’s target
IT IS the small Pacific Ocean island that’s found itself at the centre of global attention. But it isn’t because of its idyllic location.
Scary truth about Trump options
DONALD Trump might talk tough when it comes to North Korea, but the reality is the US President can’t actually do much at all.
Is Trump’s plan really genius?
DONALD Trump’s crazy nuclear threats to North Korea could be part of a clever strategic plan, or he could actually be a madman.
Musk’s brutal sacking technique
WHEN Elon Musk’s assistant, described as a real-life Pepper Potts, asked for a pay rise, he sacked her in a brutal way.
‘5 million human bullets, bombs’
MALCOLM Turnbull says Australia will enter the fray if North Korea and the US act on their threats and go to war.
Donald Trump’s nuke claims don’t add up
IN THE process of threatening North Korea, Donald Trump made some scary claims about America’s nuclear arsenal. But did he have his facts straight?
How we accidentally insulted North Korea
THERE’S no North Korean embassy in Canberra and the reason has been the topic of speculation and myth for more than 40 years.
Trump is ‘speaking Kim’s language’
FOREIGN Minister Julie Bishop has defended Donald Trump’s controversial threats of “fire and fury” against North Korea.
Trump’s threat came out of nowhere
DONALD Trump’s threat to rain “fire and fury” down on North Korea — which sent shockwaves around the world — was reportedly made up on the spot.
Trump’s bizarre ‘propaganda document’
WE ALL enjoy a little positive reinforcement in life. Donald Trump is no different. In fact, he appears to crave it even more than the rest of us.
Premier’s solution to tent city crumbles
THE NSW Premier has come up with her own plan to clear Sydney’s homeless camp. But it could be doomed to fail.
‘It’ll be on Gladys’ if they’re raped
JUST hours after a deal was supposedly reached on Sydney’s tent city, its leader has taken a swipe at NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Cynical reason PM chose plebiscite date
ANALYSIS: Malcolm Turnbull wants a marriage equality vote out of the way by November to give himself an advantage.
Minister now regrets lobster dinner
WHEN he went to the Lobster Cave for a slap-up meal, Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy had no idea it would cause this much fuss.
Father of 12 takes control of CBD
THIS “homeless” New Zealander and self-appointed “mayor” of Sydney’s Tent City has seized control of the city’s CBD.
Sydney tent city to be cleared
THE Martin Place homeless camp could start being dismantled tomorrow. But there’s a high price to pay.
Shadow over Trump White House
AMERICA’S VP has furiously denied claims he is positioning himself to dislodge Donald Trump amid reports of a rift.
Pence denies planning presidential run
US VICE President Mike Pence has blasted a report suggesting he is planning a presidential bid in 2020 if Donald Trump does not run.
‘I cried as I read the transcripts’
FOR some people, news of the transcript of Donald Trump’s conversation with Malcolm Turnbull is more than a headline. It’s life and death.
Mayor refuses to clear tent city
SYDNEY Lord Mayor Clover Moore has refused to clear the CBD homeless camp, putting her on a collision course.
‘I look like a dope’: Full transcript of call
IT MAKES for uncomfortable reading. The full transcript of the phone call between Donald Trump and Malcolm Turnbull reveals our PM scrambling to explain himself.
Grand jury called in Russia probe
THE special counsel investigating allegations of collusion between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia has activated a grand jury.
PM responds to leaked transcript
MALCOLM Turnbull has hit back hours after the entire first conversation between he and President Trump was leaked.
Trump: ‘You’re worse than I am’
THE entire transcript of the notorious phone call between Trump and Turnbull has been leaked, and it’s not pretty.
‘The Mooch’ isn’t giving up yet
SACKED White House staffer Anthony Scaramucci is set to address America again, after his plans for Donald Trump emerged.
The Premier who resigned too soon
FORMER NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell resigned the day after he appeared at a corruption hearing. Now he’s been cleared, did he need to resign at all?
Donald Trump’s favourite lie
DONALD Trump has plenty to brag about. He’s rich, a TV star, and the most powerful person on Earth. That’s why his latest controversy is so baffling.
Putin as you’ve never seen him
PHOTOS of Russian leader Vladimir Putin give a taste of the simple life he lived before he rose to power to lead one of the world’s largest nations.
‘Total weakness’: Russia taunts Trump
RUSSIA says Donald Trump has been “totally outwitted” and had his “weakness” exposed after a “declaration of economic war” from the United States.
Death haunts the White House
DONALD Trump himself has been named in a lawsuit over an unsolved death that continues to haunt the White House.
‘That is unacceptable in 2017’
JACINDA Ardern just became NZ’s Opposition Leader — and it took only six hours for her to be asked the most inappropriate question.
‘New sheriff’ bad news for Ivanka
IVANKA Trump and Jared Kushner have copped a rude awakening from her father Donald Trump’s “new sheriff” in the White House.
China slaps down Trump over North Korea
AN ANGRY Beijing has hit out at Donald Trump’s tweets over trade and North Korea. China isn’t taking the President’s words lying down.
11 stunning disasters in 11 days
IN THE 11 short days Anthony Scaramucci spent at the White House, he endured an astonishing number of disasters.
Trump unleashes: ‘They do nothing for us’
DONALD Trump is angry and he’s not going to take it anymore. The US President has once again accused China of not doing enough.
The stunning blow to Trump
A MAVERICK Senator has lived up to his reputation when he walked into the Senate and gave legislation a thumbs down.
Scandal you’ve never heard of
IT’S either the biggest Washington scandal you’ve never heard of, or an anti-Muslim witch hunt pushed by far-right conspiracy theorists.
‘Humiliating’ feud at White House
A BITTER two-man feud plaguing the White House is putting Donald Trump’s agenda in peril — and it’s only going to get worse.
Honestly, how stupid are our politicians?
FROM registering your car to paying your taxes, modern life means a lot of paperwork. So why do these people think they are exempt?
Halal boss ‘larrikin’ defends rant
THE head of the Halal Certification Authority has apologised for suggesting Australian women need Muslim men to fertilise them.
Turnbull dodges political crisis
THE Greek embassy has confirmed Julia Banks is not a citizen of Greece, avoiding a potential crisis for the Turnbull government.
Bill Gates deposed as world’s richest person
IT SEEMS $110 billion just isn’t enough. Despite his gobsmacking fortune, Bill Gates has now been surpassed as the world’s richest person.
Trump enforcer’s shocking phone call
ONE of Donald Trump’s most senior staffers has unleashed an extraordinary expletive-filled tirade as an “all-out civil war” consumes the White House.
Real reason for transgender ban
IT HAPPENED so suddenly, seemingly without any consultation. But there’s more to US President Donald Trump’s military ban than meets the eye.
Gladys’ huge policy backflip
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is expected to walk away from her predecessor’s hugely controversial council mergers — with the job only half done.
Trump bans transgender people from military
US President Donald Trump has announced he will bar transgender people from serving in the military “in any capacity”.
Trump humiliates most loyal ally
DONALD Trump has turned on one of his most loyal followers, publicly humiliating them as a bitter feud engulfs his administration.
Donald Trump faces new dilemma
WHAT does Donald Trump most hate to talk about? Russia. But his stance towards Vladimir Putin will be front and centre as he faces a tough new decision.
‘Momentous day’: George Pell in court
CARDINAL George Pell has said he is looking forward to it — and he’s not the only one. Abuse survivors have been waiting years for this day to come.
Did we massively underestimate Bill?
COMMENT: In a marked reversal of the order of things, the Labor Opposition is taking the lead on everything, while the government fights itself.
Is this the plushest job in politics?
HOW does $200,000 a year plus perks — guaranteed for nearly a decade — sound? It could happen by accident if major parties try to “fix” our system.
Trump’s stinging Twitter rage
US President Donald Trump has gone on another Twitter tirade. This time he’s had it with Republicans who “do very little to protect their President”.
Could Trump pardon himself over Russia?
PRESIDENT Donald Trump is investigating whether he has the power to pardon aides, relatives or even himself in connection with Russian interference.
Trump’s morning Twitter rant
DONALD Trump has gone on a wideranging Twitter rant, bashing Hillary Clinton, “fake news”, The New York Times and “illegal leaks”.
Liberals should ‘make own cuppa’
WHAT’S the key to keeping and promoting women in the Liberal Party? Stop asking them to “make the frickin’ tea”.
How teen built $7 million empire from bedroom
JADDAN Comerford started pressing CDs in his bedroom while living at his parent’s house. It was the ‘worst possible time’ to enter the industry but it paid off big time.
Trump on ‘edge of the abyss’
DONALD Trump has been in power for six months, but a new report suggests his presidency is on the brink of disaster.
Furious Trump’s big admission
US President Donald Trump has attacked one of his biggest supporters, saying he would never had appointed him with hindsight.
Tony still won’t back Malcolm
TONY Abbott has thrown in his two cents worth regarding Malcolm Turnbull’s ‘super security’ ministry, casting doubt on the new department.
Trump’s secret second meeting with Putin
AFTER their very visible, high profile meeting at the G-20, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin slipped away for another chat nobody knew about.
Greens debacle: ‘We’re not amateurs’
GREENS leader Richard Di Natale has tried to reassure voters his party is not run by amateurs after losing his second co-deputy in a matter of days.
What really happens at Mar-a-Lago
IT’S been called Donald Trump’s “Winter White House”. Now the public will get a better picture of what happens at the luxurious Mar-a-Lago resort.
Real reason the PM is smiling
MALCOLM Turnbull’s delight in bright shiny new things partly explains why he has defied advice and cabinet doubts to create the super security agency.
What Australians really think of the US
DONALD Trump’s only been in the job for six months, but he’s already skewed Australian views and helped shift the balance of power towards China.
Trump’s Obamacare changes fail
DONALD Trump has been dealt a blow by those in his own party after they would not support his promise to overhaul Barack Obama’s historic move.
‘The students think I am God’
THE former head of a prestigious school carried on a double life as a meth-smoking party animal, his ex has revealed.
Boys Club claims another victim
OPINION: It was never going to end any other way. Channel 7 has prevailed over its disgruntled former employee Amber Harrison.
Turnbull flags Constitution change
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been urged to hold a referendum after canvassing a ‘very big idea’ that would change part of the Constitution.
Dutton is about to get a huge promotion
IMMIGRATION Minister is about to be given sweeping new security powers — and not all of his colleagues are cool with it.
Is this our most unlikely political leader?
THIS baby-faced uni student just got the opportunity of a lifetime, but the pressure is on for the 22-year-old. The clock is ticking on his future.
Abbott, Turnbull warned: ‘Be adults’
THE Prime Minister and his disgruntled predecessor have been warned to sort out their differences, or hand the leadership to Bill Shorten.
Trump’s private call to May leaked
ONE of Donald Trump’s private conversations with British Prime Minister Theresa May has been leaked, where he made an intriguing request.
Trump’s most awkward handshake yet?
DONALD TRUMP’S handshake can be an awkward experience, but French president Emmanuel Macron can’t seem to get enough of it.
Man who exposed Scott Ludlam
THE man who exposed Senator Scott Ludlam’s Kiwi citizenship, resulting in his shock resignation, has been revealed.
Leader’s bizarre propaganda book
TAJIKISTAN has released a book of long-serving strongman President Emomali Rakhmon’s collected wit and wisdom.
Trump hints at Paris accord backflip
SIX weeks after announcing the US would abandon the Paris climate accord, Donald Trump has said “something could happen”.
‘Australia can trust Donald Trump’
FORMER Australian PM John Howard has revealed what he really thinks about the US President during talks on Trump’s leadership.
Obscure law could nail Trump
A CONGRESSMAN has filed articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, but experts say something else could nail him.
‘Category 5 hurricane’ for Trump
THE White House has been hit by a “Category 5 hurricane” of scandal, “paralysing” staff as Donald Trump fumes behind the scenes.
Trump lashes out over bombshell
THE American president has stepped in to defend his son as the scandal widens over Donald Trump Jr’s secret meeting with a Russian operative.
Why Jr didn’t tell Trump about meeting
DONALD Trump Jr has remained defiant, insisting he did nothing wrong in meeting with a Kremlin-based lawyer during the US election campaign.
Millionaire’s brutal advice for whingers
NOT enough hours in the day to follow your dreams and be successful? Stop “watching House of f***ing Cards” or stop complaining.
You can’t choose your relatives
TRUMP’S nepotism is coming back to bite him in a big way, and shows an inexperienced President being badly served by kiddies even more ignorant than him.
Big question about Trump scandal
AS DONALD Trump’s son confronts the fallout from his meeting with a lawyer connected to the Russian government, one big question remains unanswered.
Bondi businessman in $1.8m super ‘fraud’
A SYDNEY man is due to face court charged with stealing $1.8 million in a fraudulent superannuation scheme after being arrested in Bondi yesterday.
US reacts to Trump Jr bombshell
KNOWING the media had obtained his emails, Donald Trump Jr published them first. Now he’s in a lot of trouble.
Pharma Bro ‘talked about gay sex’
MARTIN Shkreli tried to lead on a gay finance bigwig by talking about hooking up with men and saying other things “of a gay nature”.
Schoolboy’s $76k tuckshop empire
NATHAN’S business started in the boys’ toilets with pupils making orders via Snapchat. Now his tuck shop empire rakes in thousands.
Truth behind PM’s ‘conservative’ attack
ANALYSIS: HE dropped a bombshell overnight that has caused fury within his own ranks, but the PM is exposing his critics by stripping them of their disguise.
PM ‘has thrown away everything’
MALCOLM Turnbull has copped a brutal tongue lashing on morning radio, amid claims he is driving people into the arms of Pauline Hanson.
Turnbull: ‘We’re not conservatives’
MALCOLM Turnbull has hit back at internal critics, boldly asserting that the Liberal Party has never been a conservative party.
Turnbull’s heartache at Borough Markets
MALCOLM Turnbull says he almost ‘burst into tears’ after police revealed how they tried to save an Australian woman who was stabbed in the terror attack.
Ivanka, Chelsea dragged into drama
HILLARY Clinton’s daughter Chelsea has fired back at Donald Trump after he dragged her into a controversy to defend his own daughter, Ivanka.
Trump’s business skills fails against Putin
DONALD Trump knew how to get his way in the business world. But those tactics are no longer working, and it was never so evident as it was at G20.
They’re all losers in this ugly display
SELF-ABSORBED politicians tempted to gloat as Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott tear each other to shreds in public are in for a nasty shock.
Trump’s ‘jaw-dropping’ admission
DONALD Trump’s eldest son has made a “jaw-dropping” and “incriminating” admission about his meeting with a Russian.
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