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The Albanese government has denied assisting the group. NewsWire / Nikki Short

POLITICSPremiumAlbo lashed over ISIS brides ‘opposition’

US state officials have criticised Australia’s failure to repatriate ‘frustrated’ Islamic State families from a camp in Syria.

Angie Raphael

Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next US ambassador to Australia — David Brat — is an economics professor opposed to free trade.

World NewsVideoCommentsPremiumEverything we know about Trump’s Aussie ambassador nominee

Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next US ambassador to Australia — David Brat — is an economics professor opposed to free trade.

Stephen Johnson

Jimmy Kimmel

TVVideoCommentsKimmel unrepentant after Melania calls for him to be axed

Jimmy Kimmel has fired back after Melania Trump called for him to be sacked over a joke he made describing her as an ‘expectant widow’ just days before the Washington assassination attempt.

Peta Rasdien

A lip reader has analysed a conversation between US President Donald Trump and King Charles.

World NewsVideoCommentsLip reader reveals Trump’s sinister warning to King Charles

‘I’ve got a feeling… if he did what he said, he will wipe out the population.’

Emily Williams

Opposition defence spokesman James Paterson says government must speak plainly about security threats. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremiumAlbo’s ‘weasel words’ on China called out

The Coalition’s defence spokesman is demanding Anthony Albanese speak plainly on the threat China poses to Australia.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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POLITICSPremium‘Shortcomings and failings’: Fresh blow to AUKUS

Australia’s $368bn plan to arm itself with nuclear-powered submarines risks being “derailed” by British failures, according to a UK probe.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

A father has been charged with child neglect after his three young children died in a devastating house fire while he allegedly escaped the burning home.

World NewsVideoDad accused of fleeing house fire, leaving his kids trapped

A father has been charged with child neglect after his three young children died in a devastating house fire while he allegedly escaped the burning home.

Kimberley Braddish

A conservative Republican from Virginia who served in Congress for five years has been nominated by President Trump as the next US ambassador to Australia, a post that’s been vacant since 2024.

World NewsVideoCommentsTrump names new US ambassador to Australia

A conservative Republican from Virginia who served in Congress for five years has been nominated by US President Donald Trump as the next US ambassador to Australia, a post that’s been vacant since 2024.

Andrew Greene

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the New Bagaining Incentive is moving into the next phase.

PoliticsVideoCommentsAlbanese Government to force big tech to bargain with media

LIVE UPDATES: Anthony Albanese has confirmed the Government will move the News Bargaining Incentive into its next phase, forcing big tech companies to pay for Australian journalism.

Madeline Cove

Andrew Mountbatten-Windosr has been accused of using a derogatory slur against a disabled man.

World NewsCommentsREVEALED: Andrew’s disgusting slur against disabled man

The former prince allegedly screamed out shocking derogatory language at a man with a limb difference.

Eloise Budimlich

Suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Tomas Allen.

World NewsVideoCommentsWhat we know about the gunman at the Washington dinner

Authorities took into custody a California man in connection with the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner. Here’s what we know about his movements.

Alexandra E. Petri and Pooja Salhotra

Sarah Ferguson is calling around for a place to stay.

World NewsCommentsFergie desperately calling wealthy friends for place to stay

Former duchess Sarah Ferguson is making desperate attempts to find a place to live after her pricey European hideout was exposed.

Eloise Budimlich

While others either fled or ducked for cover under tables, Michael Glantz, left, stayed seated, tucking into a spring pea and buffalo burrata salad.

World NewsVideoComments‘Salad Man’ wins over internet after Trump assassination bid

Amid the chaos of the White House Correspondents’ dinner assassination attempt were acts of extreme bravery but also some that, in the cold light of day, appear completely bizarre and even slightly shady. 

Peta Rasdien

One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce says Australia is ‘blessed’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremiumAussie MPs unite after ‘shocking’ US political violence

Two political rivals have condemned the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack in a moment of unity.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Tomas Allen is facing at least three charges.

World NewsVideoCommentsWhy Washington shooting suspect’s brother contacted police

Minutes before the White House shooting, Cole Tomas Allen sent a message to his family apologising for what he said he was about to do.

Jeremy Roebuck, Perry Stein, N. Kirkpatrick, Emily Davies

The Washington Hilton Hotel, where gunfire broke out Saturday night, was also the site of an attempted assassination that left President Ronald Reagan seriously wounded in 1981.

World NewsVideoCommentsHotel where Reagan shot in 1981 becomes crime scene again

The Washington Hilton Hotel, where gunfire broke out Saturday night, was also the site of an attempted assassination that left President Ronald Reagan seriously wounded in 1981.

Tim Balk

Australia is scrambling to shore up foreign fuel supply. Gaye Gerard / NewsWire

UPDATEDPremiumMinister warns of ‘challenging times’ amid fresh fuel blitz

A senior minister has warned of “challenging times ahead” as the country’s chief diplomat embarks on a fresh fuel diplomacy blitz in East Asia.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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World NewsCommentsWATCH: Terrifying moment slingshot ride cable snaps mid-air

A heart-stopping malfunction has sent a fairground ride swinging out of control, leaving two children stranded high above the crowd.

Madeline Cove

Buckingham Palace said Sunday that it would proceed with this week’s scheduled US visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

World NewsVideoKing Charles’ US visit to go ahead after Washington shooting

Buckingham Palace said Sunday that it would proceed with this week’s scheduled US visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla after the shooting Saturday at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Amelia Nierenberg

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Trump blasts reporter over alleged shooter’s manifesto claim

LIVE UPDATES: Donald Trump lashed out during a televised interview after a reporter read aloud claims from the alleged shooter’s manifesto, triggering a tense exchange on air.

Kimberley Braddish

The accused shooter sent a manifesto exposing his plans just moments before opening fire.

World NewsVideoCommentsShooter criticises security before assassination attempt

Just minutes before opening fire, the alleged shooter sent a manifesto exposing a disturbing mindset and a willingness to act.

Madeline Cove

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POLITICSPremiumFury after reports IS-linked Australians secure flight home

A senior Labor minister and One Nation’s sole MP have clashed over reports a group of ISIS-linked Australians had overcome a major hurdle to return home.

Ria Pandey and Nathan Schmidt

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NewsPremiumWong’s Asia mission as ceasefire holds

The Foreign Affairs Minister will travel to China and some of Australia’s strongest regional allies as the Iran ceasefire holds.

Nathan Schmidt

Protesters have rallied in Melbourne to show support for accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

World NewsRoberts-Smith backers call for charges to be dropped

A rally organised by a far-right group has heard about the "absolute injustice" visited on decorated veteran and accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith.

William Ton