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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:59:02 +1000
The unlikeliest relationship in US politics just got sweeter
Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani represent opposite ends of the political spectrum, but they have found ways to identify common ground.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:51:10 +1000
The pretence of Trump running the most transparent White House ever is over
TV-loving Trump returned to office pledging to give the media access like never before. In reality, that meant fewer serious journalists and coverage veering towards something from Pyongyang.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:46:16 +1000
Mamdani willing to put aside differences with Trump
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has told CNN he is willing to put aside his political differences with President Donald Trump if it gives him a chance to advocate for New York residents.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:35:08 +1000
Prince Harry in talks to make Diana documentary
The Duke of Sussex is understood to want to mark the 30th anniversary of his mother’s death next year “in the most meaningful way”.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:12:18 +1000
Trump launches ‘Trump TV’ channel after networks boycott him
The president rebrands the White House streaming channel after Fox News, NBC, ABC and CBS withdrew from covering presidential events, putting a cloud over coverage his trip to the UN and meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:01:10 +1000
A speech Donald Trump gave at a ribbon-cutting ceremony essentially went unrecorded after the major
A speech Donald Trump gave at a ribbon-cutting ceremony essentially went unrecorded after the major networks refused to send pool reporters.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:56:26 +1000
Helicopters drown out Trump speaking at White House
Donald Trump's speech at the unveiling of a new White House lawn helipad was drowned out by noise from choppers.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +1000
Surprise! Putin just won the Russian elections. But his biggest win was elsewhere
The election result was predictable for a country ruled so long by an autocrat whose enemies share the habit of falling out of windows from great heights.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:36:50 +1000
Trump left inaudible amid White House press ban
After Trump banned CNN and others from the White House, the rest of the TV networks suspended coverage in protest, leaving the president without audio on his own White House video feed.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:02:27 +1000
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband speaks out
The former husband of Lindsay Clancy has spoken for the first time since a US judge declared a mistrial in her murder trial.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:02:05 +1000
Major US media companies sue Trump administration
Major US media organisations are suing the Trump administration over being barred from covering the White House.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +1000
To avoid an energy crunch, the Philippines could turn to this ancient, never-used nuclear plant
There’s no uranium at this 1970s nuclear plant – it never opened. That could soon change as the Marcos government explores solutions in a new era of uncertainty.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:56:57 +1000
Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband breaks silence after controversial mistrial
Patrick Clancy, who divorced Lindsay Clancy and has since remarried, appeared in a 60 Minutes interview with his new wife, Dr Rachel Danis, with both lamenting how the tragedy was ‘twisted’.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:21:58 +1000
Behind Trump’s bluster there’s a sobering realisation he is losing the public
The US president has routinely dismissed poor polls, but he is starting to get the message that his brand and his party are on the nose with US voters.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:49:10 +1000
In Washington, temples to Trump’s ego lie ruined. And another is on the way
The Kennedy Centre was once America’s cultural heart. Now it is barricaded, empty and being held hostage as the US president insists his name be added to its facade.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +1000
Diana’s brother is right to be furious with Charles over Harry and William
A war of words has erupted over conversations between Diana’s brother and her ex-husband over her sons’ role at the funeral almost 30 years ago.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:03:17 +1000
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband breaks silence after mistrial

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:54:04 +1000
Harry and Meghan need protection to avoid Diana’s ordeal, Earl Spencer says
Princess Diana’s brother compares the “really unpleasant” behaviour of the media towards the Sussexes to how his late sister was treated.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:36:43 +1000
Trump arch to double as military complex
Donald Trump has revealed his planned Washington arch will double as a military complex.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:36:02 +1000
Massive Ukrainian drone strike
Ukraine has fired more than 1000 drones at Russia, targeting a major oil refinery.

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