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POLITICS‘Denies agency’: PM’s snub to Israeli official

Anthony Albanese has pushed back against a troubling claim from Israel’s deputy foreign minister about the surge in anti-Semitic attacks in Australia.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

THE NIGHTLYSki resort horror as fire kills 76, guests forced to jump

The death toll from a ski resort hotel fire has risen to 76, with dozens more reportedly injured in a devastating blaze that forced guests to jump from windows of the 12-storey building.

Matt Shrivell

World NewsSki resort horror as fire kills 76, guests forced to jump

The death toll from a ski resort hotel fire has risen to 76, with dozens more reportedly injured in a devastating blaze that forced guests to jump from windows of the 12-storey building.

Mert Ozkan and Huseyin Hayatsever

World NewsIsrael launches ‘Iron Wall’ attack as army chief resigns

The world has had a chilling reminder that a tentative ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, although welcomed, is not the only battle for Israel as they launched a major attack on the West Bank.

Matt Shrivell

The NightlyTrump kills working from home with a flick of his pen

The new US president has wasted no time throwing his weight around, signing dozens of executive orders. One will impact millions of employees.

Donald TrumpVideoCommentsTrump almost misses letter from Biden in Oval Office desk

US President Donald Trump has received a letter from Joe Biden, but he almost missed it while he was signing a raft of executive orders.

David Johns

The NightlyWhy Melania probably doesn’t care what The Donald thinks

SARAH VINE: Melania Trump was a vision of icy self-control in killer heels with a hat that acted as a kind of millinery forcefield, preventing husband Donald’s pursed lips from grazing her cheek. 

Sarah Vine

Donald TrumpCommentsWhy Melania probably doesn’t care what The Donald thinks

SARAH VINE: Melania Trump was a vision of icy self-control in killer heels with a hat that acted as a kind of millinery forcefield, preventing husband Donald’s pursed lips from grazing her cheek. 

Sarah Vine

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Trump’s speech had his foes ‘chewing the carpet’

BORIS JOHNSON: Sitting feet away in the rotunda of the Capitol building, I saw the moment the world’s wokerati had worked so hard to prevent.

Boris Johnson

UPDATEDOne thing Trump can’t ignore about Australia

While US President Donald Trump has vowed to “do things differently”, Australia has a big advantage when it comes to maintaining economic relations.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

PREEMPTIVE PARDONSVideoJoe Biden makes major move in his final minutes in office

The announcement was made moments before Donald Trump was inaugurated as the nation’s 47th president.

Kevin Liptak and Arlette Saenz

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Trump inauguration a turning point in world history

Whatever your views on the 45th and soon-to-be 47th President of the United States, it can’t be denied that we stand at a remarkable moment in history.

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Turnbull’s three tips for Albo on how to deal with Trump

Malcolm Turnbull says there are three things Anthony Albanese must do as he prepares to deal with the second Trump administration.

Ellen Ransley

The NightlyHow Trump’s $100b meme coin play rocketed him onto rich list

In 48 hours, Donald Trump’s personal wealth has jumped $96 billion off the back of his astonishing meme coin launch. Here’s what it means for his second term.

Jackson Hewett

TikTokCommentsExpert says TikTok timeout ‘worrying’ for Australia

Experts view the TikTok ban as a ‘political stunt’ and say it’s ‘quite worrying’ for Australian social media users.

Artemisia Blythe

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How Trump’s $100b meme coin play rocketed him onto rich list

In 48 hours, Donald Trump’s personal wealth has jumped $96 billion off the back of his astonishing meme coin launch. Here’s what it means for his second term.

Jackson Hewett

NEWS’Grave concerns’: Australia’s hidden shame

Products that the US deem inhumane – because they are coming from forced labour camps in China – are entering Australia.

Blair Jackson

UPDATED‘Pathway to peace’: Wong’s call on Trump

Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong has signalled high hopes for Donald Trump’s second presidency ahead of his inauguration in Washington DC.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

THE NIGHTLYArrest after movie star stabbed in frenzied attack

A man is in custody after one of the world’s most bankable movie stars was stabbed multiple times at his home.

World NewsArrest after movie star stabbed in frenzied attack

A man is in custody after one of the world’s most bankable movie stars was stabbed multiple times at his home.

Swati Bhat

World NewsVideoList of Israeli hostages set to be released by Hamas

An official has revealed the full list of hostages set to be released by Hamas during the first six-week ceasefire stage, as three Israelis become the first hostages reunited with their families.

Max Corstorphan

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First Gaza hostages released, reunited with mothers

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement has come into effect, with celebrations in the streets as the first Israeli hostages held in Gaza are freed and reunited with loved ones.

Max Corstorphan

Israel-Gaza warVideoPalestinian man loses nine relatives just days before ceasefire

Nine family members of a Palestinian man have been killed in an IDF airstrike ahead of Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Faara Nadeem

POLITICSGrim call on spate of anti-Semitic attacks

The NSW Premier has made a grim admission about the spate of anti-Semitic attacks gripping Sydney, flagging possible changes to the law.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer