Trump found Xi's 'Made in China' plan 'insulting' but it worked anyway
In 2018, Made in China caught the attention of US President Donald Trump during his first stint in the White House. Some of the first tariffs the Trump administration
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Trump calls on Egypt, Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza
US President Donald Trump has called on Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza, saying "we should just clean out the whole thing". Speaking to
Dutton is unlikely to read from Trump's playbook as the election nears
The cameo role US President Donald Trump may play in our imminent election campaign, both rhetorically and practically, is the election wildcard that no-one can predict
Australian airlines now dominate Vanuatu's skies, so why does its government want to reboot Air Vanuatu?
The collapse of Vanuatu's national carrier is the "best thing that's ever happened" to its tourism industry, resort owner Brendon Deeley says. Far from lamenting the a
Adult swimming lessons are harder to access amid rise in drownings
South Australian Riverland local Julianne Hancock has always wanted to swim, but unfortunate timing in her school years meant she was never offered lessons. Now at 67
Adult swimming lessons are harder to access amid rise in drownings
South Australian Riverland local Julianne Hancock has always wanted to swim, but unfortunate timing in her school years meant she was never offered lessons. Now at 67
Trump fires inspectors-general in late-night move before Las Vegas rally
The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors-general at government agencies, an action to remove oversight of his new administration that some membe
Death toll rises to 24 as PM says 'tragedy' Australian was killed
Thousands of people looking to offer a helping hand have showed up at a huge donation centre at the Santa Anita Park racetrack in Arcadia, near the Eaton fire. Volunte
Apocalyptic scenes as wildfires tear through Los Angeles
Hurricane-force winds have sent wildfires ripping through the mountains and foothills around Los Angeles. Fireballs leapt from house to house, torching entire streets
Two killed, many injured as tens of thousands flee Los Angeles fires
The large wildfires burning through Los Angeles have now destroyed at least 1,000 buildings, killed two people and caused a "high number" of significant injuries, authori
South Korea's deadly Jeju Air plane crash raises concerns about proximity of concrete barrier to runway
Lee Geun-young regularly watches planes come in from his restaurant near Muan Airport in South Korea. But as Jeju Air flight 7C2216 approached the runway on December 2
Kayaker plucked from another sport joins new wave of Australian athletes eyeing Olympics
Sammy Lourey sits in a laboratory, face mask in place, kayak handles in her grasp. The 19-year-old is undergoing a VO2 max test, which measures the maximum or optimum
WHO boss unsure he would survive Israeli strike on Yemen's Sana'a airport
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) says he was unsure if he was going to survive an air strike on Yemen's main airport carried out during a series of attacks
$100b blow to mining exports to knock billions out of federal budget
The government is setting expectations its run of budget surpluses is coming to an end, forecasting that a major hit to mining exports in the years ahead will undermine A
Remaining Bali Nine members return to Australia after 19 years in Indonesian prison
The remaining five members of the Bali Nine have returned to Australia after spending two decades in Indonesian prisons, saying they are “immensely gratefulâ€
Assad's palace looted as ousted leader Assad flees to Russia
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia where they have been granted asylum, according to Russian state media. Assad fled Syria a
Sinking of New Zealand Navy ship Manawanui continues to impact Samoan villages, as community threatens legal action
Tavita Pili can't see the ship, but he can smell it. Standing on rocks on the outskirts of his home village of Tafitoala, Samoa, Mr Pili points to the spot where the d
Since Donald Trump last met Kim Jong Un, the dictator has made a powerful new ally – Vladimir Putin
Donald Trump now has two "rocket men" in his life. The new one is Elon Musk, the world's richest man, a constant companion and the new best friend of the president-ele
Lebanon ceasefire pending Israeli response after it carried out deadliest attack on Beirut
Hezbollah fired heavy rocket barrages at Israel on Sunday, and the Israeli military said houses had been destroyed or set alight near Tel Aviv, after a powerful Israeli a
Max Verstappen's path to a fourth F1 world championship
After producing one of the great victories in Formula 1 to claim the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is on the verge of winning the drivers' championship. The Red
Poorer nations walk out of COP29 summit but deal struck on carbon trading
Negotiators representing several island nations temporarily walked out of the COP29 climate summit on Saturday, amid tense discussions over funding to combat climate chan