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The US National Capital Planning Commission has approved construction of Donald Trump's ballroom. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Daphne Psaledakis

Trump White House ballroom project given final approval

Donald Trump says his $US400 million ballroom will be a defining addition to the White ‌House and a lasting symbol of his presidency.

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Macron hits back at Trump as UK, Australia and allies hold talks.
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US Politics
Latika M Bourke

‘Not a show’: French PM fires back after Trump swipe

LATIKA M BOURKE: France’s President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back on Donald Trump’s criticism, warning that world politics is serious as tensions rise over Iran.

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The Trump administration has reportedly asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down. (AP PHOTO)
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Idrees Ali, ​Phil Stewart, Jasper ⁠Ward and Bhargav Acharya

US Army chief of staff to step down after Hegseth request

US Army Chief of Staff Randy George has been asked to step down by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and take immediate retirement.

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Max Corstorphan

Easter nightmare as 600 petrol stations run dry

‘FAST’: Trump’s warning after bridge destroyed

Horror Easter fuel update: Mass outages as Aussies hit the road

Macron rejects military solution to Hormuz crisis

Australian troops reportedly sent to Middle East

US missing from crucial Strait of Hormuz talks

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Donald Trump has introduced a 100 per cent tariff on foreign pharmaceuticals.
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US Politics
Madeline Cove

Donald Trump slaps 100pc tariff on pharmaceuticals

A new 100 per cent tariff on imported pharmaceuticals marks the latest escalation in Donald Trump’s trade policy agenda.

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Forty countries are discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict.
Middle East
Staff Writers

UK and allies scramble to reopen Strait of Hormuz route

The UK and key allies are scrambling to restore vital oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s blockade sent shockwaves through global energy markets.

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Pam Bondi will move to a "new job in the private sector," US President Donald Trump says.
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US Politics
Nandita Bose

‘Frustrated’: Trump brutally fires another senior official

Pam Bondi's ouster could ​lead to a shake-up in strategy at the US Justice Department and potentially a renewed push against Donald Trump's targets.

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In an image seen in multiple exposure, President Donald Trump speaks at Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Fla., on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Opinion
The New York Times

Why Trump will always claim his war is ‘ahead of schedule’

Whether this war lasts a few more days or weeks or months, Donald Trump will always claim it was ahead of schedule. Here’s why.

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Aussie billionaire Mike Dorrell owns a mansion on a private island in Florida.
Business
Tom Richardson

The Aussie billionaire who’s now Donald Trump’s neighbour

Mike Dorrell grew up in the country town of Griffith the son of a teacher, and is now among Australia’s 10 richest and a neighbour of Donald Trump in Florida.

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Trump’s war strategy appears to come straight from his playbook.
Opinion
Aaron Patrick

Trump may have changed his mind — here’s why that’s not good

Using one specific technique, and a prolonged deadline for a lethal end goal, Donald Trump has managed to create a new issue for Australia.

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President Donald Trump has discussed firing his Attorney-General Pam Bondi in recent days as he grows frustrated with her leadership.
US Politics
The New York Times

Frustrated Trump flags axing key ally over Epstein files

President Donald Trump has discussed firing his Attorney-General Pam Bondi in recent days as he grows frustrated with her leadership.

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President Trump provided an update on the US mission against Iran.
US Politics
Peta Rasdien

Five biggest takeaways from Trump’s address to the nation

Donald Trump made some wild threats and big claims during his White House address to the nation. Here’s what you need to know.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has renewed his de-escalation call.
Politics
Andrew Greene

PM renews de-escalation call after Trump’s swipe at allies

The Prime Minister has cautiously backed Donald Trump’s declaration that the war in the Middle East is ‘nearing completion’ and repeated his own calls for a de-escalation of the conflict with Iran. 

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Australian shares turned lower and oil jumped on Thursday lunchtime after US President Trump warned its war on Iran will last another two to three weeks.
US Politics
Tom Richardson

Shares sink, oil jumps as Trump warns on extended Iran war

The US President disappointed investors hoping for a quick resolution to the conflict now in its fifth week.

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US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a rare address to the nation and the globe, sharing an important update on the war with Iran and the conflict in the Middle East.
US Politics
David Johns

WATCH IT AGAIN: Donald Trump’s rare address to world

US President Donald Trump delivered a rare address to the nation and the globe, sharing an important update on the war with Iran and the conflict in the Middle East. Watch the speech in full here.

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