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Donald Trump showed up at the Super Bowl with a truly massive number of hangers-on. But one of the biggest people in his circle wasn't there.

Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on two key American exports - and both of them will slam the Australian economy.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's VP have both erupted at a judge for blocking their plans, with calls for the judge to be removed from his job.

Elon Musk has hit a huge roadblock in his controversial mission to dismantle US government agencies and scrutinise federal spending via DOGE.

Donald Trump has been all smiles during his first three weeks. Why wouldn't he be with the Democrats apparently unable - or unwilling - to fight back.

Hamas militants handed over three Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of the fifth exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire.

The US President has revealed he will lay off Prince Harry because he has enough problems with his wife".

Justin Trudeau has said he believes Donald Trump's threat to annex Canada and make it America's 51st state is far from a joke.

President Donald Trump has revealed where he stands on a major partnership with Australia after the Albanese government delivered a $798m payment.

Elon Musk has vowed to bring back" a high-ranking DOGE employee, less than a day after the staffer resigned over his history of racist social media posts.

Elon Musk has described Donald Trump as the greatest president ever" after he promised to reverse a controversial ban.

Elon Musk has hit a huge roadblock in his controversial mission to dismantle US government agencies and scrutinise federal spending via DOGE.

A second video has captured the moment Matildas captain Sam Kerr launched into a rant towards police officers during a heated exchange. WARNING: Language

Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on a US agency he accuses of stealing billions of dollars", calling it perhaps the biggest scandal in history".

Wealthy US residents are worried Donald Trump's crackdown will affect their day-to-day lives, with many employing illegal migrant maids, landscapers and nannies.

Laos has not yet accepted Australia's offer to help investigate the deaths of Australian teens Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones.

A death-row inmate, whom married just weeks ago, had some unexpected final words seconds before his lethal injection for murdering a pastor.

A world leader has come out and made scathing remarks against the US after a renewed push against his nation.

A man has been filmed giving himself a very deep clean in a children's pool in front of disgusted onlookers.

One of the few staffers on Elon Musk's DOGE" team, which is currently cutting costs in the US government, has been forced to resign.

One of Barack Obama's top staffers is at the centre of a new spat that's erupted inside the Democratic Party, as the new US President forges on.

As is tradition, the Prime Minister of Israel left Donald Trump with a personal gift after his visit this week. It was an interesting choice.

Donald Trump has clarified his intentions towards Gaza, doubling down on the idea of an American takeover - and insisting on one key point.

The Coalition has held off embracing Donald Trump's plan to take ownership" of Gaza and transform it into the Riviera of the Middle East".

Donald Trump has sparked mixed reactions over a humorous response to a foreign journalist during a White House press conference.

Sam Kerr's fiance Kristie Mewis has told a London court she felt she was being taken hostage" and the police were gaslighting" the couple.

Criticism continues to rain down on Donald Trump, who has now been accused of prompting the death knell" for a free and independent Gaza.

Sam Kerr has taken the dock in London for a second day with her stupid and white" comment against a police officer taking centre stage.

Donald Trump's blockbuster suggestion that the United States take control of the Gaza Strip isn't malicious. It just doesn't make any sense.

Amid the storm of backlash over his Gaza comments, Donald Trump has now reignited tensions with another Middle Eastern superpower.

Anthony Albanese has refused to endorse Donald Trump's radical blueprint to take over the Gaza Strip, insisting Australia's stance is unchanged.

The world has sat stunned at Donald Trump's latest Gaza comments, but it's not the first time the president and his allies have framed the warzone as an opportunity.

Donald Trump's contentious plan to take control of the Gaza Strip, ejecting its residents, has won a significant backer.

The former Miss America winner was heckled by Lidia Thorpe after the firebrand senator crashed a pro-nuclear press conference.

Firebrand independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has stormed into a uni anti-Semitism row, saying the symposium at the centre of the controversy was amazing".

Donald Trump has taken a break from world-shaking political announcements to sign a historic ban affecting transgender people.

Australia has been warned about tech barons growing their influence in our politics after Donald Trump let Elon Musk into the White House.

The firebrand senator crashed a press conference fronted by 2023 Miss America Grace Stanke, who called for bipartisan support on nuclear energy.

Welcome back to our live coverage of American politics. The new week has brought plenty of fresh developments.

Barbs are flying after Donald Trump's bold declaration on Gaza, which has been described as unprecedented" ploy riddled with flaws.

Australian POW Oscar Jenkins was among a host of key issues covered in a phone call between Anthony Albanese and Volodymyr Zelensky.

A massacre on a campus in Sweden has killed around 10 with police saying they don't know the exact number of deaths because the damage is so great".

The killer nurse is serving 15 whole-life orders for murdering seven babies in a year-long reign of terror.

Donald Trump has revealed his plan for the US to take over the Gaza Strip in an extraordinary move that's been likened to setting off a political earthquake".

Jim Chalmers' warning comes after Donald Trump announced tariffs on countries, including close ally Canada.

The US President is set to make good on one of his biggest campaign promises, banning transgender girls and women from partaking in school sports.

Donald Trump has pulled in the reins slightly, with an off-the-cusp comment revealing just how much power Elon Musk has in the US.

Shocking footage has captured the moment a 78-year-old retiree shot and killed a 15-year-old boy who tried to rob him.

Penny Wong has reacted to Donald Trump's move to slap tariffs on Canadian goods worth tens of billions.

A massacre on a campus in Sweden has killed around 10 with police saying they don't know the exact number of deaths because the damage is so great".