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One of Australia's longest-serving premiers has unleashed on US President Donald Trump, taking aim at his presidential pardons, tariffs and initial policies.

Donald Trump's first days as President continue to be eventful, though one decision he made - plus another by Joe Biden - is under severe scrutiny.

Move over The Donald," there's a new nickname for the President gaining traction in Washington DC, and some are spun out by it.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong described her first meeting with the new US Secretary of State as very warm and constructive".

ABC viewers have pointed out an interesting detail in the national broadcaster's coverage of Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump.

Donald Trump's first days as President again continue to move fast and be eventful, with a sign of disunity between him and Elon Musk emerging.

Donald Trump's order declaring that the US government will only recognise two genders" will up-end a pioneering passport change.

Barack Obama asked George W. Bush how they could stop what's happening" during President Trump's inauguration on Monday, according to a lip reader.

Anthony Albanese is facing calls to give more details on foreign actors allegedly involved in the recent spate of anti-Semitic attacks.

Horrendous scenes are unfolding in Turkey after a fire ripped through a ski resort forcing people to leap out the windows in order to escape the flames.

Elon Musk has taken to social media after he - twice - made gestures at a Trump rally which closely resembled a fascist-style salute.

Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys who was sentenced to 22 years in prison, was among those who received a pardon.

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

The virus causes a highly infectious fever with a fatality rate that can reach close to 90 per cent.

Two brothers convicted in connection to the January 6 riots have become the first rioters to be freed, hours after Trump signed a pardon.

Kamala Harris' plum role has just ended and she lost the top job to Donald Trump - and yet salt was rubbed into the wound one more time.

Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony was attended by a who's who of billionaires, including some surprising faces.

Elon Musk raised eyebrows after performing back-to-back hand gestures at a celebratory Trump rally.

Horrendous scenes are unfolding in Turkey after a fire ripped through a ski resort forcing people to leap out the windows in order to escape the flames.

Trump has wasted no time making good on promises made during his election campaign - declaring the US government will only recognise two genders.

Part of the resort backs onto a cliff, making it harder for firefighters to tackle the blaze.

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

The virus causes a highly infectiou fever with a fatality rate that can reach close to 90 per cent.

A new theory has emerged about Joe Biden's grotesque" decision to issue sweeping pardons for his entire family, minutes before leaving office.

Among the many famous faces in attendance at Donald Trump's inauguration, the former first lady's was conspicuously missing.

There's been awkward scenes during Donald Trump's inauguration, with Carrie Underwood's performance plagued by tech issues: Help me out here."

Trump has wasted no time making good on promises made during his election campaign - declaring the US government will only recognise two genders.

Jeff Bezos' TV star fiancee has caused a stir for showing off her bra at Donald Trump's inauguration, which appeared to catch the attention of Mark Zuckerberg.

Axel Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift dance class - a crime that shocked England.

Huge numbers of tickets were issued to Donald Trump's victory rally," yet thousands were left outside in freezing conditions as the man came on stage.

Snoop Dogg's unexpected decision to hit the stage at a Donald Trump event could be a sign of things to come, an expert has said.

Joe Biden has issued sweeping pardons for his entire family, as well as Dr Fauci and others to shield them from politically motivated prosecutions".

Anthony Albanese has revealed what Donald Trump told him about the future of the Australia-US relationship amid uncertainty among Washington's closest allies.

Donald Trump will hit the ground running with a shock-and-awe' onslaught of executive actions. Here's what he plans for day one.

Jeff Bezos' TV reporter fiancee Lauren Sanchez has caused a stir for showing off her lacy bra at Donald Trump's inauguration.

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

Donald Trump's meme coin, $TRUMP, surged overnight but has pulled back considerably with some calling it a rug pull'.

An official Trump meme coin has skyrocketed by more than 40,000 per cent since Friday, creating billions of dollars out of thin air.

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

An army of the MAGA faithful has trooped into the US capital but with a major change to the inauguration many are now wandering the streets in frustration.

Melania Trump has, ahem, trumped her husband with a financial move that quickly made the soon-to-be president's fortune fade.

Experts have sounded the alarm over the terrifying threats facing the nation - and the world - in the months ahead.

The three Israeli hostages were presented with gift bags" by Hamas before their release - in what the survivors described as a cynical game".

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

Speaking at his packed-out MAGA Victory' rally, Donald Trump has confirmed major news for millions of Americans.

TikTok has said it will be forced to go dark" in the US in a matter of hours unless the government steps in before a federal ban takes effect.

The first three Israeli hostages have reunited with their families in emotional scenes under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, following 471 days in captivity.

A day before he becomes the American president again, Donald Trump has received some astonishing news about his personal wealth.

Humanity appears to be sliding into a terrifying doom loop", with experts warning of dire global consequences in the near future.

A survivor of the Nova music festival massacre is among three women who have finally been released as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins.