World Politics

Divided States‘I’ve only just begun’: Trump cheers acquittal

The US Senate has acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions.

High dramaTrump impeachment a forgone conclusion with no winners

The question remains, has this all been just theatre before an inevitable finding of “not guilty” as Trump-faithful Republicans stand by their man?

Laura Newell

See the videoTrump lawyers hit back at Dems with ‘fight’ video

Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of ‘hatred against the former president as they sped through their defence

Grim predictionNext global pandemic is ‘just around the corner’

Australians will not be safe from COVID-19 until the whole world is vaccinated, experts say, something that will take more than six years to do at the current rate.

Sarah Ison

WATCH THE VIDEODon’s impeachment trial’s riot highlight film

The US Senate has resolved to proceed with Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. A 13-minute video chronicling the capital riots was played to argue why the former president had a case to answer.

Heavy liftingAustralia ‘won’t leave its defence to the US’: PM

Australia is doing its share of the “heavy lifting” in defending the region alongside the US, Scott Morrison says.

Sarah Ison

‘Anchor for peace’Climate and China dominate first ScoMo, Biden call

The PM said the pair discussed a range of issues including how to achieve net zero emissions through technology and also stability in our region, including China.

Lanai Scarr

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WA MP’s bold plan to fix China trade

In her first interview since being appointed shadow minister for resources, Madeleine King says repairing Australia’s fractured relationship with China should be paramount.

Lanai Scarr

Incoming administrationNew US Secretary of Defense phones Australian ‘mate’

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has had her first talk with the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, reaffirming the alliance in the face of “challenges in the Indo-Pacific”.

Sarah Ison

Border closedHas opportunity for Australia-NZ travel bubble burst?

Jacinda Ardern is ‘disappointed’ in the decision to close the Australian border to New Zealand, declaring the move pushed back the possibility of a two-way travel bubble being established.

Sarah Ison

Open dialoguePM only open to talks with China if ‘no preconditions’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is willing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but only if there are no preconditions to holding the talks.

Sarah Ison and Daniel McCulloch

US politicsTrump new impeachment headed to Senate

Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump on the charge of incitement of insurrection for the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8.

NEW ERAPoet who stole Biden inauguration show

With her powerful words and composed delivery, Amanda Gorman pulled focus at the Biden inauguration - and within hours she was a bestselling author.

David Mills

Steal the showLady Gaga and J Lo sparkle at inauguration

Singers Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez nearly stole the show at the US President Biden's inauguration, performing with passion and style.

Strengthened tiesPM joins world leaders in welcoming Biden

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have joined world leaders in congratulating and welcoming the arrival of US President Joe Biden, with some expressing hope of renewed global cooperation.

READ IN FULL‘Full of optimism’: Joe Biden’s speech in full

Joe Biden’s inaugural address marked just the first act in the most challenging start to an American presidency in centuries.

Elliott Brennan

46th US President‘Unity is the way forward’: Joe Biden takes office

Joe Biden’s entered the White House after being sworn in as the 46th US President. He wasted no time getting to work, signing his first executive orders and reversing some of Trump's policies.

Trevor Hunnicutt, Patricia Zengerle and Jarrett Renshaw

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Why Biden victory is a win for WA

Labor MP Patrick Gorman reveals why Western Australia should be a huge beneficiary of Joe Biden’s presidency.

Patrick Gorman

US allianceMorrison hits back over Trump relationship

The PM has again refused to name the outgoing US President when condemning the the violence at the Capitol riots.

Sarah Ison

Hiding in plain sightFBI warns of ‘lone wolf’ plan to disrupt inauguration

Far-right extremists have discussed posing as members of the National Guard in Washington DC, the FBI has warned, with tensions on a knife edge ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Sarah Blake

Trump troublesNot my job to lecture Americans, says ScoMo

Scott Morrison has defended his Government’s handling of Donald Trump and the Capitol Hill riots, saying while it was ‘very disappointing’ it is not his job to lecture the US President.

Annabel Hennessy

Trump’s last daysWhy Biden can ‘hit the ground running’ as US President

After months of denial and a last-minute concession on the back of a violent coup attempt by his supporters, Donald Trump will finally hand the White House to Joe Biden this week.

Sarah Blake

SECOND IMPEACHMENT?Trump faces impeachment over ‘insurrection incitement’

The US House of Representatives expects to begin considering a second impeachment of Donald Trump on Wednesday — which could make Trump the only US president to be impeached twice.

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Is US on the cusp of a second civil war?

Anyone who was shocked by the scenes of anarchy and mayhem at the heart of American democracy just hasn’t been watching closely enough, writes Paul Murray.