Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi square off as President threatens to use emergency powers to get wall built
Mr Trump’s comments came after he and Democratic leaders failed to strike a deal in sometimes combative talks to end the partial shutdown of the US Government. Emerging after more…
Roger Federer wins historic doubles clash against Serena Williams as Switzerland advances at Hopman Cup
Roger Federer has come away with the bragging rights over fellow tennis great Serena Williams after the pair faced each other on court for the first time. After both champions…
Australian housing market falls 4.8 per cent, in biggest drop since global financial crisis
Australian housing prices have experienced their steepest drop since the global financial crisis, according to property analysts CoreLogic. On a national basis, property prices fell 4.8 per cent last year…
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi tells Egyptians to lose weight, and TV to snub those ‘overweight’
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is demanding Egyptians lose weight. In televised comments earlier this month, the general-turned-president railed about the number of overweight people he sees and told Egyptians they…
Sydney Opal Tower crack photos emerge as NSW Government launches investigation
The NSW Government has ordered a “comprehensive investigation” into the structural integrity of Sydney’s Opal Tower after a severe crack in the 34-storey apartment building forced a mass evacuation on…
Japan to restart commercial whaling after deadlock with International Whaling Commission
The Japanese Government has confirmed it will restart commercial whaling in July, exiting the International Whaling Commission (IWC). It will stop its so-called scientific whaling in the Antarctic Ocean, and…
Royal family all smiles as they join the Queen for Christmas church service in Sandringham
Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal family have met with cheering crowds while attending a Christmas church service in Sandringham. The 92-year-old Queen arrived by car while the younger Royals…
David Attenborough, Arnold Schwarzenegger lend green star power to open UN’s COP24 climate talks
Sir David Attenborough says the “collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon” unless urgent action is taken against global warming.…
French Government backflips over fuel tax increases after weeks of protests: source
The French Government is preparing to suspend fuel tax increases following weeks of protests that turned violent, according to a government source. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe was due to announce…
Arsalan Khawaja charged over alleged UNSW terror hit list, accused of ‘framing’ colleague
A 39-year-old man has been charged in western Sydney as part of an investigation into a notebook allegedly outlining plans to kill senior politicians that led to the wrongful imprisonment…