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last updated:

25 September, 2024

US President Donald Trump salutes before the Super Bowl on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Trump to impose 25% steel, aluminium tariffs in latest trade escalation

The US president also confirmed his plan to announce further ‘reciprocal’ tariffs this week.

10 Feb 2025 - 9:53AM

Giuliani can keep property, agrees to stop defaming Georgia election workers

17 Jan 2025 - 10:37AM

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Meet Jeanette Rubio, wife of Trump’s new Secretary of State, Marco Rubio

16 Jan 2025 - 6:01PM

US judge allows release of report on Trump’s 2020 election case

Federal judge permits release of Jack Smith’s report, but injunction delays immediate disclosure.

14 Jan 2025 - 2:10PM

A rehearsal in front of the US Capitol in Washington ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

As a felon, Trump can vote but can’t own gun, has to turn over DNA

The US president-elect won’t have to go to jail for his hush money conviction, but his criminal record will affect some of his rights.

11 Jan 2025 - 1:57AMvideocam

Trump to replace national archivist after agency’s role in documents case

National Archives alerted DoJ in 2022 to issues with Trump’s handling of classified documents, resulting in FBI search and federal charges.

7 Jan 2025 - 11:46AMvideocam

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Italy’s Meloni boosts ties with Trump in surprise visit to Florida

Italian PM was latest in a string of world leaders who have visited Trump in the run-up to his inauguration as US president.

6 Jan 2025 - 6:35AM

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, right, with US president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida at the weekend. Photo: Filippo Attili / Chigi Palace Press Office Handout / EPA-EFE

Giuliani in court as lawyers for election workers pursue US$148 million judgment

Ex-New York mayor, found liable for defaming poll workers during 2020 election, could face civil sanctions over failure to turn over assets.

4 Jan 2025 - 7:34AMvideocam

Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 4 as severe weather moves east

The National Weather Service indicated the system was moving east with the possibility of tornadoes in Georgia and Florida.

30 Dec 2024 - 7:24AM

Pet therapy charity’s miniature horses bring joy to young, old and sick

Miniature horses offer therapy to Greek special needs children, old people and psychiatric patients, but charity providing them needs help.

14 Jan 2025 - 1:24PM

A resident of an old people’s home pats Calypso, a miniature horse used for therapy programmes, in Athens, Greece. Photo: AP

Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator

The daughter-in-law of the incoming US president had been seen as a potential replacement for Senator Marco Rubio.

22 Dec 2024 - 10:12AM

Lara Trump has withdrawn her aspirations to be a US senator. File photo: Reuters

Republicans sink attempts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

Democrats wanted sexual misconduct report published even though Gaetz left Congress and withdrew as Trump’s attorney general pick.

6 Dec 2024 - 10:47AM

Trump mulls DeSantis for Pentagon chief as Hegseth faces multiple allegations

Hegseth insists he’s ‘not going anywhere’, claiming the US president-elect’s full support despite concerns about his path to confirmation.

5 Dec 2024 - 3:42AMvideocam

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Meet Hayley Harrison: Melania Trump’s long-time aide is her new chief of staff

Harrison is a Trump loyalist who once served as Donald’s press secretary and has worked with Melania for years; she was caught up in Trump’s indictment for mishandling classified documents.

13 Jan 2025 - 11:23PM

Hayley Harrison; Melania Trump. Photos: Hayley D’Antuono/Facebook, AFP

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Possible scandal averted, Pam Bondi is now Trump’s pick for US attorney general

Another controversial figure, Bondi supported Florida’s same-sex marriage ban and was accused of soliciting US$25,000 from Trump in exchange for not bringing fraud charges against Trump University.

28 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

With Matt Gaetz out of the running, who is Pam Bondi, US president-elect Donald Trump’s new pick for attorney general? Photos: Reuters; @pambondi/Instagram

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Meet Ginger Luckey, wife of Donald Trump’s attorney general pick Matt Gaetz

After a whirlwind, 10-month romance, the pair got engaged and married the following year; Gaetz has been investigated for alleged sex with a minor, drug use and more – and Luckey’s sister is no fan.

20 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Argentina’s President Milei to meet Trump and Musk next week in the US

Since his election late last year, Milei has sought close ties with the US and, since Tuesday’s US election, has stressed support for Trump.

8 Nov 2024 - 5:20AMvideocam

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Meet MSNBC host Joy Reid, who came under fire for her Donald Trump comments

The MSNBC host has previously come under fire for minimising the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and says it was Spike Lee who inspired her to switch her medicine degree for the media

7 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Joy Reid, host of MSNBC’s The ReidOut. Photo: @joyannreid/Instagram

US presidential election 2024

World waits to see how Trump reshapes US approach to trade, China and security

The Republican promised his supporters a ‘golden age for America’ after securing a mandate to overturn the post-1945 Washington consensus.

7 Nov 2024 - 9:44AMvideocam

US presidential election 2024

Researchers in China use computer modelling to predict Trump election victory

A team from Shanghai’s prestigious Fudan University forecasts a return to the White House for the Republican nominee.

4 Nov 2024 - 9:01PMvideocam

Killer clown who murdered US woman and married her widower is freed

Sheila Keen-Warren pleaded guilty to wearing a costume and shooting the wife of her employer, with whom she was allegedly having an affair.

3 Nov 2024 - 7:32AM

Lawyer Richard Lubin speaks during the first court appearance of his client Sheila Keen-Warren in West Palm Beach, Florida, in October 2017. Photo: South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP

US presidential election 2024

Minority voters could make difference for Harris, Trump in tight election

Presidential campaigns vie for Asian, black, Latino vote in crucial swing states as some loyalties have shifted.

2 Nov 2024 - 3:53AMvideocam

Asian-American supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cheer during a campaign rally in Detroit on October 18. Photo: AFP

Travel Destinations

What’s at Epic Universe, Universal’s Florida theme park opening in 2025

What to expect when Universal Orlando Resort’s new theme park opens in May 2025, packed with attractions from popular films and video games.

28 Oct 2024 - 6:15PM

US presidential election 2024

Trump says he will fire special counsel Jack Smith ‘in 2 seconds’

Smith is leading criminal probes into Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his mishandling of classified documents.

25 Oct 2024 - 3:27PM

US presidential election 2024

Florida sues DOJ for blocking investigation into Trump assassination attempt

State’s attorney general filed complaint after Justice Department told Florida to halt its investigation until the federal inquiry concluded.

25 Oct 2024 - 1:53AMvideocam

Ryan Routh is arrested in Florida after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump in September. Photo: Martin County Sheriff’s Office / TNS

Icons and Influencers

Who is Laura Loomer, pro-white nationalist and Donald Trump supporter?

A self-styled investigative journalist whose anti-Muslim comments got her banned from social media and ride hailing apps, Loomer’s recent physical proximity to Trump had even Maga loyalists alarmed.

23 Oct 2024 - 6:00AM

Pro-white nationalist and Donald Trump supporter Laura Loomer criticised Taylor Swift, supported a 9/11 conspiracy, and said Kamala Harris would make the White House “smell like curry”. Photo: Getty Images

US presidential election 2024

‘Feeling attacked’ by Texas law threat, Chinese-Americans turn to activism

Legislation to bar Chinese citizens from buying property in the state ultimately failed, but many became politically engaged because of it.

18 Oct 2024 - 5:36AM

After Trump assassination attempt, US Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’

The review faulted the Secret Service for poor communications on July 13 in Butler, and recommended bringing in new, outside leadership.

18 Oct 2024 - 2:10AMvideocam

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