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Even under new leadership, the Justice Department ultimately declined to prosecute Comey, though it criticised him for violating policy on the handling of sensitive information pertaining to investigations.But Trump’s preoccupation with the former FBI director – and all his other perceived enemies – never faded.“When this election is over, based on what they’ve done, I would have every right to go after them,” he told Fox News in June 2024, directing his remarks mainly towards Joe Biden and the then-president’s family.But Trump asserted that he wouldn’t do it because the country was at risk of becoming a banana republic, with…
Lavina Lee, now the director of the foreign policy and defence program at the United States Studies Centre, has questioned the perennial refrain that Australia is a plucky middle power, punching above our weight on the geopolitical stage. “We should view ourselves as more than a middle power. That’s a big bugbear for me,” she told this masthead in 2023. “Why do we keep calling ourselves a middle power? What we do matters.”The prime minister looked relaxed for the entire trip, despite the high stakes. Credit: Dominic LorrimerLoadingThe question, then, is what term to use: Australia may be more than…
If there was ever a prize for an ASX junior being in the right commodity, in the right place and at the right time, ASX-listed Chariot Corporation would surely be a hot contender.The company’s share price soared 225 per cent from 10 cents to 32.5 cents a share this week after the Trump administration said it was considering taking a 10 per cent equity stake in the company’s neighbour – Lithium Americas – as part of a US$2.26 billion (A$3.4 billion) government loan renegotiation.Chariot Corporation’s share price rocketed 225 per cent to 32.5 cents a share after Washington said it…
Cardi B gives rare insight of her relationship with Stefon Diggs Cardi B has confirmed that she is expecting her fourth child with NFL star Stefon Diggs.The announcement was made during her appearance on CBS Mornings with Gayle King, where she revealed that she and Diggs are thrilled about the upcoming addition to their family.The singer and Diggs’ relationship has been making headlines due to their high-profile careers in music and sports. Despite the attention, the couple seems to be going strong, with Cardi B expressing confidence in their future together. On the podcast Call Her Daddy, the Bodak Yellow…
“The construction of massive Westfield shopping centres at either end of the strip and online shopping [have] hurt its retailers. The lockouts and lockdowns hurt its bars and clubs, and the clearway created fast-flowing, noisy through-traffic, which hurt its streetfront amenity,” she said.“The City of Sydney is entirely committed to the revitalisation of Oxford Street and the stars are really aligning to see the famous strip reach its full potential.”Moore said the longer-term vision for Oxford Street was “slowed traffic, improved pedestrian activity and cycling, more and better public spaces”.Eme Gray, a Paddington resident who often uses Taylor Square North’s…
Video: ‘624 days’: Kerr reflects on Chelsea return’624 days’: Kerr reflects on Chelsea returnWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerSam Kerr opens up about her first game back in Chelsea colours since suffering an ACL injury.September 26, 2025 — 5.46pm
Informed sources say GITA is modelled on the international administrations that oversaw East Timor and Kosovo’s transitions to statehood. Initially, it could be based in el-Arish, an Egyptian provincial capital near Gaza’s southern border. GITA would enter Gaza once the strip is stable, accompanied by a multinational force. Under the plan, those sources insist, Palestinians would not be encouraged to leave Gaza, Gaza and the West Bank would be reunited, and Gaza would be gradually handed over to the PA.But mandates have a habit of lasting longer than planned. In November 1917, Britain issued the Balfour Declaration promising Jews a…
Angus Taylor, who lost the Liberal party’s leadership ballot to Sussan Ley in March, also defended Hastie. “Good on Andrew for making a contribution,” Taylor said on 2GB today.LoadingAsked about his own leadership ambitions, Taylor said: “We all play leadership roles all the time, and I’ll continue to do that right now. It’s focusing on that defence portfolio, and I think it’s an incredibly important area for our country … That’s my focus right now.”Vanstone, who was a senator for South Australia from 1984 to 2007, said the Coalition should focus on retaking inner city metropolitan seats. Those seats, such…
Mumgaard has warned US Congress that China’s ambitions are becoming a clear and present danger to US economic and national security.“This is a very high-stakes race worth trillions of dollars. China is positioned to win; the US isn’t,” he says.Mumgaard says the Chinese have been pouring money on a massive scale into all the foundational structures of an active fusion industry.“The US has nothing like this,” Mumgaard says. “Our fusion program looks like it did a decade ago. It’s fragmented, underfunded and ill-equipped and still focused on science.”Mumgaard spoke last week at a shocking but sparsely attended session in Congress…
Brittany Cartwright reveals Jax Taylor’s discouraging commentsBrittany Cartwright is opening up about her ex-husband Jax Taylor’s reaction to her decision to join the Fox competition series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.In the season 4 premiere, Cartwright, 36, shared that she wanted to participate in the show to prove herself after a tough year, including her decision to leave a toxic relationship. “I wanted to do Special Forces selection because I have been through so much this year, I finally found the strength to leave a very toxic relationship,” she revealed. Cartwright claimed that Taylor was not supportive of her decision,…