Home
Search
thewest.com.au
PoliticsChevron Right Icon

World Politics

Donald TrumpVideoCommentsTrump seizes on Biden gaffe by driving garbage truck

Former president Donald Trump has seized on Joe Biden’s gaffe about his supporters by driving a garbage truck while sporting a high-vis jacket. 

David Johns

US electionComments‘I’m not perfect’: Harris’ admission at vital campaign rally

Vice President Kamala Harris has made a rare admission while speaking to Americans voters in the final days of the US election.

Max Corstorphan

updated
updated
World PoliticsComments
updated
‘Kamala, you’re fired, get out’: Trump on attack in New York

Donald Trump has delivered a brutal attack on Kamala Harris, questioning her IQ, calling her just a vessel, and claiming she will destroy the country while speaking at a rally at Madison Square Garden.

Max Corstorphan

PoliticsCommentsTreasurer hedges economic bets on US election

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is in talks with Donald Trump’s campaign as the Government seeks to hedge its bets ahead of the knife-edge US election in nine days.

Jake Dietsch and Caitlin Powell

World PoliticsComments‘We will win’: Harris, Obama, Springsteen unite at rally

Kamala Harris and Barack Obama united for the first time at a rally in Georgia, saying ‘make no mistake, we will win', as Bruce Springsteen, Spike Lee and Samuel L Jackson added their support.

Max Corstorphan

World PoliticsAustralia announces $10 million Lebanon aid package

The Albanese Government will provide $10 million in humanitarian aid for hundreds of thousands of Lebanese civilians displaced after the war in Gaza expanded north a month ago.

Jake Dietsch

updated
updated
World NewsComments
updated
PM responds after China accuses Australia of hate crimes

China has unleashed a fiery verbal barrage, accusing Australia of hate crimes and being ‘plagued by systemic racism’. But the Prime Minister said Australia won’t be deterred from raising human rights issues.

Katina Curtis and Max Corstorphan

THE NIGHTLYTrump files international inference complaint against Harris

Donald Trump has filed a complaint against Kamala Harris and the UK Government, alleging international interference in the US election.

Max Corstorphan

World PoliticsCommentsTrump files interference complaint against Harris

Donald Trump has filed a complaint against Kamala Harris and the UK Government, alleging international interference in the US election.

Max Corstorphan

THE NIGHTLYTrump ‘Lovin’ it’: McDonald’s campaign visit mocks Harris

Former President Donald Trump put on an apron and got to work at a US McDonald’s on Sunday, making fries and working the drive-through in a move aimed at mocking Vice President Kamala Harris.

Max Corstorphan

US electionCommentsTrump ‘Lovin’ it’: McDonald’s campaign visit mocks Harris

Former President Donald Trump put on an apron and got to work at a US McDonald’s on Sunday, making fries and working the drive-through in a move aimed at mocking Vice President Kamala Harris.

Max Corstorphan

The NightlyHow Trump can challenge election result if he loses again

If Vice President Kamala Harris wins in November, officials expect former President Donald Trump and his supporters will not accept that outcome - and will again try to overturn his loss.

Patrick Marley

THE NIGHTLYThird Donald Trump ‘assassination attempt’ foiled by police

Police have foiled a third ‘assassination attempt’ on former President Donald Trump, arresting a Las Vegas man with multiple guns outside a rally in California.

Max Corstorphan

updated
updated
World NewsVideo
updated
Third Donald Trump ‘assassination attempt’ foiled by police

Police have foiled a third ‘assassination attempt’ on former President Donald Trump, arresting a Las Vegas man with multiple guns outside a rally in California.

Max Corstorphan

Federal politicsCommentsPM’s strong message before high-stakes China talks

Anthony Albanese has drawn comparisons with the Cold War ahead of talks with Chinese Premier, stressing the need to maintain dialogue even in the face of deep disagreements and Beijing’s military aggression.

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Conflict and WarTerrorist coward who uses hostages as human shields

He claims to be fighting for a righteous cause — but surely a ‘hero’ doesn’t kidnap hostages and use them as human shields while carrying a bag full of explosives?

Troy de Ruyter

WA newsPremiumPerth Jewish community mourn on anniversary of October 7

There have been emotional scenes as the Perth Jewish community gathered for a poignant vigil to mark a year since Hamas’ devastating October 7 attack on Israel.

Lauren Price

opinion
opinion
Daniel SmithCommentsPremium
opinion
Carbon and EV sceptics are full of hot air

We need to call out misinformation when we hear it, which brings me to US vice-presidential hopeful JD Vance describing the science around carbon emissions causing global warming as ‘weird’.

Daniel Smith

Entertainment The Boss endorses Kamala Harris in US election

After famously appearing at a string of Barack Obama's rallies, Bruce Springsteen has endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election.

Staff Writers

updated
updated
Federal Politics
updated
‘Terrorist actions’: PM’s warning on October 7 protests

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is warning pro-Palestine supporters against staging protests on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel

Katina Curtis and Dan Jervis-Bardy

Middle EastAs Israel escalates in Lebanon, US influence is limited

The widening gap between US desires and Israeli behavior has left the administration struggling to adapt its diplomatic efforts to accommodate Netanyahu’s impulses. 

Michael Birnbaum, Ellen Nakashima, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Karen DeYoung

World PoliticsPremiumJapan's new PM unveils cabinet ahead of snap election

Shigeru Ishiba has been confirmed as Fumio Kishida's successor as prime minister of Japan, appointing allies and rivals to his cabinet.

John Geddie and Tim Kelly

PoliticsCommentsNew AUKUS treaty without US being negotiated

Australia and the United Kingdom are negotiating a new treaty without the United States, in a bid to keep the $368b AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program on track. 

Ellen Ransley

CNBC newsTrading volatile after US Federal Reserve rate bombshell

The US Federal Reserve has enacted its first interest rate cut since the early days of the COVID pandemic, slashing benchmark rates in an effort to prevent a slowdown in the labour market.

Jeff Cox