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Elon Musk’s global influence campaign: What it means for politics

The X owner and tech billionaire has boosted far-right figures in UK, Germany and Canada.

Shane Te Pou: Jimmy Carter - A life of service and humility

OPINION: The former President was not a man who sought wealth or personal gain.

‘Everything in his power’: Trump, Clinton pay tribute to Jimmy Carter

39th US president and recipient of Nobel Peace Prize passes away at home in Georgia.

Donald Trump affiliate Matt Gaetz accused of statutory rape and drug offences

The former US lawmaker who was Trump's first pick for Attorney-General has been accused of statutory rape, drug-fuelled parties and taking special favours. Video / AFP

Biden spares lives of 37 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office

Biden commutes 37 death row sentences, keeps three for terrorism cases.

Biden pardoned son while leaving hundreds in limbo

Amid the blowback over Hunter Biden’s pardon, the President announced 1500 commutations.

Wall Street bets Trump will fuel further dollar gains

Financial Times: Trump unlikely to get his wish of a weaker currency, investors say.

Letters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwards

OPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'

'Squelch negative coverage': Trump and his cronies' media defamation strategy

New York Times: ABC News settles with Trump for $15m over defamation case.

Trump nominates father of his son-in-law as French ambassador

Charles Kushner, a multi-millionaire real estate executive, once served jail time.

Zelenskyy willing to give up Ukrainian territory to Russia for peace

President says Ukraine could cede land temporarily for protection of a 'Nato umbrella'.

Mexico President hails 'excellent' Trump talks after US tariff threat

The Mexican leader warns that imposing US tariffs on utes would backfire.

Trump names lawyer Jamieson Greer his US trade envoy

The job is crucial to rolling out Trump's agenda on tariffs and trade.

Analysis: How a 'rightfully traumatised' Nato can survive Donald Trump

Nato's new chief Mark Rutte aims to boost European defence spending to 2.5% GDP.

Trump selects budget chief to ‘dismantle the Deep State’

Russell Vought was a key architect of Project 2025.

Ellen DeGeneres reportedly ‘leaves US’ after Trump win

The host has been spotted across the Atlantic post-election.

White supremacist incidents are rising across the US

NYT: The number of hate groups is resurging after a period of decline, experts say.

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s attorney general pick

The nomination was controversial owing to allegations by the House Ethics Committee.