Mass arrests at university campuses as pro-Palestine protests escalate in US

Mass arrests at university campuses as pro-Palestine protests escalate in US

Crackdowns by police came after Columbia University cancelled in-person classes in response to tent encampments at its New York City campus last week.

  • byCaitlin Ochs andJonathan Allen

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The other San Juan

The other San Juan

On the border of Canada and the United is an island of natural beauty,interesting history and incredible wildlife.

  • byCarrie Hutchinson
Australia has a new astronaut. But what would it take to get her to space?
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Australia has a new astronaut. But what would it take to get her to space?

Katherine Bennell-Pegg,who has graduated from the European Space Agency,is the first person to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag.

  • byAngus Dalton
Trump involved in ‘illegal conspiracy’ to sway 2016 election,jury hears as trial starts

Trump involved in ‘illegal conspiracy’ to sway 2016 election,jury hears as trial starts

As the former president sat with his eyes closed every so often,prosecutor Matthew Colangelo told the jury that Trump lied “over and over” in his quest to win.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
Despite Obama and Trump,America just proved it’s still the ‘indispensable power’

Despite Obama and Trump,America just proved it’s still the ‘indispensable power’

This multibillion-dollar aid package shores up US friends and allies with priceless support amid existential struggles across three continents.

  • byPeter Hartcher
Numerous hurdles block Dutton’s nuclear pathway

Numerous hurdles block Dutton’s nuclear pathway

The CSIRO/AEMO GenCost report has said for years,including during the time of Coalition governments,that wind and solar are the cheapest form of new energy for Australia,even when considering additional integration costs such as energy storage and transmission. Nothing has changed.

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Will a mountain of evidence be enough to convict Trump?

Will a mountain of evidence be enough to convict Trump?

Donald Trump has broken a number of conventions in politics. He is about to be the first president to have his fate decided not just by voters,but by 12 citizens in a jury box.

  • byBen Protess andJonah E. Bromwich
Why Melania will grit her perfect teeth and weather Trump’s X-rated storm

Why Melania will grit her perfect teeth and weather Trump’s X-rated storm

The former first lady is,by all accounts,angry that she has to be dragged through this circus again,especially while she is still mourning the death of her mother.

  • byMaureen Dowd
US-led war games to sail into Chinese-claimed waters amid rising tensions

US-led war games to sail into Chinese-claimed waters amid rising tensions

Australia will take part in an annual military exercise beginning this week that will send thousands of Philippine and American military personnel into contested waters.

  • byZach Hope
When a $770 drone can take out a $15 million tank,it puts the future of war in doubt

When a $770 drone can take out a $15 million tank,it puts the future of war in doubt

The emergence of cheap drones,not dissimilar to commercially available models,has been exploited to great effect in Ukraine. The tank’s place as a war-winner may be over.

  • byLara Jakes
Long-awaited Ukraine aid bill passes US House after Speaker puts job on the line

Long-awaited Ukraine aid bill passes US House after Speaker puts job on the line

The House swiftly approved $150 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine,Israel and other US allies after months of hard-right resistance to helping Ukraine.

  • byStephen Groves andLisa Mascaro