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Dec 8, 2025 - World

President hosts awards program, mixing politics with a celebration of stars from music and filmPresident Donald Trump solidified his takeover of Washington’s John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday by hosting its flagship awards program – a presidential first – mixing politics with a celebration of stars from music and film.This year’s Kennedy Center Honors, widely seen as the top US recognition for lifetime achievement in the performing arts, feted actor Sylvester Stallone, disco singer Gloria Gaynor, country musician George Strait, Phantom of the Opera star Michael Crawford and rock band Kiss. Continue reading...

Dec 8, 2025 - World

Former Nationals leader and ex-deputy prime minister confirms long-awaited move on MondayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBarnaby Joyce has confirmed his move to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, completing his defection from the Nationals.Joyce and Hanson confirmed the widely anticipated news on Monday, less than a fortnight after Joyce officially quit the Nationals following a major breakdown in his relationship with the party he once led. Continue reading...

Dec 8, 2025 - World

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he will meet President Donald Trump later this month, saying a second phase of the U.S. president's Gaza plan was close.

Dec 8, 2025 - World

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he would not retire from politics if he receives a pardon from the country's president in his years-long corruption trial.

Dec 8, 2025 - World

Two police officers were killed Sunday in northeast Colombia in an attack that authorities blamed on the National Liberation Army, a Marxist guerrilla force active since the 1960s.