G'Morning

The ‘coolest girl in college’ behind Andy Burnham’s rise

If Britain’s new PM wants to present himself as a normal yet accomplished politician, his greatest asset may be his wife.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +1000

Andy Burnham becomes UK PM

Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister of the UK after Keir Starmer stepped down.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:43:27 +1000

Burnham is a devastatingly good politician. But he needs to heed this Aussie’s advice

The UK has seen a lot of failure over the past decade. Its problems will take more to fix than changing the face at the top.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:56:35 +1000

Inside the US strike on a shadow fleet tanker

The conflict between Iran and the US has turned the waters around the Strait of Hormuz into some of the world’s deadliest, with thousands of sailors caught up in a war they never meant to join.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:35:34 +1000

US launches new strikes after Iran-backed Houthis declare blockade of another key oil route

US President Donald Trump vowed that Iran would “pay” for killing three US soldiers despite signs Tehran and Washington want to resume diplomacy, even as a potential new front in the war opened.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:41:25 +1000

The big surprise on Andy Burnham’s first day as UK PM? Trump wants to help him

The US president revealed the two leaders had a “good” phone call about the “outstanding” US-UK relationship – a stark contrast to Trump’s harsh criticism of Burnham’s predecessor, Keir Starmer.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:25:10 +1000

US names soldiers killed in Jordan

The US has named two soldiers killed in Jordan as the war with Iran intensifies.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:20:19 +1000

Trump’s three-pronged threat to American democracy

Donald Trump has reshaped the US presidency in his own image. But we may not have yet seen the full reach of his vainglorious ambitions.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

The reflecting pool saga is a metaphor for the Trump presidency itself

The president often has good intentions, only to be brought down by ego and an inability to accept fault – or even doubt. But he deserves points for trying.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +1000

Third US soldier killed in Middle East in as many days

A third American soldier has been killed in as many days, as both the United States and Iran ramp up their attacks across the Middle East.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:57:33 +1000

US launches new strikes as Iran continues to target oil tankers on the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran have traded strikes for a ninth day, deepening a struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz that has disrupted energy supplies and stoked fears of global inflation.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:03:41 +1000

Oops, he did it again: Trump hogs the stage, crashes World Cup trophy lift

The president predicted an Argentina victory but had to hand the silverware to Spain – a country he has repeatedly condemned as “terrible”– after being heartily booed by the crowd.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:32:52 +1000

What to know about the Tates, the misogynist influencers facing rape, sex trafficking and child porn charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in the US after UK prosecutors brought new charges against them. Their lawyer called it “filth and slander” and said he was confident an extradition request would be denied.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:26:35 +1000

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US over UK rape, sex trafficking charges

Controversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US as UK prosecutors accuse them of multiple rape and sex trafficking offences.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:34:04 +1000

Two US troops killed in Iranian strikes

Two US troops have been killed and one is missing after Iran struck an airbase in Jordan.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:28:54 +1000

Russia hits Ukraine with most ballistic missiles in any attack since start of war, Kyiv says

Russian forces have stepped up ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other cities in recent weeks as Ukraine runs low on critical US-designed air defences to shoot them down.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:24:25 +1000

Trump reduces the grandeur of obsession into complaints – about the time he was president

There was barely a peep from Republicans on Capitol Hill about his batty stew of a speech. You could almost hear their fervent wish: Please, Donald, move on!

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +1000