The Latest Breaking News from Emma Shortis

Monday June 9

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to have his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump this month, against a background of increased steel and aluminium tariffs and US pressure on Australia to boost its defence spending.

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Canberra is focused on what a second Trump presidency could mean for Aukus – its deal to acquire nuclear-powered submarines

Project 2025 has been described as Trump's plan for "retribution" if he re-enters the White House. So what is it, and how will it impact you?

Behind closed doors, an Australia-US-UK diplomatic dance opened the way for a plea deal to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, analysts and a diplomat previously involved in the case told AFP. The 52-year-old Australian citizen walked out of his five-year visit to London's high-security Belmarsh prison on Monday after agreeing…

Julian Assange was released from prison Monday and has left Britain, WikiLeaks said, as he reached a landmark plea deal with US authorities that brought an end to his years-long legal drama.

Assange’s supporters say what Wikileaks revealed about power and access to information is as relevant today as ever.

Labor leader is first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016 after a turbulent period in bilateral ties.