Trump’s ‘DoorDash grandma’ had lobbied for ‘no tax on tips’ policy
Sharon Simmons was photographed delivering McDonald’s to Trump on Monday but company admits it was a stunt Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in…
Israeli ambassador to Germany condemns Bezalel Smotrich’s tirade against chancellor
Ron Prosor says verbal attack on Friedrich Merz referencing Nazi regime ‘erodes the memory of the Holocaust’ Israel’s envoy to Germany has criticised a far-right Israeli cabinet member who made…
Dinner for few: Australians eating out less as fuel crisis deals biggest blow to consumer confidence since Covid
Experts say ‘cautious consumption’ shows households bracing for return to extended period of financial pressure experienced during early pandemic years Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
JD Vance defends Trump amid spat with Pope Leo: ‘Stick to matters of morality’
Catholic vice-president effectively tells Leo to stay in his lane after pope criticized the White House over the Iran war JD Vance has weighed in on Donald Trump’s feud with…
Trump accuses ally Meloni of lacking courage for not joining attacks on Iran
Remarks come as Italian PM suspends defence agreement with Israel amid growing domestic pressure over conflict Donald Trump lashed out at one of his closest allies on Tuesday, saying Italy’s…
Australia news live: Virgin lifts air fares and cuts capacity due to fuel crisis; high court rules Victoria’s election donation laws unconstitutional
Virgin says it is offsetting ‘the impact from increased fuel and other operating costs’. Follow updates live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The treasurer,…
‘Debased himself’ and risking Australia’s reputation: Liberals torn up about Taylor’s Trumpian immigration plan
Howard-era former minister Amanda Vanstone criticises parts of hardline policy but backs English language requirement Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…
Orange earthquake: gold miners fled to underground refuge chambers when 4.5-magnitude quake hit central west NSW
Pub near the Cadia goldmine south of Orange ‘leant one way and then came back’ as windows and wine glasses rattled Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two men US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email…
Bosses say AI boosts productivity – workers say they’re drowning in ‘workslop’
Workslop refers to AI-generated work that seems polished but is flawed and in need of heavy corrections Ken, a copywriter for a large, Miami-based cybersecurity firm, used to enjoy his…