What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr,Trump’s pick for health secretary

What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr,Trump’s pick for health secretary

A scion of a famous Democratic dynasty,Kennedy made a name as an environmental attorney before turning against scientific consensus on a number of medical issues.

  • byJonathan J. Cooper

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Trump taps Robert Kennedy Jr to lead Department of Health and Human Services

Trump taps Robert Kennedy Jr to lead Department of Health and Human Services

Trump’s nominee for attorney-general,Matt Gaetz,meanwhile,came under increasing scrutiny with calls to review an unreleased report examining allegations of sexual misconduct.

  • bySarah N. Lynch andAndrew Goudsward
Anxious Singapore urges Trump to stay engaged in South-East Asia

Anxious Singapore urges Trump to stay engaged in South-East Asia

Leaders across the globe are coming to terms with what a second Trump presidency will mean for their patch. Here,he’s among the three most important players.

  • byZach Hope
Biden,Xi to meet in Peru as PM arrives amid fears of Trump trade war

Biden,Xi to meet in Peru as PM arrives amid fears of Trump trade war

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived at an economic summit in Peru that is being overshadowed by the world leader who isn’t there – Donald Trump.

  • byDavid Crowe
Republicans win 218 House seats,giving Donald Trump control of government

Republicans win 218 House seats,giving Donald Trump control of government

With hard-fought yet thin majorities,Republican leaders are envisioning a mandate to upend the federal government and swiftly implement Trump’s vision for the country.

  • byStephen Groves andLisa Mascaro
Looking ahead,PM must focus on strong change

Looking ahead,PM must focus on strong change

Shaun Carney has asked some questions our prime minister needs to address. The Voice referendum’s failure was not a good start to his tenure but the government has not been an embarrassment to this nation – as were the previous Coalition governments.

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Rudd spoke sense about Trump. It’s a vengeful News Corp that has the explaining to do

Rudd spoke sense about Trump. It’s a vengeful News Corp that has the explaining to do

Media campaigns can be a force for good. This one by News Corp is a disgrace.

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A Kennedy daughter offers a hand to Pacific nations threatened by climate change

A Kennedy daughter offers a hand to Pacific nations threatened by climate change

In one of her last acts as US ambassador,Caroline Kennedy has sealed a deal to safeguard at-risk South Pacific cultural relics and artefacts.

  • byLinda Morris
Tech billionaires,chat show hosts and old rivals:Who’s who in Trump’s administration?

Tech billionaires,chat show hosts and old rivals:Who’s who in Trump’s administration?

Donald Trump has announced a host of surprising cabinet selections as he prepares to return to the Oval Office.

  • byNick Newling
Thanks but no thanks:Melania Trump rejects Jill Biden’s invite

Thanks but no thanks:Melania Trump rejects Jill Biden’s invite

Melania Trump’s snub of Biden was particularly striking because the two husbands were meeting after exchanging ugly insults in a bitter campaign.

  • bySheryl Gay Stolberg andMaggie Haberman
World’s biggest renewables hub planned for Australian desert

World’s biggest renewables hub planned for Australian desert

Donald Trump’s US election win is raising hopes for green investment growth in markets outside the US – and plans are afoot for Australia to capitalise.

  • byMike Foley