Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs a landmark security treaty with PNG, Australia's largest defence agreement with a Pacific nation, marking a strategic shift to reinforce regional stability.
Melanie Sterling, a former Las Vegas stripper, is suing the estate of her 86-year-old lover, claiming he promised her £1.5 million. The family alleges undue influence in a dramatic courtroom clash over his fortune.
An in-depth investigation into Charlie Kirk's multimillion-dollar Turning Point USA, its profound influence on the MAGA movement, and the internal controversies threatening its powerful grip on US conservatism.
Discover how Finland is leveraging its heavy metal music scene as a soft power tool to reshape its global image, boost tourism, and drive economic growth in a groundbreaking cultural strategy.
Exclusive analysis reveals Australia faces mounting isolation at the Pacific Islands Forum as climate change disputes and China's growing influence create turbulent waters for Canberra's foreign policy.
Exclusive: A declassified US intelligence report reveals Russian operatives are using Telegram to spread disinformation and sway public opinion in Europe, targeting key policy debates ahead of the G20 summit.
A new report reveals how cultural titans like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are having an unprecedented impact on US economic and political discourse, eclipsing traditional figures.
Two individuals have been arrested following explosive allegations they offered to sell political access and influence to a fictitious Korean company for £30,000, in a major sting operation that has sent shockwaves through Westminster.
Labour's Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over her close relationship with Unite union leader Sharon Graham, raising questions about union influence on economic policy ahead of the general election.
Exclusive analysis reveals how China is aggressively expanding its global influence through military, economic, and diplomatic channels, challenging Western hegemony and reshaping international power dynamics.
US Senator Mark Warner cancels high-profile London trip after pressure from controversial far-right activist Laura Loomer, sparking debate about foreign influence on US policymaking.
Exclusive investigation reveals how the world's largest AI firms, including Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, are flooding Westminster with millions in donations and lobbying power to influence critical UK regulation.
Nicholas Braun, famed for his role as Cousin Greg in HBO's Succession, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles. Get the full story on the actor's late-night incident.
Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown is driving a remarkable trend in pet adoption, with experts and shelters reporting a 'Millie effect' as her social media influence inspires a generation to choose rescue animals.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Southern California reveals how AI chatbots like ChatGPT are subtly altering human vocabulary and writing styles, raising profound questions about AI's influence on our language and identity.
A bipartisan US Senate delegation's trip to Taipei has triggered a furious response from China, which condemns the visit as a severe violation of its sovereignty and a threat to regional stability.
Exclusive survey reveals Australian foreign policy experts fear drastic US aid reductions under potential Trump administration would create power vacuum in Pacific, directly benefiting China.
Copenhagen escalates diplomatic row with Washington over claims of a US-backed operation to sway Greenland's public opinion and political processes, testing Arctic alliances.
A new Guardian investigation exposes the immense power fossil fuel extractors wield over global politics and economies. Discover how their influence shapes our world and why supporting fearless, independent journalism is crucial to holding them to account
An American Christian couple with longstanding ties to China has been sentenced to prison on espionage charges, raising serious concerns from US officials and human rights groups about religious freedom and diplomatic tensions.
China Evergrande Group, the embattled property developer at the heart of the nation's real estate crisis, has been formally delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This marks a dramatic endpoint for a firm whose staggering $300bn debt sent shockwaves
Tensions escalate as Indonesia confronts China over alleged 'territorial violations' and harassment of its fishermen near the Natuna Islands, challenging Beijing's expansive maritime claims.
Exclusive insight reveals how Melania Trump wields significant behind-the-scenes power, shaping key decisions and maintaining crucial influence over Donald Trump's political operations and personal life.
Former Deputy PM Nick Clegg leads a growing wave of tech executives abandoning Silicon Valley for political influence in Washington DC, signalling a major power shift in the tech-political landscape.
The Biden administration tightens its stranglehold on China's AI ambitions with sweeping new export controls, forcing tech titan Nvidia to halt shipments of its advanced AI chips and sending shockwaves through global markets.
An explosive investigation reveals how Silicon Valley's most powerful tech moguls orchestrated a quiet coup, embedding themselves in the highest echelons of Trump's administration to reshape American policy and democracy itself.
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross urges Holyrood to address the 'damaging and dangerous' impact of controversial influencer Andrew Tate on young people's values and behaviour.
The foreign ministers of China and Pakistan have solidified a new phase of multi-billion-dollar cooperation, agreeing to accelerate high-priority projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to boost regional connectivity and economic growth
In a major geopolitical realignment, India and China announce a diplomatic thaw and new cooperation agreements, a strategic move influenced by the uncertainty of a new Trump presidency.
In a major geopolitical shift, the Pacific island nation of Nauru has signed a sweeping new deal with China, covering policing and security. The move, which blindsided Australian officials, threatens to upend regional power dynamics and is set to strain r