Government and Politics

A series of attacks across Ukraine comes ahead of US-brokered trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia set for the coming week. 

Leadership speculation has engulfed both the Liberal and National parties since the minor party walked away from the Coalition agreement two weeks ago. 

Clive Palmer denies newly surfaced claims that his 2019 federal election campaign was influenced by a senior advisor to US President Donald Trump. 

Shadow treasurer Ted O'Brien says it is his "assumption" that Liberal frontbencher Angus Taylor still supports Sussan Ley, despite days of speculation that he's planning to challenge for the leadership. 

Analysts say Asian countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam have signalled support for US President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace, not because they expect changes in Gaza, but to gain access to US trade.

As the US president faces domestic consequences for his violent immigration crackdown, his geopolitical bluffs across the world also come at a price.

One Liberal source told the ABC a challenge to Sussan Ley's leadership is now a "matter of when, not if".

In his first interview since the death of his brother Tim, SA's Health Minister Chris Picton reflects on the profound emotional impact of the loss on their family, his reluctance to watch the CCTV footage, and his brother's inability to become an organ donor "because of the coronial process".

The West Australian backbencher had made no secret of his desire to lead the Liberal Party but says he will not run against Sussan Ley next week, a move which could pave the way for Angus Taylor.

New Zealand has declined Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace and is calling for "clarity" over the proposal. Here's where other countries stand.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has bowed to mounting pressure from the states, promising an extra $25 billion for public hospitals.

The under-fire Liberal leader has given seven existing frontbenchers carriage of the portfolios vacated by Nationals, with a threat to leader David Littleproud the arrangements could be made permanent.

Andrew Hastie will not contest the Liberal leadership, clearing the way for a possible challenge to Sussan Ley from Angus Taylor.

Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor both want to run against Sussan Ley. But the two right-wingers cannot afford to split the conservative vote on which their tilts would rely.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says "repression cannot go unanswered" as the bloc looks set to categorise the IRGC alongside Islamic State and Al Qaeda.

The two conservative men vying to replace Sussan Ley as leader of the Liberal Party met in Melbourne before attending a memorial service for their former colleague Katie Allen.

Former prime minister John Howard once observed that Pauline Hanson was an "electoral gift to the Labor Party". His words proved relevant this week as the Coalition's chaos dragged on.

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs says there is a way he could stand for the upcoming state election — but is yet to declare whether he will — despite the electoral commission declaring he is ineligible.

Andrew Hastie, Angus Taylor and senior conservative Liberals have met in Melbourne to resolve the Liberal leadership amid speculation Sussan Ley may face a leadership spill.

Victorian Greens MP Tim Read reveals he will retire from politics at this year's election after he was diagnosed with metastatic cancer — but not before one last political fight.