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Paul Keating lashes out at AUKUS deal

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March 16, 2023

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The former Australian Prime Minister has also delivered a scathing assessment of senior government officials

The “worst deal by an Australian Labor Government since World War One”.

That’s how former Australian PM Paul Keating is describing the AUKUS Alliance.

Keating fired in just about every direction during his appearance at the National Press Club on Wednesday.

He’s lashed out at Australian lawmakers for investing $368 billion for a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines from the U.S.

The former Labor leader also offered a scathing assessment of the government’s most senior politicians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles, and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, dubbing Marles and Senator Wong “seriously unwise ministers”.

Australia will eventually build British-designed nuclear-powered submarines with American combat systems.

Australia will buy at least three U.S. nuclear-powered submarines early next decade — boats that might be second-hand and need U.S. Congressional approval.

The Coalition has endorsed the deal.

“For $360 billion, we’re going to get eight submarines. It must be the worst deal in all history,” Keating said.

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King Charles hails UK-US partnership at state banquet

King Charles celebrates UK-US partnership at Windsor Castle banquet, highlighting peace and trade progress under Trump. #KingCharles #Trump #UKUS

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7 hours ago

September 18, 2025

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King Charles celebrates UK-US partnership at Windsor Castle banquet, highlighting peace and trade progress under Trump. #KingCharles #Trump #UKUS

At Windsor Castle, King Charles opened the state banquet with a speech celebrating the enduring partnership between the UK and the US.

He praised shared commitments to peace, the environment and trade, noting progress under President Trump’s administration.

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Disney cancels Jimmy Kimmel’s show after controversy

Disney suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC chair criticises comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

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8 hours ago

September 18, 2025

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Disney suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC chair criticises comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

In Short:
– Disney has indefinitely removed Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s criticism of his comments.
– ABC station owners plan to drop the show due to offensive remarks made regarding political reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death.

Entertainment giant Disney has decided to indefinitely pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show from the schedule.

It action follows criticism from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr regarding Kimmel’s recent comments.“ABC spokeswoman confirmed the decision on Wednesday,” reported Joe Flint. Several ABC station owners, including Nexstar Media Group, have indicated their intention to drop the show due to Kimmel’s remarks.

Kimmel, known for his criticism of former President Trump, made controversial statements about political reactions to the death of Charlie Kirk during his Monday night show.

He expressed concerns that some were attempting to exploit Kirk’s death for political gain, specifically mentioning Vice President JD Vance and others associated with the ‘MAGA’ movement.

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Nexstar’s president, Andrew Alford, commented that Kimmel’s statements were “offensive and insensitive” and do not represent the views of their communities amid current national discussions.

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Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter-point

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, signaling potential future reductions amid concerns over slower employment growth. #FederalReserve #Economy #Jobs

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9 hours ago

September 18, 2025

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