Michael Koziol
Michael Koziol is the North America correspondent for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. He is a former Sydney editor, Sun-Herald deputy editor and a federal political reporter in Canberra.
Trump says Australia ‘not great’ as he questions Iran peace prospects
The US president said it was Tehran – not him – that was “begging to make a deal”, but suggested an agreement to end the war may not be possible.
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- Middle East at war
Iran rejects ceasefire plan as more US troops head to the Middle East
On another day of mixed signals from the US president, analysts are far from convinced that a peace deal between the US and Iran is achievable.
- Michael Koziol
Four-hour waits, queues out the door: US airports crippled by shutdown
Lawmakers were nearing a solution to end a 40-day partial government shutdown that has crippled America’s major airports. But it’s a rare case of a deal Donald Trump doesn’t want to make.
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- Middle East at war
In a contest between Trump and Tehran, it’s tough to know who to believe
Faced with a choice between a significant escalation (on a self-imposed deadline) or an off-ramp, Trump opted for the latter. He may yet be forced into changing tack again.
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A bar full of young things staring at TV screens. But they’re not watching football
It’s the pop-up everyone in the US capital is talking about. Prediction markets are all the rage in America – just don’t ask them if they’re promoting gambling.
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Pass the Sherrin – it’s footy season, and not just in Australia
The Washington DC Eagles are one of dozens of Australian rules football clubs across the US that will compete in regional and national tournaments this year.
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- Middle East at war
Israel says attacks on Iran to ramp up; Albanese denies Trump’s claim he requested Australia join war
Israel’s defence minister said attacks against Iran would ramp up next week - hours after US President Donald Trump told reporters he was considering “winding down” military operations.
- Michael Koziol
Steve Martin launches new mission to bring Aboriginal art to the world
The American actor and fellow collector John Wilkerson wanted to “spread the word” about the paintings they love. Increasingly, they feel they’ve accomplished their mission.
- Michael Koziol
European leaders, Japan offer to help Trump unblock Strait of Hormuz
In a meeting with Japan’s prime minister, Donald Trump said he didn’t warn allies about his attack on Iran because he wanted it to be a surprise, like the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
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- Middle East at war
Trump’s claim of not knowing about the Iran gas field attack comes under question
The US president has distanced himself from an Israeli attack on Iran’s South Pars offshore gas field as tit-for-tat strikes on energy infrastructure escalate the Middle East conflict and propel oil prices even higher.
- Michael Koziol