John F Kennedy
How Caroline Kennedy discovered her inner bogan in Australia
The US ambassador to Australia, a member of America’s most storied political dynasty, has embraced everything from sausages and surfing to sheep and “shitboxes”.
- by Matthew Knott and Peter Hartcher
Latest
Tension in Camelot over RFK Jr’s run at the White House
While on a visit to Australia, the only grandson of JFK joined a growing list of Kennedys speaking out against Robert F. Kennedy’s bid to become president.
- by Peter Baker
Biden orders 13,000 secret documents on JFK assassination released
Thousands of books, articles, TV shows and films have explored the idea that his assassination was the result of an elaborate conspiracy.
- by Steve Holland and Jarrett Renshaw
Indigenous reef rangers in line for royal backed prize
The Indigenous Women of the Great Barrier Reef project is among 15 to be named as nominees for the Earthshot Prize - the pet project of climate advocates including Prince William and Cate Blanchett.
- by Rob Harris
The CIA has built a museum but don’t expect them to let you in
The museum features gadgets such as a polygraph machine in a briefcase, a communication device disguised as a tobacco pipe, and pigeon-carried cameras
- by Gillian Brockell
Opinion
US politics
Why a president in cognitive decline is still the Democrats’ least worst option
Despite legislative successes, the US president Biden is weak. But who else could shape up against the Trump forces over the next two years?
- by Nick Bryant
Kennedy signals new developments on AUKUS as she plans Solomons trip
The new US ambassador to Australia said her first official day in the job was “one of the most important days of my life”.
- by Matthew Knott
Ambassador Caroline Kennedy to arrive in Australia at ‘critical time’ for the region
The new US ambassador, the daughter of former US president John F Kennedy, will arrive in Australia on Friday, aiming to strengthen regional stability.
- by Angus Thompson
Analysis
Naked City
The awful truth: Why Americans will continue to kill their children
If Australia had the same population as the US, at our current gunshot homicide rate there would be 444 deaths a year. In the US it is around 20,000.
- by John Silvester
From the Archives, 1962: JFK celebrates his 45th in style
60 years ago, a glittering array of theatrical talent - including an unforgettable Marilyn Monroe - helped President John F. Kennedy celebrate his 45th birthday.
- by Staff reporter
Lee Harvey Oswald talked to KGB, declassified JFK documents reveal
Both President Biden and former President Donald Trump delayed releases of JFK documents at the behest of the FBI, the CIA and other national security agencies.
- by David Matthews