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.
Strait of Hormuz to open for 60 days, but long-term future still subject to negotiation
The matter is one of many unresolved issues to be worked through over the next two months after a deal to end the conflict was signed electronically on Sunday.
- Michael Koziol
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Young, telegenic and tough on Trump, could Ossoff be the new Obama?
The 39-year-old senator from Georgia has put himself on the map this month with a blistering speech about US President Donald Trump, corruption and the future of America’s democracy.
- Michael Koziol
Trump, subs and the Iran war: Australia’s replacement for Rudd has arrived in DC
Australia’s new ambassador to the United States, Greg Moriarty, says the US is fully committed to AUKUS and believes there is a way around the latest round of tariffs imposed on Australia by the Trump administration.
- Michael Koziol
‘Knicks in four’, hear them roar: $100,000 tickets as New York goes NBA crazy
The team in the biggest market in the NBA is playing finals for the first time since 1999 and has the chance to sweep the series, infecting New York with a joie de vivre beyond even its usual energy.
- Michael Koziol
‘It’s all showbusiness’: Meet the publicist behind America’s political influencers
He was the PR guru to looksmaxxer Clavicular and markets far-right conspiracy theorist Candace Owens. For once-cancelled reporter Mitchell Jackson, there are no rules – only a good show.
- Michael Koziol
‘Unhinged’: Trump storms out of TV interview when pressed on false election claims
An enraged US president took off his microphone, dropped it to the ground and stepped on it after unleashing a tirade against the American media and elections.
- Michael Koziol
Hegseth uses D-Day memorial to rail against ‘invasion’ of Europe by migrants
The issue of European immigration has been a preoccupation of the Trump administration, with Vice President JD Vance also weighing in on the topic.
- Michael Koziol
‘Young beautiful woman, never smiles’: Trump attacks journalist again amid battle for CNN
A former aide to the US president said Trump’s “misogynistic” treatment of Kaitlan Collins stemmed from fear – but there are also political factors at play amid a mega media merger.
- Michael Koziol
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- AUKUS
AUKUS spats show the US that Australia still has some explaining to do
The media frenzy over Australia getting “second-hand submarines” from the US shows successive governments haven’t done enough to sell the deal.
- Michael Koziol
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- US politics
Trump dumps $2.5b ‘slush fund for MAGA allies’ after Republican backlash
It’s a significant backdown from the US president, who said he “gave up a lot of money” to allow the so-called Anti-Weaponisation Fund to go ahead.
- Michael Koziol