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The Guardian
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Former Sydney councillor named US ambassador to Malaysia; Nacc architect calls for more transparency; and Australian life in pictures
Good afternoon. A former Sydney councillor and self-described 'alpha male' has been picked by Donald Trump to be the new US ambassador to Malaysia, with the president describing the rightwing commentator as an 'incredible patriot'. Nick Adams, who became a US citizen in 2021, was threatened with suspension from the Liberal party in Australia after he was filmed verbally abusing a journalist in 2009 amid reports accusing him of missing some council meetings. Adams later reportedly said he had already quit the party. In 2023 posts on X, Adams listed interests including the restaurant chain Hooters, rare steaks, 'extremely' heavy weights and the Bible, and described himself as 'pursued by copious amounts of women', 'wildly successful' and 'extremely charismatic'. Nacc architect calls for robodebt investigation update, saying corruption watchdog has been 'too secretive' Victoria to consider increasing testing of elderly drivers after out-of-control car kills woman and leaves two in hospital Eight countries back Australia's push to add WA rock art to world heritage list hours before crunch meeting Palestinian woman, 61, who fled Gaza detained by authorities after pre-dawn raid in Sydney UN Gaza investigator Francesca Albanese says US sanctions against her a sign of 'guilt' Details of Julian McMahon's cancer revealed a week after his death aged 56 Australian Life photography competition 2025 finalists Droving through the outback, glimpses of grief, taking a warm summer plunge. Finalists of the Australian Life photography competition focus on the nuances of life across the country. 'It is shocking that you were arrested for peacefully taking part in a protest … I salute your courage, integrity and advocacy of a fair go.' – Bob Brown The former Greens leader took out an ad in the Sydney Morning Herald this morning wishing a 'speedy and full recovery' to former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas, who was injured during an interaction with police at a pro-Palestine protest. Brown's letter praised Thomas, who ran against Anthony Albanese in the federal election, for 'offering voters options including Australia acting more assertively to end the death toll and human misery in Gaza', and said he hoped the PM would 'have the ordinary Aussie decency to also contact you soon and wish you well'. Australia's currency has performed relatively strongly against the greenback of late, strengthening by 4 US cents through 2025, despite global jitters around Donald Trump's erratic trade policy. But Joseph Capurso, CBA's head of international economics, warned the Aussie dollar was 'at risk of sharp falls over the next few months'. Sign up to Afternoon Update Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Welcome to Prime Day, when thousands of product thumbnails blur together to form a giant pile of garbage I love a sale, writes Anna Spargo-Ryan – but scrolling the list of Amazon's deals is overwhelming to the point of delirium. Today's starter word is: BOUT. You have five goes to get the longest word including the starter word. Play Wordiply. Enjoying the Afternoon Update? Then you'll love our Morning Mail newsletter. Sign up here to start the day with a curated breakdown of the key stories you need to know, and complete your daily news roundup. And follow the latest in US politics by signing up for This Week in Trumpland. If you have a story tip or technical issue viewing this newsletter, please reply to this email. If you are a Guardian supporter and need assistance with regards to contributions and/or digital subscriptions, please email
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Trump nominates former Sydney councillor and self-described ‘alpha male' Nick Adams for US ambassador role
A former Sydney councillor and self-described 'alpha male' has been picked by Donald Trump to be the new US ambassador to Malaysia, with the US president describing the Hooters fan as an 'incredible patriot'. In a post to X after his nomination, Nick Adams thanked the US president for the 'honor of a lifetime' adding that 'In your America, all dreams come true'. 'It will be my honor to represent the United States of America in Malaysia,' Adams, 40, wrote. 'To the esteemed Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I look forward to a confirmation process that is at the heart of the Constitution that has given me the freedom to pursue the American Dream. 'Thank you again to our Greatest President Ever! 'God Bless the United States of America!' Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email In 2023 posts on X, Adams listed interests including restaurant chain Hooters, rare steaks, 'extremely' heavy weights and the Bible, and described himself as 'pursued by copious amounts of women', 'wildly successful' and 'extremely charismatic'. Posting to Truth Social shortly after the announcement, Trump described Adams as an 'incredible patriot and very successful entrepreneur, whose (sic) love of, and devotion to, our Great Country is an inspiration'. Trump went on to say Adams was a 'bestselling author, speaker and commentator'. Adams was cast into the US spotlight after Trump tweeted that his book, 'Green Card Warrior: My Quest for Legal Immigration in an Illegals' System,' was a 'must read.' Adams has since written several other books, inclding Retaking America: Crushing Political Correctness, Class Dismissed: Why College Isn't the Answer, and The Most Dangerous President in History. Adams, who became a US citizen in 2021, was threatened with suspension from the Liberal party after an interaction with a journalist in 2009, but he later reportedly said he had quit the party. In 2005 the former deputy mayor on Sydney's Ashfield council proposed an eradication of the area's pigeons to prevent the spread of bird flu.
