Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during an interview with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait during an event with the Economic Club of Chicago, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Donald Trump has been briefed by intelligence officials on the threat from Iran, his campaign says. (AP PHOTO)
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Steve Holland

‘Act of war’: US warns Iran to stop plotting against Trump

The Iranian government has been warned any attempt on Donald Trump's life would be seen as an act of war, a US official says.

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If former President Donald Trump loses this 2024 election, he is not expected to accept the result. This is how he could overturn it.
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The Washington Post

How Trump can challenge election result if he loses again

If Vice President Kamala Harris wins in November, officials expect former President Donald Trump and his supporters will not accept that outcome - and will again try to overturn his loss.

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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, waves as she arrives in Raleigh, NC.
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The New York Times

Why Kamala Harris is portraying Trump as ‘weak and unstable’

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Vice President Kamala Harris has issued a pointed challenge at former President Donald Trump in her latest comments. But what is the strategy behind this attack?

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Rachael Ward

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The rental crisis is now in ‘every community’, as the nation's essential workers struggle to find affordable homes and rural towns suffer.

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All six of Australia’s state premiers have shunned King Charles’s historic visit this week, and the Brits are not happy. (Yoan Valat, Pool via AP, File)
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Martin Robinson

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All six of Australia’s state premiers have shunned King Charles’s historic visit this week, and the Brits are not happy.

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Mr Albanese has exchanged contracts for the clifftop home on the NSW Central Coast and is due to settle later this month.
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Katina Curtis

‘I know what it’s like to struggle’: PM after $4.3m home buy

Anthony Albanese insists he knows “what it’s like to struggle” as he was forced to defend the purchase of a luxury $4.3 million oceanfront mansion while pitching a policy to fast-track affordable homes.

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Matt Shrivell

Police charge man with over 70 child sex offences

A man has been arrested and charged with over 70 child abuse offences stretching back over two decades. 

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The nation's paramedics are being priced out of the rental housing market.
Politics
Rachael Ward

Essential worker crisis as rental issues now ‘everywhere’

The rental crisis is now in ‘every community’, as the nation's essential workers struggle to find affordable homes and rural towns suffer.

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King Charles is making his first trip to Australia as monarch, but it's the 17th in his lifetime.
Royals
Katelyn Catanzariti

King Charles: What will the ‘waves’ mean during this visit?

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be greeted with fanfare, pomp and ceremony in Australia on a tour with significant implications.

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Brendan Pierson

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Facebook parent company Meta must face lawsuits accusing it of encouraging social media addiction among teens, a federal judge in the US has ruled.

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Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka.
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Neale Prior

Virgin’s profit flying high with your expired travel credits

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The Reserve Bank is considering banning credit card surcharges.
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Sean Smith

Reserve Bank to consider banning credit card surcharges

Australia’s Reserve Bank is considering banning credit card surcharges as households struggle with the rising cost of living.

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ISABELLE MULLEN: Critics may say the summit is redundant, but at least Beijing has agreed to take our lobster again. 
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Isabelle Mullen

Why the East Asia Summit is so important to Australia

ISABELLE MULLEN: Critics may say the summit is redundant, but at least Beijing has agreed to take our lobster again. 

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Anthony Albanese could broker world peace and Australians would still gripe that he hasn’t done enough to address the rising cost of living, writes Andrew Carswell.
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Andrew Carswell

There’s only one thing that matters to voters right now

ANDREW CARSWELL: Anthony Albanese could broker world peace and Australians would still gripe that he hasn’t done enough to address the rising cost of living. 

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Anthony Albanese gives the impression of a PM who is wildly out of touch with the difficulties faced by everyday Australians.
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Why the PM’s purchase shows a lack of political judgment

EDITORIAL: Will Anthony Albanese look back on this as his Hawaiian holiday moment? 

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Opinion
The New York Times

America is on the brink of a great political realignment

MICHELLE GOLDBERG: We still don’t know how Donald Trump’s reshuffling of our political coalitions is going to shake out. Right now, though, Kamala Harris sees an opportunity, and she’s trying to seize it.

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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, waves as she arrives in Raleigh, NC.
US Politics
The New York Times

Why Kamala Harris is portraying Trump as ‘weak and unstable’

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The United States is sending the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system (pictured in Guam in 2023) with about 100 American troops to operate it to Israel.
Middle East
The New York Times

US to deploy missile defence system and troops to Israel

The United States is sending an advanced missile defence system to Israel, along with troops to operate it, the Pentagon has revealed.

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Culture

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Shrinking returns with a second season this week.
TV
Wenlei Ma

Under-the-radar TV show balances funnies and pathos

Shrinking shares some of its creative team with Ted Lasso so it’s not a huge surprise that it has a similar adroitness in blending comedy and pathos.

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George Negus has been described as a ‘giant of Australian journalism’.
TV
Peta Rasdien

Tributes flow for ‘giant of Australian journalism’ Negus

Praise for the veteran newsman is coming from all quarters — media, politics, sport and the public. 

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Veteran journalist George Negus has died aged 82.
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Australia
Peta Rasdien

Veteran Australian TV journalist George Negus dies

Veteran Australian TV journalist George Negus has died after a long health battle, his family have confirmed.

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Society

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As the public heads into another viral season, health experts said the findings highlight how the virus continues to reveal new ways to pose detrimental long-term consequences.
Health
The Washington Post

Study finds kids who get COVID more prone to this disease

Children and teenagers infected with the coronavirus are significantly more likely to develop a concerning disease, according to a new study.

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People have been warned not to be complacent about the effects of bird flu.
Australia
Tess Ikonomou

Major health warning: 'Genuine risks to people'

People are being urged to become aware of what they need to do if they come into contact with a particular strain of the bird flu.

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Health
Caitlin Powell

‘Prepare‘: Deadly virus arrival ‘unavoidable’ for Australia

The arrival of a deadly virus that is rapidly spreading across the world has been deemed ‘unavoidable’, with authorities saying ‘there is no room for complacency’.

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John Naish

You may have inherited trauma from your parents

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Education
Peta Rasdien

Surprise reason schoolgirl lost ‘sexist’ skirt rule fight

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The Queenslander at 26 Overend Street, Norman Park, which has been freshly rebuilt with a focus on outdoor living.
Property
Emily Rayner

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As society grapples with growing concerns over kids’ screen time, one Aussie family has taken matters into their own hands — and their home. 

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Harrison Reid

Twist in Bathurst hospitalisation as baffling CCTV footage emerges

A police investigation has uncovered information that has flipped the strange story on its head.

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Russia's Olympic chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov has announced he will step down next month. (AP PHOTO)
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Staff Writers

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Russia's Olympic chief has revealed he will step down after years of controversy surrounding the country's athletes.

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Cameron Burgess was the unlucky Aussie to give up an own goal.
Other Sports
Aaron Kirby

Late mistake costs Socceroos history-making Japan victory

A late mistake in defence has denied Australia a history-making win in Japan, a dour contest at Saitama Stadium ending 1-1.

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Asia Pacific
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A zoo has been sealed off and testing is underway after at least nine animals, including endangered species, died unexpectedly in two days.

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The US has given Israel 30 days to improve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, or risk losing military assistance.
World
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US gives Israel 30-day Gaza deadline

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Royals
Zach Margolius

REVEALED: How much money the royal family’s staff get paid

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Alison Wakeham

Short story competition attracts record 6000 entries

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Best Australian Yarn competition event at WA Museum. Simon Baronowitz, Miles Hitchcock, Basim Shamaon & Julia Lambo.
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Competition celebrates the stories of migrants

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Jacqueline MacDonald.
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