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Washington DC police say several people have been shot within walking distance of the White House. (AP PHOTO)

‘Instantly dead’: Fatal gun rampage unfolds near White House

Five people were shot, one fatally, in a trendy Washington neighbourhood within walking distance of the White House.

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Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, after a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, May 14, 2026.

A timeline of Jensen Huang’s downfall as Nvidia CEO

The executive’s relationship with an alleged Chinese spy first drew scrutiny about a year ago. Here’s how it has unfolded.

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Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp, the company has announced.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns as interim chief named

Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang is stepping down as CEO of the tech titan which he built into a $US4 trillion company, the company announced Thursday.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks alongside US President Donald Trump at the White House on April 30, 2025.

Spy scandal reveals contradictions of Trump’s China policy

The President’s warnings about Beijing’s technological ambitions collide with his close relationships with tech executives and a desire to preserve relations with Xi Jinping.

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Protesters have hurled objects at Former US President Joe Biden during a visit to an Irish university in Dublin.

SEE THE VIDEO: Joe Biden pelted with objects by protesters

Three men have been arrested after protesters, some reportedly waving Palestinian flags, yelled at the former US President that he had “blood on your hands”.

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Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon.

United GOP helps Hegseth survive impeachment move

Republicans banded together to shelve an effort to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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A United States naval blockade has inflicted severe economic damage on Iran. (EPA PHOTO)

Rubio’s big call on Iran in wake of disastrous midterms

There is no need for major US combat operations against Iran because sanctions and a naval blockade are working well, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended overseeing US military operations in Iran and Yemen.

Hegseth rejects impeachment bid, defends Iran war record

US ‌Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says an impeachment push targeting him is about ‘policy disagreements,’ not high crimes.

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UFC champion Dana White has broken his silence on US President Donald Trump’s job offer.

‘I didn’t say no’: UFC champ Dana White on Trump’s job offer

UFC champion Dana White has broken his silence on US President Donald Trump’s job offer, claiming he didn’t turn it down.

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 After his party got thumped in the mid-term elections, Donald Trump posted a picture of the familiar MAGA cap bearing a new slogan: VETO.

Trump has two options - neither are comfortable

With Democrats set to control both chambers of Congress, gridlock might seem inevitable - President Donald Trump now faces the choice between compromising or failure.

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There has been a brutal sell off in reaction to the scandal.

Brutal $352b market reaction to Huang’s spy affair scandal

The scandal surrounding Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang led to billions being wiped off the company’s value, adding to investor concerns over the AI giant’s future.

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

A new Congress looks to remake the US-Israel relationship

A consensus is emerging after the midterms, from progressive Democrats to the White House, that the longtime alliance needs to fundamentally change.

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: U.S President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One at President Donald J. Trump International Airport on November 06, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Trump spoke at the UP.Summit, part of a multi-day technology expo and air show hosted by NASA showcasing American air and space innovation, earlier today. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

The fight over Republicans’ future has begun

THE ECONOMIST: After a staggering loss, the party is battling over whom to blame and how to move forward.

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Stephen Miller’s promotion sets the stage for a new era of confrontation

Trump sets the stage for a new era of confrontation

After the stunning results of the midterm election, the US President has sent an unambiguous message that he’s not going down without a fight.

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President Donald Trump said Saturday that he had offered Dana White, CEO of the UFC and a longtime friend, the role of White House press secretary.

‘Please take the job’: Trump’s bizarre pitch to UFC head

It is not clear if Trump’s out-of-the-blue pitch was a joke or a serious offer aimed at projecting defiance after his midterm election losses.

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Donald Trump’s longshot dreams of a third term as president appear done.

‘Politically toxic’: Six burning questions after midterm massacre

A campaign expert, who previously served in the Biden-Harris White House, has detailed what the blue tsunami means as attention turns to the 2028 presidential race.

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Trump did not explain his decision to fire Susie Wiles, his current chief of staff, and replace her with Miller.

Everything you need to know about Trump’s new chief of staff

The US President gave Susie Wiles the boot after the disastrous results of midterms for Republicans.

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Donald Trump has replaced his chief of staff.

Trump axes chief of staff as midterms fallout continues

As the Republican party continues to lick its wounds from the drubbing it received in the midterm elections, Donald Trump has replaced his chief of staff.

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