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This courtroom sketch shows Ryan Routh trying to stab himself in the neck with a pen.

Trump would-be assassin tries to stab himself after verdict

A man found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course has tried to stab himself in court

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President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters.

‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump airs UN grievances

In a meandering address, President Trump rebuked global institutions and complained about immigration, environmentalists, windmills and more.

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Jimmy Kimmel has taken a thinly veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump in his first post since his shocking Charlie Kirk comments.

Jimmy Kimmel takes thinly veiled swipe at Donald Trump just hours before return to TV

A number of celebrities have reacted to the post, which is believed to hold a hidden message.

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Recent comments on autism risk hamper efforts to encourage families to reach out, an expert says.

Trump’s autism–paracetamol claim sparks Aussie backlash

Donald Trump’s claim linking autism with paracetamol use during pregnancy has been branded ‘dangerous’ by Australian health experts, who warn it could cause panic and guilt for parents.

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President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters.

Fact-check: Trump’s UN speech riddled with false claims

A closer look at Donald Trump’s UN speech reveals inflated figures, false claims about China’s energy use and misleading boasts on gas prices.

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Stuck at a barricade during Donald Trump’s motorcade, French President Emmanuel Macron phoned the US President with the moment all caught on video.

‘Guess what?’: Macron calls Trump after NYC Police block him

Stuck at a barricade during Donald Trump’s motorcade, French President Emmanuel Macron phoned the US President with the moment all caught on video.

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A man found lurking at US President Donald Trump’s Florida golf club with the intention of assassinating him tried to stab himself as a jury found him guilty. (AP PHOTO)

Man who tried to assassinate Trump found guilty

A man found lurking at US President Donald Trump's Florida golf club with the intention of assassinating him tried to stab himself as a jury found him guilty.

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With the help of NATO forces, Ukraine is well-placed to regain territories taken by Russia, says US President Donald Trump.

‘Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia’: Trump

With the help of NATO forces, Ukraine is well-placed to regain territories taken by Russia, says US President Donald Trump.

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US President Donald Trump told world leaders at the UN their countries were ‘going to hell’

‘Going to hell’: Trump scathing of world leaders in UN speech

US President Donald Trump has lashed the UN in a record breaking address, largely dominated by his two biggest grievances: immigration and climate change.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has abandoned his strategy of waiting to meet US President Donald Trump during summit season and has locked in a date for a dedicated White House visit.

‘Don’t verbal me’: Albo erupts at The Nightly’s question

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a tense exchange with The Nightly, downplaying his comments about Donald Trump, as a White House meeting with the US President is finally locked in.

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President Donald Trump with Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk and the new CEO of Turning Point USA, onstage during the memorial for her late husband on Sept 21, 2025

Kirk’s martyrdom might provide impetus for Christian revival

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Religious history invites us to expect the unexpected, and there’s no reason to rule out a future where Kirk’s martyrdom provides the impetus for a genuine revival. 

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President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock speaks during a high-level United Nations General Assembly meeting.

The United Nations looks tired, poor and ineffective

AARON PATRICK: Celebrating its 80th birthday this week, the global body created to prevent wars and other man-made catastrophes is weak and compromised, according to critics.

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Donald Trump has linked the use of paracetamol with autism.

Aussie experts push back on Trump’s autism-paracetamol link

US President Donald Trump has controversially linked the use of the common painkiller paracetamol with autism — a claim Australian experts and medical regulators have debunked.

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ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's talk show following the comedian's comments on Charlie Kirk.

‘Their mistake’: Charlie Kirk group addresses Kimmel return

Turning Point USA has criticised Disney and ABC’s decision to reinstate the late night star, who was suspended for his monologue on Charlie Kirk’s assassination last week.

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US President Donald Trump, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr (left), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.

‘No good’: What Donald Trump said about paracetamol

US President Donald Trump has stated taking Tylenol, more commonly known as paracetamol, is ‘no good’ for pregnant women, while issuing a warning about giving babies vaccines.

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