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Portia de Rossi, left, and Ellen DeGeneres have fled and will reportedly never return to the United States.
Culture
Max Corstorphan

DeGeneres flees USA after Trump's election victory

Comedian and former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has fled the US after President-elect Donald Trump secured a second term in the White House.

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Vice President Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech at Howard University in D.C. after her loss to Donald Trump.
World
The Washington Post

The two deciding factors that Team Kamala could not overcome

In analysing the loss, Harris’s team also credits the Trump campaign with reaching sporadic voters, especially young men, through new media channels.

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A "bomb cyclone" has hit the northwest United States, including Seattle, Washington,
USA
Rich McKay and Brendan O'Brien

‘Bomb’ storm leaves two dead, thousands without power

At least two people are dead after a powerful storm, dubbed a ‘bomb cyclone’ hit the northwest part of the United States.

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Is America ready for Kamala Harris 2028?
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

Shock Kamala Harris result ahead of 2028 election

Just weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris suffered a dismal loss to President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 US election, Americans have made a shock call on her political future.

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President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., closes a door to a private meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance.
World
The Washington Post

Sex probe on Trump A-G pick Gaetz told he paid women $15K

Records exhibited during closed-door testimony displayed 27 PayPal and Venmo payments totalling over $US10,000 paid to the two female witnesses, a source close to the investigation said.

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India's Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani.
Business
CNBC

Billionaire Gautam Adani on fraud bribery charges

Gautam Adani, the chair of India’s Adani Group and one of the world’s richest people, has been indicted on charges related to a massive bribery and fraud scheme.

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Since his victory, Donald Trump has ignored many of the rules and practices intended to guide a seamless transfer of power.
US Politics
The Washington Post

Inside ‘hostile takeover’ as Trump ignores transition rules

Since his victory, Donald Trump has ignored many of the rules and practices intended to guide a seamless transfer of power and handover of the oversight of 2.2 million federal employees.

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Donald Trump appears on the Joe Rogan Experience.
Political
Isabelle Mullen

Why Trump’s Joe Rogan interview may have won the election

ISABELLE MULLEN: Americans are sick to death of politicians, and Donald Trump was the only presidential candidate who didn’t sound like one. 

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The US Embassy in Kiev.
World
Max Corstorphan

US closes Ukraine embassy over ‘significant attack’ threat

The US embassy in Kyiv warned of a ‘potential significant air attack’ and shuttered its doors, following Russia’s vow to respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time.

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President-elect Donald Trump joins SpaceX founder Elon Musk for the latest Starship launch.
Technology
Max Corstorphan

Trump and Musk hug as SpaceX launch hits trouble

President-elect Donald Trump has joined SpaceX founder Elon Musk for the latest test launch of his Starship rocket, watching on as the vessel spectacularly launched into space before trouble broke out.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is accused of transporting women and male sex workers across state lines.
USA
Luc Cohen

'Diddy' back in court after notes seized from cell

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defence lawyers say the seizure of notes during a search of his jail cell are a violation of his right to a fair trial.

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Sabrina Carpenter shot scenes of her 'Feather' music video in the New York City church. IxeJf5IW8B
World
PHILIP MARCELO

Priest punished after pop star’s wild clip shot in church

A probe after the incident ‘uncovered evidence of serious violations of Diocesan polices and protocols’ at the inner city church, including nearly $US2 million in unauthorised transfers of parish funds.

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President Joe Biden has given Kyiv permission to use the US Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for strikes inside Russia.
World
The Washington Post

Moscow warns US missile move puts NATO at war with Russia

President Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use American longer-range missiles for strikes inside Russia presented another grave provocation by the West, according to a spokesman for Vladimir Putin.

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Paul Teal died after a battle with cancer.
TV
Caleb Taylor

Beloved One Tree Hill star dies aged 35

Co-stars Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz have paid tribute to the ‘talented’ actor.

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Pete Hegseth has denied any wrongdoing after sexual assault allegations against him were made public.
World
Eric Tucker

Trump’s Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault claims

A former Fox News host, picked by President-elect Donald Trump as the new Pentagon boss, has denied any wrongdoing after he paid off women after sexual assault claims.

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