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Australia’s paltry defence spending levels has been a point of contention in the Albanese Government’s relationship with the Trump Administration. 
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Politics
Latika M Bourke 

Drones not the answer in Pacific, warns US defence guru

Former CIA boss David Petraeus says Australia should be spending more on the military and scotched suggestions that drones will replace Australia’s need for nuclear subs.

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Authorities have confirmed a technical failure after riders were left stranded high above the fairground.
USA
Madeline Cove

Fairgoers terrified as catastrophic failure halts ride

A mechanical fault triggered chaos on a towering ride, leaving stunned passengers waiting for help in the air.

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Ex-Trump advisor John Bolton was charged with transmission and retention of defence information. (AP PHOTO)
World
Sarah N. Lynch

US DOJ indicts ex-national security adviser John Bolton

An indictment against John Bolton marks third time in recent weeks the US Justice Department has secured charges against one of Donald Trump's critics.

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It is the single biggest payout in Texas Powerball history,
USA
Matt Shrivell

Praise the Lord, we just won $630m in Powerball!

The biggest single payout in Texas Powerball history has been claimed by a syndicate who chose the wrong number and left the winning ticket in their glovebox while they went to church.

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The Bank Of America is being sued over alleged ties Epstein.
USA
Staff Writers

Bank of America sued over alleged ties to Epstein

Legal action has been launched against one of America’s biggest financial institutions over alleged financial ties with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

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The decimation of a key US department will have widespread impacts on low-income women.
US Politics
The New York Times

Trump decimates birth control office, locks workers out

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Almost everyone in the office was locked out of their government emails and computers on Friday. The workers spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retribution. 

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Zoo-goers were left screaming and scrambling as a massive gorilla launched itself at the glass
USA
Madeline Cove

Terrified families run as huge gorilla smashes zoo glass

Zoo-goers were left screaming and scrambling as a massive gorilla launched itself at the glass, cracking the enclosure and sparking chaos.

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US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has responded to outlets with just one emoji.
USA
The New York Times

News outlets reject Pentagon’s reporting restrictions

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Media lawyers have raised the alarm over the new restrictions, saying they would expose reporters to punishment for engaging in routine practice.

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Police say Monica Emerson, 38, was killed by her pet dogs.
USA
Eloise Budimlich

Unconscious woman mauled to death by her four pet dogs

Her boyfriend found her covered in injuries while the four dogs were ‘running freely’ around her home.

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The couple were found on October 6th, just six days before their first wedding anniversary.
USA
Tegwen Bescoby

Mystery as middle-school sweethearts found dead in car

A police officer made the shocking discovery after approaching the car which had its hazard lights on.

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Fred Singleton died after spending 42 years in prison.
USA
Eloise Budimlich

Death row inmate dies before he could be executed

Fred Singleton had spent decades on death row for rape and murder.

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Five people have been rushed to hospital after a helicopter lost control and crashed near a busy California beach.
USA
Amy Lee

WATCH: Terrifying moment chopper spins out of control

Five people, including a child, have been rushed to hospital after a helicopter lost control and crashed near a busy California beach.

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The cause of a massive explosion in rural Tennessee remains unclear, authorities say. (AP PHOTO)
USA
Staff Writers

'No survivors' after US munitions blast left 18 missing

Hopes are waning for the recovery of survivors following a catastrophic blast at an explosives factory in the US state of Tennessee, police say.

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Donald Trump says he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, which four of his predecessors have received.
US Politics
Dan Peleschuk

Zelensky ramps up Trump Nobel charm offensive

Ukraine is deploying a new strategy to get Donald Trump to pressure Moscow to stop the war: holding the carrot of a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

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The stockmarket is fuelling America’s economy but what happens in the event of a slump?
Business
The Economist

The wealth boom built on paper

THE ECONOMIST: The stockmarket is fuelling America’s economy but what happens in the event of a slump?

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