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Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Donald Trump has recaptured the White House after a divisive US election campaign as he vows to reshape the executive branch and prioritise personal loyalty.

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australian political junkies have watched on from afar as Americans cast their votes, with Donald Trump claiming a return to the White House.

US election to have 'profound consequence' on world: PM

US election to have 'profound consequence' on world: PM

US election to have 'profound consequence' on world: PM

US election to have 'profound consequence' on world: PM

Anthony Albanese says Australia's relationship with America will be just as strong no matter who wins the US election, with results showing a close contest.

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Trump, Harris make final pitch on eve of historic vote

Trump, Harris make final pitch on eve of historic vote

Donald Trump has pushed economic themes while Kamala Harris spoke of generational change as the nominees made election-eve pitches in a key battleground state.

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

A new president won't change the US-Australia relationship but it could alter how other nations interact with Australia, a former ambassador says.

Labor leader to go the extra miles to be premier again

Labor leader to go the extra miles to be premier again

Labor's Steven Miles is ready to play the long game once again in his bid to become Queensland premier after being unanimously elected opposition leader.

US election unpredictable but Australia pact a sure bet

US election unpredictable but Australia pact a sure bet

Donald Trump's favouring of trade tariffs concerns some among Australia's political class, but one expert says he and his rival are similar on foreign policy.

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Harris appeals to Christians and Arab Americans

Harris appeals to Christians and Arab Americans

Harris appeals to Christians and Arab Americans

Harris appeals to Christians and Arab Americans

Polls predict a razor-thin margin in the US election, with the outcome uncertain in seven battleground states as the largely negative campaign draws to a close.

Harris opens Saturday Night Live with 'keep Calm-ala'

Harris opens Saturday Night Live with 'keep Calm-ala'

Harris opens Saturday Night Live with 'keep Calm-ala'

Harris opens Saturday Night Live with 'keep Calm-ala'

Kamala Harris has appeared on Saturday Night Live in the final days of the US election campaign, playing the mirror-image of Maya Rudolph's version of her.

Turnout the unknown factor in tight US election: Hockey

Turnout the unknown factor in tight US election: Hockey

Turnout the unknown factor in tight US election: Hockey

Turnout the unknown factor in tight US election: Hockey

As American voters head to the polls, former ambassador Joe Hockey says the upcoming election is the most unpredictable.

What the US election tells us about deepfake politics

What the US election tells us about deepfake politics

What the US election tells us about deepfake politics

What the US election tells us about deepfake politics

Australian MPs are weighing how to curtail deepfake election advertisements, but a prominent artificial intelligence expert says a ban might be unnecessary.

Trump fraud claims stir fears of another contested poll

Trump fraud claims stir fears of another contested poll

Trump fraud claims stir fears of another contested poll

Trump fraud claims stir fears of another contested poll

Democrats and democracy advocates are on edge after Donald Trump's fraud claims appeared to foreshadow another attempt to overturn election results.

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Australia's political class appear stressed about US defence and trade relationships if Donald Trump scoops the presidency, which could also fire up the right.

Elon Musk loses bid to move case over $1m voter prizes

Elon Musk loses bid to move case over $1m voter prizes

Elon Musk loses bid to move case over $1m voter prizes

Elon Musk loses bid to move case over $1m voter prizes

A lawsuit against Elon Musk's $US1 million ($A1.5 million) voter prizes has been moved back to a Pennsylvanian state court.

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Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election

For many Ukrainians there are down sides to having either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the White House.

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes.

Trump comment on women 'offensive to everybody': Harris

Donald Trump is under fire for saying he would protect women whether they “like it or not”, with Kamala Harris accusing him of not understanding women's rights.

Judge puts Elon Musk $1m voter giveaway lawsuit on hold

A Pennsylvania state judge has put on hold a lawsuit that seeks to stop Elon Musk's cash giveaway to voters ahead of the November 5 US presidential election.

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Risk of election failure now real, commission warns

State elections are at risk of failure over concerns about timelines and the growing number of voters, the Victorian Electoral Commission has warned.

Trump boards garbage truck to highlight Biden comment

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in the make-or-break state of North Carolina as their close US presidential race heads into the final days.

Halloween trick sees Lib deputy take leadership treat

A Liberal moderate has been knifed by her deputy for the leadership as a bruising election loss leaves the party facing 27 years in the political wilderness.

Push to expand Medicare for better mental health access

Australians could have improved access to mental health support under a Greens election proposal to shore up the psychology workforce and expand Medicare.

Harris warns of 'chaos' under another Trump presidency

Kamala Harris has cast the US election as a choice between "freedom" and "chaos".

Budget blowout won't impact police frontline: premier

A $116 million budget blowout will not impact frontline police services, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says as he vows to bolster their ranks.

'I'm not a Nazi', Trump tells rally; Harris talks jobs

Donald Trump has attacked Kamala Harris by falsely claiming that she was letting “some of the worst criminals in the world" into the US.

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