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Republicans on brink of clinching US House control

Republicans on brink of clinching US House control

With votes still being counted from the US election, Republicans have won 212 seats in the 435-member House of Representatives, according to the latest figures.

Biden, Trump to meet in the White House's Oval Office

Biden, Trump to meet in the White House's Oval Office

Biden, Trump to meet in the White House's Oval Office

Biden, Trump to meet in the White House's Oval Office

The White House says US President Joe Biden and incoming president Donald Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

AUKUS sub deal safe under Trump presidency: expert

AUKUS sub deal safe under Trump presidency: expert

AUKUS sub deal safe under Trump presidency: expert

AUKUS sub deal safe under Trump presidency: expert

While doubts had been raised about the multibillion-dollar nuclear-powered submarine deal under Donald Trump, experts say the agreement won't be impacted.

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'Real coup': Liberal boss back to steer poll campaign

'Real coup': Liberal boss back to steer poll campaign

A former Tasmanian Liberal party boss will return to steer the state's campaign at the next federal election after overseeing three election losses in Victoria.

'Bring down the temperature,' Biden urges after vote

'Bring down the temperature,' Biden urges after vote

US President Joe Biden has spoken on camera for the first time since Donald Trump won the election.

Xi congratulates Trump, calls for China-US co-operation

Xi congratulates Trump, calls for China-US co-operation

China is bracing for continued superpower rivalry with the US after Donald Trump proposed tariffs that could disrupt supply chains and hurt the Chinese economy.

Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump

Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump

With US president-elect Donald Trump foreshadowing tariffs and American isolationism, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will likely need to navigate change.

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Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in a speech after voters across the United States elected Donald Trump to the White House.

Pacific prepares for climate reset as Trump returns

Pacific prepares for climate reset as Trump returns

Pacific prepares for climate reset as Trump returns

Pacific prepares for climate reset as Trump returns

New Zealand will attempt to buttress itself against likely trade protectionism as the Pacific readies for Donald Trump's second US presidency.

Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on

Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on

Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on

Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on

Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the US presidential election to Donald Trump in a Washington speech.

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

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.

Trump, Harris make final pitch on eve of historic vote

Trump, Harris make final pitch on eve of historic vote

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.

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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'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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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