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Liberals pick former RSL chief to take on teal MP

Liberals pick former RSL chief to take on teal MP

The former son-in-law of a Liberal prime minister will run on a cost-of-living platform as he and the party tries to win back a former heartland.

Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump

Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM

Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM

Anthony Albanese has made a whistlestop tour as he ratchets up election campaign efforts, but one expert says he must do more to change public opinion.

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Australia's major party leaders are embroiled in an increasingly personal stoush after revelations the prime minister accepted a stack of flight upgrades.

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Beyoncé fires up Harris rally, Trump hours late for his

Beyoncé fires up Harris rally, Trump hours late for his

Beyoncé fires up Harris rally, Trump hours late for his

Beyoncé fires up Harris rally, Trump hours late for his

Kamala Harris has been introduced by Beyoncé at the US VP's latest rally, while Donald Trump kept his crowd waiting for three hours while doing a podcast.

Springsteen, Obama rally 20,000 for Harris in Georgia

Springsteen, Obama rally 20,000 for Harris in Georgia

Springsteen, Obama rally 20,000 for Harris in Georgia

Springsteen, Obama rally 20,000 for Harris in Georgia

“Never again. The consequences of him being president again are brutally serious," Kamala Harris has said of Donald Trump, during her latest campaign rally.

Harris, Trump ramp up the pace two weeks to US Election

Harris, Trump ramp up the pace two weeks to US Election

Harris, Trump ramp up the pace two weeks to US Election

Harris, Trump ramp up the pace two weeks to US Election

Painting Donald Trump as a threat to democracy, Kamala Harris has urged Republican voters to put the country's interests over those of the party.

Harris goes to church, Trump hands out french fries

Harris goes to church, Trump hands out french fries

Harris goes to church, Trump hands out french fries

Harris goes to church, Trump hands out french fries

Kamala Harris has gone to church as she turned 60, while Donald Trump has tried his hand working at McDonald's as the US election draws closer.

Trump rejects Fox News invitation to debate Harris

Trump rejects Fox News invitation to debate Harris

Trump rejects Fox News invitation to debate Harris

Trump rejects Fox News invitation to debate Harris

There will be no second US presidential debate after Donald Trump rejected an invitation from Fox News to face Kamala Harris again.

A 'lot of bad genes' among immigrants in the US: Trump

A 'lot of bad genes' among immigrants in the US: Trump

A 'lot of bad genes' among immigrants in the US: Trump

A 'lot of bad genes' among immigrants in the US: Trump

"How about allowing people to come to an open border, 13,000 of which were murderers," Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says of immigrants.

Walz, Vance clash politely at US vice president debate

Walz, Vance clash politely at US vice president debate

Walz, Vance clash politely at US vice president debate

Walz, Vance clash politely at US vice president debate

The US vice presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance was a far cry from the one between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

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Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

Tim Walz is expected to target JD Vance's past comments and false claims on immigrants when the US vice presidential candidates face off in a televised debate.

Harris 'mentally impaired', should be prosecuted: Trump

Donald Trump is escalating his personal attacks on Kamala Harris, by repeating an insult that she was “mentally impaired" and saying she should be prosecuted.

Trump ramps up dark rhetoric against immigrants, Harris

In his latest rally in Wisconsin, Donald Trump called Kamala Harris "mentally impaired" and "mentally disabled", and made more false statements.

Trump back campaigning after thwarted assassination bid

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have put their political differences aside in a phone call, which the former US president described as "very, very nice".

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Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targeting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.

Florida will investigate gunman on Trump golf course

The governor of Florida has cast doubt on the US government's ability to conduct a transparent investigation into the incident while Donald Trump played golf.

PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

The prime minister has threatened a double dissolution over resistance to his government's housing policy but experts don't think this will benefit his party.

Attempted Trump assassination a concern in Australia

Despite strict gun laws and thriving political culture, a second assassination attempt on US presidential nominee Donald Trump could affect Australian politics.

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

The teal-held seat of North Sydney will be abolished at the next election, forcing its independent MP to reconsider her political future.

Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate

Kamala Harris has made a forceful case against Donald Trump in their debate, getting under his skin as they clashed on topics such as immigration and abortion.

Harris to tour battleground states after debating Trump

US Vice President Kamala Harris will begin a tour of battleground states in North Carolina after she debates presidential rival Donald Trump.

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