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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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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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.

Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

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

Harris 'mentally impaired', should be prosecuted: Trump

Harris 'mentally impaired', should be prosecuted: Trump

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

Trump ramps up dark rhetoric against immigrants, Harris

Trump ramps up dark rhetoric against immigrants, Harris

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

Trump back campaigning after thwarted assassination bid

Trump back campaigning after thwarted assassination bid

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".

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

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

Florida will investigate gunman on Trump golf course

Florida will investigate gunman on Trump golf course

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.

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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.

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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.

Senator renews calls for AI ban in election campaigning

Independent Senator David Pocock has renewed calls for urgent legislation to ban generative AI in election material.

Former US VP Dick Cheney endorses Kamala Harris

Former US Republican vice president Dick Cheney will be voting for Democrat Kamala Harris for president, making the same pledge two days after his daughter Liz.

'I did it my way': Bill Shorten to retire from politics

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics after almost 17 years in the halls of Parliament.

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Microphones will be muted when candidates aren't speaking in next week's US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

US Army defends cemetery employee in Trump incident

The US Army rarely comments on political matters, but it has issued a statement after Donald Trump's controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale

Kamala Harris has summoned Americans to fight tyranny and chart a “new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic party’s nomination for president.

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