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Manhunt after two shot dead at Ivy League university

Manhunt after two shot dead at Ivy League university

Police in Rhode Island are hunting a gunman after a mass shooting at a US Ivy League university left two students dead and eight others critically wounded.

Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control

Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control

Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control

Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control

More than 400 people have been killed and 200,000 are displaced after Uvira, in eastern Congo, fell to the Rwanda-backed M23 paramilitary group.

Still dancing: celebrations as Dick Van Dyke turns 100

Still dancing: celebrations as Dick Van Dyke turns 100

Still dancing: celebrations as Dick Van Dyke turns 100

Still dancing: celebrations as Dick Van Dyke turns 100

America - and indeed the world - is celebrating Dick Van Dyke, as the beloved entertainment icon reaches his 100th birthday.

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Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate

Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate

Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski ‍and leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava are among 123 prisoners released by Belarus after talks with the US.

Australia among countries for most Cup ticket requests

Australia among countries for most Cup ticket requests

Australia are among the countries with the most ticket requests for next year's World Cup, despite an outcry about high prices and concerns over visas.

Giddey up: in-form Aussie helps Bulls stop NBA slide

Giddey up: in-form Aussie helps Bulls stop NBA slide

Boomers star Josh Giddey has led Chicago in scoring for the sixth time in a seven-game stretch to help the Bulls snap a seven-game NBA losing streak.

Day, Ko in almighty battle to catch runaway co-leaders

Day, Ko in almighty battle to catch runaway co-leaders

The 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational is up and running and, as expected, the mixed teams event is producing some breathtaking scores.

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Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

President Donald Trump is featured in three of 19 photos shared by the Democrats, who say they are reviewing 95,000 images from Jeffrey ‍Epstein's estate.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing appears in court

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing appears in court

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing appears in court

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing appears in court

The man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has made his first in-person court appearance as his lawyers push to further limit media access.

US director convicted of scamming $11m from Netflix

US director convicted of scamming $11m from Netflix

US director convicted of scamming $11m from Netflix

US director convicted of scamming $11m from Netflix

US director Carl Erik Rinsch has been convicted of defrauding Netflix, stemming from a deal with the company to make a sci-fi series he never delivered.

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

The Justice Department obtained a warrant for the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela because it had been known for “sanctioned oil,” the White House says.

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Travelling to the United States without a visa will require Australians to give their social media accounts in the latest Trump move on American borders.

Socceroo's perceived 'smugness' irks USA soccer great

Socceroo's perceived 'smugness' irks USA soccer great

Socceroo's perceived 'smugness' irks USA soccer great

Socceroo's perceived 'smugness' irks USA soccer great

USA soccer great Landon Donovan has taken exception to Socceroos coach Tony Popovic's evaluation of Australia's World Cup group.

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US President Donald Trump has announced the seizure of a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions.

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Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

The US central bank has reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.

US judge allows Epstein grand jury files be made public

A US judge who previously rejected a Justice Department request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein-linked grand jury materials says disclosure is now warranted.

Nvidia chip sales to China sparks US security concerns

Critics fear Donald Trump's decision to upend US policy by allowing Nvidia to sell its advanced AI chips to China will boost Beijing's military capabilities.

US judge allows release of Epstein grand jury docs

Documents presented to the court in the trial against disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his friend Ghislaine Maxwell are to be made public.

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Young Aussie's NBA dream hit by huge setback

Alex Toohey's hopes of making his NBA debut have derailed with the Canberra youngster cut by the Golden State Warriors after suffering a knee injury.

Nick Kyrgios commits to million-dollar Las Vegas event

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has added Las Vegas to his global exhibition schedule.

Double Golden Globe nomination for Aussie Jacob Elordi

Australians Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook, Joel Edgerton and Rose Byrne have all scored nominations in the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.

Warner Bros fight heats up with Paramount hostile bid

Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros, in a battle with rival bidder Netflix to buy the company behind HBO, CNN and a movie studio.

Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss

Josh Giddey led Chicago's scoring but they were never in the hunt against an under-strength Golden State, falling to a seventh-straight NBA loss.

Kennedy Center honours stars but Trump takes spotlight

Since returning to office, US President Donald Trump has installed a new board at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and become chairman.

Socceroos set for wild west North American adventure

The Socceroos' North American west coast adventure at the World Cup has been confirmed, with matches in Vancouver, Seattle and Santa Clara in California.

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