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Trump threatens 25 per cent tariffs on Canada, Mexico

Trump threatens 25 per cent tariffs on Canada, Mexico

US President Donald Trump says his 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico could come as soon as the weekend, although a final decision has yet to be made.

Everyone in US plane and helicopter crash feared dead

Everyone in US plane and helicopter crash feared dead

Everyone in US plane and helicopter crash feared dead

Everyone in US plane and helicopter crash feared dead

With 64 on board the plane and three on board the helicopter feared dead, the crash is likely to be the US's worst aviation disaster in 25 years.

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Eighteen bodies have been recovered after a mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter near Washington, CBS News says, citing police.

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Olympic silver medallist makes early Pipe Pro statement

Olympic silver medallist makes early Pipe Pro statement

Australians Jack Robinson and Tyler Wright have delivered benchmark performances in the first round of the Pipe Pro, to kick off the World Surf League season.

Aussie golf star's 'perfect storm', fix for slow play

Aussie golf star's 'perfect storm', fix for slow play

Cam Davis has explained how he managed to hit a rival's ball and why the costly mistake hasn't shaken his belief that more PGA titles are within reach.

Trump prepares Guantanamo for 30,000 illegal immigrants

Trump prepares Guantanamo for 30,000 illegal immigrants

The detention facility at Guantanamo Bay will be prepared for an influx of up to 30,000 immigrants living illegally in the US, Donald Trump has announced.

Trump 'scraps extension of protections for Venezuelans'

Trump 'scraps extension of protections for Venezuelans'

The Trump administration has reportedly revoked an extension of deportation protections for Venezuelans that former US president Joe Biden had granted.

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White House evaluates effect of China's AI app DeepSeek

White House evaluates effect of China's AI app DeepSeek

White House evaluates effect of China's AI app DeepSeek

White House evaluates effect of China's AI app DeepSeek

The US National Security Council is reviewing the implications of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek, with the White House describing it as a "wake-up call".

Selloff eases as China's DeepSeek triggers AI rethink

Selloff eases as China's DeepSeek triggers AI rethink

Selloff eases as China's DeepSeek triggers AI rethink

Selloff eases as China's DeepSeek triggers AI rethink

Chinese startup DeepSeek is making waves after launching a free AI assistant it says uses less data at a fraction of the cost of incumbent firms' models.

Surfers wait for waves at season-opening Pipe Pro

Surfers wait for waves at season-opening Pipe Pro

Surfers wait for waves at season-opening Pipe Pro

Surfers wait for waves at season-opening Pipe Pro

With 10 Australians ready for action, the season-opening Pipe Pro in Hawaii is on hold, with World Surf Leagues organisers waiting for better conditions.

Trump fires officials who worked for prosecutor Smith

Trump fires officials who worked for prosecutor Smith

Trump fires officials who worked for prosecutor Smith

Trump fires officials who worked for prosecutor Smith

The US Justice Department says officials who worked on the case prosecuting President Donald Trump for mishandling documents can't be trusted.

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia is on hold after the South American nation agreed to accept deported migrants.

Australia's Mailata through to Super Bowl with Eagles

Australia's Mailata through to Super Bowl with Eagles

Australia's Mailata through to Super Bowl with Eagles

Australia's Mailata through to Super Bowl with Eagles

Jordan Mailata is headed for a slice of history with the Sydney-born NFL star set to become the first Australian to play in two Super Bowls.

Robinson chasing WSL title in his own backyards

Robinson chasing WSL title in his own backyards

Robinson chasing WSL title in his own backyards

Robinson chasing WSL title in his own backyards

Australian hope Jack Robinson will enjoy some locational perks when the new-look World Surf League season begins in Hawaii this week.

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Trump criticised for 'purge' of independent watchdogs

Democrats and others criticise President Donald Trump for firing independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies in a letter citing "changing priorities".

Fortune favours the brave as Madison finds the Keys

Madison Keys has credited her close-knit team for believing in her when she didn't after breaking through to claim her first grand slam title at Melbourne Park.

Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security chief

The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security boss, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of an agency set to clamp down on illegal migration.

Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff

There are fears that hazardous chemicals belched from burning homes and cars in the Los Angeles wildfires will make it into runoff when it rains.

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Trump considers scrapping FEMA, pledges disaster help

After touring disaster-hit North Carolina and Los Angeles, Donald Trump says he's considering getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

With rain in forecast, LA hopeful of firefight progress

With Santa Ana winds dropping and rain forecast, weary Californian firefighters are hoping to advance in their quest to quench the state's remaining wildfires.

WSL title chase wide open as Robinson eyes Pipe Pro win

Australia's Jack Robinson says it would be a mistake to underestimate his World Surf League rivals in the absence of John John Florence at the Pipe Pro.

I'd rather not use tariffs against China: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has presented tariffs as a kind of silver bullet against China during an interview on Fox News.

Aussie James continues hot start to snowboard season

Snowboarder Scotty James has backed up last week's win at the Laax Open in Switzerland by claiming his fourth straight X-Games halfpipe gold medal.

Fires fought as devastated Los Angeles picks up pieces

Emergency services tackle a new fire north of Los Angeles and continuing blazes that have devastated the area as California approves billions of dollars in aid.

Ninth surfing title could lure Gilmore back: Picklum

Australia's eight-time surfing world champion Steph Gilmore could be lured back on Tour if there's a chance to add another title, says Molly Picklum.

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