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Wall Street sets records as tech offsets uncertainties

Wall Street sets records as tech offsets uncertainties

US markets have risen slightly to notch record closing highs with help from heavyweight tech companies on the second day of a government shutdown.

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

President Donald Trump is mulling “temporary or permanent” spending cuts that could set up a lose-lose dynamic for Democratic politicians.

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Moves make clear President Donald Trump would carry out his threat to take advantage of a government shutdown to punish political opponents and extend control.

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Wall Street higher as investors shrug off jobs data

Wall Street higher as investors shrug off jobs data

All three main Wall Street indexes have advanced despite weaker than expected payrolls data with healthcare stocks providing the biggest boost.

Judge rejects Diddy bid to toss prostitution conviction

Judge rejects Diddy bid to toss prostitution conviction

Sean Combs awaits sentencing within days after a judge rejected the hip-hop mogul's bid to overturn his conviction on felony charges related to prostitution.

Trump warns of deep cuts in scramble to avoid shutdown

Trump warns of deep cuts in scramble to avoid shutdown

Alarm bells are ringing among Democrats as President Donald Trump threatens deep cuts to their favoured programs if government funding is allowed to expire.

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Two of Australia's biggest stars have called an end to their 19-year union, citing “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences” in divorce papers.

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Wall Street gains even as US government shutdown looms

Wall Street gains even as US government shutdown looms

Wall Street gains even as US government shutdown looms

Wall Street gains even as US government shutdown looms

US stocks have closed higher despite investors bracing for a government shutdown that would delay economic reports and muddy the Fed's interest rate outlook.

Hegseth criticises 'fat generals' in US army pep rally

Hegseth criticises 'fat generals' in US army pep rally

Hegseth criticises 'fat generals' in US army pep rally

Hegseth criticises 'fat generals' in US army pep rally

"It's completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told the army's top brass.

Giddey opens up on Chicago Bulls contract call

Giddey opens up on Chicago Bulls contract call

Giddey opens up on Chicago Bulls contract call

Giddey opens up on Chicago Bulls contract call

Josh Giddey has spoken about his new contract with the Chicago Bulls while Dyson Daniels has lofty ambitions for the coming NBA season.

Trump plans 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies

Trump plans 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies

Trump plans 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies

Trump plans 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies

Months after US President Donald Trump first teased plans to impose trade levies on all foreign movies, he announces the tariffs will be 100 per cent.

Wall St climbs as investors brush off shutdown talk

Wall St climbs as investors brush off shutdown talk

Wall St climbs as investors brush off shutdown talk

Wall St climbs as investors brush off shutdown talk

US stocks closed higher with investors shrugging off government shutdown concerns and looking past hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve.

Charlie Kirk's accused assassin appears in court

Charlie Kirk's accused assassin appears in court

Charlie Kirk's accused assassin appears in court

Charlie Kirk's accused assassin appears in court

Charlie Kirk's killer, 22-year-old Utah trade school student Tyler James Robinson was not visible on camera at his brief online hearing.

Former US marine shoots four dead during church service

Former US marine shoots four dead during church service

Former US marine shoots four dead during church service

Former US marine shoots four dead during church service

At least four people are dead and several have been injured after a man identified as a former Marine opened fire during a Sunday church service in Michigan.

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Europe resist US fightback to retain the Ryder Cup

Europe have retained the Ryder Cup after holding off a dramatic fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black.

Three dead, eight hurt in North Carolina bar shooting

A shooting at a waterfront bar in North Carolina has left three people dead and at least eight others wounded.

Russia: Aggression will be met with 'decisive response'

Russia's top diplomat has addressed the UN, amid rising Europe tension, warning of militaristic rhetoric and playing down Moscow's drone incursions.

Europe close in on Ryder Cup glory after fiery day

Europe have one hand on the Ryder Cup with a stunning performance on an ill-tempered second day of competition at Bethpage Black.

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New Epstein docs: Musk meeting, Prince Andrew on plane

Newly released documents show Prince Andrew flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet in 2000 and that the billionaire sex offender planned to meet with Elon Musk.

Trump announces another round of steep US tariffs

Donald Trump's announcement of new steep duties that go into effect next week have shattered a relative lull in his tariff assault on global trading partners.

First blood to Europe at Ryder Cup as US look to Trump

Europe have taken a 3-1 lead after the opening foursomes at the Ryder Cup with the US team counting on a fightback, inspired by the arrival of the President.

Netanyahu to address UN as pressure mounts over Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will condemn leaders' recognition of Palestine and defend Israel's war in Gaza when he speaks at the UN General Assembly.

Trump declares plan to transfer TikTok to US investors

President Donald Trump has OK'd a plan to sell TikTok's US operations to American investors following China's approval, with a company price tag of $21 billion.

Trump slaps new tariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture

President Donald Trump's tariff spree continues with new US levies including 100 per cent on pharmaceuticals as well as duties on furniture and heavy trucks.

'I'm innocent', says ex-FBI boss Comey after indictment

Former FBI boss James Comey has been indicted on alleged crimes "related to the disclosure of sensitive information", the US justice department says.

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