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Melania Trump joke not ‘call to assassination’: Kimmel

Melania Trump joke not ‘call to assassination’: Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel has defended his "widow" joke about Melania Trump, as the first lady and her husband President Donald Trump demand the late-night host's sacking.

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice amid AI fears

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice amid AI fears

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice amid AI fears

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice amid AI fears

US pop superstar Taylor Swift has applied to trademark an image of herself as well as her voice amid growing concerns of content generated by AI.

King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King Charles and Donald Trump will renew Anglo-American relations over a cup of tea after the British monarch arrived in Washington DC.

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Shooting suspect charged with bid to assassinate Trump

Shooting suspect charged with bid to assassinate Trump

A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

Shooting suspect 'sick guy' with alarming views: Trump

Shooting suspect 'sick guy' with alarming views: Trump

A gunman allegedly sent a manifesto calling himself “Friendly Federal Assassin” just before attempting his attack on the White House correspondents' dinner.

Trump unharmed after shooting at correspondents' dinner

Trump unharmed after shooting at correspondents' dinner

Donald Trump and other top US officials have been rushed out of the annual White House correspondents' dinner after an armed man stormed the lobby outside.

Firefighter dies, 120 homes destroyed in US wildfires

Firefighter dies, 120 homes destroyed in US wildfires

Officials say a firefighter has died battling a wildfire in Florida, while two large fires in Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes.

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Birdie blitz has Korda in Chevron Championship control

Birdie blitz has Korda in Chevron Championship control

Birdie blitz has Korda in Chevron Championship control

Birdie blitz has Korda in Chevron Championship control

American world No.2 Nelly Korda has established a record-equalling six-shot lead midway through the Chevron Championship, women's golf's first major of 2026.

Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’

Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’

Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’

Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’

Britain's King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Donald Trump.

No problem in Houston for Korda, Green's run cools

No problem in Houston for Korda, Green's run cools

No problem in Houston for Korda, Green's run cools

No problem in Houston for Korda, Green's run cools

Nelly Korda has had her best start to a major in four years while leading Australian Hannah Green has work to do in the Chevron Championship in Houston.

King's US visit could mend special relationship: Trump

King's US visit could mend special relationship: Trump

King's US visit could mend special relationship: Trump

King's US visit could mend special relationship: Trump

US President Donald Trump says a state visit from the King and Queen could mend relations with the United Kingdom.

US govt watchdog to review release of Epstein files

US govt watchdog to review release of Epstein files

US govt watchdog to review release of Epstein files

US govt watchdog to review release of Epstein files

The US Department of Justice's internal watchdog is reviewing the department's compliance with a law mandating the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US

Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US

Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US

Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US

It is not yet clear how the latest wildfires started in Georgia, but the conditions have prompted the US state's first-ever burn ban.

Weinstein used clout to prey on women, prosecutor says

Weinstein used clout to prey on women, prosecutor says

Weinstein used clout to prey on women, prosecutor says

Weinstein used clout to prey on women, prosecutor says

Prosecutors have again portrayed disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein as a power player who used his sway as a tool for sexual assault.

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'Ride the wave': in-form Green eyes major golf glory

A travel-weary Hannah Green and an ailing fellow top-10 ace Minjee Lee will lead an eight-strong Australian contingent at women's golf's first major of 2026.

Hawks swoop late for unlikely playoff win in New York

CJ McCollum has helped Atlanta close a 12-point deficit to silence the hostile crowd in New York and level their NBA playoff series with the Knicks at 1-1.

Red-hot Green blazes to third LA Championship triumph

Australian golf ace Hannah Green has won her fourth title of the season after taking out the LPGA Tour's LA Championship for a third time in four years.

US gunman kills seven of his children and another child

A gunman in Louisiana has killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in a domestic violence attack.

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Little-known Aussie clocks flying 100m time

Edward Osei-Nketia has run the fastest-ever 100m by an Australian - but he can't claim the national record.

New York in good Knick to clip Hawks' wings

Dyson Daniels' Atlanta Hawks will need to fly even higher after the New York Knicks claimed the first game of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

Aussie Green in the mix for fourth trophy of the year

In-form Australian golf star Hannah Green has given herself a shot at a third LA Championship trophy and fourth title of the year.

US storm to win over Wallaroos after Kansas delays

The Wallaroos have been outplayed 33-12 by the US after more wild Kansas weather delayed the Test's kick-off by more than two hours.

Hawks' injured Boomer to miss two weeks of NBA playoffs

Jock Landale will miss the first two weeks of Atlanta's NBA playoffs campaign as he's still sidelined with a sprained right ankle.

Socceroos face final European test ahead of World Cup

Australia will conclude their build-up to the World Cup with a match against the world's 19th-ranked side Switzerland, a rare outing against European opponents.

Hopes for Iran war deal grow but nuclear issues hanging

The US and Iran feel good about resuming talks to end the Middle East war, but differences remain over Iran's nuclear program.

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