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National day of mourning declared for Jimmy Carter

National day of mourning declared for Jimmy Carter

US President Joe Biden has declared a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter, whose death at 100 has sparked global tributes for his life's work.

Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accuser can stay anonymous

Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accuser can stay anonymous

Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accuser can stay anonymous

Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accuser can stay anonymous

A judge says Jay-Z's lawyer is using “inflammatory language” while ruling the woman accusing him and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping her can remain anonymous.

Trump pushing death for 'rapists, murderers, monsters'

Trump pushing death for 'rapists, murderers, monsters'

Trump pushing death for 'rapists, murderers, monsters'

Trump pushing death for 'rapists, murderers, monsters'

US President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to pursue the death penalty for "monsters", after President Joe Biden commuted sentences for 37 death row inmates.

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Dyson Daniels plays key role in Hawks' NBA win

Dyson Daniels plays key role in Hawks' NBA win

Australian defensive specialist Dyson Daniels has blanketed Anthony Edwards in Atlanta's NBA win over Minnesota.

Five Aussies confirmed for 2025 Masters at Augusta

Five Aussies confirmed for 2025 Masters at Augusta

Former winner Adam Scott is one of five Australians confirmed to start for the 2025 Masters Tournament, hoping to get the green jacket off Scottie Scheffler.

Alec Baldwin's movie manslaughter case dropped

Alec Baldwin's movie manslaughter case dropped

Alec Baldwin's lawyers say he's been vindicated after prosecutors dropped an appeal so he won't be tried for manslaughter over a fatal shooting on a movie set.

Amber Heard voices support for Blake Lively lawsuit

Amber Heard voices support for Blake Lively lawsuit

Amber Heard has expressed support for Blake Lively in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, saying it reminds her of her defamation trial with her ex Johnny Depp.

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US House panel finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs

US House panel finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs

US House panel finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs

US House panel finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs

The US House ethics committee has accused Matt Gaetz of paying for sex and drugs while he was a congressman, in a newly released report.

Biden commutes sentences almost all death row inmates

Biden commutes sentences almost all death row inmates

Biden commutes sentences almost all death row inmates

Biden commutes sentences almost all death row inmates

President Joe Biden is reducing the sentences of 37 of the 40 death row inmates so they can't be executed when Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Foxtel sale a game changer for sports fans, industry

Foxtel sale a game changer for sports fans, industry

Foxtel sale a game changer for sports fans, industry

Foxtel sale a game changer for sports fans, industry

The $3.4 billion sale of Foxtel Group to British streaming behemoth DAZN is being called a landmark for Australian sports broadcasting.

Trump threat to retake control of Panama Canal rebuffed

Trump threat to retake control of Panama Canal rebuffed

Trump threat to retake control of Panama Canal rebuffed

Trump threat to retake control of Panama Canal rebuffed

Panama's president has hit out at Donald's Trump's suggestion the US could take control of the Panama Canal, saying his nation's independence is non-negotiable.

Daniels, Simmons step up as their NBA teams slide

Daniels, Simmons step up as their NBA teams slide

Daniels, Simmons step up as their NBA teams slide

Daniels, Simmons step up as their NBA teams slide

Aussies Dyson Daniels and Ben Simmons have posted good games but their NBA sides both went down as their poor form continued.

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

Donald Trump has threatened the US could retake control of the Panama Canal if it continues to be charged 'ridiculous' fees to use the vital shipping route.

US Congress approves bill to avert government shutdown

US Congress approves bill to avert government shutdown

US Congress approves bill to avert government shutdown

US Congress approves bill to avert government shutdown

Facing a government shutdown, US Congress has passed a funding package while defying Donald Trump's demand to also greenlight trillions of dollars in new debt.

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Former Wallabies playmaker makes move to Los Angeles

Former Brumbies star and Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano will continue his long rugby career in the US after signing with Los Angeles.

US repatriates Bali bombers to Malaysia from Guantanamo

The Pentagon has transferred two Malaysian detainees who participated deadly 2002 Bali bombings from Guantanamo Bay military prison to their home country.

Murder, terrorism charges filed in healthcare CEO case

The US man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on a New York street has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism.

The search for answers in case of schoolgirl shooter

Police in the US state of Wisconsin are examining the phone, computer and online posts of a 15-year-old girl who shot dead a student and teacher at her school.

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Wisconsin school shooter was 15-year-old female student

The latest school shooting to devastate a US community has occurred at a Christian school in Wisconsin, and was carried out by a 15-year-old female student.

Trump taps more of his trusted allies for key roles

Donald Trump is continuing to pick loyalists for key jobs, with his social media platform CEO the latest tapped to serve in his second administration.

Woman acknowledges inconsistencies in Jay-Z rape story

A woman maintains rappers Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs sexually assaulted her when she was 13 despite acknowledging some inconsistencies in her story

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has received the "nicest early birthday present" after winning 10 Billboard Music Awards and topping the accolade's all-time record.

Biden announces largest single-day act of clemency

The US president has pardoned 39 people and commuted the sentences of nearly 1500 others, a sweeping move that comes after pressure from justice advocates.

Time magazine crowns Donald Trump 'Person of the Year'

Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognised for the second time by Time magazine as its Person of the Year.

Global EV sales hit third consecutive record high

Global sales of EVs - whether fully electric or plug-in hybrids - were up 32.3 per cent at 1.83 million in November, according to new data.

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