US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas and is self-isolating after displaying "mild symptoms".
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Democrats make new push for Biden to reconsider running
Top Democrats are increasing pressure on President Joe Biden to withdraw from his re-election bid over concerns he cannot defeat Republican Donald Trump.
LNP hopes clock ticking on Labor in Qld vote countdown
Queensland's opposition is trying to call time on the long-serving Labor government while the treasurer questions how their rivals will fund election promises.
Once defiant, Biden now ‘soul searching’ about election
US Democrats at the highest levels, including former president Barack Obama, are making a critical push for Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid.
PM warns US political split affecting world standing
As speculation swirls over Joe Biden's campaign, Anthony Albanese warns the polarisation in US politics is not helping its global reputation.
Basketball star named as Labor pick for Queensland seat
Matt Smith, who played seven seasons in the NBL, has been named as Labor's candidate for the seat of Leichhardt in far-north Queensland.
Australia urged to prepare for second Trump presidency
Preparing for a second Trump administration is a good idea for Australia regardless of who might win the US election, an expert says.
Biden team defiant as more Democrats say to step aside
More than one in eight Democrats in Congress think he should step aside, but incumbent US President Joe Biden appears determined to see the election through.
Trump holding first rally after assassination attempt
Republican Donald Trump will hold his first public campaign rally since he was injured in an assassination attempt.
Trump holds first rally after assassination attempt
Donald Trump has appeared alongside his newly announced running mate, JD Vance, in his first campaign rally since an assassination attempt.
Trump endorsed by former rivals Haley and DeSantis
Donald Trump's former Republican opponents Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have thrown their support behind the ex-president at the party's national convention.
Republicans give bandaged Trump a joyous welcome
A bandaged Donald Trump has made a triumphant appearance at the Republican National Convention, two days after surviving an assassination attempt.
Australia urged to ‘take lessons’ from Trump shooting
Politicians should take note that Donald Trump's shooting follows increased division and anger in US society, an ex-Australian ambassador to the US says.
After attempt on his life, Trump wants to unite America
After surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump has told the New York Post: "I want to try to unite our country."
Time to cool down political rhetoric in US, Biden says
US President Joe Biden has addressed America from the Oval Office following the Trump shooting incident, urging people to tone down the political rhetoric.
Biden scrambles after Trump shooting up-ends campaign
US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign is trying to form a new game plan after an assassination attempt on Republican rival Donald Trump.
Biden to face media in a effort to quell age concerns
Facing calls by his own party to drop out, President Joe Biden will hold a high-stakes news conference in a bid to ease fears about his age and mental acuity.
Biden’s ‘President Putin’ gaffe unfortunate: Albanese
Anthony Albanese has sympathised with US President Joe Biden after he slipped up and misdescribed Volodymyr Zelenskiy, saying the error was unfortunate.
MP with incurable brain disease to quit politics
A newly elected Queensland MP diagnosed with an incurable brain disease the day he was sworn into parliament is quitting politics to focus on his young family.
Russia mocks Biden’s verbal slip over Putin’s name
US President Joe Biden's embarrassing gaffe where he introduced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as "President Putin" has sparked derision from Moscow.
Biden campaign draws energy from Detroit rally
Joe Biden has moved to shift US political critique back to the record and intentions of his presidential rival Donald Trump.
Trump to rally in Pennsylvania, eyes on running mate
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is set to unveil his running mate in coming days.
Trump rushed off stage after shooting at rally
Video footage shows Donald Trump with blood near his ear, as he was rushed to his car after a shooting at a campaign rally in Pittsburgh.
Trump hit, crowd member killed in shooting at rally
Video footage shows Donald Trump with blood near his ear, as he was rushed to his car after a shooting at a campaign rally in Pittsburgh.
Biden to call for unity over Trump’s shooting
President Joe Biden is set to address the US public after a Situation Room briefing about the apparent assassination attempt on his predecessor, Donald Trump.
Trump survives assassination attempt
Donald Trump's campaign says he's doing well after what authorities dubbed an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania.
Australian MPs condemn ‘abhorrent’ Trump shooting
Federal politicians have called for calm following the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump.
Trump vows to push on after assassination attempt
Donald Trump is headed for Milwaukee on Sunday, where Republicans will formally make him their presidential nominee, after he survived an assassination attempt.
Biden calls for unity over Trump’s shooting
US President Joe Biden has flagged he will give an address to the American people from the Oval Office following the Trump shooting incident.
Sunak, Starmer clash in testy final UK election debate
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have tussled over tax, immigration, gender and Brexit in their final debate before next Thursday's UK election.
Democrats in damage control after Biden’s shaky debate
A stumbling effort by President Joe Biden in the first US election debate has renewed worries among some Democrats about his chances against Donald Trump.