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.
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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.
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".
Trump’s running mate Vance introduces himself to nation
JD Vance has introduced himself to US voters after being chosen as Donald Trump's running mate, arguing his party best understands Americans' struggles.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Australian MPs condemn ‘abhorrent’ Trump shooting
Federal politicians have called for calm following the attempted assassination of former US president 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.
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 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.
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 to rally in Pennsylvania, eyes on running mate
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is set to unveil his running mate in coming days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
France’s Macron asks PM to stay on in role for now
French President Emmanuel Macron has asked Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to remain temporarily in office after elections left the government in limbo.
Biden tells Democrats he’s ‘committed’ to 2024 race
US President Joe Biden has told Democrats in Congress that he is "firmly committed" to his re-election campaign.
France shifts left but risk of policy paralysis looms
A leftist alliance has emerged as the dominant force in France but the nation faces a hung parliament after no single group secured a working majority.
Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, braces for defections
President Joe Biden has urged supporters to stay unified at a rousing black church service in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania
France delivers a win for the left, and hung parliament
French voters have delivered a setback for Marine Le Pen's nationalist party, which polls had predicted would win the second-round but ended up in third.
France voter turnout high, with far right seeking power
Voters in France are casting their ballots in parliamentary run-off elections that could hand victory to the far-right National Rally.
Biden carries on campaigning as Democrats mull options
Pressure on embattled President Joe Biden from Congress is likely to ramp up in the coming days as donors mull their willingness to keep funding his campaign.
French leftists win most seats in elections: pollsters
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will resign after polling projections show that a leftist coalition won the most parliamentary seats in France's election.