Trump unbowed as FBI confirms ‘assassination attempt’
Donald Trump was bloodied but unbowed after being hit in a suspected assassination attempt, that killed a member of the crowd at his rally.
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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.
PM calls for unity and calm in Trump shooting aftermath
Anthony Albanese is calling for political tensions and talk to cool and an end to violence in the wake of a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Advice sought on ‘abhorrent’ alleged union crime links
The powerful CFMEU could face serious repercussions from the minister with "all options on the table" after reports of alleged links to bikies and criminals.
Australian MPs condemn ‘abhorrent’ Trump shooting
Federal politicians have called for calm following the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump.
King and Queen to visit Australia in October
King Charles and Queen Camilla are heading to Australia later this year and will carry out engagements in Canberra and NSW.
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.
Outbreak spreads with bird flu confirmed at 11th farm
A Canberra facility is the 11th property nationally that has been affected by a bird flu outbreak, as Woolworths imposes egg limits on some customers.
Minister blasts power plant advice after explosion
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says he had been given incorrect maintenance advice by operators of a power plant after a catastrophic explosion.
Ministers back benching senator for pro-Palestine vote
Senior ministers have defended Anthony Albanese's decision to temporarily bench a Labor senator for supporting a pro-Palestine motion by crossing the floor.
Biden and Trump to face off in presidential debate
US President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump each have vulnerabilities that mean they have little room for error in their first election debate.
‘Not open to negotiation’: New homes face delays
Australia's housing minister has not said whether she believes having a home should be a human right, as a political gridlock delays building new homes.
New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must learn to navigate ordinary life after 14 years spent with a target on his back, prompting questions about his next moves.
Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC
Aussies are using less power and producing more rooftop solar to cope with energy costs, the consumer watchdog finds, urging retailers to share cost reductions.
Record funding boost for Australia’s Olympic hopefuls
Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share in $283 million of additional funding as Australia lifts its ambitions ahead of the 2032 Games in Brisbane.
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.
Farage ‘let down’ by campaigners as UK election looms
Nigel Farage says he has been let down after Reform UK campaigners were recorded making racist and homophobic remarks a week out from the general election.
Payman might cross the floor again despite party rebuke
Labor senator Fatima Payman has been iced out of a partyroom meeting as punishment for crossing the floor but remains unapologetic about her actions.
MPs cautious as threats and abuse rise over war in Gaza
A rise in death threats, abuse and office attacks have parliamentarians and authorities on higher alert for danger as the Gaza war frays community cohesion.
French minister warns of unrest after elections
Police may need to deal with unrest in France following parliamentary elections, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says.
Biden vows to ‘get back up’, debate TV audience dips
"When you get knocked down, you get back up," US President Joe Biden has said after a debate performance against Donald Trump criticised by some Democrats.
Farage criticises racist remarks by Reform UK worker
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he feels hurt and angry about racist comments made by a canvasser for the Reform UK party.
PM takes aim at ‘arrogant’ social media giants
Social media giants have been criticised by the prime minister after a Meta executive told a parliamentary inquiry their platforms hadn't harmed children.
Reformist, hardliner to contest run-off Iran election
Iran will hold a run-off presidential election on July 5 after neither of the top candidates secured more than 50 per cent of votes.
Defiant senator faces Labor blowback over Palestine
Outspoken Labor senator Fatima Payman has urged the party to embrace a diversity of views, declaring she would cross the floor again on Palestinian statehood.
More hip-pocket help, less vaping in new financial year
Cost of living relief in the form of tax cuts and a pay increase for minimum-wage workers are among the changes to come into effect in the new financial year.
Tax cuts to help households ‘catch up’ to rate rises
After a long wait and much political tussling, the stage three tax cuts are finally about to come into effect - and not a moment too soon.
Albanese links new energy plan to cost-of-living crisis
Cost-of-living support in the form of tax cuts and higher pay for minimum-wage workers are among changes to come into effect in the new financial year.