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US Vice President Kamala Harris applauds Australia’s gun laws

US Vice President Kamala Harris says Australia's gun laws show that mass shootings do not have to be a regular occurrence.

Damian Lillard stars on Bucks debut to sink 76ers in NBA

Damian Lillard has delivered in front of home fans on his Milwaukee debut, scoring 39 points in their NBA season-opening 118-117 win over Philadelphia.

ANU partners with world-leading American nuclear lab

The Australian National University will partner with the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the United States on nuclear physics research.

Mr Barr goes to Washington

Chief Minister Andrew Barr is leading an ACT Government trade mission to the USA, visiting Los Angeles, New York, and Washington DC.

Hunter Biden is the latest presidential child to stain a White House reputation − but others have shined it up

Hunter Biden, the surviving son of President Joe Biden, was indicted on Sept. 14, 2023, on gun-related charges.

Donald Trump indicted after investigation into 2020 election

Former US president Donald Trump has been indicted following an investigation into the 2020 presidential election.

Albanese not discouraged by US position on Assange

The Albanese government will continue making representations to the Biden administration for the case against Julian Assange to be dropped.

Land-locked Canberra welcomes US Navy ship

The irony of welcoming an American navy crew from USS Canberra into our land-locked city is not lost on us, however this weekend’s commissioning ceremony and Freedom of Entry Parade is a...

Lashings of hotdogs in Canberra for USA’s 247th birthday

Hotdog eating – better known as 4th of July American Independence Day celebrations – is happening at King O’Malley’s this Sunday, 3-6pm, so break out the red, white and blue and grab...

US Attorney General denies Hunter Biden probe stymied

US Attorney General Merrick Garland has rejected claims by an IRS whistleblower that the Justice Department stymied a probe of Hunter Biden.

China says clash with US would be ‘unbearable disaster’

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu has told Asia's top security summit that conflict with the United States would be an "unbearable disaster" but that his country sought dialogue over confrontation.

Australia-US compact to help boost national security

A recently signed pact with the United States is expected to deliver benefits beyond clean energy or new mines by also boosting national security.

DeSantis announces candidacy for US presidential race

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he will seek the 2024 Republican nomination for president.

NRL confident about 2024 season opener in Las Vegas

The NRL are set to make a decision about the 2024 season launch in Las Vegas within weeks, remaining confident it will go ahead despite several hurdles.

Quad leaders must take direct action to combat ransomware: ANU

Tech experts from The Australian National University (ANU) have created a blueprint so Australia and other Quad nations – India, Japan and the United States – aren’t held hostage to ransomware attacks.

Jury finds Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse, but not rape

A jury has rejected writer E. Jean Carroll's claim that Donald Trump raped her but has found him liable for sexual abuse, awarding her $US5 million.

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