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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.

US to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for foreigners

International travellers to the US will no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the government ends its coronavirus public health emergency.

Tributes to Aussie Warwick Tollemache lost at sea on cruise

The shattered family of Australian man Warwick Tollemach, who went overboard while on a cruise, has paid tribute as the US Coast Guard calls off its search.

Former US television host Jerry Springer dies at 79

Former US television host Jerry Springer, best known for his long-running and controversial talk show, has died at 79 after a brief illness.

Search for Aussie missing from Hawaii-bound cruise

A search led by the US Coast Guard is under way after an Australian man went overboard from a cruise ship travelling from Brisbane to Honolulu.

Warning shots after North Korean vessel crosses border

South Korea has fired warning shots toward a North Korean vessel that crossed the maritime border, amid recent tension over the North's missile tests.

US bank employee shoots four dead, livestreams attack

A bank employee armed with a rifle has shot dead four colleagues and wounded nine other people at his workplace while livestreaming the attack in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges in NYC

Former US president Donald Trump betrayed little emotion as he entered a not guilty plea at his criminal court proceedings in NYC.

Novak Djokovic US Open path clears, COVID measures set to end

Novak Djokovic is expected to return to the US Open later this year with the country poised to end COVID-19 restrictions.

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