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NFL star Damar Hamlin critical after mid-game collapse

The NFL clash between Cincinnati and Buffalo has been suspended after Bills' Damar Hamlin required lengthy medical treatment following an on-field collapse.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ New York blizzard kills 27

Another 14 people have died in the worst blizzard to hit western New York in decades, and authorities warn the toll is expected to rise.

US Marines spread Christmas cheer to children at Canberra Hospital

United States Marines from the U.S Embassy in Canberra gave back to the community last week by gifting toys and joy to children at Canberra Hospital.

Kevin Rudd is Australia’s ambassador to US

Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd will be Australia's next ambassador to the United States, the government has announced.

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape

A Los Angeles jury has reached a verdict at the second criminal trial of disgraced for movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, finding him guilty of rape.

Kanye West to run for president in 2024

US rapper Kanye West says he will run for president in 2024, announcing he plans to work on his campaign with right wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos.

Donald Trump launches 2024 US presidential run

Former United States president Donald Trump has announced he will run for president again in 2024, getting the jump on his rivals.

Biden and Trump in final US midterm push

Republicans look set to dominate the US midterm elections as a poll shows only 40 per cent of Americans approve of President Joe Biden's job performance.

Four killed, three wounded in Memphis shooting spree

Four people are dead and three wounded after a 19-year old man went on a shooting spree in Memphis, Tennessee.

Donald Trump ‘pleads the fifth’ in business probe

Former US President Donald Trump has refused to answer questions during a probe into his family business, calling it a 'witch hunt'.

Nick Kyrgios powers into Washington ATP final

Nick Kyrgios has powered into his 11th career final with a straight-sets dispatch of Swede Michael Ymer at the Citi Open in Washington.

77-million-year-old dinosaur bones expected to fetch $12m

A 77-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton is expected to fetch up to $US8 million ($A12 million) when it goes up for auction in the United States this month.

Abortion bans take effect in Texas, Ohio

The top courts in Texas and Ohio have allowed the Republican-led states to enforce restrictions and bans on terminating pregnancy after the US Supreme Court last week sparked global protests by overturning the nationwide constitutional right to abortion.

New York bans guns in many public places

The state of New York has passed a law banning guns from many public places, including Times Square, and requiring gun-licence applicants to prove their shooting proficiency and submit their social media accounts for review.

Thousands march across Australia after US abortion shift

The blow dealt by the US Supreme Court limiting access to safe abortions has shone a light on the situation in Australia as protesters take to the streets in Canberra and around the country solidarity.

Two more charged over migrant truck deaths in Texas

The suspected driver of a truck packed with dozens of migrants who died in sweltering heat during a smuggling attempt in Texas and an accused conspirator have been charged with human-trafficking offences.

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