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Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumTrump aide’s cryptic post brings into doubt Rudd’s future

Kevin Rudd’s future as ambassador to the US is in fresh doubt after one of Donald Trump’s top advisers issued an ominous warning the Australian was on borrowed time in Washington.  

Katina Curtis, Dan Jervis-Bardy and Ellen Ransley

THE NIGHTLYTerror as US passenger plane fired on while trying to land

A passenger plane from the US has been hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti and had to make an emergency diversion.

Matt Shrivell

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaTerror as US passenger plane fired on while trying to land

A passenger plane from the US has been hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti and had to make an emergency diversion.

Staff Writers

THE NIGHTLYRyan Reynolds drops Hugh Jackman bombshell

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman got ‘loose’ on Jimmy Kimmel and now the pair look set to take on one of the most daunting tasks in TV.

CultureVideoCommentsRyan Reynolds drops Hugh Jackman bombshell

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman got ‘loose’ on Jimmy Kimmel and now the pair look set to take on one of the most daunting tasks in TV.

Staff Writers

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As Democrats criticised Trump, he addressed America’s issues

If Kamala Harris couldn’t beat Donald Trump after everything the Democrats and the media have thrown at him over the past eight years, imagine how humiliated she would have been against a decent candidate.

Paul Murray

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Henderson in ‘valley of death’ fears for WA jobs

Donald Trump’s US election victory has put the AUKUS pact on edge with fears Henderson could become a ‘valley of death’ for jobs.

Jessica Page

The NightlyMusk spent $180m electing Trump. He’s now got a $30b return

AARON PATRICK: The world’s richest man is getting richer, thanks to Donald Trump.

Aaron Patrick

Federal PoliticsCommentsTreasurer’s message to key gas partner ahead of Trump 2.0

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has assured Japanese business giants Australian gas will continue to flow to their shores while highlighting stable relationships are more important than ever.

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Federal politicsCommentsAlbanese vows to build strong relationship with Trump

In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, the Prime Minister has also warned democracies cannot simply ‘trust (in) the weight of tradition’ to maintain people’s support.

Katina Curtis and Dan Jervis-Bardy

PoliticsCommentsPremiumCook vows to ‘keep fighting’ for WA jobs after Trump victory

Premier Roger Cook has vowed to ‘keep fighting’ for WA jobs, two days after declaring a potential Donald Trump victory a ‘dark road’ for the western world.

Jessica Page

PoliticsCommentsPremiumTrump promises golden age for America after claiming victory

Donald Trump stormed home in the US Presidential election and promised a ‘golden age’ for America in his second presidency.

John Flint

PolticsPolls open across US as Election Day kicks off

Polls opened across the nation Tuesday morning as voters faced a stark choice between two candidates who have offered drastically different temperaments and visions for the world’s largest economy.

AP

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America loses, regardless of the outcome

Whichever way the US election falls, it’s difficult to see an outcome that doesn’t result in an America more deeply divided than ever before.

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‘Seething’ Trump fumes at staffer, crowds erupt with fury

Former President Donald Trump suffered an embarrassing blow in Wisconsin, silencing the Republican candidate while crowds erupted with frustration.

Max Corstorphan

THE NIGHTLYHorror as woman killed after backing into plane propeller

A group of skydivers watched on in horror as a woman was killed after backing into a plane’s propeller.

Matt Shrivell

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaHorror as woman killed after backing into plane propeller

A group of skydivers watched on in horror as a woman was killed after backing into a plane’s propeller.

Matt Shrivell

The NightlyMum ‘distracted’ before crash that killed her two children

Two siblings have been killed and a third injured when their mother — who authorities believe was ‘distracted’ — slammed into the back of a tow truck.

Bryce Luff

MiningBHP agrees $45b compensation deal over Brazil dam disaster

Brazil has reached a compensation settlement with BHP and others over a 2015 dam collapse that caused a giant mudslide that killed 19 people.

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Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaMcDonald’s burger linked to huge E. coli outbreak

Health officials have determined that McDonald’s burgers have a direct link to a massive E. coli outbreak that has already killed one person.

Matt Shrivell

canadaHistory, culture & wildlife in Prince Rupert, BC

Suzanne Morphet in big landscape

Suzanne Morphet

canadaExploring the Indigenous heartland of Northwest BC

Suzanne Morphet travels through time, appreciating the mix of traditional and modern

Suzanne Morphet

canadaTaking the VIA train from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific

Have a taste for adventure? Take your time to enjoy the ride on one of Canada’s “adventure routes” with Suzanne Morphet

Suzanne Morphet

canadaLooking for wildlife in Jasper National Park, after the fire

Wildlife is waiting for you as Canada’s Jasper National Park reopens to visitors, finds Suzanne Morphet

Suzanne Morphet