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'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two

'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two

Many Trump aides say they are confident the President will be exonerated, but they privately express worries more figures in his orbit could be ensnared.

  • by Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker, Tom Hamburger, Robert Costa & Matt Zapotosky

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'Why would they believe a kid like me?' Boys speak of abuse

'Why would they believe a kid like me?' Boys speak of abuse

Parents of victims sobbed, gripped each other's hands and hugged their teary sons at teacher's sentencing hearing.

  • by Megan Gorrey
Hillary's warning to Australia on Chinese influence

Hillary's warning to Australia on Chinese influence

The former US presidential candidate has told ABC's 7.30 that Australia must not be complacent about foreign interference. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
41 protesters killed as new US embassy opened in Jerusalem
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41 protesters killed as new US embassy opened in Jerusalem

Israeli soldiers shot at Palestinians demonstrating along the border fence in bloodiest day of protests in weeks.

Australia feels chill as China and US trade blows over chips
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Australia feels chill as China and US trade blows over chips

The ban by the US on ZTE, then Donald Trump's reversal, will prompt China to build its own microchip industry.

  • by Kirsty Needham
There's a reason why many can't stand the Aussie captain

There's a reason why many can't stand the Aussie captain

Cameron Smith pushes the boundaries for his club, state and country. He just does whatever it takes to win.

  • by Andrew Webster
Eurovision 2018: the joke is finally wearing a bit thin
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Eurovision

Eurovision 2018: the joke is finally wearing a bit thin

Ever wondered why the Western world put US in charge of pop music in second half of 20th century, look at Eurovision.

  • by Matt Holden
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An Aussie Trump is not such a remote possibility

Think Australia is immune from the rise of strong man leaders? Think again.

Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher

Palestinians undefeated as Israel celebrates 70th anniversary

As the United States moves its embassy to Jerusalem, it will crown Israel's triumph - and shatter international consensus.

George Browning and Sivan Barak

    You can be a republican and welcome a royal wedding

    It will be romantic, it will be fun, and the higher the hype the more the Republican cause is helped.

    Peter FitzSimons
    Peter FitzSimons
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    Costello praises budget for delivering tax relief to the 'forgotten people'

    Costello praises budget for delivering tax relief to the 'forgotten people'

    The former treasurer says the Turnbull government has delivered tax relief to those who need it but warned of the political difficulties of getting it passed.

    • by Jessica Irvine

    World

    'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two

    'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two

    • by Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker, Tom Hamburger, Robert Costa & Matt Zapotosky
    Explosion at Surabaya police headquarters, vehicle attack suspected

    Explosion at Surabaya police headquarters, vehicle attack suspected

    • by James Massola, Amilia Rosa & Karuni Rompies

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    Business

    Reserve Bank urged to take own advice with workers wanting wage rise

    Reserve Bank urged to take own advice with workers wanting wage rise

    Governor Philip Lowe's call for wages growth of 3.5 per cent to be seen as normal has been seized on by the bank's note-making workers who threatening to strike

    • by Anna Patty

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    Entertainment

    NCIS star Pauley Perrette tweets cryptic accusations after leaving show

    NCIS star Pauley Perrette tweets cryptic accusations after leaving show

    The long-running star played the popular forensic scientist Abby, whose final episode aired last week. 

    • by Jenny Noyes
    'I didn't watch it': Olivia Newton-John skipped Seven biopic

    'I didn't watch it': Olivia Newton-John skipped Seven biopic

    "I won't be able to." 

    • by Broede Carmody

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    12 ways parents can boost their kid's confidence right now

    12 ways parents can boost their kid's confidence right now

    Number 4: Don't rescue them. What else can you do to raise a confident child?

    • by Katharine Stahl
    Alexa and Siri can hear this hidden command. You can't.

    Alexa and Siri can hear this hidden command. You can't.

    Researchers show they can send secret commands to  Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant.

    • by Craig Smith

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    Sport

    Cameron Smith isn't a grub ... but even if he was, so what?

    Cameron Smith isn't a grub ... but even if he was, so what?

    For a player that very well might have made the most tackles in the history of the game, two suspensions is an incredible record.

    • by Andrew Webster
    Shuck and awe: Cleary's unusual dietary needs to aid recovery from knee injury

    Shuck and awe: Cleary's unusual dietary needs to aid recovery from knee injury

    Nathan Cleary turned to all sorts of things to accelerate his return, even giving his parents a shopping list.

    • by Adam Pengilly

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