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US curbs Australian poultry imports on bird flu concerns
Australia earlier this week reported its first human case of avian influenza in a child in Victoria whom authorities said had been infected in India.
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Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, known for Super Size Me, dies at 53
Spurlock was known for his groundbreaking film Super Size Me, which chronicled the detrimental physical and psychological effects of him eating only McDonald’s food for 30 days.
- by Mark Kennedy
Trump offers lies, fear and promises of a better New York in the Bronx
Days away from learning his fate in a historic hush money trial, the former president drew thousands of fans to a campaign rally in one of America’s poorest neighbourhoods.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Catholic Church shift marks ‘a step back in time’ for some
They often stand out in the pews, with the men in ties and the women sometimes with the lace head coverings that all but disappeared from American churches more than 50 years ago.
- by Tim Sullivan
NBA closes investigation into Josh Giddey’s alleged relationship with underage girl
The NBA has ended its investigation into Australian basketball star Josh Giddey for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a teenager, ESPN reported on Thursday.
How Donald Trump’s financial future became tied to his ‘worthless’ company
Donald Trump has treated it as a sideshow, but a big portion of his wealth depends on its success.
- by Matthew Goldstein and David Yaffe-Bellany
Farewell to the dog who touched the world
Tom Turcich spent seven years walking the globe with his beloved dog Savannah, a rescue pup he picked up in Texas not long after setting off on his journey.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Trump ‘not perfect’ but Nikki Haley endorses him over Biden ‘catastrophe’
The former presidential hopeful’s endorsement of Trump is notable given her criticism of the “herd mentality” of fellow Republicans.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Thousands of Australians want a place at a top US university. Here’s how Rizina got hers
Australian students vying for entry to elite US and UK universities are beginning their college preparations from as young as 12.
- by Daniella White
NFL considering Australia as host for a regular-season game
The NFL has confirmed Australia is one of the markets being considered to host a match in the near future as the league expands its reach outside America.
- by Peter Ryan
After five weeks of explosive testimony, Trump won’t take the stand
In an astonishing own goal, the defence team made a last-minute decision to call brash New York lawyer Robert Costello to testify.
- by Farrah Tomazin