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Threatened, verbally abused and physically assaulted - more claims of building union thuggery as the Federal Government pushes to pass laws to force the CFMEU into administration.

The curtain closes on the Paris Olympics - Australia's most successful ever; A Four Corners investigation reveals the atmosphere of bullying, sexism and harassment that pervaded one of Australia's major commercial TV networks; and the campaign to abolish junior pay rates for younger workers - could it have unintended consequences?

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Australia adds more medals to the tally in best Olympic performance yet; 

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Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate but can the former high school teacher help her win the 'blue wall' of American rustbelt states she needs for victory?

A possible recession in the US sparks a global sharemarket rout but economists say it's effectively ruled out any chance of an interest hike here in Australia.

Israel on high alert ahead of an expected Iranian attack after the assassination of the Hamas leader in Tehran

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The biggest prisoner swap since the end of the cold war - a Wall Street journalist among those released in the deal between Moscow and the west.

The assassination of the Hamas' leader in Tehran - Iran warns of revenge as Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is ready for 'any scenario'.

Anxiety across regional communities as Rex Airlines goes into administration after a failed attempt to take on the major airlines flying into capital cities.

Rex Airlines in a trading halt as losses from an expansion into major city routes mount up.

Fears of an all-out war growing as funerals held for children killed in a rocket strike in the Golan Heights that Israel's blaming on the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah.

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

A strong typhoon has hit China's south-eastern coast after wreaking havoc in Tawain and the Philippines, and causing more than 20 deaths.

Australia to impose sanctions and travel bans on Israelis involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The Foreign Minister Penny Wong joins the program.

The head of the US Secret Service resigns after admitting failure over the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

More senior Democrats throw their support behind Kamala Harris but has the Vice President got what it takes to excite voters enough to beat Donald Trump?

Joe Biden praised as a 'patriot of the highest order' as he bows out of the US Presidential race after weeks of pressure following a series of disastrous public appearances.

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

Back on stage after surviving an assassination attempt.. Donald Trump prepares to address the Republican National Convention. 

Labor's National Executive meets today to discuss the party's ties to the embattled CFMEU - as the union faces corruption allegations

Calls to deport actor and musician Jack Black after his bandmate made a joke about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a concert in Sydney.

After surviving an assassination attempt Donald Trump has become the Republican Party's official presidential nominee and unveiled his vice-presidential running mate JD Vance.