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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.

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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.

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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. 

As the US reels from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, an inquiry's been ordered into security at the rally as investigators look for the motives of the 20 year-old shooter - Thomas Matthew Crooks.

The former US President Donald Trump has been injured in a shooting during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania and has now been released from hospital.

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Pressure continues to increase on US President Joe Biden as he fronts the media today for his "big boy" press conference. 

Fresh doubts about Joe Biden's candidacy - Hollywood heavyweight and Democratic megadonor George Clooney the latest telling the President he should stand aside

All eyes on Joe Biden at the NATO summit in Washington as he tries to assure world leaders he's fit to be in charge.