US billionaire Sheldon Adelson dies, aged 87
The American billionaire mogul who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics has died after a long illness, his wife said.
WORLD
Trump heads to Texas border in final days to showcase wall
After days out of sight following the Capitol siege, President Donald Trump travels to Texas to trumpet one of the pillars of his presidency: his campaign against illegal immigration.
DONALD TRUMP
Outrage after Acting PM's comments on US Capitol riots
There are calls for Acting Prime Minister Michael McCormack to apologise after he compared the US Capitol riots to Black Lives Matter protests.
FEDERAL POLITICS
NSW areas removed from ACT's public health directions
Some residents or visitors to the ACT will be allowed out of quarantine after a number of NSW regions were removed from the list of COVID-affected areas
LIVE NEWS DAILY
Congresswoman lashes out at maskless colleagues after positive COVID-19 test
A congresswoman who just tested positive for coronavirus has lashed out at her colleagues who refused to wear a mask as they were forced to take shelter in a crowded room during the Capitol riots.
US POLITICS
NFL legend declines Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump
One of the sports personalities Donald Trump admires the most has turned down America's highest civilian honour in protest of the US Capitol riots.
DONALD TRUMP
'QAnon Shaman' demanding organic food in jail
The "QAnon shaman" arrested after taking part in the storming of the US Capitol building last week is reportedly demanding organic food in jail.
US POLITICS
Cops suspended for posing for selfies during US Capitol riots
Two Capitol Police officers have been suspended and at least ten others are being investigated over their behaviour during last week's riots.
US ELECTION PROTESTS
Group of nuns, priests charged over White House kidnapping plot
A group of Catholic nuns and priests are indicted over an alleged plot to kidnap US National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger on January 12, 1971.
HISTORY
Trump declares state of emergency in Washington DC
Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington DC to last days after the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
DONALD TRUMP
Megalodon shark babies were the size of a human adult, study says
At birth, megalodons were about 6.6 feet, or two metres, in length, according to a new study.
WORLD
Trump and Pence speak for first time since Capitol riots
President Donald Trump has spoken to his vice president Mike Pence for the first time since the Capitol riots, with the pair meeting in the White House.
DONALD TRUMP
Woman set to die for killing woman, cutting baby from womb
Becky Harper sobbed as she spoke to a Missouri dispatcher after stumbling across her expectant daughter in a pool of blood, her womb slashed open and the child she had been carrying missing.
WORLD
How Congress could permanently ban Donald Trump from running for president
Removing Donald Trump from the presidency eight days earlier than scheduled may seem like a pointless endeavour.
DONALD TRUMP
Donald Trump faces 'incitement of insurrection' impeachment charge
House Democrats have formally introduced their resolution to impeach President Donald Trump, charging him with "incitement of insurrection" for his role in last week's riots at the US Capitol.
DONALD TRUMP
Biden gets second dose of vaccine as team readies COVID-19 plan
President-elect Joe Biden received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine today
CORONAVIRUS
US records Australia's population in coronavirus cases
Since the pandemic began, more than 374,322 people have died in the US and more than 22.4 million people have been infected, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
CORONAVIRUS
Melania Trump breaks silence on Capitol riot, hits back at her critics
First lady Melania Trump has broken her silence on the Capitol insurrection incited by her husband in a letter posted on the White House website in which she lashes out at her critics and then condemns the violence.
DONALD TRUMP
'Has to happen now': House seeks to impeach Trump
Nancy Pelosi says the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority to force him out.
DONALD TRUMP
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 11, 2021
Eleven fined over illegal Bondi party; Pelosi declares House 'will proceed' to impeachment of Trump; Brisbane lockdown to end after no new virus cases
LIVE NEWS DAILY
Explainer: What is QAnon and how did it start?
Q-Anon banners were unfurled and hoisted high last week as the US Capitol was breached by a violent mob that left five people dead.
US POLITICS
Two men carrying plastic restraints during Capitol riot charged by federal authorities
Federal authorities arrested two men on Sunday who were depicted in photos of the riot inside the Capitol wearing protective armour and carrying items that could be used to restrain a person, according to a release.
WORLD
China, Russia 'delighted' by US Capitol riots
America's global rivals were not slow in issuing triumphant condemnations of the Washington riots, but behind the scenes it seems many are fearful of further strain on the international order.
WASHINGTON
What is Parler? Everything you need to know about the banned social media platform
Parler, the alternative social network popular with conservatives, has been banned by Apple, Google and Amazon.
WORLDFull picture of deadly Capitol riot exposes true horror of rampage
As the dust settles, last week's Capitol riot is looking even uglier, nastier and more treacherous than ever.
DONALD TRUMP
Trump supporters, counter-protesters clash in San Diego
Supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with counter-protesters in San Diego yesterday, prompting police to declare the gathering an unlawful assembly because of acts of violence.
US POLITICS
Possible coronavirus exposure for politicians sheltering during Capitol riot
House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.
DONALD TRUMP
Democrats grapple with impact of Trump impeachment
House Democratic leaders have not finalised plans for the coming week, after spending several hours on a call Saturday night working through the possible outcomes tied to impeachment, according to a source with direct knowledge of the call.
DONALD TRUMP
Pence has not ruled out 25th Amendment, source says
Mike Pence has not ruled out an effort to invoke the 25th Amendment and wants to preserve the option in case Donald Trump becomes more unstable, a source says.
DONALD TRUMP
Horned hat Capitol rioter among new arrests after Washington violence
Police have arrested more US Capitol rioters, including a man who carried off the House speaker’s lectern and one who wore a horned hat.
DONALD TRUMP
Truck full of bombs, guns found near Capitol insurrection
An Alabama man allegedly parked a pickup truck packed with 11 homemade bombs, an assault rifle and a handgun two blocks from the US Capitol building on Wednesday for hours before authorities ever noticed, according to federal prosecutors.
US POLITICS
Biden welcomes Trump's snubbing of inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden has said it was "a good thing" that his predecessor Donald Trump is skipping his inauguration.
DONALD TRUMP
'We will not be SILENCED!' Trump defiant after permanent Twitter ban
Twitter has announced the permanent suspension of Donald Trump's account following a number of temporary locks on his account this week.
DONALD TRUMP
Brisbane's lost weekend: Snap lockdown turns city into a ghost town
In the space of a few hours, Brisbane has become a virtual ghost town, with a snap coronavirus lockdown sending everyone home.
CORONAVIRUS
Woman trampled in Capitol riots had 'don't tread on me' flag
A woman trampled to death during the riots at the US Capitol had been carrying a flag reading: "Don't tread on me".
US POLITICS
Momentum for Trump's second impeachment grows
House Democrats are currently planning to introduce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as soon as Monday.
DONALD TRUMP
Biden to speed release of COVID-19 vaccines
With COVID-19 surging and vaccinations off to a slow start, President-elect Joe Biden will rapidly release most available vaccine doses to protect more people.
CORONAVIRUS
Trump supporter in viral photo from US Capitol arrested
The man photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk during Wednesday's riots in the US Capitol has been arrested and charged.
DONALD TRUMP
Federal murder investigation to be opened in Capitol Police officer's death
Prosecutors in the US Attorney's office plan to open a federal murder investigation into the death of Brian D. Sicknick, a US Capitol Police officer who died from injuries sustained in the riots.
US POLITICS
Donald Trump admits defeat but stops short of conceding election
Donald Trump has conceded he will not be president come January 20, but has not admitted he lost the election.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for Trump to be removed 'immediately'
Republicans are among those calling for Mr Trump's removal with one lawmaker saying he "should not hold office one day longer".
US POLITICS
A third of America's rivers have changed colour since 1984 - here's why
America's rivers are changing color — and people are behind many of the shifts, a new study said.
RIVERS
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 8, 2021
US Capitol Police officer dies; Brisbane to go into three-day lockdown; Trump will focus on 'seamless transition of power'; New pre-flight testing rule for UK
LIVE NEWS DAILY
The polar vortex may be on its way to US
Stratospheric warming is occurring at high altitudes above the North Pole, resulting in a spike in temperatures.
WORLD
US cop dies due to riot injuries
"Although some officers were injured and hospitalized yesterday, no USCP officers have passed away," Capitol Police said in a statement.
US POLITICS
US flies two bombers to Middle East in another Iran deterrence mission
The US military flew two B-52 bombers to the Middle East Thursday from their base in the United States.
WORLD
Second Trump cabinet member quits in protest of president's rhetoric
Another of Donald Trump's cabinet members has resigned in protest of his actions leading up to the Capitol riot.
DONALD TRUMP
Harvard astronomer believes alien debris passed Earth in 2017
A Harvard University professor is making the case that we are likely not alone in the universe.
WORLD
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