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29Oct

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Celebrities who have endorsed candidates in the 2024 US election: In photos

The 2024 US election has become quite a celebrity affair. Rallies for both Republican nominee Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been star-studded events, with endorsements flying in from A-listers, sports stars, singers and billionaires. Whether it be from social media declarations, impassioned speeches at rallies or live performances, both Trump and Harris have managed to garner major celebrity support ahead of the heated 2024 election.

16Oct

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‘DJ Trump’: Trump town hall turns into impromptu concert after medical incidents

Donald Trump's town hall in the Philadelphia suburbs turned into an impromptu concert on Monday after the former president was twice interrupted by medical emergencies in the room. The Republican presidential nominee paused during a question-and-answer session as a doctor in the room attended to the first person to have a medical issue. After a second emergency halted the discussion moderated by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Trump stopped taking questions. Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign town hall at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Fairgrounds. (AP) He and Noem mentioned it was hot in the venue, and Trump asked about air conditioning. “They probably can't afford it, sir, in this economy,” Noem quipped. During the first interruptio...

16Oct

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How does the Electoral College work? Explaining the centuries-old system that decides the US election

When the United States heads to the polls for the election, the popular vote won't decide whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump becomes president. Instead, it will be whoever wins the most Electoral College votes. It's a political system that's vastly different from our own here in Australia – and it's not without its critics. Here's how it works. It's not the popular vote that decides who wins the US election - its the votes of the Electoral College, like these ones. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) How does the Electoral College system work? Each state plus the District of Columbia is allocated a number of Electoral College votes. Whichever presidential candidate wins the popular vote in each state gets all of that state's electoral votes. There are...

6Oct

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Trump returns to Pennsylvania for a rally at the site of assassination attempt

Donald Trump picked up where he left off back in July when a gunman tried to assassinate him but only struck his ear before he raised his fist and shouted "Fight!" and was whisked away with blood across his face. "Tonight I return to Butler in the aftermath of tragedy and heartache to deliver a simple message to the people of Pennsylvania and to the people of America," the Republican presidential nominee said. "Our movement to make America great again, stand stronger, prouder, more united, more determined, and nearer to victory than ever before." Donald Trump arrives at today's campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show. (AP) The Trump campaign wanted to maximise the event's headline-grabbing potential with just 30 days to go in his race against his Democratic opponent ...

27Sep

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds from foreign sources

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on charges that he took illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals in exchange for favours that included helping Turkish officials get fire safety approvals for a new diplomatic building in the city. Adams, a former police officer, faces conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery charges in a five-count indictment that describes a decade-long trail of crimes. The US attorney's office in Manhattan alleges in the indictment that Adams "not only accepted, but sought illegal campaign contributions" to his mayoral campaign. A senior official in the Turkish diplomatic establishment "facilitated many straw donations" to Adams and arranged for Adams and his companions to receive free or discounted travel on Turkey's nationa...

22Sep

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‘The Quad is here to stay’: Joe Biden’s vow as Indo-Pacific powers gather in USA for summit

The safety of Australia's backyard is the top priority for Anthony Albanese during the PM's visit to the US for the all-important Quad summit meeting. Albanese was hosted by US President Joe Biden at his home in Delaware before meeting with leaders of the Quad alliance: Australia, the United States, Japan and India. This week's meeting is the final chance for Biden to shore up the alliance for future administrations and the president made it clear it was a priority as his time in power comes to a close. President Joe Biden talks with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, as he leaves the Quad leaders summit at Archmere Academy in Claymont, Del., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) (AP) "The Quad is here to stay," Biden said during his...

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