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Vanessa is News Corp Australia’s US Correspondent. The Walkley award-winning journalist has covered court, crime, politics and business for a number of Australian mastheads. She was previously based in Brisbane with The Courier-Mail as Chief of Staff, and prior to that was the paper’s Chief Court Reporter.

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Vanessa Marsh

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Florida State University shooting suspect

First victim identified as troubled past of shooting suspect revealed

The suspect who left two people dead and six injured after he opened fire on a Florida university’s campus had a disturbed childhood, as the first tragic victim is identified.

World

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the Stanford Business, Government, and Society Forum at Stanford University on April 03, 2024 in Stanford, California. Pichai spoke at Stanfordâs first Business, Government, and Society Forum with the theme of responsible leadership in a polarized world. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Google’s ‘illegal monopoly’ harmed internet users, judge finds

Google could be forced to break up its empire after a United States court found the tech giant was operating illegal monopolies over the digital advertising market.

National

Confirmed and identity of American man - Donald Day. A US man, referred to by Wieambilla shooters Gareth and Stacey Train, as ‘Don’. (Left) The three of them were in regular contact leading up to the shooting.

Hackers force delay in trial of US man linked to Wieambilla murders

The trial of an American man linked to the Wieambilla murders has been delayed by months after his lawyer’s computer system was infiltrated by hackers.

North America

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump, whom he will likely ask for a reprieve from US tariffs while seeking further backing on Iran and Gaza. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Trump’s tariffs flip flop: Was it planned or accidental?

Was President Donald Trump’s carrot and stick approach a tactical move in a broader economic masterstroke? Or did even the billionaire businessman fail to fully comprehend the chaos?

National

The Australian-US military alliance is “ironclad”, defence chiefs from both countries have declared.

‘Ready to defend’: Aus-US alliance tested amid China threat

Australian and US defence chiefs have provided an update about how the two countries will preserve national security as China continues to send threatening, strategic messages.

NSW

DAILY TELEGRAPH - 10.4.25Meta Case Study - Harriet Beynon pictured at home in SydneyÃs east today. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

‘Scary invasion of privacy’: Meta’s teen tactics slammed

A young Sydney woman has slammed Facebook’s “scary’ marketing techniques, after a whistleblower from the social media giant laid bare how low it went to boost advertising revenue.

Social

Bombshell revelations about how Facebook targets young girls

A US Senate hearing has heard how Facebook notifies advertisers when it is a “really good time” to target children when they are feeling “worthless”.

AnalysisNational

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (2nd R) and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick look on as President Donald Trump signs an executive order as in the Oval Office of the White House on April 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Trump’s tariff flip gives little reason for Aussies to be relieved

In Australia, there’s little reason to breathe a sigh of relief over the latest volley in Trump tariff tennis, says Vanessa Marsh in the US.

North America

President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Washington. (Pool via AP)

‘Lack of respect’: China trade war escalates amid Trump tariff flip

Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for dozens of countries on tariffs above 10 per cent except China, which he said would now rise to 125 per cent, causing stocks to surge.

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Senator Mark Warner questions US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Picture: AP Photo

‘Why did they get whacked?’: US senators defend Australia

Enraged Democrats have gone in to bat for Australia as “one of our strongest allies” in a fiery US tariffs showdown with their Republican counterparts.

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