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Emily Macdonald is a journalist based in New York, covering world news. Macdonald has embedded with troops in Afghanistan, hit campaign trails and reported on landmark court cases. She’s currently involved in a long term investigation into the best bagels in Brooklyn – at least that’s her story.

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A man waves the flag of Hezbollah as he drives past the rubble of a building in Beiru as people returned to the area to check their homes after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. Picture: AFP

Fears over Iran’s nuclear program, Hezbollah ‘breaches ceasefire’

World leaders have met with Iran to probe their nuclear aspirations as the regime’s sponsored terror group Hezbollah is accused by Israel of already breaking their ceasefire.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 05: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, (L) shakes hands with daughter Tiffany Trump as they are joined on stage by Tiffany's husband Michael Boulos, RNC Co-chair Lara Trump and Donald Trump Jr. during Trump's final campaign rally of the election year at Van Andel Arena on November 05, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Trump campaigned for re-election in the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania before arriving for his last rally minutes after midnight in Michigan. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump picks daughters’ fathers-in-law for key posts

Donald Trump has picked billionaire Massad Boulos, who is his daughter Tiffany’s father-in-law, as advisor on the Middle East – the second time in days he has chosen family for a key post.

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Britain's Prince Harry wanted to leave the royal family before he met Meghan Markle. Picture: AFP

Harry’s secret: royal reporter reveals day prince confided in her

A royal reporter has revealed the vulnerable confession Prince Harry once made to her which changes everything you think you know about his relationship with Meghan Markle.

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A woman looks at debris in Beirut’s southern suburbs as people returned to the area to check their homes after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. Picture: AFP

Hezbollah and Israel: ceasefire explained as Lebanese go home

Thousands of displaced civilians returned to Beirut to sift through the remnants of their lives as the Hezbollah and Israel ceasefire was enacted. See what’s at stake with this precarious deal.

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(FILES) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant attend a press conference in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv on October 28, 2023 amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on November 5, 2024, dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over a breakdown in trust during the Gaza war against Hamas, his office said. (Photo by Abir SULTAN / POOL / AFP)

US strikes in Syria as Israel-Hezbollah reach truce

The US has hit an Iranian-aligned weapons storage facility in Syria, as Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire. Follow updates.

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Princess Catherine with 16-year-old cancer sufferer Liz Hatton and her family. Picture: Instagram/ @princeandprincessofwales

Teen who shared special moment with Kate dies

A teenager photographed in a touching moment with the Princess of Wales has lost her battle with cancer.

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CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE - JANUARY 19: Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) (L) joins Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the Grappone Convention Center on January 19, 2024 in Concord, New Hampshire. New Hampshire voters will weigh in next week on the Republican nominating race with their first-in-the-nation primary, about one week after Trump's record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses. Former UN Ambassador and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is hoping for a strong second-place showing so to continue her campaign into Nevada and South Carolina. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump picks targeted in bomb threats

Several of Donald Trump’s new team members have been hit with death threats and “swatting” attempts, the FBI has confirmed.

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An image made available by the Egyptian military spokesperson's Facebook page on November 27, 2024 shows rescue afforts after a diving boat capsized in the Red Sea off Egypt's coast. The search operation for seven people still missing from a dive boat that capsized and sank off Egypt's east coast entered a third day on November 27, the governor of the Red Sea province said. (Photo by Egyptian military spokesperson's facebook page / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Egyptian military spokesperson's Facebook page " - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Cops to grill crew of deadly tourist yacht; miracle rescue revealed

The surviving crew members of the capsized Egyptian yacht are set to be questioned, as an Egyptian diver has told of how he helped save five survivors trapped on the vessel.

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(FILES) British singer-songwriter Liam Payne poses on the red carpet on arrival for the BRIT Awards 2019 in London on February 20, 2019. British former One Direction star Liam Payne consumed cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressant before falling to his death from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony, Argentine prosecutors said on November 7, 2024. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP)

Prosecutors trying to charge Liam Payne’s millionaire friend

New court documents show why Buenos Aires authorities want to charge Liam Payne’s millionaire friend over his death.

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Danish Prince Christian stands head and shoulders above his parents, Australian born Queen Mary of Denmark and her husband King Frederik. Photo: Instagram.

Proud Mary: Son of Aussie-born Queen’s selfless act

Queen Mary’s son Crown Prince Christian has shared rare public comments about the incredible work he’s been doing on his gap year and his plans for the future. See the photos.

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