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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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Aus Post reveals top health items we’re going crazy for

Aussies have been cashing in on a range of items as they put their health and lifestyle first according to Australia Post.

UpdatedWorld

TOPSHOT - (COMBO) This combination of pictures created on January 24, 2025, shows posters of Israeli hostages (L to R) Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Karina Ariev and Daniela Gilboa, held in the Gaza Strip since the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas militants. Hamas' armed wing on January 24, 2025, named four Israeli "women soldiers" it intends to release the following day as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, with Israel confirming it received the names shortly after. (Photo by AFP)

Hamas will release female soldier hostages before civilians

Israel will proceed in its ceasefire with Hamas after the militant group partially violated the agreement by naming four female soldier hostages instead of the expected civilians to be released.

United States

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Netanyahu defends Musk against ‘Nazi salute’ allegations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Elon Musk was being “falsely smeared” over a viral video of the Tesla CEO performing what seemed to be a Nazi salute.

United States

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Melania Trump attends the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘I shouldn’t say this’: Trump’s joke as Melania’s hat raises eyebrows

Melania Trump took centre stage, and it was her hat that surprised onlookers. Her husband also revealed the fashion pain she was going through for his inauguration. See the photos.

ExplainerUnited States

Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump night before election day. Picture: Ivanka Trump/Twitter

No more Ivanka, immunity: 10 changes in Trump’s presidency

Donald Trump is back in the White House, but his second term will not be like last time. Here’s what he will do differently.

ExplainerUnited States

Billionaires, Hollywood icons, world leaders: Trump’s guest list

The President-elect has hand-picked an interesting array of people to attend his inauguration day. See who’s on the exclusive guest list.

ExplainerUnited States

web art for Trump inauguration 5min guide

Everything you need to know about Trump’s Inauguration

In America, Inauguration Day is a spectacle not to be missed and there are big changes for Donald Trump as he enters the West Wing again. See how it will unfold.

ExclusiveTravel

From Jan 20, Qantas will be offering direct seasonal flights from Sydney to Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport, to help make it easier for travellers to reach Hokkaido’s world-class ski resorts on Japan's northernmost island. Picture: Supplied/Qantas.

Five hours faster: Qantas’ new overseas route for Aussies

Australians’ obsession with skiing has paved the way for travellers to get a new, faster route to fly and get on Japan’s renowned white powder faster.

ExplainerWorld

Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip since the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas militants, gather in favour of the Gaza truce in front of the Israeli defence ministry in Tel Aviv on January 16, 2025. The United States said on January 16 it was "confident" that a fragile Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal would take effect on time, even as Israel carried out new air strikes ahead of a cabinet vote on the accord. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)

Israel Hamas ceasefire, truce and hostage deal: How it’ll work

Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire agreement and a truce. This is what happens next, what it means for Gaza, the hostages and the Middle East.

UpdatedWorld

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal back on track

The ceasefire has officially begun between Israel and Hamas – about three hours late. Hamas has also released the names of three female hostages it plans to release first.

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