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Shoba RaoHead of Digital

Shoba Rao is Head of Digital at News Corp’s National News Network. With more than 20 years experience, she leads a team to help produce national and world stories across all metro and regional titles.

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Travel

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has scored what she calls "a career highlight" with the Qatar Airways' deal. Picture: Supplied.

Flights under $2000 in new Virgin-Qatar fare sale

Aussie travellers are being lured to fly to Paris, London and Rome for under $2000 as the new Virgin-Qatar partnership takes off.

US Election

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at a campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 1, 2024. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP)

‘She’s crazy’: Trump’s blistering attack on Harris

Donald Trump has taken centre stage calling for an end to the “migrant invasion” and a time for “liberation day” as he attacked Kamala Harris and her ability to lead America.

Social

Russia fines Google more than world’s total GDP

A Russian court has fined Google $20 decillion — an incredible amount higher than all the money in the world.

US Election

Donald Trump on Joe Rogan's podcast. Picture: YouTube

Trump reveals ‘biggest mistake’ of his presidency

Donald Trump has told influential US media commentator Joe Rogan where his presidency went wrong, why the 2020 election was “rigged” and called the women of The View “stupid”. See the video.

UpdatedMusic

** FEES APPLY** ONE TIME USE ONLY - MUST CREDIT BACKGRID - NETWORK NEWS PREMIUM CONTENT: NO THE AUSTRALIAN/NO NEWS.COM/NO SKY NEWS AU_3063578 - Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* - Geoff Payne, father (LEFT) of the late musician Liam Payne, was spotted standing on the balcony from which his son tragically fell, looking down at the deck below. Shot on 10/18/24 Pictured: Geoff Payne BACKGRID Australia 19 OCTOBER 2024 Phone: + 61 419 847 429 Email: sarah@backgrid.com.au

Sad photo of Liam Payne’s dad as hotel staff investigated

Liam Payne’s dad was spotted on the balcony where the former One Direction singer fell to his death, as police investigate the role hotel staff may have played in supplying drugs.

World

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 02: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Larissa May, Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex and Dr. Stephanie J. Hull seen at Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara on October 02, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California. Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex visited Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara which coincided with the announcement of contributions from The Archewell Foundation, Pivotal Ventures, and the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation to support a partnership between Girls Inc. and #HalfTheStory on International Day of the Girl. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/The Archewell Foundation via Getty Images)

‘One of the most bullied’: Meghan Markle’s admission

Meghan Markle has described herself as being “one of the most bullied people in the world,” while meeting a group of young girls.

US Election

*EDITORIAL USE ONLY* Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris appears on the cover of Vogue Magazine. Picture: Supplied

Kamala Harris’ Vogue cover sparks divide

Kamala Harris has appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine, which has raised eyebrows and sparked online debate as the style bible called her a “candidate for our times.”

UpdatedHook Ups & Break Ups

Kanye’s shocking suggestion about Bianca’s mum: court docs

Kanye West allegedly told Bianca Censori he wanted to have sex with her mother and ‘wanted her to watch’, new lawsuit documents claim.

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LiveWorld

A handout picture provided by the office of Iran's supreme leader on January 6, 2020 shows the newly appointed commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), lieutenant general and commander of the Quds Force, Esmail Qaani (C), weeping over the coffin his predecessor Qasem Soleimani during their funeral ceremony in Tehran. The targeted killing of 62-year-old Soleimani ordered by US President Donald Trump saw Iran vow "severe revenge" before it also took a further step back from the already tattered 2015 nuclear accord with world powers. (Photo by HO / LEADER OFFICE / AFP) / / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / LEADER.IR" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===

Iran’s Quds Force chief ‘under arrest over links to Israel’

Esmail Ghaani is said to have suffered a heart attack while being questioned as part of Tehran’s probe into intelligence leaks. Follow live updates.

UpdatedWorld

Hurricane Milton - 9 Oct 2024 - 0:00 UTC ...MILTON WILL BRING LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND WINDS TO PORTIONS OF THE FLORIDA GULF COAST... As of 7:00 PM CDT Tue Oct 8 the center of Milton was located near 23.0, -86.9 with movement ENE at 10 mph. The minimum central pressure was 902 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 165 mph - Image Supplied NOAA

‘Life and death’: Biden tells Florida to flee Hurricane Milton

US President Joe Biden has begged Florida residents to flee Hurricane Milton, warning it could turn into the worst natural disaster in a century. See photos, video.

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