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Maria Bervanakis is the Morning Digital Editor at News Corp’s Premium National News Network. With more than a decades’ experience at News Corp, she leads a team to produce national and world stories across all masthead titles.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 13: Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at the 46th International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Walz made his first solo appearance as the running mate for Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the event. AFSCME is a union representing 1.4 million public service workers nationwide. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘Damn proud’: Walz defends under-fire military record

Kamala Harris’s running mate Tim Walz has spoken out against Republican attacks on his military record in his first solo outing as VP candidate.

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(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on August 12, 2024 shows, L-R, former US President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking during town hall event at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 6, 2024 and Tesla CEO Elon Musk visiting the company's electric car plant in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, on March 13, 2024. Trump is scheduled to be interviewed by Musk on the social media platform X on the evening of August 12, 2024. (Photo by Jim WATSON and Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Trump’s ‘lisp’ stuns as he calls for Iron Dome, blasts Biden’s IQ after horror start with Musk

Donald Trump described the America he wants to fix as he attacked Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, after listeners questioned what happened to his voice in an interview with Elon Musk that was hit by a “massive” cyber attack.

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New bodycam video from Trump assassination attempt shows police confronting Thomas Crooks on roof.Supplied Butler TWP Police Dept

Watch: Moment police confront Trump’s shooter

Bodycam footage from a police officer that came face-to-face with Donald Trump’s would-be assassin paints a terrifying picture.

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Japan has been warned to brace for a megaquake after a powerful magnitude 7.1 Earthquake tremor prompted tsunami waves.Supplied

Japan issues first ever ‘megaquake’ warning

Japan is bracing for a long feared megaquake after a powerful 7.1-magnitude tremor caused tsunami waves to hit some regions.

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Joe Biden in his first TV interview since dropping out of the White House race. Picture: CBS Sunday Mornings

Biden’s dire warning if Trump loses

In his first interview since ending his re-election bid, President Joe Biden has weighed in on what would happen if Donald Trump loses.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 03: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Georgia State University Convocation Center on August 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Polls currently show a close race between Trump and Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JOE RAEDLE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Plot for hitman to potentially assassinate Trump revealed

An alleged plot to kill Donald Trump and other US politicians was “straight out of the Iranian playbook”, the FBI said after arresting the suspect.

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TOPSHOT - A man adjusts his kippah (Jewish skullcap) as right-wing Israelis demonstrate next to the Sde Teman military base near Beersheba, against the detention for questioning of military reservists who were suspected of abuse of a detainee following the October 7 attack in Israel, on July 29, 2024. The military said it has opened an investigation into the

Shock Israeli ‘torture’ footage sparks calls for prison closure

The Israeli Supreme Court has considered a petition to close a desert military prison where soldiers have been accused of abusing Palestinians. Follow updates. Warning: Graphic

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Emotional scenes as Evan reunited with family

After spending almost 500 days in a Russian jail, Evan Gershkovich has been reunited with his family and greeted by US President Joe Biden as he touched down in his home country. See the photos.

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Rex enters administration: How to rebook cancelled flights

Rex Airlines, which operates an essential regional airline, has just entered voluntary administration and cancelled flights between major cities. Here’s what to do next.

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(FILES) (COMBO) This combination of pictures created on March 06, 2024 shows US President Joe Biden in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on August 9, 2023 and former US President and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 10, 2024.. Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off for a historic US presidential debate this week, with the stage set for what could be a pivotal moment in the 2024 race as millions of potential voters tune in. (Photo by Jim WATSON and KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP)

Biden fires parting shot as Harris ‘honeymoon’ over

Joe Biden announced sweeping reforms that could remove presidential immunity from Donald Trump, as anxious Democrats brace for the end of Kamala Harris’ honeymoon.

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