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Andrew Backhouse is the audience editor at news.com.au. He has worked as a journalist for 11 years. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science at the University of Queensland in 2010. He is currently a Juris Doctor student at the University of Southern Queensland.

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US Politics

(FILES) In this file photo US President Donald Trump speaks in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC on November 5, 2020. - Two months before he is due to leave office, President Donald Trump asked top aides about the possibility of striking Iran's nuclear facilities, The New York Times reported on November 16, 2020. During a meeting at the Oval Office last November 12, 2020, the outgoing Republican leader asked several top aides, including Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Mark Milley, "whether he had options to take action against Iran's main nuclear site in the coming weeks," the newspaper said. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

‘Stress’: Trump’s extraordinary phone call

Donald Trump has sensationally intervened in the aftermath of the Michigan election, with the certification of results now in doubt again.

US Politics

A Trump supporter looks on outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center after Joe Biden was declared winner of the 2020 presidential election on November 7, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House, US media said November 7, defeating Donald Trump and ending a presidency that convulsed American politics, shocked the world and left the United States more divided than at any time in decades. (Photo by Bryan R. Smith / AFP)

Trump supporters left inconsolable

Celebrations and protests are erupting across the US after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the election. Watch live.

US Politics

The front page of the New York times on November 8, 2020.

‘Bells ringing in Paris’: World reacts to win

Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump is making headlines across the globe. World leaders and celebrities are responding to the news.

Military

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via a teleconference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on September 29, 2020. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Kremlin denies mystery Putin illness

A video of Russian President Vladimir Putin sparked reports that he is gravely ill and will soon resign, but the Kremlin has responded.

Asia

Philippine Police Lt. Christian Bolok was killed by a rooster armed with a metal blade while attempting to break up an illegal cockfight. Picture: Northern Samar Police Provincial

Police chief killed by rooster

A police chief in the Philippines has been killed in a freak accident while trying to seize evidence at an illegal cockfight.

Football

Ronaldo tests positive for COVID again

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly received a second positive COVID test result, putting his immediate playing future in doubt.

Europe

Samuel Paty was killed by a refugee after showing children cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

World reacts to shocking beheading

New details have emerged about the moments before a French teacher was decapitated by a terrorist. Warning: Graphic content.

UPDATEDEurope

The victim has been identified at Samuel Paty. Picture: Twitter

Teacher beheaded over cartoon named

A teacher who was beheaded after showing children images of the Prophet Mohammed has been remembered by devastated colleagues. Warning: Graphic.

LiveNational

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos October 17, 2020: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews speaks to the media during a press conference in Melbourne, Victoria. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Daniel Pockett

Crucial week for Melbourne numbers

Dan Andrews has hinted restrictions in Melbourne pegged for November 1 could come early if low infection numbers continue.

QLD

Federal Circuit Court Townsville Judge Guy Andrew, Townsville Bulletin pic

Federal Court judge found dead

The body of a high profile judge who vanished after leaving his Queensland home on Sunday has been found in bushland.

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