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Frank Chung is a senior journalist at news.com.au covering topics including local and international breaking news, politics, culture, media and technology. In his previous role as finance editor he wrote about economics, retail, industrial relations, small business, consumer affairs and real estate.

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Australian Markets

20/11/2017 Tolga Kumova with his limited edition Ferrari in St Kilda Melbourne. Picture David Geraghty / The Australian.

Millionaire sues anonymous gossip account

An anonymous stock market gossip account followed by some of Australia’s most prominent figures is being sued by a young rich lister.

Asia

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Pope Francis waves to the faithful as he arrives in St, Peter's square for his weekly audience on September 26, 2018 in Vatican City, Vatican. In a 'Message to Catholics of China and to the Universal Church,' Pope Francis explains the reasons for signing the Provisional Agreement with the PeopleÃ•s Republic of China: to promote the proclamation of the Gospel, and to establish unity in the Catholic community in China. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Vatican outrages US with historic deal

The Vatican and China are preparing to renew a historic deal that has slightly thawed icy relations – much to the displeasure of the US.

Careers

WEEKEND TELEGRAPH - 16/9/20Barrister Peter Lavac pictured at Palm Beach with his Lamborghini with rego plates

Barrister behind ‘offensive’ number plate

The Sydney barrister who won a battle over his “offensive” Lamborghini number plate has led a colourful life which reads like a movie script.

At Work

A cyclist working for the food delivery service Deliveroo rides his bike in Madrid on March 27, 2020 amid a national lockdown to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. - The death toll in Spain soared over 4,800 after 769 people died in 24 hours, in what was a record one-day figure for fatalities in the country. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)

‘Heroes of the pandemic’ being ripped off

Food delivery drivers are pleading for better pay from platforms like UberEats and Deliveroo so they can afford “to eat good food like our customers”.

Australian Coronavirus

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Police officers patrol the Shrine of Remembrance during an anti-lockdown rally on September 12, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Anti-lockdown protesters organised a

Professor’s warning about shocking photo

A law professor has exposed a worrying aspect of Victoria’s heavy-handed coronavirus restrictions after having her own run-in with police.

Food

Virus found on frozen squid packaging

China’s health authorities have issued a warning after reportedly detecting coronavirus on the packaging of squid imported from Russia.

US Politics

(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 21, 2018 US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks after receiving the American Law Institute's Henry J. Friendly Medal in Washington, DC. - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on September 19, 2020 that the state would erect a statue in Brooklyn to honor Supreme Court Justice and feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (Photo by JIM WATSON / AFP)

‘Burn it down’: Chaos after court icon dies

Protesters gathered outside a prominent Senator’s home amid threats of riots if Donald Trump forces through a new Supreme Court justice.

Health & Safety

new season of Celebrity Apprentice Australia is returning after a six year break, to be helmed by Lord Alan Sugar, who is the 'boss' on the UK series. Michelle Bridges, Wippa and Olympic gymnast Olivia Vivian are first three celebs named to feature next year. Picture: Channel 9

Billionaire TV star nabs flight to Australia

Celebrity Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar has secured a coveted flight into Australia, even as tens of thousands of Aussies remain stranded overseas.

Retail

Woman berates CVS store manager for calling police on two black men for shoplifting. Picture: Twitter/@CharitySade

Woman’s ‘insane’ rant at store manager

A woman has berated a pharmacy store manager for calling police after two people were caught shoplifting – for one specific reason.

US Politics

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden participates in a roundtable event with military veterans at Hillsborough Community College on September 15, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. Biden is making stops in Tampa and Kissimmee in the pivotal swing state of Florida. Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Russia trying to ‘denigrate Joe Biden’

Russia is engaged in “active efforts” to interfere in the upcoming US election by attempting to “denigrate” Joe Biden, the FBI has warned.

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