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Sam ClenchEurope correspondent

Sam covers politics, with the occasional foray into entertainment news. He previously worked in the Canberra press gallery and as news.com.au’s US correspondent. Sam led our coverage of the 2016 and 2020 US elections and hit the campaign trail for the Australian federal elections in 2019 and 2022 – but you’re probably more likely to recognize him as our resident Game of Thrones nerd.

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Music

Spotify responds to Rogan ultimatum

A music legend told Spotify it could either have him or Joe Rogan – not both. The streaming platform has made its choice.

Science

Maps show rapid spread of new variant

A fortnight ago, the new Omicron sub-variant was practically non-existent in the UK. Now there are hotspots all over the country.

Royals

‘Outrageous cheek’: Prince Harry slammed

Prince Harry has managed to get the UK mad at him again, this time earning the ire of a former royal protection officer.

UpdatedTennis

Djokovic off to hotel detention. Photo: Channel 9

Djokovic’s appeal today will be his last

Novak Djokovic was in detention Saturday night despite his team getting exactly what they wanted ahead of going all-in on today’s hearing.

Tennis

Novak Djokovic’s last-ditch play revealed

Novak Djokovic’s legal team has revealed how it intends to argue against his fresh visa cancellation in a last-ditch effort to let him play.

Tennis

Djokovic’s three-year ban explained

Novak Djokovic has been kicked out of Australia and could miss multiple Australian Opens. This is how he gets around a three-year ban.

Tennis

(FILES) This file photo taken on February 12, 2021 shows Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacting to a point against Taylor Fritz of the US during their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. - Australia's government cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on January 14, 2022 as it sought to deport the superstar over his Covid-19 vaccine status. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

How Djoker could still play in the Open

Novak Djokovic’s visa has been cancelled and once again deportation is looming, but there is still a path for him to play in the Open.

UpdatedTennis

Novak to surrender to authorities today

Novak Djokovic will meet Border Force officials at a secret location this morning as he is detained again ahead of a final appeal.

UpdatedTennis

Why Novak visa cancellation was overturned

The decision to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa has been quashed by the Federal Circuit Court, and he will be freed from immigration detention.

Coronavirus

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIANewsWire Photos DECEMBER 16, 2021: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg released the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO); and spoke to the media at a press conference in Parliament House, Canberra.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Josh Frydenberg infected with Covid

The federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, has announced he’s tested positive for Covid today “like thousands of Australians”.

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