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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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UpdatedNFL

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 4: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #87 of the Houston Texans walks off the field after warming up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Justin Edmonds/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Family reveals NFL star’s cause of death

Demaryius Thomas’ family has revealed the health problems he was experiencing for a year before he was found dead in his home at age 33.

Politics

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, NOVEMBER 01 2021: Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian addresses the media at ICAC in Sydney. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

‘Disgusting’: Blow-up over Berejiklian’s fate

A fresh war of words has erupted over the fate of former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian after the Prime Minister’s remarks today.

Health

Omicron ‘may signal the end of Covid’

The emergence of the new Omicron variant has sent chills around the world, but some experts believe there is cause for optimism.

Health

A medical worker prepares a BioNtech-Pfizer Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine at a colisium in Makati City, suburban Manila on November 29, 2021, as the Southeast Asian nation launched a three-day vaccination drive targeting nine million people as young as 12 in an effort to accelerate the roll-out of jabs, amidst the threat of heavily mutated coronavirus variant Omicron. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Vaccines for kids aged 5-11 approved

Children aged 5-11 could be vaccinated against Covid before school returns next year, with a key hurdle about to be cleared.

UpdatedNorth America

James and Jennifer Crumbley's new mugshots.

Shooting suspect’s parents deny charges

The parents of a teenager who allegedly killed four people in a US school shooting have denied any wrongdoing amid reports they bought their son a gun.

Environment

The location of the earthquake. Picture: US Geological Survey

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes WA

An earthquake hit Western Australia on Saturday night, making the ground shake more than 100 kilometres away in Port Hedland.

Royals

‘They don’t understand’: Meghan’s sullen text

A British court has revealed a key text exchange between Meghan Markle and her former press secretary in which she vents about the royal family.

Asia

‘Be prepared’: China threatens Australia

Australia has been warned it could suffer a “heavy attack” and had better “be prepared to sacrifice” in the latest blow-up over China’s aggression.

US Politics

US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Waukesha County Airport in Waukesha, Wisconsin on October 24, 2020. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

Threats fly as Trump legal war escalates

Legal threats are flying and tensions are building as the members of Congress investigating the Capitol riot meet resistance.

Babies

Jennifer Hawkins with her new bub. Picture: Instagram

Hawkins reveals her adorable new son

Australian model Jennifer Hawkins has revealed her adorable son Hendrix to the world, saying she could “not be more grateful”.

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