US presidential debate LIVE updates: Donald Trump, Joe Biden clash over abortion, economy and foreign affairs ahead of 2024 US election
The first general election debate of the 2024 season kicked off with US President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump squaring off. Watch the debate live.
- by Chris Zappone, Jessica McSweeney, Farrah Tomazin, Nick Ralston and James Lemon
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Israel war as it happened: Iran launches extensive drone, missile attack: Biden cuts short weekend trip
Iran has launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, an attack that may trigger a wider conflict in the Middle East.
- by Nick Ralston, James Lemon and Angus Thompson
Aid workers were unloading a million meals. Here’s how the IDF killed them
An Australian aid worker was helping unload 400 tonnes of food at a makeshift jetty in Gaza. She was killed by drone strikes less than 24 hours later.
- by James Lemon
Baltimore bridge collapse as it happened: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship; multiple people presumed dead
A cargo ship has collided with a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, sending a large section of the three-kilometre structure into the water. A major rescue operation is now under way.
- by James Lemon, Lynette Eyb and Catherine Naylor
Hospital staff illegally attempted to access Catherine’s medical records: report
The exclusive hospital where the Princess of Wales underwent surgery is investigating claims a staff member attempted to access her medical records, a British newspaper reported.
- by James Lemon
Where is Kate Middleton? Social media searches for a princess
The Princess of Wales’ desire to retain privacy about her health has only fuelled wild conspiracy theories.
- by James Lemon
British media hardly mentioned ‘missing Kate’ – but they couldn’t ignore this photo
Most of Britain’s front pages feature the controversial photo – only some of them had enough time to address accusations of image manipulation.
- by James Lemon
Super Tuesday 2024 results LIVE updates: Trump, Joe Biden sweep primaries; all but guaranteed to become US Presidential nominees
It is the biggest day on the 2024 election calendar so far and one on which Donald Trump can take a massive leap towards securing the Republican nomination.
- by Farrah Tomazin, Nick Ralston and James Lemon
Freak waves wreak havoc on US Army missile-tracking island
Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands, about 4000 kilometres north-east of Australia, is an American space and defence test site.
- by James Lemon
New Hampshire primary 2024 results LIVE updates: Trump defeats Nikki Haley to claim pivotal win for Republican nomination
Donald Trump is aiming for a commanding victory to make a November rematch with President Joe Biden more likely than ever.
- by Farrah Tomazin and James Lemon
The shrinking ice sheet raising sea levels and disrupting ocean cycles
An expanse of frozen water larger than two NSWs or seven Victorias is disappearing faster than scientists had predicted.
- by James Lemon
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