Actor George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter, calls for the president to leave the 2024 race after debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Actor George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter, calls for the president to leave the 2024 race after debate.
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Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz has eased his way to the Australian Open third round, while fellow title contender Novak Djokovic took a more difficult path.
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Trump's Pentagon pick grilled over misconduct claims
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, has faced fierce questioning over his drinking, views on women and allegations of sexual assault.
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Thompson joins Popyrin on the Australian Open scrapheap
Jordan Thompson has followed fellow home seed Alexei Popyrin out of the Australian Open exit gates with a straight-sets second-round loss to Nuno Borges.
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Wilson questions if Dibb really wants Brisbane rematch
Liam Wilson has reconsidered his approach to boxing and is adamant another world-title shot is within reach ahead of a Youssef Dib rematch.
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Thunder roll to a sweet 16-point NBA win over 76ers
A 32-point haul from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has helped the Oklahoma City Thunder score a 16-point NBA win over a depleted Philadelphia 76ers line-up.
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TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday
TikTok will reportedly shut off its app for all US users within days when a ban comes into effect, a move that would go further than the law dictates.
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Real-life 'Rake' lawyer given one year to shape up
The real-life inspiration behind impish TV lawyer Rake has one year to prove himself fit to practice after sexually harassing three much younger women.
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Tom Gilbert delivers good news to Dolphins fans
Tom Gilbert suffered a fresh injury scare at the Dolphins' preseason NRL camp but insists he's on track to play the club's season opener against the Rabbitohs.
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South Korean police arrest impeached President Yoon
South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol is the first sitting president to be arrested after the impeached leader was taken for questioning in a massive police operation.
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Research highlights alcohol links to disease and death
The largest investigation of alcohol consumption in Australia's history shows how it increases the risk of cancers, other diseases and death.
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German veteran sends Zheng crashing out in Open upset
German veteran Laura Siegemund has caused a massive boilover at the Australian Open, downing Chinese star Zheng Qinwen.
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Ceasefire spurs hope but war's social division lingers
Australia's Palestinian and Jewish communities have expressed hope at what a ceasefire in Gaza could mean but aren't optimistic about the spread of hate.
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NBL star disappointed but not remorseful over ref push
NBL star Parker Jackson-Cartwright is preparing to make his return from the five-game ban he incurred for pushing a referee to the floor.
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Murder charge after woman's body found near riverbed
A 49-year-old man has been charged with murder after police found his 51-year-old partner's body near a river bed.
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Board dramas over, embattled Tigers target top four
Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson says the club will be challenging for a spot in the top four come the end of the 2026 season.
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'Political exercise': dismay over youth crime laws
A rapid decision to alter youth justice laws following a supermarket stabbing could tempt other jurisdictions into similar crackdowns, an expert has warned.
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A hung parliament poses 'teal dilemma' for independents
As the prospect of a minority government grows, teal independents may have to contend with disparate voter bases and choose a side.
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NBL player to fight assault, choking charges
Suspended Cairns Taipans player Jackon Makoi has pleaded not guilty to assaulting and choking a woman more than a year ago.
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Fatal bus crash case delayed by mechanical report
Prosecutors have yet to provide a full report into a crash allegedly involving a bus driver fatally pinning an 18-year-old female pedestrian against a wall.