PremiumPremiumWorldBehind the Obama-Harris friendship: A key endorsement and a kindred spiritNew York Times: Harris’s decision to support Obama in 2008 was a risk. It paid off.20 Aug 10:22 PM
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WorldJoe Biden passes torch to Kamala Harris on first night of Democratic ConventionHarris makes a surprise early appearance on the night of Biden’s speech.20 Aug 05:31 AM
WorldWhich celebrities will be in Chicago for the DNC? Here’s what we knowThe Democratic National Convention kicks off today, with celebrity hosts announced.20 Aug 03:34 AM
WorldFBI 'confident' Iran tried to hack Trump's electionIt's confirmed Iran was responsible for recent cyber attacks against the US.20 Aug 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump promotes AI images to suggest Taylor Swift endorsed himNew York Times: Trump has been preoccupied with the popularity of the pop music megastar.19 Aug 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe 47 seconds that saved Kamala Harris’ political careerNYT: 'As close to a near-death experience for a political career as you can get.'19 Aug 06:00 AM
PoliticsLet’s do this – Dame Jacinda Ardern heads to Chicago for Democratic National ConventionFormer PM will join candidate Vice-President Kamala Harris and former leader Barack Obama.18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrump says Harris will be easier to beat than BidenBut some polls show Harris edging ahead in the election race.18 Aug 01:49 AM
WorldJD Vance's plane makes emergency landing due to door malfunctionIt comes a week after Trump’s plane was diverted as he headed for a rally.17 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHe still thought he could win: Inside Biden’s decision to drop outNew York Times: People close to Biden say he believes he could have won a second term.16 Aug 12:41 AM
World'Game changer': Kamala Harris 'now has more paths to the presidency' than TrumpHarris closes gap with Trump in Sun Belt states enough to open 2nd path to the presidency.15 Aug 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Trump keeps talking about fictional serial killer Hannibal LecterTrump’s references to the fictional serial killer are consistent and nonsensical.14 Aug 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGrammar wars: Is It Harris’ or Harris’s? Add a Walz, and it’s even trickierNew York Times: Grammar geeks went into overdrive when Harris picked Walz as running mate.13 Aug 10:12 PM
WorldFBI probing alleged Iran hack attempts targeting Trump, BidenIs it an effort to undermine Trump’s bid to regain the White House?13 Aug 12:23 AM
WorldDonald Trump falsely claims Kamala Harris crowds are 'AI'd'Former president accuses rival of doctoring photos and says she should be disqualified.12 Aug 06:15 AM
WorldTrump campaign hack could indicate wider election disruptionsTrump's campaign said it believed its email systems had been breached by hackers.11 Aug 09:40 PM
WorldJoe Biden says pressure from Nancy Pelosi led him to quit raceJoe Biden claims he was forced out of the race as a means to 'unite the country' again.11 Aug 08:53 PM
EntertainmentCeline Dion slams Trump for playing her music at rally: '…And really, THAT song?'Celine Dion has been left baffled after Donald Trump used her song at his rally.11 Aug 02:45 AM
EntertainmentLucy Lawless calls out former co-star over Kamala Harris commentLucy Lawless alleges Kevin Sorbo has a history of making derogatory comments.11 Aug 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThat time Trump nearly died in a helicopter crash? Didn’t happenNew York Times: “I call complete BS,” says Governor Newsom, who was also on the flight.09 Aug 02:35 AM
WorldDonald Trump says he’s willing to debate Kamala Harris three timesTrump says he's prepared to go toe-to-toe with Kamala Harris in three live debates.08 Aug 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom farm boy to VP candidate: Tim Walz’s extraordinarily ordinary lifeNew York Times: He hasn't spent his life striving for this moment. So how did he get here?07 Aug 11:18 PM
WorldKamala Harris’ whirlwind, high-pressure VP process that landed on Tim WalzHarris faced a dramatically compressed timetable for choosing a vice-presidential nominee.07 Aug 05:14 AM
WorldKamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate to win rural US votesWalz, a US Army veteran and former teacher, is known for his progressive policies.06 Aug 05:54 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court declines to halt Trump’s sentencingThe former US President was found guilty in May of falsifying business records.06 Aug 12:54 AM
WorldKamala Harris’s campaign has reset the electoral mapDemocrats’ poll numbers - and their chances of holding the White House - have rebounded.05 Aug 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat’s rattling Trump: The size of Harris’ crowdsNew York Times: Harris’s first big rally appears to have gotten under Trump's skin.04 Aug 10:51 PM
WorldJudge sets pretrial date for Trump's 2020 election caseCriminal case accuses Trump of trying to illegally overturn result of the 2020 election.04 Aug 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: More twists in the US election taleOPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.03 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesPrecious metals meet superheroes in NZ Mint collectionA gold broker in Auckland plies an ancient trade with modern twists.03 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump again says Christians ‘won’t have to vote anymore’ if they vote for himNew York Times: Trump's remarks stir fears of ending democratic elections.31 Jul 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGunman at Trump rally was often a step ahead of the Secret ServiceNew York Times: Some officers were aware of shooter earlier than previously known.30 Jul 02:43 AM
WorldKamala Harris’ image bump by the numbersThe polls suggest Americans are warming to Kamala Harris.29 Jul 08:38 PM