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WorldTrump says Biden is running a ‘Gestapo’ administrationThe Republican is using the language of Nazi Germany in his campaign rhetoric.06 May 04:31 AM
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WorldTrump ‘falls asleep’ at hush-money trialTrump is the first ex-president to face a criminal trial in the US.15 Apr 10:23 PM
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WorldTrump picks fight with Australia's former PM: 'not the brightest bulb'US presidential nominee offers a withering character assessment of Kevin Rudd.20 Mar 06:14 AM
SportNFL superstar being considered as vice presidential candidateRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is having conversations with vice-presidential candidates.14 Mar 04:01 AM
WorldBiden and Trump clinch nominations, setting stage for gruelling election rematch81yo Biden is already the oldest president in US history, Trump faces four criminal cases.13 Mar 04:07 AM
WorldTrump wants New York hush money trial delayed until Supreme Court rulingDonald Trump is hoping for presidential immunity to acquit him in his hush money case.11 Mar 09:07 PM
WorldBiden avoids using the word 'abortion' in big speech, advocates concernedMany in the abortion rights movement have long viewed him as an imperfect messenger.10 Mar 09:13 PM
WorldBiden warns against Trump presidency in State of the Nation addressThe US' oldest president is trying to quell concerns about his age and job performance.08 Mar 04:01 AM
WorldFocus: US election rematchJoe Biden and Donald Trump dominated their respective primary contests in the US election. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch06 Mar 07:21 PM
WorldDonald Trump hails ‘greatest victory’ against Nikki Haley on Super TuesdayBut the Former UN Ambassador did score a surprise win.06 Mar 07:35 AM
WorldMichelle Obama rules out running for US presidentFormer first lady’s office says she supports Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.06 Mar 06:35 AM
WorldJoe Biden: Doctors 'think I look too young'The White House physician says the President is ‘healthy’ but voters are deeply concerned.01 Mar 03:16 AM
WorldTrump promises ‘ultimate and absolute revenge’ if he wins US electionTrump says his victory will be ‘liberation day’ for America.25 Feb 07:48 AM
WorldTrump’s march towards Republican nomination continues, beating Haley in her home stateIt is yet another major victory in his campaign to take the White House again.25 Feb 12:34 AM
WorldTrump strongly supports IVF after Alabama court rulingThe former president is calling on Alabama lawmakers to preserve access to the treatment.23 Feb 09:27 PM
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WorldDonald Trump hawks $650 branded shoes at Sneaker ConTrump was met with loud boos as well as cheers at 'The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth'.18 Feb 02:13 AM
WorldMajor third-party candidate pulls out of US presidential raceSenator Joe Manchin told crowds he didn't want to be a 'spoiler' in the election results.17 Feb 07:15 PM
World'My memory is fine': Biden forgets when he was vice president and when his son diedBiden could not recall defining milestones in his own life.09 Feb 01:44 AM
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WorldJoe Biden deepfake calls under investigation in the USA recorded message sent to constituents reportedly urged them not to vote in the election.22 Jan 10:03 PM
WorldTrump celebrates DeSantis’ decision to drop out, ending bitter feud that defined 2024 campaignDonald Trump is setting aside months of criticism and mockery of Ron DeSantis.22 Jan 08:08 AM
WorldWith DeSantis out, can Donald Trump be stopped?Nikki Hayley now stands in the way of Trump becoming the Republican candidate again.21 Jan 11:36 PM
WorldDeSantis steps down from US election bid, endorses Donald TrumpFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his Republican presidential campaign.21 Jan 08:37 PM
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