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Nov 1, 2026 - World

Trump had sued for $10 billion after the newspaper's story was published in July 2025 detailing the president's alleged 2003 letter to Epstein, which apparently featured a drawing of a naked woman.

Nov 1, 2026 - World

The successful containment brought hope to the local community; however, the outbreak is far from over as the virus continues to spread.

Nov 1, 2026 - World

Centre of downturn shifts away from Sydney and Melbourne, but after such strong growth most homeowners still sit on sizeable gainsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian home values have dropped for a seventh consecutive month, with prices in the capital cities now falling at the fastest pace in 40 years as rising mortgage rates scare off buyers.Cotality data shows the centre of the downturn is also shifting away from Sydney and Melbourne towards the mid-sized state capital cities, with Brisbane and Perth leading October’s declines. Continue reading...

Nov 1, 2026 - World

Exclusive: Mark Jones, once on track for one of the Liberal party’s most powerful roles, is now instrumental in One Nation’s expansionGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastIn 2023, a young and ambitious Liberal moderate was on the brink of securing one of the most powerful roles in the party: state director of the New South Wales branch. Three years later, he is playing a key role in selecting and vetting One Nation candidates determined to beat his former colleagues.Multiple Liberal sources familiar with recruitment for the position, which involves running election campaigns and managing fundraising, confirm Mark Jones was among the final three candidates for the role before his career advancement was ultimately blocked.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...

Nov 1, 2026 - World

Qatari mediators continue to ferry peace proposals between Washington and Tehran, officials from Iran and the U.S. said Sunday, as fears of an escalation in the eight-month-old war loom ahead of this week's midterm elections.