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Black swans in ‘significant peril’ from bird flu
Australia’s poultry industry is grappling with an outbreak of H7 bird flu, but the H5N1 strain, which has spread to every other continent, could wipe out native species.
- by Mike Foley
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Inside China
The US is losing patience with China
A senior US official has taken aim at China, saying “more creative approaches may be necessary” to protect the global economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I love Joe Biden. But we need a new nominee
I saw Biden three weeks ago at my fundraiser for him. It’s devastating to say it, but he’s not the same man he was and he won’t win the election.
- by George Clooney
Pelosi refuses to endorse Biden as Clooney says president should not run
In yet another damaging blow to Joe Biden, Democrat party elder and ally of the president, Nancy Pelosi has refused to explicitly endorse him.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Australians abroad
Australian executive found unconscious in California street
Colin Bettles was found with severe injuries on a San Francisco street and was in the intensive care unit for days before his family tracked him down.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Woman killed ‘sugar daddy’ and used severed thumb to steal from bank account, court told
The 22-year-old from Washington is accused of using the thumb of a 53-year-old man to steal money to pay for Uber rides, marijuana and alcohol.
- by Jenny Gathright
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US Votes 2024
Marles to meet Trump Republicans on US trip as Biden fights for his future
In Washington for the NATO summit, Richard Marles has thrown his support behind the US president, praising the global alliances forged under his administration.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Editorial
Editorial
Children in a cancer hospital are not soldiers of war
The Russian missile attack on a Kyiv paediatric hospital has brought worldwide condemnation yet Russia blamed Ukraine air defences.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I’ve been covering Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again
In 2020, the US president presented himself as a transitional figure who would unite the country before passing onto a new generation – yet here he is.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Biden issues challenge to his critics during unexpected call to morning TV
The president’s doubling down against critics comes at a critical time, as America’s oldest president prepares to host leaders at the NATO summit.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why Trump’s explosive Iran question stumped this former White House insider
Chris Miller’s tenure as Donald Trump’s defence secretary was a brief 72 days. He’s now considered a possibility to return to the job in a second Trump administration.
- by Peter Hartcher