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Apr 4, 2025 - World

Exclusive: The party’s Bennelong candidate Scott Yung was described as ‘young Chinese talent’ in the videos that are still live on his pagePolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA Liberal candidate for an ultra-marginal seat in Sydney says famous Chinese actors based in Beijing voluntarily provided glowing character references describing him as a “young talent” and were not paid to do so.Guardian Australia has confirmed the actors approached by Scott Yung’s campaign separately charge several thousands of dollars for similar short video endorsements and personalised messages. Continue reading...

Apr 3, 2025 - World

The firings come on the heels of a meeting between Trump and far-right activist Laura Loomer, who presented her research to the President, making a case for the removal of certain staffers deemed insufficiently committed to Trump's agenda.

Apr 3, 2025 - World

The sell-off in Wall Street stocks deepened in mid-morning trading Thursday, with the S&P 500 losing more than four percent following US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement.

Apr 3, 2025 - World

India will soon send relics of the Buddha, discovered in Devni Mori in northern Gujarat, to Thailand for an exposition.

Apr 3, 2025 - World

Men arrested at Melbourne sporting venue allegedly carrying loaded firearms after passing through upgraded securityGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe MCG has blamed a “breakdown in the thoroughness” of security screening procedures after two men allegedly carrying loaded firearms were able to access a blockbuster match between Collingwood and Carlton.Police alleged the weapons were found after a search by officers at the ground, as a crowd of 82,058 fans watched the Magpies defeat their arch-rivals on Thursday night.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...