12 October 2020
Just 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus, Donald Trump held a rally at the White House. Here's why two of his biggest fans weren't worried about COVID-19 at the event.
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11 Oct: Michael and William Null were armed to the teeth when North America bureau chief David Lipson filmed them for Foreign Correspondent in June. Now the pair are facing up to 20 years in prison on terrorism- and gang-related charges.... more
11 Oct: The popular social media app TikTok has been at the centre of a national security showdown this year, including in Australia, where it has been banned by some Government departments.... more
11 Oct: Over the last decade, Texas has become a melting pot of racial diversity, no longer just defined by its whiteness, ruralness and conservatism. But could this shift in demographics make it a battleground state in the US election?... more
11 Oct: Under a waning moon this weekend, these ocean worms will detach their lower half and a set off a mass synchronised spawning event. Careful tradition will be observed as Samoans hunt for their share of the delicacy.... more
10 Oct: The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are still one win shy of becoming champions of the NBA after a dramatic loss to Miami Heat in game five of the finals series.... more
10 Oct: American voters' methods of casting a ballot have changed dramatically over the years, and Australia played a unique role in the evolution.... more
10 Oct: Australian writer and democracy activist Yang Hengjun is formally charged with espionage almost two years after being detained in Beijng. Chinese prosecutors began the process in March, but have not provided any details about his alleged crime.... more
10 Oct: This year's Nobel Peace Prize goes not to a person but to a United Nations body that seeks to end world hunger and improve food security. The organisation provided assistance to almost 100 million people last year.... more
10 Oct: Beijing is stepping up its military threats against Taiwan under President Xi Jinping. Could China invade the self-governed island, and if they did, would they be able to seize power?... more
