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Politics

Chalmers denies Albanese overruled him on credit card ban after PM says ‘I will get it done’

Politics live

Hanson dismisses ‘shamed and stoned’ remark; PM and king of Jordan shake hands on defence and security

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer as growth removed during surgery

Katie Zacharia smiles while speaking at a White House press briefing podium

The US politics sketch

Enter the Zachbot: Trump’s new press secretary malfunctions on podium debut

NSW Students return to school on the first day of term 1 for 2023 in Sydney, Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Thousands of students across NSW public schools will return to class on Tuesday. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

Crime

Surge of ‘manosphere’ tracks with sharp jump in sexual assault of Australian children

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Explained

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Sport

Cricket

Hazlewood reminds Australia of his worth with six for 49 to see off South Africa

Rugby League

Australian success is not guaranteed but who can stop the World Cup hosts?

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Culture & lifestyle

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Reality TV

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Beach Boys

The Beach Boys’ Mike Love returns to the stage despite ‘facing serious health challenges’

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Opinion

A blond woman smiles as she holds up her iPhone to take a picture

Loves Trump, lies and conspiracies: Katie Zacharia is the perfect presidential press secretary

Arwa Mahdawi

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Van Badham

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