United States
White House says Melania Trump brokered Oleshky truce
The White House says Melania Trump secured a ceasefire in Russian-held Oleshky from 29 October so aid can get in and elderly residents can leave.
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Sienna Brook
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Sienna Brook covers the United States desk, with 25 stories on Washington, energy policy and federal politics. Much of the beat is nuclear power and fuel, from Army microreactors to the NRC, along with the end of the LNG export pause and the Venezuela oil deal. Brook has also covered the White House press lawsuit and help for student loan borrowers in default.
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Magnitude 7 quake in Tibet kills 16, injures 76
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Baqen County in Tibet's Nagqu region late on 22 October. Officials say 16 people died and 76 were hurt.
How-to Desk
How to check a supplier's new bank details before you pay
Victoria Police says it has had 107 reports of email payment scams since July. Here's how to verify changed bank details, step by step.
United States
Trump approval hits record low 33% in ABC, Post, Ipsos poll
Donald Trump's approval fell to 33% in an ABC News, Washington Post and Ipsos poll out 18 October. Democrats lead the House vote 52% to 44%.
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SpaceX will post its Q3 results on 20 October
SpaceX reports third-quarter results after the US close on 20 October, with a webcast at 7am Wednesday, Adelaide time. Q2 revenue was US$7.8 billion.
United States
Trump waives Graham Act sanctions on Russia
Trump waived the Graham Act's tariffs of up to 500% on Russian goods on 16 October. Republicans including Tillis and Cruz say it helps Putin.
Australia
Good News in Numbers: solar records and SA's Michelin stars
Seven checked numbers from the past fortnight, from a new rooftop solar record and SA's first Michelin stars to a 436.5 km electric motorcycle ride.
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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after five days and one 14 minute briefing, amid questions over her claim to be a lawyer.
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Trump scraps livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution
After criticism from both parties, Trump says Hasan still faces an Army firing squad at Fort Hood on 3 December, but the execution won't be streamed.
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Judge blocks Trump press ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
Judge Timothy Kelly's preliminary injunction restores CNN, MS NOW and Politico hard passes. The Justice Department has appealed to the DC Circuit.
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Senators from both parties urge Trump to drop Russian diesel deal
Twelve senators from both parties told Trump on 13 October to rescind Treasury General License 135, which opens the way for Russian diesel.