The second and final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden proved far more coherent and substantive than last month’s chaotic clash.

Ealier the Chinese ambassador to Canada warned Justin Trudeau’s government against granting asylum to Hong Kong residents.

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With just 11 days left until election day, US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden will face off in Nashville, Tennessee, for the final presidential debate.

Saad al-Hariri’s return would represent the staying power of Lebanon’s longstanding sectarian power brokers

Republicans ended the night of the final presidential debate feeling relieved. But while Trump’s performance was a big improvement, so was his opponent’s.

What a difference a debate makes. The second and final US presidential bout between Donald Trump and Joe Biden had the candidates talking about the coronavirus response, North Korea and actual policy.

The President has such a large base that, even if he is defeated on November 3, his destructive populism will survive him.

The struggling dining scene has a strong Antipodean influence and some of the capital’s best chefs hail from Australia.

Victoria Police confirmed money had been transferred to Australia “over a period of time” but appeared to play down its significance.