The awkward interactions between key figures during Jimmy Carter’s funeral.

Awkward ghosting and a death stare:The curious dynamics at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

A rare,frosty handshake between Donald Trump and the former vice president who defied him. An awkward ghosting. And warm,unexpected smiles. Here’s how the scenes unfolded.

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President Joe Biden,first lady Jill Biden watch as a joint services body bearer team carries the casket of former President Jimmy Carter during the state funeral at Washington National Cathedral in Washington,Thursday,Jan. 9,2025.

‘God bless you,Jimmy Carter’:Ex-president’s funeral provides rare moment of unity

President-elect Donald Trump and former president Barack Obama shared a laugh. Trump even shook Mike Pence’s hand.

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Suspected Trump gunman Ryan Wesley Routh.

Second Trump assassination attempt is business as usual in the US

Gun shots at the former president’s golf course is another jarring moment in an election campaign vital to the future of the US.

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Julian Assange on board the plane that took him from Britain to Bangkok.

‘Miscarriage of justice’:Condemnation in sections of the US to Assange plea deal

Former Republican vice president Mike Pence said the plea deal was a “miscarriage of justice”,while candidate and conspiracy theorist Robert F Kennedy jr said he was “overjoyed”.

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Sorry for the pile-on,ScoMo and Trump,but by Jesus,you send women a warped view of religion

Scott Morrison,like Donald Trump,may appeal to America’s white evangelicals,but a former US president’s humbler approach would resonate more with the many women who are losing their religion.

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Former prime minister Scott Morrison says his new US role will begin in March.

‘History is what it is’:Scott Morrison defends Black Summer Hawaii trip,looks forward to working in US

Morrison will be travelling to the US in March to begin his new advisory roles and positions on private boards.

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called on Australians to boycott Woolworths.

Dutton’s Woolies-bashing an own goal

Dutton is more exercised about the necessity of Australia Day paraphernalia than the crippling costs of our staple foods. Talk about the triumph of symbols over substance

Heritage Minister Penny Sharpe

We must use Sydney’s rich heritage to our advantage

Heritage assessment is not an objective process. The difference among opinions within the industry is vast and obtaining a development approval can often rest on the sole opinion of the heritage adviser to the local council.

Australian Prime Minster Scott Morrison,left,and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence shake hands during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Port Moresby,Papua New Guinea,Saturday,Nov. 17,2018. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein,Pool)

Morrison enlists former VP Pence to write foreword for Christian memoir

Former US vice president Mike Pence has endorsed Scott Morrison’s forthcoming book.

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Mabel Li (left),Harry Greenwood (right) and Megan Wilding (middle) wearing keffiyeh at curtain call of opening night of STC’s The Seagull,on November 25.

‘The Seagull 3’:The backstage drama engulfing the STC

When three young actors stepped forward to take their curtain calls for The Seagull last month,not even Russian playwright Anton Chekhov could have dreamt up the drama that would follow.

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