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ABC News Loop speaks to social media influencers being paid thousands of dollars to promote illegal peptides, and we take you inside the unregulated Chinese labs that make them.

The polling booths have barely been packed down after the US midterms, but Washington is already looking ahead to the presidential election.

Darren Lehmann rejects Usman Khawaja's claims the entire Australian camp knew about the 2018 sandpaper plot, but says "everyone around the world" was ball tampering up until that day.

New Zealand cross-code superstar Stacey Waaka leads her country to another women's Rugby League World Cup final, scoring three tries in a dominant win over Fetu Samoa. 

An Adelaide activist has been arrested and charged with the stalking and harassment of South Australian MP, Nat Cook.

Federal Government under pressure to show it can make significant savings in next month's budget update, amid high inflation and spiralling costs.

New Zealand’s election result may not be known for weeks, with counting at the halfway mark showing a deadlocked race.

Melbourne came back from the brink against Geelong, while North Melbourne were far too strong for Carlton in their back-to-back AFLW qualifying finals at Ikon Park.

The destructive Mele Hufanga barges over for a try against Samoa.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Many things have changed but much has stayed the same, and still not every woman is safe in her house.

An Adelaide activist has been arrested and charged with the stalking and harassment of South Australian MP, Nat Cook.

Federal Government under pressure to show it can make significant savings in next month's budget update, amid high inflation and spiralling costs.

As populism gains traction and international students become political hot potatoes, the $54 billion university industry is in trouble.

Data from across all Victorian secondary schools reveals a stark trend of the damage bullying can do to schools and the preventative role a strong school culture has.

New Zealand’s election result may not be known for weeks, with counting at the halfway mark showing a deadlocked race.

The US President Donald Trump has made no secret of trying to turn South America into his private backyard, but the people of one country in the region have dealt that plan a grievous blow.

The votes are being counted in what's likely to be a close federal election in New Zealand.

The FBI has swooped in on Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle, arresting the 82-year-old in Florida after a California investigation into child sexual abuse material.

After decades of trading on chaos and casting himself as an untamed spirit, a London court exposes the reality behind the comic facade.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.