US President Donald Trump offered WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a US presidential pardon or "some way out" two years ago, according to evidence to be presented at his London extradition trial.

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US Democratic rivals take pre-debate shots

Sparring between Mike Bloomberg and the leading US Democratic candidates has erupted hours before a debate in which the billionaire businessman meets his rivals onstage for the first time.

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Another 79 have coronavirus on cruise ship

Authorities in Japan say another 79 people have tested positive for coronavirus on the cruise liner Diamond Princess.

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Harry, Meghan royal label talks 'ongoing'

The British royal family is discussing with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan the use of the word "royal" in their branding after they abruptly decided to start a new life in Canada.

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China revokes 3 WSJ reporters' credentials

The Chinese government says it has revoked the press credentials of an Australian and two US reporters of the Wall Street Journal over a headline for an opinion column that it deemed racist.

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Syria airport gets first flight in 8 years

A Syrian Air passenger plane has landed at Aleppo's civilian airport, the first scheduled flight to touch down in the country's war-devastated economic hub for eight years.

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Australian Associated Press