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Andrew Thorpe
Andrew Thorpe is a digital journalist on the ABC's national newsdesk based in Brisbane.
Prior to joining the ABC in 2022 he was a producer and opinion editor at The Canberra Times, and a journalist at News Regional Media's The Observer and Central Telegraph in Central Queensland.
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Second aid convoy crosses into Gaza as death toll there passes 4,600 — as it happened
Israeli missiles reportedly strike the two main airports in Syria, as the US says it is sending more air defences to the Middle East.
'Combat activity' around Gaza as IDF shuts down wide perimeter — as it happened
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu will form a unity government with key opposition figure Benny Gantz, as Gaza's only power plant shuts down and aid agencies plead for the establishment of a humanitarian corridor.
What is Hamas, how does it control the Gaza Strip and what does it mean that Israel has declared war against it?
Officially considered a terrorist group by the Australian government, Hamas has controlled Gaza since it ousted Fatah forces during a brief civil war in 2007.
Family's 'unbearable pain' as Florida woman, 41, identified as victim of alligator attack
The daughter of a woman found dead in the jaws of an alligator in the US state of Florida has spoken out about the "unbearable pain" faced by her family as they deal with the loss of a loved one as well as internet rumours about the nature of her death.
'It's pretty dopey politics': Parliamentary behaviour comes under scrutiny on Q+A
In the wake of her allegations an opposition MP yelled at and intimidated her, independent MP Kylea Tink says Australians had sent a message when electing the current parliament that they wanted to see politics done differently.
'Don't be a bystander': Q+A panellist asks non-Indigenous people on both sides of Voice debate to call out racism
Bundjalung Widubul-Wiabul woman Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, undecided on the Voice, recalls witnessing non-Indigenous Yes supporters failing to call out racist arguments from the No side, and urges both sides to do better.
'Moronic charade of a campaign': Ten times musicians told politicians to quit playing their songs
Rapper Eminem this week demanded Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy stop playing Lose Yourself on the campaign trail. Here are 10 other instances politicians have gotten the cold shoulder from artists they admired.
The Voice referendum will happen on October 14, the PM has confirmed. Here's how Australians reacted to the news
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a date for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Look back on how it happened and the reaction in our blog.
Donald Trump is facing 91 criminal charges and a range of civil lawsuits. Here's how his legal problems are lining up
Mr Trump says he will appeal a trial date set the day before Super Tuesday. It's just the latest legal hurdle faced by the former president as he campaigns for the White House while battling multiple criminal and civil cases.
Republicans want to use the military to attack drug cartels in Mexico. Is it just bluster, or could it really happen?
As the race for the White House ramps up, threats by Republican candidates to launch military strikes on Mexico's drug cartels are being taken increasingly seriously, sparking concerns on both sides of the border.
Japan has a plan to deal with wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Here's why it's facing so much opposition
The plan's opponents range from scientists who question the reasoning behind the government's actions to local fishermen who fear renewed damage to their industry's reputation.
Australia vs the internet: What can the government do to fight online misinformation?
Given freedom-of-speech concerns, technical challenges and the difficulty of taking on big tech, it makes sense that the government is keen for Silicon Valley to lead the way in developing its own code of conduct.
More details come to light about former employee's concerns over Titan submersible — as it happened
US Coast Guard authorities confirm the destruction of the missing Titan submersible and the deaths of those on board, announcing a "debris field" was found near the Titanic wreck.
Remotely operated vehicles join search for missing Titan submersible — as it happened
Authorities say the search for the submersible missing near the Titanic wreck is entering a critical stage, with fears the five occupants will run out of oxygen and develop hypothermia if not found soon.
Car breaches Vatican gate at high speed, Albanese gears up for G7 summit, and Disney to shut its Star Wars hotel. Catch up with The Loop
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.
Hebrew bible sells for $57 million, Rugby Australia backs Voice to Parliament, and Chinese comedy group fined $3m for Xi joke. Catch up with The Loop
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.
Did Ukraine try to kill Putin or could the drone attack on the Kremlin have been a false flag?
While Ukraine has on occasion struck targets on Russian territory, a direct assault on the Kremlin, a fortified complex in the heart of Moscow, would be its most audacious attack by far.
Jock Zonfrillo, celebrated chef and judge on MasterChef Australia, dies aged 46
Born in Glasgow, Zonfrillo operated renowned restaurants in Sydney and Adelaide over two decades before becoming a judge on MasterChef in 2019.
Who's running for president of the United States in 2024? Here's your guide to the candidates
Here's who's seeking the White House and who might yet surprise us in the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential election.
'Fyre Festival II' is 'finally happening', says music festival founder after release from prison
After his 2017 music festival collapsed on its opening weekend, leaving attendees stranded and starving on a remote island with no musical performances, Billy McFarland says he wants to have another go at running the event.
Astronomers detect 'ultramassive' black hole roughly 33 billion times the mass of the Sun
The rare black hole sits at the centre of Abell 1201, a supergiant elliptical galaxy residing in a galaxy cluster of the same name, about 2.7 billion light-years from Earth.
Self-help author Marianne Williamson launches primary challenge against Joe Biden
Self-help author Marianne Williamson launches another long-shot bid for the presidency, becoming the first Democrat to formally challenge President Joe Biden for the 2024 nomination.
Cough syrups, lozenges containing pholcodine recalled by TGA over anaphylaxis risk
The recall affects 44 products, including cough syrup and lozenges manufactured by Gold Benadryl, Bisolvon, Codral, TerryWhite, Difflam, Duro-Tuss and others.
Biden vows to 'rebuild America' and 'finish the job' in State of the Union address — as it happened
US President Joe Biden used his annual State of the Union address to call for tax reform and gun control, and how he plans to tackle the country's opioid crisis.
ANZ becomes first big bank to pass on RBA's latest interest rate hike — as it happened
The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates by another quarter of a percentage point, with ANZ becoming the first bank to pass on the increase to its customers.