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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday October 1.

New rules to be introduced for next Trump-Biden debate.

The group managing the US presidential election debates is planning steps to bring order to the remaining contests between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden after widespread criticism.

The 90-minute debate on Tuesday night was chaotic, marred by the Republican president's constant interjections and interruptions of both his Democratic rival and the host, as well as Biden's angry rejoinders.

The Commission on Presidential Debates, a nonpartisan group that has organised the events since 1988, said it would make unspecified changes to the format to prevent chaos.

"She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and a truly formidable woman. Our hearts are broken. But we take comfort in the knowledge that her voice will live on forever," wrote her daughter Traci and son Jordan on Facebook.

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard and actor Hugh Jackman are among those paying tribute to the trailblazer.

Around the world.

- Seven people have been shot and wounded in an apparent drive by attack on a crowd of mourners gathered for the funeral of a US shooting victim. 

- The man who wrote some of Elvis Presley's biggest hits, like A Little Less Conversation and Memories, Mac Davis has died at the age of 78.

- With AAP

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gu3st 4 years ago 2 upvotes
When the beleaguered, blowhard President of the most powerful country on earth tells a white supremacist group to stand by...

Just 2020 things.
laura__palmer 4 years ago
@gu3st Yep, he now has a well-armed, violent, racist, misogynistic militia ready and awaiting his orders. 
cat 4 years ago 1 upvotes
@laura__palmer I bet a few governors and police chiefs are making emergency plans for November. 
laura__palmer 4 years ago
@cat I bet they are, too.
This has sent a shiver up my spine. He is definitely maneuvering to become a dictator. Hopefully he doesn't get there.
rush 4 years ago
@cat I was thinking that - I hope the FBI and co will be keeping an even closer eye on these 'Proud Boys' over the next few weeks.