Donald Trump's Press Secretary fired; Man mauled by dogs in Brisbane's north

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was fired by President Donald Trump on Friday, just five days into her role. According to El Pais English, the dismissal followed a briefing on Monday and included the president suggesting Zacharia reconsider the position due to unpleasant media treatment. Japan Today reported she was pushed out after less than a week in the job following a series of blunders.

El Pais English noted that the decision followed scrutiny from Fox News, including an interview with Sean Hannity regarding Zacharia's history of presenting herself as a lawyer despite never passing the bar exam. Zacharia previously served as a Homeland Security spokesperson and a conservative commentator.

In separate news, a man was injured after being attacked by two dogs at a park in northern Brisbane, according to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

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