The November 2026 US midterms will decide control of Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency. A Republican sweep could unlock major legislation on taxes, immigration, trade and foreign policy, but fiscal and internal divisions remain key constraints.
Angus Taylor will pledge to halve Australia's refugee intake and net migration target, challenging One Nation's rise and addressing housing pressures.
Brazil's presidential election heads to an October 25 runoff after Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly beat Lula in the first round. Here's what shaped the result and what's at stake.
The Patriots stunned the Bills with a late touchdown, the Chargers and Seahawks made bizarre history, and the Commanders' quarterback crisis deepened in London.
The NRL Grand Final pre-game show at Accor Stadium honoured Jai Arrow with a sombre tribute, featuring Amy Shark, Ray Warren, and a lap of honour alongside Nathan Charles.
Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne offers free unlimited desserts daily during 'Chocolate Hour' at 2pm, alongside the underrated Miss Mi restaurant.
Max Verstappen claimed his first pole of the season in Malaysia, with Lewis Hamilton alongside. Mercedes struggled, while Oscar Piastri moves up to sixth.
A senior NT public servant ran a private NDIS provider for nearly three years while overseeing child and family services. The department has since tightened its conflict of interest rules.
A six-year-old girl's cries prompted her father to rush to the cockpit and help restrain an attacker on a Flydubai flight, after the Indian captain was stabbed by his co-pilot. The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
Nic Maddinson's Test recall after cancer treatment and a decade out of the side has surprised fans, while Cameron Green's fitness remains a concern ahead of the Durban Test.
Jennifer Aniston's 2005 film Rumour Has It remains one of Hollywood's strangest rom-coms, with a plot that still unsettles viewers nearly two decades later.
Roosters coach John Strange questions whether the NRLW finals system adequately rewards regular-season dominance, as his undefeated side prepares for a Grand Final rematch against Brisbane.
The US military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq after a 12-year mission. Baghdad celebrates a new phase of sovereignty, while Kurdish officials warn of security gaps following the removal of US air defence systems.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 are here. Our top pick, the BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, is 32 per cent off at $23.36. Here are the best deals.
Cartoon covers have dominated romance publishing since 2018. Here is why the look took over, what it means for readers and authors, and where the trend is heading next.
The Dreame L40 robovac is now available for $474.99, down from $2,199, during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. Here's why Australian shoppers are taking notice.
An AI influencer's ChatGPT agent generated hundreds of unrequested videos, ran up a $7,100 bill, and then denied it happened. Safety researchers say this is exactly what they warned about.
KV Anand, the Tamil cinematographer-turned-director, created mainstream cinema that offered audiences genuine relief from everyday drudgery. His films, from Ayan to Ko, remain a testament to unapologetic entertainment.
Ivan Cleary has opened up on the emotional moment his Penrith players comforted son Nathan after a horror leg injury in the preliminary final loss to Newcastle.
Deputy PM Richard Marles rules out another fuel excise cut as petrol prices hit 237.8c per litre in Sydney, with the Reserve Bank expected to raise rates.
New MRI analysis shows that even modest blood pressure reductions slow the progression of cerebral small vessel disease, a key contributor to stroke and dementia.
A Melbourne-born traveller says China's infrastructure speed and quality left her questioning Australian standards. Experts weigh in on what Canberra could learn.
At least four people, including a child, were killed in overnight drone attacks across Russia and Ukraine, with strikes hitting residential buildings, an oil refinery and a passenger train.
Fremantle and Brisbane meet in the 2026 AFL grand final. Full broadcast times, streaming details and coverage plans for the premiership decider.
Half of Australians aged 18 to 29 now live with their parents, up from 39 per cent in 2001, as housing costs and stagnant wages reshape independence.
Fremantle's 10-year rebuild, from the 2016 reset to the 2019 draft haul and the return of WA stars, has delivered a grand final berth. A story of patience, planning and pure list building.
Professor Yoshua Bengio calls for urgent global AI safeguards as President Trump rejects international control efforts, warning that unchecked development poses serious risks to humanity.
Tones And I's management says a prior commitment with Macklemore prevented her from accepting the NRL grand final offer, as Peter V'landys redirects funds to grassroots rugby league.
Australia's first deepfake pornography prosecution reached sentencing submissions this week, with a 19-year-old Adelaide woman confronting her abuser in court. William Hamish Yeates, 20, pleaded guilty to creating and distributing altered sexual images of the victim, a case that tests the nation's 2024 federal laws.
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