Tough Christmas looms as rates and inflation hit household budgets
AI Households face financial pressure during the holiday season as interest rates and inflation squeeze living standards in Australia.
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How a Harvard dream ended in tragedy for a Pakistani family
AI A family from Pakistan experiences heartbreak related to an educational pursuit at Harvard University in the United States.
Hope for house hunters amid slump as realtor warns optimism premature
AI Property seekers find mixed signals in a housing market downturn as real estate experts urge caution about market optimism.
North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack
AI North Korea rejects allegations of involvement in a massive cryptocurrency security breach targeting the exchange Binance.
Poland deploys counterterrorism police near Russian border amid sabotage warnings
AI Poland stations counterterrorism law enforcement units close to its border with Russia following security alerts regarding sabotage.
‘Going hungry’: Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs
AI Garment industry employees in Bangladesh report struggling to afford basic meals because their earnings fail to cover living costs.
'He was surrounded by love': One year of voluntary assisted dying in the ACT
AI The Australian Capital Territory marks the anniversary of the introduction of legally assisted dying legislation.
SA government backflips on locust management approach despite past concerns
AI The South Australian government changes its strategy for handling locust populations despite previously raised worries from the agricultural sector.
California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections
AI Communities in California's Bay Area discuss the expansion of technology data facilities in the lead-up to American congressional elections.
Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico make final appeals
AI Texas politicians Paxton and Talarico make their final campaign pitches to voters ahead of a United States Senate contest.
Control of Congress on the line as US voters head to polls – as it happened
AI American citizens cast their ballots in elections that will determine which political party controls the United States Congress.
Journalist denies 'profit motive' for running Alan Jones stories
AI A media professional disputes financial gain as the reason for publishing reports about Australian radio broadcaster Alan Jones.
Poland’s court fight boils over
AI Judicial reforms and legal disputes generate intense political controversy within Poland's court system.
Votes counted, results out for Tasmania's 29 local councils
AI Local government elections conclude across the 29 municipal councils in the Australian island state of Tasmania.
Israeli forces kill four in Gaza as fifth Palestinian dies of wounds
AI Military operations and ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank result in multiple Palestinian casualties.
The Pacific’s Busy Storm Season
Super Typhoon In-fa developed an unusually large eye, and the remnants of Typhoon Champi transitioned into an extratropical storm that targeted Alaska.
Americans head to the polls for elections that could define Trump's closing chapter
AI Voters in the United States participate in congressional elections that take place during Donald Trump's presidential term.
Mum of inmate says son worse after Tasmanian youth prison experience
AI A parent expresses concern over the declining well-being of her son following his detention in a Tasmanian youth justice facility.
What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
AI Voters prepare for polling station opening and closing times across the United States during the 2026 midterm elections.
UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers
AI The United Kingdom alters its immigration rules by extending the wait time for permanent residency while exempting certain care staff.
US midterms present a test for Republican redistricting in Texas and beyond
AI United States midterm contests evaluate the political impact of electoral map redrawing by Republicans in Texas and other states.
Bärbel Bas legt nach
AI German politician Bärbel Bas engages in political activities within European policymaking circles.
US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections
AI The United States military conducts an operation involving an Iranian island shortly before midterm voting begins in America.
Star trainer Maher claims second Melbourne Cup as Point of Law storms to win
AI Australian horse racing trainer Maher achieves another victory in the prestigious Melbourne Cup event with the horse Point of Law.
Israeli forces release Al Jazeera journalist in occupied West Bank
AI Israeli military authorities release an Al Jazeera news correspondent who had been detained in the occupied West Bank.
Socceroos, Matildas take Football Australia to court
AI Members of Australia's national football teams, the Socceroos and Matildas, initiate legal action against Football Australia.
Mark Latham's ex-girlfriend found guilty over photo of naked selfie
AI A former partner of Australian politician Mark Latham faces a court judgment regarding the sharing of an explicit photograph.
El-Sayed, Rogers hold dueling rallies as bitter campaign comes to a close
AI American political candidates El-Sayed and Rogers stage competing campaign events as a contentious election reaches its conclusion.
Why financial empowerment is the UK’s next great economic opportunity
AI Policymakers and analysts discuss the potential for financial inclusion to drive economic growth in the United Kingdom.
Melbourne Cup 2026 finishing order from first to last
AI The complete official results and finishing order are published for the annual Melbourne Cup horse race.
