Month: November 2022

Read More Barring technical issues and Florida’s weather, Artemis 1 will launch after midnight Wednesday on a 15-day, 1.3m-mile journey Fifty years ago this month, mission managers at the US space agency Nasa gave the final go-ahead for what would turn out to be humanity’s most recent odyssey to the moon. Few realized at the…

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Read MorePresident Joe Biden is set to meet Sunday with the leaders of Japan and South KoreaPresident Joe Biden is set to meet Sunday with the leaders of Japan and South Korea

Read MoreSwiss migrant workers’ children want an apology for a policy they say tore whole families apart.Swiss migrant workers’ children want an apology for a policy they say tore whole families apart.

Read MoreThe results for Joe Biden’s Democrats amount to the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years.The results for Joe Biden’s Democrats amount to the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years.

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Read MoreNeither party has reached the necessary threshold to win control in the House heading into SundayNeither party has reached the necessary threshold to win control in the House heading into Sunday

Read MoreWhen U.S. President Joe Biden sits down with China’s Xi Jinping on Monday, don’t expect concessions from the U.S. sideWhen U.S. President Joe Biden sits down with China’s Xi Jinping on Monday, don’t expect concessions from the U.S. side

Read MoreFemale refs and 26-man squads among the firsts at the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar.Female refs and 26-man squads among the firsts at the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar.

Read MoreThe event was spread across nine USA cities from the east coast to the west, and from the south to the Midwest.The event was spread across nine USA cities from the east coast to the west, and from the south to the Midwest.

Read MoreThe White and Red hope for a better outcome than at the last World Cup where they were knocked out in the group stage.The White and Red hope for a better outcome than at the last World Cup where they were knocked out in the group stage.

Read MoreEngland hold an edge in head-to-head but Pakistan are not too far behind in other columns.England hold an edge in head-to-head but Pakistan are not too far behind in other columns.

Read MoreHeavy rains and thunderstorms are expected to be a spoilsport at the T20 World Cup final on Sunday in Melbourne.Heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected to be a spoilsport at the T20 World Cup final on Sunday in Melbourne.

Read MoreA batch of votes from the Las Vegas area gave Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto a 5,000-vote lead late Saturday that The Associated Press determined she would not relinquishA batch of votes from the Las Vegas area gave Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto a 5,000-vote lead late Saturday that The Associated Press…

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Read More Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory in Nevada clinches Democrats’ majority as both parties prepare for a runoff election in Georgia. Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory in Nevada clinches Democrats’ majority as both parties prepare for a runoff election in Georgia.

Read More Zelenskiy says Russian forces destroyed all of Kherson’s critical infrastructure before fleeing as work to restore power under way See all our Ukraine coverage Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Kyiv’s forces have established control in more than 60 settlements in the Kherson region and “stabilisation measures” are being carried out in Kherson city…

Read More Bureau has predicted 50mm-100mm of falls for communities already suffering flooding after many months of drenching rain Want to get the Morning Mail to your email inbox every weekday? Sign up here A band of intense rainfall and thunderstorms is about to drench many already overflowing rivers and flooded communities in New South…

Read MoreCatherine Cortez Masto’s victory in Nevada gives Democrats the 50 seats they needed to keep the Senate.Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory in Nevada gives Democrats the 50 seats they needed to keep the Senate.

Read More With some 96% of the ballots counted, AP, CNN, NBC and Edison Research called a key Nevada race for Democrats  Incumbent Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto took a narrow lead over Republican challenger Adam Laxalt on Saturday night in Nevada’s crucial race, with multiple major US media outlets already calling the race and projecting…

Read More Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has beaten Trump-backed Republican Joe Kent – in a win that represents a major upset for the Democrats and more humiliation for the former president. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has beaten Trump-backed Republican Joe Kent – in a win that represents a major upset for the Democrats and more humiliation for…

Read MoreSeveral works by graffiti artist Banksy have turned up on damaged buildings in one town. One mural depicts a defiant young gymnast performing a handstand on top of the rubble.Several works by graffiti artist Banksy have turned up on damaged buildings in one town. One mural depicts a defiant young gymnast performing a handstand…

Read More The Democratic senator is expected to narrowly defeat GOP challenger as control of Congress hangs in balance The Democratic senator is expected to narrowly defeat GOP challenger as control of Congress hangs in balance

Read More Region is in the grip of a severe crisis due to a lack of food and medicine after a two-year conflict Ethiopia’s government and Tigrayan rebels have agreed to facilitate immediate humanitarian access to “all in need” in war-ravaged Tigray and neighbouring regions. The agreement followed talks in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi…

Read MorePresident Biden attended the ASEAN conference in Cambodia, emphasizing the need for a stronger U.S. alliance amid China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.President Biden attended the ASEAN conference in Cambodia, emphasizing the need for a stronger U.S. alliance amid China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Elizabeth Palmer…

Read MoreNewly-liberated residents in Kherson are showering Ukrainian soldiers with praise after spending several months under Russian occupation. However, Ukrainian officials remain worried that Russians could blow up a nearby dam, causing harm to many civilians. Chris Livesay has more.Newly-liberated residents in Kherson are showering Ukrainian soldiers with praise after spending several months under Russian…

Read MoreScuffles break out as huge crowds gather in front of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office to protest against rising costs.Scuffles break out as huge crowds gather in front of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office to protest against rising costs.

Read More Meeting with Chinese premiere, Li Keqiang, is first between leaders of Australia and China since 2019 Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese, has met the Chinese premier, Li Keqiang, at a gala dinner in Cambodia, opening the first leader-to-leader dialogue between the two countries…

Read More Minister Clare O’Neil says health insurer was right not to pay ransom, even as hackers threatened to release more customer data to dark web Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast It could soon be illegal for companies that fall victim to data breaches to pay ransoms…

Read MoreThe head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection has resigned from his job leading the nation’s largest law enforcement agency as agents encounter record numbers of migrants entering the U.S. from MexicoThe head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection has resigned from his job leading the nation’s largest law enforcement agency as agents encounter…

Read More A classified report suggests that the UAE manipulated Washington’s foreign policy through “legal and illegal exploits” The United Arab Emirates, arguably one of Washington’s most trusted Arab allies, has gamed US foreign policy by meddling in the American political system using both legal and illegal tactics, intelligence officials have reportedly claimed in a…

Read MoreAs the wildlife frontline becomes more dangerous, southern African nations want an end to the ivory ban.As the wildlife frontline becomes more dangerous, southern African nations want an end to the ivory ban.

Read MoreBrian Hough was only 18 when he fought in the Korean War but 70 years on he’s trying to keep the memory of fallen soldiers alive.Brian Hough was only 18 when he fought in the Korean War but 70 years on he’s trying to keep the memory of fallen soldiers alive.

Read More Union says voting papers going out to workers in frontline patient care and essential services in England and Wales Unite has announced that almost 10,000 of its NHS members are to be balloted in the coming days over strikes, in addition to thousands of other healthcare staff who have already been voting. The…

Read More Two boys were trapped in the carpark gate – one died at the scene, while another was taken to hospital with serious injuries Want to get the Afternoon Update to your email inbox every weekday? Sign up here A child has died and another has been hospitalised after being trapped in a garage…