Month: November 2022

Read More Thanks to legal technicalities in some states, recently deceased lawmakers have won more than one local race Pennsylvania state Representative Tony DeLuca won his race for the state Congress in a landslide victory on Tuesday. The only problem – he died last month, leaving officials in an odd position as they prepare another…

Read More Thanks to legal technicalities in some states, recently deceased lawmakers have won more than one local race Pennsylvania state Representative Tony DeLuca won his race for the state Congress in a landslide victory on Tuesday. The only problem – he died last month, leaving officials in an odd position as they prepare another…

Read More Millions of commuters affected as RMT and Unite stage 24-hour stoppage in dispute over jobs and pensions London Underground staff in the RMT and Unite unions have gone on a 24-hour strike, halting the tube and disrupting travel for millions of commuters in the capital on Thursday. Passengers have been urged to avoid…

Read More Royal commission also shown key 2015 document confirming Scott Morrison’s request for welfare ‘compliance’ measures Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The former head of the Department of Social Services (DSS) has told a royal commission he believes the robodebt scheme scandal was likely a “stuff…

Read MoreCyber-extortionist posts medical information purporting to show details of abortions and treatments for addiction, HIV.Cyber-extortionist posts medical information purporting to show details of abortions and treatments for addiction, HIV.

Read MoreThe president says a “red wave” of Republican gains did not materialise, as Congress hangs in the balance.The president says a “red wave” of Republican gains did not materialise, as Congress hangs in the balance.

Read MoreThe US president was asked whether Saudi Arabia helping the Tesla boss to buy Twitter should be probed.The US president was asked whether Saudi Arabia helping the Tesla boss to buy Twitter should be probed.

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Read MoreThe Brazilian military has issued a report highlighting flaws in electoral systems and proposing improvementsThe Brazilian military has issued a report highlighting flaws in electoral systems and proposing improvements

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Read More Promised GOP red wave appears to be more of a ripple, but key races remain uncalled Promised GOP red wave appears to be more of a ripple, but key races remain uncalled

Read MoreRussia’s military says it’s withdrawing from the port city of Kherson in southern Ukraine, in what could be a major defeat for Vladimir Putin. But Ukrainian officials warn that it could be a trap.Russia’s military says it’s withdrawing from the port city of Kherson in southern Ukraine, in what could be a major defeat…

Read More US Joint Chiefs of Staff says Russia’s retreat from Kherson provides both countries an opportunity to end the war US Joint Chiefs of Staff says Russia’s retreat from Kherson provides both countries an opportunity to end the war

Read More State audit office report shows a 57% rise in youth supervision orders for domestic violence offences An increasing number of Queensland young people on supervision orders has been recorded, with a report identifying a lack of support for children exposed to domestic violence. The state is failing to act proactively on the “intergenerational…

Read MoreA rare November hurricane is expected to hit south-eastern or east central Florida.A rare November hurricane is expected to hit south-eastern or east central Florida.

Read MoreJournalist organizations say South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attacked press freedoms when his office banned a TV broadcaster’s crew from the press pool traveling on his presidential plane this week for allegedly biased reportingJournalist organizations say South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attacked press freedoms when his office banned a TV broadcaster’s crew…

Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia next week, avoiding a possible confrontation with the United States and its allies over his war in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia next week, avoiding a possible confrontation with the United…

Read MoreRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will represent Putin at summit, official says in media interview.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will represent Putin at summit, official says in media interview.

Read More Key races in three states will determine which party controls the upper chamber of Congress The United States Senate remains up for grabs as the 2022 midterm elections draw to a close, with several races still undecided and a runoff vote likely set next month in Georgia, which could become a tie-breaker that…

Read More Brother of Lynette Dawson tells court her murder in 1982 was an act of ‘ultimate betrayal’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former schoolteacher Chris Dawson is a “conniving monster” who betrayed his family, the brother of…

Read More Russia will be represented by foreign minister Sergei Lavrov at next week’s gathering of G20 leaders Vladimir Putin will not attend a gathering of leaders from the G20 nations in Bali next week, according to an Indonesian government official. Russia’s president will be represented by foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, Jodi Mahardi, a spokesperson…

Read More A day after the polls closed, the Arizona governor’s race remained neck-and-neck, with both Democrat Katie Hobbs and Republican Kari Lake waiting for hundreds of thousands of ballots to be counted. But as the final batches of votes are tallied, there remains a possible legal fight looming in the days and weeks ahead.…

Read More Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai/Kia on track to make far more petrol and diesel cars than is sustainable The world’s biggest carmakers plan to build about 400m more diesel and petrol cars than what is sustainable to contain global heating, a study has found. Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), the University…

Read More US president points to problems in Vladimir Putin’s war machine but Ukraine president warns there is ‘always resistance from the enemy’ Russia’s troop withdrawal from Kherson showed its military faces “real problems”, US president Joe Biden has said, as his Ukrainian counterpart urged caution and warned his forces that a fight still lay…

Read More The pause follows a fire at a Melbourne recycling facility, which is also linked the closure of Coles and Woolworths soft plastics recycling Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast More than one million used printer cartridges returned…

Read MoreMore than 300,000 union members will walk out over pay, adding to pressure on the country’s health system.More than 300,000 union members will walk out over pay, adding to pressure on the country’s health system.

Read MoreUS president’s comments come amid scrutiny of Saudi prince’s stake in the social media company.US president’s comments come amid scrutiny of Saudi prince’s stake in the social media company.

Read MoreOne person dies in Maryland and another miscarries because of the food-borne illness.One person dies in Maryland and another miscarries because of the food-borne illness.

Read More The US leader insists on “uninterrupted” weapons supplies to Kiev US President Joe Biden said he expects American aid to Ukraine will continue indefinitely, but argued the assistance to the country has limits after Republican critics slammed the billions in arms shipments and cash transfers authorized by his administration. Asked whether the aid…

Read MorePaul Schrade, a labor union leader who was shot in the head during the assassination of Robert FPaul Schrade, a labor union leader who was shot in the head during the assassination of Robert F

Read More Crypto experienced one of its worst days ever on Wednesday in the wake of the stunning collapse of the FTX exchange, a platform once hailed as one of crypto’s foremost success stories. FTX faces potential bankruptcy after its competitor Binance reversed its decision to bail the exchange out from a cash shortage reported…

Read MoreBrazil’s defense ministry has released a report highlighting flaws in electoral systems and proposing improvementsBrazil’s defense ministry has released a report highlighting flaws in electoral systems and proposing improvements

Read MoreDemocratic U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes has won a third term representing Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District, fending off a challenge from former Republican state Sen. George Logan and resisting a red wave that hit neighboring New YorkDemocratic U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes has won a third term representing Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District, fending off a challenge…

Read MoreThe LA pop trio were dropped by their record label, then one of their biggest fans stepped in.The LA pop trio were dropped by their record label, then one of their biggest fans stepped in.

Read MoreA string of California U.S. House races remains in play, and the outcome could make the difference in which party controls the chamber next yearA string of California U.S. House races remains in play, and the outcome could make the difference in which party controls the chamber next year