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Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:09:05 +1100
It was meant to be a much tougher road for the Democrats
In a midterm election set against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, rising crime and immigration woes, many Americans compared Democrats to the alternative.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:00:33 +1100
UK blasts satellites into space for first time
The UK is about to make history by blasting satellites into space for the first time from British soil.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:47:04 +1100
Even as ‘red wave’ falters, Republicans on track to take control of the US House
But the prospect of Donald Trump facing fierce rivalry for the presidential nomination has intensified after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis win puts him in the race.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:08:00 +1100
Verified relentless Myanmar mass killings just the tip of the iceberg
A new report by a group funded by Australia and Britain shows civilian slayings by the Myanmar military continue unabated while the world’s eyes are on Ukraine.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:08:34 +1100
Norwegian princess quits royal duties to work with American shaman fiancé
On Instagram, Märtha Louise said “I believe that alternative methods can be an important supplement to the established medicine”.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:04:12 +1100
Full 'blood moon' lunar eclipse
Full "Blood Moon" Lunar Eclipse

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:06:43 +1100
Discovery of bronzes rewrites Italy’s Etruscan-Roman history
Thanks to the mud that protected them, the two-dozen figurines and other bronze objects were found in a perfect state of conservation.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:59:01 +1100
Sailor's 'scary' encounter with pair of orcas off Portugal
French sailor Yann Krzemien was sailing off Lisbon when he and his crew spied an apex predator heading towards their boat.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:33:03 +1100
‘Aggressive’: Trudeau accuses China of interfering in Canadian elections
Canadian PM says “significant measures” had been taken after Canadian intelligence identified a “clandestine network” of Beijing-backed candidates.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:13:23 +1100
For ‘when you win’: Sean Penn visits Ukraine’s Zelensky, loans him an Oscar
“It’s just a symbolic, silly thing,” he said, seated beside the Ukrainian leader at a ceremonial table and pressing his hand on his arm to emphasise his words as aides smiled and laughed.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:53:52 +1100
Large pod of orcas sink sailing yacht
Video filmed inside a sailboat reveals the boat took on a large amount of water after orcas punched holes into it.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:56:00 +1100
Senior member of Rishi Sunak’s cabinet resigns amid bullying allegations
Many observers were surprised when Sunak named Williamson to a position in his government because he was twice forced out of previous Cabinet posts.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:00:40 +1100
Midterm election conspiracies shape contests for secretary of state
Half of the 22 Republicans running for secretary of state positions that oversee elections have repeated Trump’s election lies.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:59:26 +1100
Millions of Americans cast their votes in crucial midterm elections
Control of Congress on the line as Americans vote in midterm elections.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:55:16 +1100
Concerns for Australian teacher believed to be missing in Africa
Family of Australian man missing in Africa concerned about his welfare.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:31:28 +1100
Former Pope Benedict to mount legal defence over sex abuse cover-up accusation
The complaint targets a priest and Benedict who was Archbishop of the German cities of Munich and Freising from 1977 to 1982.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:58:02 +1100
‘Positive changes’: China’s Foreign Minister speaks with Wong
The discussion paves the way for a meeting between Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese at the G20.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:48:02 +1100
World leaders discuss climate change solutions in Egypt
Many world leaders are discussing climate change solutions in Egypt but leaders from the top polluting countries are noticeably absent.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:50:02 +1100
Less than 24 hours to go until the vote in US mid-term elections
Biden and Trump make final pitch to voters ahead of US mid-term elections.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:14:47 +1100
Sculpture by the Sea defends controversial map of China
The chief executive of Sculpture by the Sea has defended an artwork that depicts Taiwan as part of China.



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