Votes are still being counted in some parts of the US, with the Republican Party having lost already control of the House and Senate. Follow live.

The Democrats swept to power in the midterms and according to former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor-Greene, that is because he abandoned his supporters and "killed" the MAGA movement he started.

Bomb threats have affected at least six flights in Europe today, including three in Bulgaria, one in Italy and one flying over France.

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon admitted to entering Jesse Baird's home and going through his phone in testimony at his double murder trial.

The song for an orphan recorded in an isolated Pacific community was used by a French band for a global hit adopted by corporate giants, but the singer and her family never saw a cent. Now a push is on to make amends.

Composing a presidential pantsing.

Despite repeated warnings and Senate findings, Canberra is yet to ban refined petroleum imports originating from Moscow’s crude oil.

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The diver died after a crash landing northwest of Brisbane.

The French prime minister’s office said the Aer Lingus plane had landed safely at its Evreux airbase in Normandy.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Composing a presidential pantsing.

From the Melbourne Cup to the US midterms, can you pick the winners in our current affairs challenge?

The diver died after a crash landing northwest of Brisbane.

A disciplinary panel dominated by educators is increasingly keeping details of accused Victorian teachers from public view.

A spring scorcher has gripped South East Queensland, with temperatures climbing well above 30 degrees.

The French prime minister’s office said the Aer Lingus plane had landed safely at its Evreux airbase in Normandy.

A year ago, the idea that Democrats might seize control of the US Senate was laughable. When it came, the win was not only emphatic; it was historic.

The historic nature of the US midterm election win for the Democrats also has all the hallmarks of a country walking back from a cliff edge.

The US vice president argues the Iran war caused the Republicans’ midterm rout – not just because it made fuel more expensive, but because it tied the US to Israel and jettisoned “America First”.

Looking at the election results as they arrived from local outlets, the world felt like it was tilting on its axis.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.