EXPLAINER: Three issues defining the 2026 US midterm elections

Accused LandCruiser driver who 'rammed MP Helen Haines outside her office and severed her leg' is charged

Police late on Tuesday charged Tarrawingee man Brendan Nugent (above) over the alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines.

Boeing’s Large 737 Max Jet Secures U.S. Approval

After years of delay, the Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 Max 10, the largest version of Boeing’s most popular plane.

France sends in troops as Paris simmers in aftermath of riots

French soldiers will reinforce police on the streets of Paris as the government continues its crackdown on would-be rioters, amid reports of fresh protests due for the weekend.

Elon Musk is on Democrats’ ‘list’ to target if they win midterms: report

The world’s richest man has reportedly poured in hundreds of millions of dollars to support Republican candidates in the midterms as Democrats gain ground in several red states

EXPLAINER: Three issues defining the 2026 US midterm elections

President Donald Trump"s record-low popularity, voter frustration over the cost of living and a fierce immigration fight are shaping the November 3 midterm elections, which will determine whether Republicans keep control of Congress or Democrats gain the power to challenge his administration.

The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week. Here's when to catch a glimpse

You don’t need special equipment to see the meteor shower, but it will help to find a spot far enough from city lights and other light pollution

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit

A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.

Real Madrid seek Super League setup payments from Premier League six

Dancing with the Stars LIVE: Val Chmerkovskiy’s suspension leaves Jenna Dewan with new partner on dedication night

Chmerkovskiy became the first pro dancer to be suspended in the show’s history after lashing out at judge Carrie Ann Inaba’s critiques

Anthropic recorded net loss of over $80 billion in first half of this year, WSJ reports

Virgil van Dijk commits major error in ‘nightmare’ start for Liverpool against Villarreal

Trump’s tumbling poll numbers leave CNN data guru stunned

‘I mean this is a five-alarm Trumpster fire, that’s what we’re talking about,” CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten said