Trump risks losing volatile youth vote as young American men sour on Republicans
Polling suggests the decisive swing of young men towards Donald Trump in 2024 is rapidly evaporating ahead of midterms, though Democrats have yet to capitalise.
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Polling suggests the decisive swing of young men towards Donald Trump in 2024 is rapidly evaporating ahead of midterms, though Democrats have yet to capitalise.
The arrest of a Sydney barrister and former charity chairman on child abuse charges has exposed systemic safeguarding vulnerabilities in overseas non-governmental organisations.

Veteran economist John Edwards argues Canberra must resist choosing between Washington and Beijing, framing great-power rivalry as an opportunity for domestic growth.
The Perth community leader duped into carrying narcotics into Japan has touched down in Western Australia, ending a harrowing international ordeal for her family.
Long seen as an untouchable titan of Israeli politics, Benjamin Netanyahu faces an existential test as voter fatigue takes hold in once-devoted regional strongholds.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk risks severe commercial and regulatory blowback if predicted Democratic midterm gains dismantle his aggressive political investments in Washington.

The WA senator has confirmed his absence from next week’s sitting after releasing details of historical claims, revealing he was blocked from appearing virtually at estimates.
Western Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John will step aside from next week's federal sittings after releasing a letter outlining misconduct allegations against him.
The Alfred Hospital confirms the independent member for Indi has shown signs of improvement after being admitted in a critical state following an incident earlier this week.
Neighbours and relatives recount years of severe mental health struggles and mounting reclusion before the former conservationist’s arrest over Monday’s violent incident.
Confronting video showing an SUV swallowed by floodwaters in minutes reinforces urgent warnings from rescue crews that entering inundated crossings remains a lethal gamble.
The White House claims the US first lady negotiated a temporary truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, amid growing confusion over Washington's position on satellite defence systems.

Following a distressing incident targeting the independent MP, political analysts question whether Canberra holds the resolve to rein in an increasingly toxic base.
As Israelis prepare to vote amid multi-front conflict, regional powers and Western allies brace for an electoral outcome that could reshape Middle Eastern security.
Israeli forces seal off Hebron as Benjamin Netanyahu authorises sweeping West Bank operations, escalating regional volatility as Western allies urge restraint.

A shock incident in the regional Victorian seat of Indi has exposed the growing peril facing federal parliamentarians, eclipsing a major milestone for the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Official pleas to dial down the political temperature have swiftly dissolved into partisan rancour, raising doubts over Canberra's ability to curb toxic debate.
French counter-terrorism prosecutors are investigating a deadly Paris shooting that left one person dead and four others wounded, as security services remain on high alert across the capital.
Meghan has disclosed she was alerted to deeply troubling claims surrounding her estranged father Thomas Markle in the lead-up to her royal wedding, according to fresh reports.
Former Indigenous health executive Donna Nelson, jailed in Japan after falling victim to an international romance scam, has returned home under a cross-border prisoner transfer scheme.
A world-first personalised mRNA cancer vaccine trialled in Australia has slashed the risk of melanoma relapse, offering a transformational frontier in oncology.
Communities across the nation have gathered in prayer and solidarity for independent MP Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a car.

Nationals senator eyes Michelle Landry’s Queensland electorate amid warnings a surge in One Nation support could threaten his upper house tenure.

Sydney broadcaster 2GB faces scrutiny after staging a sympathetic sit-down with the former SAS soldier, prompting masthead colleagues to publish real-time fact-checks.
Australia has penalised North Korean illicit financiers and tech workers accused of funnelling offshore corporate earnings into Pyongyang's banned ballistic missile and nuclear programmes.

Former MP Zoe Daniel warns American-style political vitriol has crossed the Pacific after independent federal member Helen Haines was allegedly struck by a car outside her Indi office.
Victorian detectives are examining whether personal disputes triggered Monday's assault on Helen Haines, as the accused's relatives assist investigators.
Local fury over roadside power poles has wiped billions from a listed firm, showing how suburban planning disputes can derail the soaring ambitions of the artificial intelligence boom.
Child protection advocates warn fragmented tracking and reporting gaps across state jurisdictions are crippling national suicide prevention strategies for young Australians in out-of-home care.
Demands for government intervention intensify after revelations show Federal Court leadership was alerted to a 2014 digital breach but failed to take action.
Facing crippling housing costs and an exodus of skilled workers to Australia, Kiwi voters are demanding answers over years of unfulfilled political promises.
More than $1.4 billion was siphoned from retirement nest eggs to fund medical treatments last financial year, triggering warnings of compounding, long-term financial hardship.
Veteran Nationals MP Michelle Landry is poised to bow out at the next election, opening the door for conservative firebrand Senator Matt Canavan to transition to the House of Representatives.
Donald Trump’s briefest-serving press aide has launched an excoriating attack on the former US president, alleging rampant corruption and the exploitation of political donors.
Anothony Albanese's office was planning a photo opportunity to celebrate a $6 million grant to the Marrickville Golf Club days before the ABC revealed his undisclosed honorary membership.