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Pauline Hanson Takes Racial Discrimination Fight to High Court Over ‘Go Back to Pakistan’ Post

The One Nation leader argues Australia's racial discrimination laws restrict free speech, while Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi says they protect against racism.

US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins

Welcome to our continuing coverage of the 2026 midterms where almost 24 hours after Democrats secured their historic sweep of the US Congress, two Senate seats remain in play.

CNBC's Robert Frank chats live with Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman about wealth, real estate, and the 'blue wave'

CNBC Wealth Editor Robert Frank chats live with Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman about how the 'blue wave' may affect your life, wealth and real estate.

How Tariffs Became the Millstone That Sank the GOP

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Will Democrats' Midterms Triumph Put Wind Back in Sails of the Renewables Sector?

Future brightens for US developers in particular after election when voters rejected Trump's war on clean energy.

Roosevelt, Mellon, and the Failure of Elites to Fix the Economy

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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

His case again shows how Hong Kong’s courts are being weaponized to advance repression,' the U.S. government commission on China said.

How Australian Politicians Responded to the US Midterms

A former Australian ambassador to the United States said the elections could pave the way for ‘pragmatic outcomes’ between Trump and Democratic leaders.

Russia, China may be more aggressive if they feel Trump is on 'his way out': Brookings

Russia and China may be more aggressive if they feel that U.S. President Donald Trump is on "his way out" after the Democratic Party flipped the midterms.

Shovels, Lock-Picking, and Rising Bills: Inside Melbourne’s Restaurants Grappling With Crime

From an opening-week break-in to intruders wielding shovels on Hardware Lane, restaurant operators describe mounting security concerns and business costs.

‘A Man’s Man’: Australian F1 Great Alan Jones Dies Aged 80

A 1980 title was the peak achievement in a storied career that started with 50 pounds in his pocket.

Cruise Ship Leaves Cambodia After Forcing Hundreds of Passengers Off

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia—After disembarking more than 200 passengers who had paid tens of thousands of dollars to live on board for years, the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship departed Cambodia early on Wednesday. Last week, the vessel’s owner, Florida-based Villa Vie Residences, suspended operations and forced passengers off the ship at the port town of Sihanoukville, [...]