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News from the ABC Australia Live: US prepares for voting as polls predict close midterm races It is election day for the US as Americans prepare to elect a new US House of Representatives and Senate. Follow live. Journalist denies 'profit motive' for running Alan Jones stories Walkley Award-winning journalist Kate McClymont spoke with three of the five complainants in the Alan Jones trial, which initially sparked a police investigation into the former radio broadcaster. Votes counted, results out for Tasmania's 29 local councils After days of counting, the Tasmanian Electoral Commission has released the final results of the recent local government elections, with some unexpected results. Mum of inmate says son worse after Tasmanian youth prison experience A woman who had hoped her wayward son would be deterred from a life of crime by a stint in Tasmania's Ashley Youth Detention Centre says he was made worse. Breaking: Ciaron Maher takes Melbourne Cup trifecta with Point of Law win Ciaron Maher takes the Melbourne Cup trifecta as Point of Law wins at Flemington after an incredible front-running effort from Royal Supremacy. Socceroos, Matildas take Football Australia to court The players' union is expected to argue that the revenue-sharing agreement between the governing body and national team players is not being serviced properly. Mark Latham's ex-girlfriend found guilty over photo of naked selfie Nathalie Matthews was living with independent MP Mark Latham when she took a photo of an intimate selfie stored on his laptop and later messaged him, asking if he had "photos of other women". Melbourne Cup 2026 finishing order from first to last Race favourite Point Of Law runs down Royal Supremacy to lead a trifecta for trainer Ciaron Maher in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Find out where every horse finished in the 166th Melbourne Cup. What another rate hike means for your mortgage, savings and travel Mortgage borrowers are likely to feel the sting of the RBA's latest cash rate rise, but savers and overseas travellers will also see the effects. Breaking: RBA lifts interest rates to highest level in 18 years to try to dampen inflation RBA lifts interest rates to highest level in 18 years, in majority decision by RBA board. WA minister details torrent of misogynistic abuse Women's Interests Minister Simone McGurk declares she has "never seen such hatred and vitriol" in politics, saying the vile abuse she and her staff face has not abated despite the alleged attack on Helen Haines. CanTEST detects 'powerful' veterinary sedative in drugs for the first time The ACT's public drug-checking facility CanTEST warns benzodiazepines bought on the black market are testing positive for other dangerous substances. Teacher tells of career-ending grief after jumping castle tragedy A teacher who taught some of the young victims of the 2021 jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania has told an inquest about the day of the heartbreaking incident and how much their deaths affected his life. Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser butt heads in this stormy WWII drama Adelaide-born filmmaker Anthony Maras found unexpected connections when he started making the WWII weather drama Pressure, starring Andrew Scott as Captain James Stagg. Aviation watchdog delivers early report into double fatal Logan plane crash Barambah Organics founder Ian Campbell and his daughter Hannah died when a plane they were travelling in crashed in a field in Stockleigh, south of Brisbane. Retired army veteran accused of firing golf ball at passing car A 66-year-old retired veteran is granted bail after allegedly firing a projectile at a car near his home in country Victoria. US has struck Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz, US official says The strikes, which appeared to be limited as opposed to a full return to hostilities, came on the eve of crucial American midterm elections. This Samoan superman is the World Cup's greatest comeback story A year where Ronald Volkman thought he'd barely play first grade will end with the Samoan spark plug taking on the might of Australia in a Rugby League World Cup semifinal. North Korea denies role in Binance heist as customers withdraw billions Pyongyang says allegations linking North Korea to the biggest crypto heist in history are "nothing new" from the US. Ditching the shame as a sex worker living with a disability I have a genetic connective tissue disorder, which makes everyday activities difficult. In my unconventional body, I chose unconventional work: sex work. News from the BBC World Service Americans head to the polls for elections that could define Trump's closing chapter The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him. US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner. UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports The food deal, ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, is the most significant part of the so-called Brexit reset agreed so far. Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace Western officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations. PM plans debt re-set for Commonwealth nations as slavery apology talks begin The move comes as the prime minister begins talks about the UK issuing a formal apology for the slave trade in the next year. Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators The National Transportation Safety Board also believes weather could have been a factor in the crash, but warns it is too early to determine the cause. Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu found to contain toxic chemicals An investigation by Watchdog analysed 25 items bought from Amazon, Etsy, Temu, eBay and OnBuy. Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers The home secretary laid out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency. North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist. 'Mogging' is Collins' word of the year... but do you know what it means? The slang term, which relates to outshining or upstaging someone, is one of 10 words celebrated. King's former horse wins prestigious Melbourne Cup Point of Law ridden by Ethan Brown has won Australia's "race that stops a nation". Christmas 2026 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail The annual Christmas collection of five stamps feature scenes from the Nativity. A simple guide to the midterms US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency. US midterms campaign 'shattering' spending records to be most expensive ever The 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from. Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to stop California counting disputed votes The ruling, which comes on the eve of the midterm elections, essentially ends the Trump administration's bid to disqualify the ballots in the state. A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide. Indonesia's toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache Governments in Singapore and Malaysia are split between anxious citizens and an irascible neighbour. If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech? Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges. Labour MPs pull their punches on immigration changes Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts". 'We grew up around this historic Delhi mosque - now we have been forced out' Authorities have razed hundreds of houses in a neighbourhood in central Delhi, saying they were built on government land. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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