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Environment · 2 days ago

Democrats Capture Congress, Warn Trump to Lawyer Up While Iran Blames US War for GOP Losses

June Harrow, Washington desk

In a midterm landslide, Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress and warned the Trump campaign to seek legal counsel. Meanwhile, Iran’s deputy speaker Ali Nikzad blamed the Republican collapse on Washington’s war…

Environment · 2 days ago

Billionaire couple gifts $120 million to nature, citing a ‘passion for bark and leaves’

Sam Orbit, World desk

Alexandra and Julian Burt, members of the Wright mining family, are donating $120 million to environmental causes – one of the biggest nature endowments in Australian history, described as a ‘passion for bark and l…

Environment · 2 days ago

Millions Vote; Congress Now a Puzzle, Not a Party

Sam Orbit, World desk

Live updates show millions have voted in the 2026 midterms, but the balance of power in the House and Senate remains unclear, turning the election night into a suspense‑filled binge‑watch for the nation.

Environment · 3 days ago

Democrats Pack Surfboards, Republicans Check Umbrellas as Midterm Tsunami Looms

Candy Voss, Washington desk

As the November 8 midterms near, Democrats are gearing up for a possible wave of gains while Republicans brace for any political weather, with turnout the biggest wildcard.

Environment · 3 days ago

Trump's Final Countdown: Voters Decide If Republicans Can Hold the House While the Senate Hangs in the Balance

Sam Orbit, World desk

On Tuesday, voters head to the polls in the U.S. midterms. Democrats need three House seats to retake control, and four Senate seats to flip the chamber, while diplomatic drama with Iran looms in the background.

Environment · 5 days ago

Monster El Niño: Sydney’s Summers Get Hotter, Rain Takes a Holiday

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

A powerful El Niño event is set to bring hotter summers and less rain to Sydney and the eastern seaboard for years, reshaping daily life and prompting new climate‑adaptation strategies.

Environment · 5 days ago

Binance Restarts Withdrawals After $6.3 bn Hack, FBI Points to North Korea

Sam Orbit, World desk

Binance has resumed crypto withdrawals after a $6.3 bn theft blamed on the North Korean hacking group TraderTraitor. The exchange’s insurance covered 95% of the stolen tokens, and the FBI confirmed the nation‑state…

Environment · 30 October 2026

Fire Ants Arrive, Leaving Conservationists Wondering Who’s Scarier: Insects or Imaginary Monsters

Priya Nair, Sydney desk

Fire ants have been spotted in urban areas, prompting conservationists to warn that these tiny terracotta soldiers may be the real monsters, outshining rock‑snot, murder hornets, and even Halloween specters.

Environment · 30 October 2026

From Backyard Kicks to UN Climate Kicks: Chris Bowen’s Rise from Neighbor of Harry Kewell to World Stage

Sam Orbit, World desk

Chris Bowen, the climate change minister whose childhood hero was Paul Keating and whose neighbour was football star Harry Kewell, is set to take his ambitions from the backyard to the United Nations climate conferen…