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World · 23 hrs ago

Trump’s Final Two Years: Court Clogs, Iran Threats and the Blue‑Wave Playbook

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

As Democrats gain a new congressional majority, the outgoing Trump administration may lean on a barrage of lawsuits and a possible Iran threat to stay in the headlines. The article explores how those tactics could play o…

World · 1 day ago

Scott Colom’s ‘Pick Another Protein’ Ad Credited as Election‑Winning Move

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

An ad by Scott Colom mocking Senator Cindy Hyde‑Smith’s ‘pick another protein’ remark is being hailed as the decisive factor that helped win the election.

World · 1 day ago

Musk's Money Turns Senate Races Into a Glittering Battlefield

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

Midterm Senate contests have become the most expensive political theatre yet, flooded with ads funded by Elon Musk, ordinary citizens and cash‑heavy PACs, some of which keep their donors hidden.

World · 2 days ago

RBA lifts cash rate to 4.85%, sparking mortgage panic in Sydney

Priya Nair, Sydney desk

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.85%, the fifth increase this year and an 18‑year high, prompting anxiety among borrowers. Inflation is expected to stay above 3% for the coming year.

World · 4 days ago

‘Reasonably good’: Coach defends Reds slump as Australia Googles Perth Glory vs Adelaide United

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

A match between Perth Glory and Adelaide United sparked a national online search, while the Reds’ coach defended the team’s slump, prompting satirical commentary on the power of narrative over results.

World · 29 October 2026

Alaska Senate Race Gets a Double Dan, Trump Fumes

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

The New York Times reports that Democrats recruited a candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race, a move that has left voters confused and prompted a sharp…

World · 26 October 2026

Trump’s Rally Praises Nicki Minaj’s Bottom, Disses Norway, and Targets Democrat Abdul El‑Sayed

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

At a Sunday rally, former President Donald Trump complimented Nicki Minaj’s posterior, criticized Norway, and delivered a chilling remark about Democrat Abdul El‑Sayed. The oddball trio of comments sparked a wave…

World · 26 October 2026

Lula's Late‑Night Comeback: Brazil’s Election Chaos Delivers Another Victory for the Veteran

Priya Nair, Sydney desk

After a last‑minute two‑hour extension turned Brazil’s election night into chaos, veteran Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rallied from behind to defeat the Trump‑backed challenger and secure another term.

World · 26 October 2026

Sydney planners stare in awe as far‑right settlers pitch Gaza housing plans

Mabel Crowe, Sydney desk

Israeli far‑right activists have announced plans to build homes in Gaza, prompting a tongue‑in‑cheek comparison with Sydney’s own bureaucratic hurdles.