The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some.
Category: World
Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900
More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.
Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.
Can you ban kids from social media Australia is about to, but some teens are a step ahead
The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can’t be enforced – and shouldn’t be either.
Nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa, India
Staff and tourists are among the dead, authorities say and their nationalities are not yet known.
Americans to get free entry to parks on Trump’s birthday
At the same time, the Trump administration is withdrawing free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth.
Iran arrests marathon organisers over women not wearing hijab
Images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday.
Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan
The Ukrainian leader says he is “determined” to continue working with the US, as Russian strikes continue.
US judge orders unsealing of court records from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case
A similar request was rejected earlier this year, but a law passed by Congress last month overrides it.
North American leaders take stage together for the first time
The World Cup draw marked the first time that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has met Trump, and the trio briefly discussed trade.