US midterm elections: Obama slams Trump over Iran war, White House renovation, 'Saddam opened a Cheesecake Factory'

Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections

Multiple outlets • 5h ago

WASHINGTON — Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of his successor, Donald Trump, at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Democrats are attempting to wrest back control of one or both chambers of the US Congress, which are currently controlled by Trump’s Republican party. The former president retains considerable popularity among the Democratic base, which he is keen to leverage to support…

Sydney drivers could soon be targeted under new speed cameras

Multiple outlets • 2h ago

Sydney drivers could soon be clocked by average speed cameras on tunnels and motorways as the state government considers switching-on "point-to-point" enforcement for cars.

AFP chief Krissy Barrett warns political discourse is driving threats to MPs

Multiple outlets • 2h ago

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett says there is an "immediate" and "direct connection" between heated moments of political discourse and the number of threats reported against politicians.

'He's clearly not focused on lowering prices for you'

Multiple outlets • 3h ago

Twitch streamer Frogan seeks $73,000 in donations after Ethan Klein voluntarily dismisses copyright lawsuit

Multiple outlets • 3h ago

Twitch streamer Morgan Frogan is asking supporters for financial help after a lengthy copyright dispute with YouTuber Ethan Klein left her facing a $73,000 legal bill. Although Klein’s company has voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit, the financial strain has not disappeared.

RAF scrambled to 'sanctioned Russian-linked oil tanker in distress' near UK waters

Multiple outlets • 5h ago

Myra, a vessel which was sanctioned by the UK Government in February, issued a distress call 270 to 290 nautical miles west of Northern Ireland and the Outer…