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Western Australia Premier Roger Cook and tourism sector leaders have urged Federal Immigration Minister Tony Burke to reconsider controversial changes to backpacker visa rules. In a letter to Mr Burke, the group called for a rethink of the visa shake-up, which has raised concerns within Western Australia’s tourism industry. The intervention brings together the state government and tourism representatives in a joint appeal over the proposed backpacker visa changes.

With the midterm elections less than 10 days away, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto will examine the latest polling on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan”. The programme will also feature an appearance by retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis.

Donald Trump’s pause on some US beef tariffs has unsettled American ranchers, with cheaper imports from Brazil threatening to undermine the market signal that had encouraged producers to expand their herds. The 90-day measure, announced in late August, was presented as a way to reduce prices for consumers. But cattle prices at auctions fell soon afterwards, temporarily cutting ranchers’ profits as many were preparing to take livestock to market. The United States Cattlemen’s Association, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Farm Bureau all opposed the decision. Rural Republican members of Congress have also sought to distance themselves from the…

Two people have died after an alleged hit-and-run driver struck a group of cyclists in Montclair, California, with one victim reportedly dragged for more than a mile. The collision happened at about 10pm on Saturday night, according to a report by KTLA. Neighbours said a group of young men, possibly teenagers, had been cycling together when a grey Honda reportedly crashed into them. One of the victims was left in a residential neighbourhood after being dragged by the car. It remains unclear whether that person was among the two people killed. Images from the scene showed bicycles scattered across the…

Newcastle United secured a 2-0 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace, with highlights from the match available to watch for free. The footage captures the key moments from the meeting between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United.

San Francisco Bay Area weather is expected to remain mostly sunny and seasonable on Sunday, although residents in low-lying coastal and bayside communities have been warned of minor flooding around high tide. The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory covering parts of the San Francisco Bay shoreline, Monterey Bay, the Big Sur coast and the Pacific coastline. The advisory remains in effect until 3pm on Thursday, October 29. Up to 1.9ft of water above ground level could affect vulnerable areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Forecasters said high tides may flood low-lying infrastructure, cause isolated road closures…

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned to the country after nearly a year in exile, a move that could put further strain on her relationship with the administration of US President Donald Trump. “I’m here. With you all,” the Nobel Peace Prize winner wrote on social media early on Sunday. She has not disclosed where she is or how she managed to re-enter Venezuela. Machado had been barred from leaving by Nicolas Maduro’s government before secretly departing in late 2025 to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She had spent more than a year largely in hiding. Her return…

The second half of the programme featured Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, and Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic candidate for governor of Texas. Salvanto and Hinojosa joined the programme as guests for the later portion of the show.

Philippine authorities are examining a cache of alleged child sexual abuse images linked to Thomas Markle Snr, with Interior Minister Jonvic Remulla warning that the evidence may point to “a possible sex offender of the grossest kind”. Mr Remulla said forensic analysis was expected to be completed within a week, but stressed that officials wanted to establish the facts before publishing their findings. “We want to be sure before we release the findings,” he said. “Please give us a week to determine the contents and to come up with a definitive picture.” Mr Markle, 82, has denied having sex with…

Countries caught between the United States and China are trying to benefit from both sides of the intensifying US-China AI rivalry, as Washington and Beijing build competing international blocs around advanced technology. The balancing act may become harder as the two powers seek to draw clearer lines between their alliances. Governments could eventually face a choice between access to America’s most advanced chips and AI systems, and China’s cheaper, open-source alternatives. Kazakhstan has emerged as one of the clearest examples of a country attempting to bridge the divide. Its AI minister, Zhaslan Madiyev, joined a US effort to strengthen AI…