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Florida Republican congressman Randy Fine has attacked JD Vance’s explanation for the party’s heavy midterm defeat, comparing it to the sort of rhetoric heard in “1932 Germany” and declaring that the vice-president should abandon any hopes of becoming the Republican presidential nominee. Fine, speaking to LiveNOW from Fox, accused Vance of blaming Jewish voters and Israel after Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 3 November elections. “He blamed the Jews for losing the election. I mean, it’s crazy,” Fine said. “We lost the election for a lot of reasons but it wasn’t…

Former Liberal leader and defence minister Peter Dutton will join the Council of the Australian War Memorial, in a move welcomed by the Albanese government. The government praised Mr Dutton’s record on national security and military readiness as he takes up the new role.

The Odyssey, a luxury “forever cruise” stranded in Southeast Asia after financial difficulties at its owner, has been arrested in Singapore, court records show. Helmsman LLC, a Singaporean law firm, is listed as the arresting solicitor. It is not clear whom the firm represents, although a source familiar with the matter said it was likely to be a fuel supplier. Villa Vie Residences, which owns the cruise ship, is understood to owe one supplier in the region about 500,000 dollars. It remains unclear whether that supplier instructed Helmsman LLC to seek the arrest. The Odyssey is currently being operated by…

Jayden Bogle was racially abused online after Leeds United’s Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur, with the club vowing to pursue the strongest possible action against those responsible. The offensive posts, believed to have come from four separate accounts, included monkey and banana emojis alongside racist messages. Leeds said it would work with the Premier League and relevant authorities to identify the individuals involved. The club also confirmed that Bogle had its “full and unconditional support”, along with that of his team-mates. “Leeds United are appalled at the disgusting, racist social media abuse Jayden Bogle suffered following Saturday’s Premier League…

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Hunter said artificial intelligence has yet to deliver a productivity boost or trigger job losses. The comments indicate that, so far, the technology has not produced the anticipated gains in productivity or led to the loss of jobs.

Jacob Elordi appeared to debut blonde hair during a low-key Broadway date night with Kendall Jenner in New York. The 29-year-old actor and 31-year-old model were seen together at a performance of Paranormal Activity at the August Wilson Theatre on Saturday night, 7 November. Footage from the evening showed the pair leaning towards one another across a table during the interval. Elordi was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and matching beanie, while Jenner opted for a black trench coat. Lighter strands could be seen beneath the actor’s hat, while his eyebrows also appeared paler. It is not known whether the…

One person has died and three others have been injured after four motorcycles were involved in a crash in Port Bolivar, Texas. The collision happened on Friday morning near the intersection of State Highway 87 and Texas Loop 108, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Johnson, 25, from Cedar Hill, was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. The three injured people – a 71-year-old woman, a 74-year-old man and another 25-year-old man – were flown to hospital for emergency treatment. All three are expected to recover, authorities said. Investigation into Port Bolivar motorcycle crash continues The circumstances…

Australian households are becoming increasingly exposed to the fortunes of artificial intelligence companies, with more than 5 per cent of their financial wealth now invested in AI-related shares, mainly through superannuation. Reserve Bank of Australia staff estimate that the proportion rose from 2 per cent at the end of 2022 to 5.3 per cent in June 2026, as companies including Nvidia and SpaceX surged in value. The central bank warned that the shift could make household wealth, and potentially consumer spending, more vulnerable to a fall in AI-related share prices. “AI is likely to be one of the most significant…

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina began on Sunday with a welcome from President Javier Milei at Jorge Newbery airport near Buenos Aires, marking the first papal trip to the country in nearly four decades. Mr Milei was joined by his sister, presidential secretary Karina Milei, as they greeted the pope amid tensions between the government and Argentina’s Catholic Church over austerity measures. Leo, 71, arrived in Argentina after spending three days in Uruguay, the first stop on his Latin American tour. He will remain in the country until Wednesday. The Pope is due to attend a welcome ceremony at…

President Trump is making changes to his inner circle, signalling how he may approach a period of divided government. The staffing changes are being seen as an indication of the approach the president may take as he prepares to work with a government split along political lines.