North America

China launches direct attack on US. Back-to-back cyclones devastate Vanuatu. Contested result in Nigeria’s elections.

Show of unity in Pacific Islands. ‘Pogrom’ accusations in West Bank rampage. Murdoch admits to enabling ‘crazy’ election lies.

Ransom demand for Papua New Guinea hostages. Kim Jong-un’s sister threatens ballistic missile tests. Social media algorithms on trial.

Cabinet shuffle in Indonesia. Bolsonaro supporters arrested. Republican speaker fiasco.

Fiji’s election is in question. Violent clashes follow the Peruvian president’s ouster. Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, the ‘face of crypto’, is arrested.

Widodo uses Bali summit to appeal for greater foreign investment. Landmark truce in Ethiopia. Donald Trump announces 2024 candidacy.

The Republicans had hoped for a sweeping victory at the US midterm elections on Tuesday but made only slight gains in the house and lost a crucial seat in the senate.

The Democrats’ prospects in the November 8 midterm elections are looking shaky. If Republicans take the house they will likely impeach Joe Biden and default on debt.

Saboteurs blamed for Russia pipeline explosions. Pacific plan unveiled. Violent crackdown on protests over death of Mahsa Amini.

Nuclear power plant in Ukraine under threat. James Marape wins election in Papua New Guinea. Fragile truce for Israel and Gaza.