The Wallabies have the talent. But something is going badly wrong
After another humiliating defeat, the Wallabies look a long way from putting together the team capable of delivering a home World Cup masterpiece.
· Peter FitzSimons
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Newest first · UTC+11:00It could be a matter of when, not if Andrew Hastie becomes opposition leader
As Labor suffers backlash following tough economic news, the opposition may be looking for someone else to lead them and take on the rising threat of Pauline Hanson's One Nation.
· Patricia Karvelas
Don’t blame players for Australian soccer’s financial problems, says union boss
Socceroos and Matildas stars have been accused of being greedy while their governing body bleeds millions. The PFA says the players are being blamed for problems not of their making.
· Vince Rugari
Inside the rival war rooms plotting Victoria’s election showdown
Labor and Liberal apparatchiks are using the November 28 election as an important opportunity to learn what works, and what doesn’t, in this new political climate.
· Henrietta Cook, Kieran Rooney
Woeful Wallabies smashed by England in record rout
There was to be no repeat of the Wallabies’ recent heroics in Twickenham - only embarrassment.
· Iain Payten
Henry Pollock powers seven-try England to crushing victory against Australia
England 45-22 AustraliaGeorge, Chessum and Heyes scored first-half triesEngland had promised to do their talking on the field and so it came to pass. After a turbulent few days, this result was certainly a more than decent response to newspaper reports that all is not well within the court of Steve Borthwick. If Aus…
· Robertkitson
England swat aside Wallabies to back up Borthwick
England provide emphatic on-pitch backing for head coach Steve Borthwick as they swat aside a listless Australia at Allianz Stadium.
· Bbcsport
England v Australia: Nations Championship – rugby union live
Henry Pollock scores twice in seven-try rout as England put a sorry Australian side to the sword. What a start for England! Oh my word, how clinical! They won the line-out (just) and went down the blind. Chessum with a meaty carry got them rumbling. It came back infield. Earl with a carry in the build up, Curry too.…
· Daniel Gallan
King leads solemn Remembrance service at Cenotaph
Wreaths are laid as 10,000 armed forces veterans, including 12 from World War Two, pay tribute in central London.
· Bbcnews
Japan man with 'grudge against society' stabs bookshop worker — police
TOKYO — Japanese police arrested a 33-year-old man who admitted to stabbing a bookshop worker in Osaka on Sunday, a spokesman told AFP, adding that the suspect said he 'held a grudge against society'.
· Agence France-Presse
Japan man with ‘grudge against society’ stabs bookshop worker
Japanese police arrested a 33-year-old man who admitted to stabbing a bookshop worker in Osaka on Sunday, a spokesman said, adding that the suspect said he “held a grudge against society”. The man, identified as Satoshi Okamoto, allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab the worker – who called police immediately afterw…
· Agence France-Presse
China eyes gig workers and influencers as delegates for Communist Party congress
For the first time, delivery couriers, ride-hailing drivers and influencers could become delegates to the Communist Party’s five-yearly national congress, as Beijing seeks to keep the group close to the official ideology. Guidelines on selecting delegates for the meeting, to be held in the second half of next year, …
· Phoebe Zhang
Why Wales have a lot to prove despite beating Japan
BBC Sport Wales analyses what went right and wrong for Wales in their uninspiring 28-21 win against Japan.
· Bbcsport
Labor backflips on sale of historic defence sites including Sydney’s Victoria Barracks
Labor has bowed to months of intense public and political pressure and abandoned the sale of the historic Victoria Barracks and other defence estates.
Banana producers in Latin America want better pay to cope with effects of climate crisis
Farmers face big drop in production from extreme weather during this year’s super El Niño eventBanana producers in Latin America are calling for better pay to help cope with the impact of the climate crisis, as they face big drops in production resulting from extreme weather during this year’s super El Niño event.Hi…
· Sarahbutler
Only one in five voters trust Albanese now as blame sticks for cost of living
Voters are squarely blaming the Labor government and its most recent budget for the cost-of-living crisis, as 42 per cent of people single out the government as responsible.
· James Massola
One Education strengthens learner support, expands pathways from education to employment
THE Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) are expanding opportunities for Filipino learners through One Education,
· The Manila Times
Stay sharp, get used to loss – and pay your taxes: the wit and wisdom of Willie Nelson
An exclusive extract from his memoir• Read an interview with Willie Nelson hereLongevity is a blessing and also a burden. A blessing because you get to hang around to see your grandkids and maybe even your great-grandkids. But a burden because every day it seems like another friend has passed. Grieving becomes a ful…
· Willie Nelson
92 pct of S. Korean firms in Vietnam wish to stay despite rising labor costs: survey
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- More than 9 out of 10 South Korean companies operating...
· Kang Jae-eun
Regular employment rises among older workers in Q3, falls among youth
More than 70 percent of the increase in regular employees in South Korea in the third quarter came from workers aged 60 and older, while the figure for workers in their 20s and 30s declined, the statistics ministry said Sunday. The number of regular workers came to 16.84 million in the July-September period, up 167,…
· Yonhap
Regular employment rises among older workers in Q3, falls among youth
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- More than 70 percent of the increase in regular employ...
· Yi Wonju
Big in Japan: Nawaqanitawase impressing new teammates in first week
Mark Nawaqanitawase’s leadership qualities and positivity are already clear to see, according to Panasonic Wild Knights attack coach Berrick Barnes.
· Jonathan Drennan
Laura Loomer made political posts for pay without disclosing, ex-Trump aide claims - report
Former Trump campaign aide Alex Bruesewitz and two others said in a 'Washington Post' report on Saturday that they paid Loomer for posts on X; she disputes their accounts.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lee Hae-in wins bronze at season's first senior Grand Prix event with triple axel
South Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in of Korea University won the bronze medal in the women's singles competition at her first International Skating Union (ISU) senior Grand Prix event of the season. Lee earned 143.30 points in the free skate at the Cup of China, the third event of the 2026-27 ISU Grand Prix series,…
· Edwin Choi
Fed policymakers consider rate hike after strong jobs report
A stronger-than-expected US jobs report bolstered the case for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, which had lost some momentum amid a post-election stock market selloff and growing fears that weaker AI-driven demand could undercut the economy. Employers added 165,000 jobs last month, more than twice what …
· Reuters
New Zealand’s two major parties are flatlining as dispirited voters seek transformational change
Voters sent National and Labour a clear message last night – and the parties have no one to blame but themselvesNew Zealand faces weeks of uncertainty with election ‘too close to call’New Zealand voters sent the two major parties a clear message last night. They expect more.In a resounding rejection of the increment…
· Claire Robinson
Japan rethinks its stalking laws after Pokemon store murder
Long before Moe Harukawa was killed, she lived in fear. The 21-year-old shop assistant had reported her ex-boyfriend to police and a court had ordered him to stay away from her. Yet weeks later, Taiki Hirokawa, 26, walked into Harukawa’s workplace – a packed Pokemon store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district – and stabbed …
· Julian Ryall
Trash to treasure: Made Here turns waste into art at Ibagiw 2026
From sachet mosaics to furniture made from salvaged materials, Baguio artists give waste a second life while making creativity pay
· Jasmine Payo
Arise, Sir Kev: The league legend who lost his best mate to MND and then set out to eradicate it
Former Great Britain captain Kevin Sinfield has raised $26 million for MND research and support in the past seven years. He’s coming to Australia next year for his next charity run.
· Iain Payten
Stephen Colbert rushed out of Harvard event, accosted by union protesters
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma took the stage with Colbert Thursday despite pleas from the Harvard Graduate Student Union urging them to cancel in solidarity.
· Daniel Cody
Wallabies' cheeky jab at England
The Wallabies are taking on England and captain Harry Wilson "couldn't help" a sneaky jab at his rivals.
Youth crime policy rejig, UFC return among Victorian party pledges
Young offenders would be removed from the community for up to 12 months under a Labor election policy while the Opposition pledges to bring back the UFC.
· Alex Sinnott
Scotland's familiar frailties brutally exposed in All Blacks schooling
Hopes of a first-ever win over New Zealand were trampled along with Scotland's mission statement, writes Tom English.
· Bbcsport
Corruption royal commission looms over Victoria's election campaign
Having the past 12 years of Labor put under the microscope in public hearings could provide the Coalition, the Greens and One Nation with plenty of ammunition.
· Richard Willingham
A Big Build royal commission helped Ben Carroll become premier. Will it be his downfall?
Two weeks of public hearings will begin on Monday morning, right in the middle of the state election campaignGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe commitment that made Ben Carroll premier may ultimately cost him the election.On Monday morning, right in the middle of a state election campai…
· Henry Belot
Queensland leads nation for civil engineering jobs amid Olympic build
Federal job vacancy figures show local openings jumped almost 30 per cent in 12 months, outpacing NSW and Victoria as the state’s major project pipeline expands.
· Cameron Atfield
Louis Rees-Zammit helps edge Wales to unconvincing victory against Japan
Wales 28-21 JapanHead coach wants more in New Zealand TestSteve Tandy has admitted there is no hiding from his team’s below-par performance in their 28-21 home Nations Championship victory over Japan on Saturday where they looked flat at times and kept their opponents in the contest.Wales ran in four tries to co…
· Pamediagroupuk
Wales labour to bonus-point win against Japan
Wales resumed their Nations Championship campaign with an unconvincing bonus-point 28-21 victory against Japan at the Principality Stadium.
· Bbcsport
Tuipulotu takes 'full responsibility' for Scotland collapse
Captain Sione Tuipulotu takes responsibility for Scotland's second-half Nations Championship collapse against New Zealand, saying they were "nowhere near accurate enough".
· Bbcsport
Clashes in Paris after new French protests
Thousands of people protested across France on Saturday in a new show of anger against the government with clashes erupting between police and some protesters in Paris despite a lower turnout than in previous weeks. The protests marked the fourth consecutive weekend of demonstrations against the rising cost of livin…
· Agence France-Presse
Scotland trail in All Blacks’ wake once more despite Ewan Ashman hat-trick
Scotland 21-43 New ZealandTownsend ‘frustrated’ as first win eludes Scots againScotland never got going; Murrayfield never got going; New Zealand did. Scotland have had some agonising defeats here in recent years, as they chase that first win against the All Blacks. This was not one of them. This was dispiritingly r…
· Michaelaylwin
Ruthless All Blacks blow Scotland away in second half
New Zealand canter to a 43-21 Nations Championship win at Murrayfield as Scotland fall away after a thrilling first half.
· Bbcsport
Groups urge stronger economic ties with China
TWENTY business, labor, industry and civil society organizations have urged the Philippines to pursue stronger economic engagement with China, warning that the country could miss out on trade and investment opportunities as other Southeast Asian nations deepen their partnerships with Beijing.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Rahm willing to pay same price as Koepka
JON Rahm can only hope peaceful times are ahead, except it’s not that simple.
· Associated Press
Public service
IF you ask job applicants, whether for public office or in the private sector, on what their motivations were, the answer is always “to get an employment” that will earn them salaries and benefits.
· Edgard A. Arevalo
New Zealand may not know its government for weeks — key takeaways
The results in the New Zealand election are anything but clear with the two major parties — Labour and National — in the tightest of races.
· Claire Campbell
Scotland v New Zealand: Nations Championship rugby union – live
Nations Championship updates, 2.10pm GMT kick-offSign up for The Breakdown newsletter | Email DanielAnthems done, now for the Haka, led by the skipper.Just 10 minutes to go. Continue reading...
· Daniel Gallan
New Zealand election first count ends with 2 main parties nearly deadlocked
New Zealand’s ruling centre-right National Party and main opposition Labour were nearly deadlocked in the popular vote after initial counting in the nationwide general election on Saturday. Results from the Electoral Commission show that with more than 95 per cent of the ballots counted, both parties were polling ju…
· Reuters
Five European leaders call for closer EU-UK ties ahead of Brussels summit
Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark say cooperation on clean energy will benefit both sidesFive European leaders have called for closer ties with Britain ahead of a keenly anticipated EU-UK summit.The leaders of Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark, said deeper cooperation on c…
· Jennifer Rankin, Sammy Gecsoyler
Court orders owner of California cafe that served 'Sweet Sinwar' drink to pay $59,000
According to the lawsuit, three employees forced the a man out into the street, calling him "Jew" and "Zionist" after he came in with a hat bearing a Star of David and an Am Yisrael Chai shirt.
· YOAV ETIEL