Calls for next Victorian government to invest in prisons
Victoria's prisons are already at 92 per cent capacity, but experts say the crime policies of both major parties would see more people locked up.
· Richard Willingham
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Eisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
Israel's president officially tasks the opposition leader with forming a new government.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Israel’s politicians must put national unity before personal ambition - opinion
What remains to be seen is whether our political leaders have the courage to put the country and national responsibility before personal ambition and ego.
· MARC TOBIN
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces bipartisan congressional scrutiny over reported China spy link
Lawmakers want to question Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following reports about his relationship with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
· Kamaron McNair
Abbott says Gillard's misogyny speech an 'unjustified attack'
Reflecting on Julia Gillard's now-iconic speech, Tony Abbott says he thought it was "pretty over the top" and saw it mostly as an example of political theatre.
· Georgia Hitch
It 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
‘Clean energy journey is ours for the taking’: The pro-renewables past of NSW One Nation leader revealed
Mike Newman has made energy policy One Nation’s signature focus in NSW, but his past comments show he touted the commercial benefits of the renewables transition.
· Michael McGowan
The digital education revolution is over. Technology is being purged from schools
A bumper run of policy announcements has effectively expelled screens from schools. One school is stripping technology out almost completely.
· Christopher Harris
Albanese doesn’t need to be liked. He needs to be trusted
Just one in five voters trusts the prime minister. His path to the next election demands he rebuild the connection the Marrickville Golf Club scandal has damaged.
· James Massola
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
Can Albanese win the next election? Depends on the RBA’s danger zone
‘There’s always a plan’, the PM has said in the past, about 2027. There will have to be.
· Sean Kelly
Trump set to lurch further right, claiming US took ‘giant step back’ in elections
Trump poised to double down on immigration crackdown and refuse concessions to new Democratic majority in CongressDonald Trump set the stage for his administration to lurch further to the right this weekend, claiming the US had taken a “giant step back” by widely rejecting his party.The US president’s hardline aide,…
· Marina Dunbar
Defense establishment shocked by Trump's Israel aid cut off, details unclear, sources tell 'Post'
Until clarity emerges, both US government and private-sector officials may take unilateral action to freeze certain weapons transfers or approvals.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
"Too Big To Rig", Too Divided To Agree: Democrats' Post-Landslide Agenda Fight Begins
"Too Big To Rig", Too Divided To Agree: Democrats' Post-Landslide Agenda Fight Begins House Democrats are on track to hold somewhere between 251 and 268 seats, by CBS News' estimate, up from 214 going into Tuesday. The size of that majority has opened a fight between the party's centrists and its left over what the …
· Tyler Durden
Classrooms are getting a 'digital detox'. What does this mean for schools?
The government now plans to reduce the time students spend on screens and limit AI use at school to improve learning. What does this report mean for schools?
Israel threatens Iran yet again
Israel’s mission against Iran is unfinished, Defense Minister Israel Katz has said, accusing Tehran of reviving nuclear weapons ambitions Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Ex-MAHA Insider Tells Rogan What Trump Didn't Know About His Own White House
Ex-MAHA Insider Tells Rogan What Trump Didn't Know About His Own White House Former senior White House advisor Calley Means says he had full White House approval for a federal look at how much sugar American children eat - until Trump's former Chief-of-Staff Susie Wiles killed it. White House chief of staff Susie Wi…
· Tyler Durden
Wirecard fugitive claimed he toppled Sebastian Kurz in messages to Russian spy
Jan Marsalek said he was involved in an operation that had "successfully toppled" Sebastian Kurz in 2021, in messages to a convicted Russian spy.
· Tim Röhn, Hayley Dixon, Camilla Turner
Some of Vance's allies urge him to sit out 2028 after historic Republican midterm losses - report
Some allies have told the vice president no Republican can win in 2028, while major donors are already floating Ron DeSantis as an alternative, The Wall Street Journal reported.
· SIMCHA PASKO
A-G Baharav-Miara says no evidence foreign interference could have changed Knesset election results
Gali Baharav-Miara said decisions on whom to investigate are professional and equal, adding that any new information would be examined in accordance with the law.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment push after Republican losses in US midterm elections
While the measures of impeachment could get sufficient votes to pass the House, it remains unclear whether or not they would pass in the Senate.
· CORINNE BAUM
The Incoming Democrat Governor Of Texas Is Already Going After Elon Musk
The Incoming Democrat Governor Of Texas Is Already Going After Elon Musk Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa (D-TX) has asked the state's parks department to hold off on a proposed sale of state land to SpaceX until she takes office, contacting the department's executive director before she is sworn in this January. The …
· Tyler Durden
Tens of thousands of Dutch protesters take to Amsterdam streets to support Palestinians
Tens of thousands of people dressed in red thronged the streets of Amsterdam on Sunday to denounce ongoing violence against Palestinians in Gaza, carrying signs reading “Stop the Genocide”. Organisers said some 20,000 people attended the “red line” protest, demanding that the Dutch government take action against Isr…
· Agence France-Presse
Manchester United v Aston Villa: Premier League – live
⚽️ Premier League updates from 4.30pm GMT⚽️ Jonathan Wilson: There are few reasons for Emery to leave Villa for United⚽️ Today’s results | Mail TimSunderland have clung on to beat Chelsea 1-0, which is a great result for them. And yet another embarrassment for Man United. They now have fewer wins than any other team…
· Timdelisle
Growth likely hit 2.8%
THE country’s economic growth is expected to recover in the third quarter, supported by a pickup in consumption, but may have remained below the government’s target.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Dave Chappelle Sparks Firestorm With Charlie Kirk Line At Madison Square Garden
Dave Chappelle Sparks Firestorm With Charlie Kirk Line At Madison Square Garden Comedian Dave Chappelle told a Madison Square Garden crowd this weekend that he has felt better "ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered," a remark that has drawn fast condemnation from conservatives.“Ever since that guy Charlie Ki…
· Tyler Durden
Israeli forces release Palestinian journalist Abou Shhadeh
Abed Abou Shhadeh says his detention was part of Israel's political measures 'to intimidate Arab society as a whole'.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Wirtz provides quality to seal Liverpool win over lacklustre Crystal Palace
It was the moment when Liverpool knew they would win here in south London and so move on from the Premier League loss to Arsenal at Anfield last Sunday and the one in midweek at Fenerbahce in the Champions League.Florian Wirtz had timed his run as Liverpool broke up the right and Bradley Barcola’s low pull back was …
· Davidhytner
Hontiveros pushes El Niño-ready budget
SEN. Risa Hontiveros is pushing for a super El Niño-ready and responsive 2027 national budget, calling on government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to strengthen measures to protect the public from extreme heat, water shortages and threats to public health.
· Catherine S. Valente
Israel president taps Eisenkot to form government
JERUSALEM — Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.
· Associated Press
8-hour gun battle erupts in Lanao
PICONG, Lanao del Sur — Three soldiers were wounded after an eight-hour gun battle between joint government forces and an armed clan along the National Highway in Sitio Badak, Barangay Biosong in this municipality in Lanao del Sur late Saturday.
· Nonoy Lacson
New Zealand poised for political row after polls
AUCKLAND — New Zealand faced the prospect Sunday of weeks or even months of political wrangling after a knife-edge election that produced no clear winner.
· Agence France-Presse
802 deportees from Sabah arrive in Zamboanga port
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Government welfare agencies mobilized a massive multi-agency reception operation at the Zamboanga City Port to provide emergency assistance, medical screening, and reintegration support for 802 Filipinos arriving from Sabah, Malaysia, on Friday.
· Nonoy Lacson
Titans brace for tough battle vs Cool Smashers
CHOCO Mucho pioneer member Maddie Madayag knows an uphill battle awaits the Flying Titans as they need to conquer Creamline and PLDT in their remaining games of the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference–Siklab Series.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
PCCI honors Most Outstanding Business-Friendly LGUs at 52nd PBC&E
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) conferred the 2026 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) Awards to eight local government units that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovative governance in fostering a business-friendly environment.
· The Manila Times
The new legal weapon aimed at big tech
Top Jewish and Muslim groups want a new right to sue tech firms that fail to police harmful content, though the proposal faces conservative pushback.
· Paul Sakkal
Why Iran’s Caspian Sea trade route matters - analysis
How the US will implement its new policy in the Caspian remains unclear. In addition, countries on the Caspian may be wary of seeing the war spread to the sea.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
What is Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan, and could it break the coalition deadlock? - explainer
Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan is back in focus. How does it compare to Bismuth's bill on recruitment quotas, sanctions, and IDF manpower needs?
· ANNA BARSKY
The Inflation Hot Potato
The Inflation Hot Potato Authored by Connor O'Keeffe via Mises Institute,The 2020s have been a crazy decade in American politics.They began, of course, with one of the most chaotic and intense years in recent American history. After a global pandemic brought almost all aspects of life to a halt, cities erupted in na…
· Tyler Durden
Dems will fail in 2028 if they go hard left and don’t work with President Trump, Gingrich warns
Democrats could bomb out of the 2028 election if they move further left and refuse to work with President Trump after their sweeping midterm victories, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said. “Bernie Sanders … intends to drive as hard as he can to get a very left-wing Congress. That would be a profound mistake for...
· Ally Goelz
How I would spend $1 billion on the future of Israel and world Jewry - comment
After elections in Israel and America, a three-year pilot could turn concern for the Jewish world into political responsibility.
· ZVIKA KLEIN
Abdul El-Sayed’s Oxford years: PhD, political awakening and sporting distinction
Michigan senator-elect’s former peers recall his time at university in Britain – and his love of coronation chicken sandwichesIn the cold, twilight days of 2008, inside the University of Michigan’s fortress-like Fleming administration building, one student was given a particularly adulatory sendoff.Mary Sue Coleman,…
· Sammy Gecsoyler
Anti-Druze incitement doubles after Israeli elections, pushed by stolen vote conspiracists - report
Online hate speech against the Druze increased by 106% from Oct. 27 until Oct. 30, when activity peaked because some Right-wing conspiracists began claiming that the election was stolen.
· CORINNE BAUM
Shas head Arye Deri withdraws from party list, will not be in 26th Knesset - report
Shas leader Arye Deri announces he won’t serve in the 26th Knesset, days after rabbis rejected his resignation.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, SHIR PERETS
WATCH: Eisenkot receives mandate from Herzog to form new government at President's Residence
Eisenkot received the backing of both Arab parties, Ra’am and the Joint List, although their recommendations do not commit them to ultimately joining his coalition.
· KESHET NEEV
The hard part begins for a divided Washington: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 9, 2026
The Issue: The 2026 election results and what’s now ahead for both Democrats and Republicans. Many of the Democrats elected in the midterms don’t have a solid proposal to solve the issues they campaigned on (“Stox in AI meltdown,” Nov. 6). Gas prices won’t drop, borders won’t open and ICE won’t be dismantled like th…
· Post readers
Fears for hero Polish cop who took down Krakow mass shooter and then collapsed
“Senior constable Jakub Kulik and senior constable Artur Moranski are true heroes,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
· Patrick Reilly
Crystal Palace v Liverpool, Sunderland v Chelsea, and more: Premier League – live
⚽️ Premier League updates from 2pm GMT kick-offs ⚽️ Live scoreboard | Tables | Email SimonA disastrous goal for Ipswich! Chris Walton, the home side’s keeper, tries to take the ball past the onrushing Evanilson, fails, is dispossessed, and the rest is a formality!A glimpse of goal for Palace, as Mitchell’s driven cr…
· Simonburnton
ANC leads South Africa's local polls but records all-time election low: final results
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Saturday.
· AfricaNews
Netanyahu’s rival will have first shot at becoming Israel’s new prime minister — despite lackluster election result
"Now is the time to form a national emergency government. I will do everything I can to ensure we are worthy," Eisenkot wrote on X.
· Reuters