International
Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms makes US history as first Black woman to be elected state governor
Billionaire Rick Jackson was favored to win until ex-Atlanta mayor campaigned with Barack Obama and Jon Ossoff
Read moreCategory
International
The latest published reporting in this category.
International
Public service union refuses to back Labor at Victorian election, condemning job cuts and $1.2bn consultant spend
Exclusive: Community and Public Sector Union denounces ‘privatisation by stealth’, joining growing number of unions refusing to back Carroll government
Read more
International
Stocks and dollar drop as Democrats enjoy big early wins
Asian stocks fell with the dollar Wednesday, with the Democrats enjoying big early gains in the US midterms as they look to take control of both houses of Congress, which analysts said could lead to…
Read more
International
AFL to consider rule changes to add ‘exciting’ Irish flair to women’s competition
Irishwoman Rachel Kearns lauded for pulling off illegal double Gaelic ‘solo’ while AFLW boss says league will look at changing rules after this year’s finals
Read more
International
Minnesotans leave ‘I Voted’ stickers at Alex Pretti and Renee Good memorials as ‘democracy guardians’ watch polls
Residents send message on deportations while grassroots organizers aim to prevent federal election interference
Read more
International
What are the Aukus submarines actually for? It’s a question the government refuses to answer
Australia should end the Aukus submarine plan and pursue a properly tested strategy to replace the Collins class fleet
Read more
International
'Club Kid': NY party scene drama emerges as Oscars outsider
After thrilling the international festival circuit, US indie sensation "Club Kid" set in the queer New York party scene will hit cinemas this week ahead of what many critics see as a tilt at the Oscars.
Read more
International
Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as first Black woman elected US governor
Bottoms, a former adviser to former President Joe Biden, beat Republican Rick Jackson to win the Georgia governor's race
Read more
International
Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as Georgia’s first Black woman governor
Bottoms, a former adviser to ex-President Joe Biden, beat Republican Rick Jackson.
Read more
International
Chris Pappas to become first openly gay male US senator
Democratic Representative Chris Pappas won election on Tuesday to the US Senate and will become the first openly gay man to serve in the upper chamber of Congress.
Read more
International
Roy Cooper wins Senate race in North Carolina, flipping seat for Democrats
State’s ex-governor bests Michael Whatley, ex-chair of Republican National Committee, by focusing on lower costs
Read more
International
Fight over pro-Palestinian group ban heads to UK's highest court
A legal battle over a ban on Palestine Action activists resumes Wednesday as co-founder Huda Ammori takes her fight against the government's designation of the group as a terrorist organisation to Britain's…
Read more