Polls open in NYC mayoral race – here are five things to watch in US elections
Though President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda looms large over the races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Streamers will be made to produce Australian content
Australian government is introducing laws requiring streamers to invest a minimum amount in local content.
At least three dead as typhoon causes devastation in the Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi has flooded large areas, including entire towns on the island of Cebu.
Delhi’s lonely African elephant was killed by rare rodent-borne virus
Shankar, a 29-year-old male elephant, died in September after spending much of his life in isolation.
Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over ex-PM’s asylum claim
Lima denounced the decision to grant Betssy Chávez, an alleged co-author of an attempted coup, as an “unfriendly act”.
Worker dies after partial collapse of medieval tower in Rome
The man was trapped for several hours after part of the Torre dei Conti, on the edge of the Roman Forum, gave way.
Three key races, California’s map and the Trump factor – what to watch in US elections
New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia hold elections, and California may join the redistricting war
Shipping containers swept away in deadly Philippines floods
At least one person has died and residents were forced to seek shelter from the high water on rooftops.
Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein’s platform, the firm said.
India’s weight-loss drug boom – and the risks behind it
Demand for weight-loss drugs has soared in India, home to millions with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.


