City families are struggling due to rising insurance costs, but farmers also say soaring premiums are pushing them to the brink. Insurance companies blame the changing climate but there are fears consumers will ultimately have to pay, with higher prices at the checkouts. Recent inflation data showed insurance was the fastest-growing expense within the last 12 months, the overall rate of inflation increased by 2.8 per cent, while insurance went up by 14 per cent.

Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new UK Conservative Party Leader. Ms Badenoch was competing against Robert Jenrick for the role. The new leader says the party needs a 'clear plan to change this country by changing the way government works.'

Russia and North Korea appear to be deepening their military and diplomatic ties, just days after thousands of North Korean troops arrived in the border region, preparing to fight Ukraine. North Korea's foreign minister visited Moscow on Friday, meeting with Russian counterparts about the possibility of more military cooperation. The agreement has laid a solid foundation for further deepening our relations in all areas.

Hundreds of spectators have attended the Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Performers and attendees took part in the traditional festival which showcases fire-play, music and dance and celebrates the end of summer and the upcoming winter. Samhuinn is believed to be the ancient precursor to modern Halloween.

The Victorian government has been accused of lacking transparency over where the state's $1 billion mental health levy goes. Labor shelved mental health pledges last week after rejecting a recommendation for annual breakdowns of services funded by the levy. The rollout of 35 local mental health and wellbeing hubs has been delayed - despite having revenue resources The Coalition and the Greens are demanding increased monitoring of the cash to cover mental health services.

A concrete canopy at a Serbia train station has collapsed, killing at least 13 people. Three people are in hospital including two women who were pulled from the rubble hours after the collapse. Serbia's Prime Minister said everyone responsible for the maintenance of the canopy will be held accountable.

It's been revealed only one of Australia's six Collins-class submarines are currently in service, as the nation's naval capabilities are hampered by corrosion, maintenance delays, and industrial strikes. There is a push to extend the life of the already aged Collins fleet, as the subs approach their predicted 30-year life span. The Australian reports the vessels are already being used more 'lightly' to prevent unnecessary wear and tear. It comes as Defence pulls its environmental application to upgrade infrastructure at the HMAS Stirling Naval Base at Garden Island. The application is needed to begin work at the base to ensure it is fit to house US and British submarines when they arrive in 2027.

Tasmania's world-famous Dark Mofo festival will return in 2025 following a one-year hiatus. The announcement is being celebrated by the tourism sector – as the event is a key contributor to the state's winter economy. The festival will be held from June 5 to 15, with 10 days of art, music and immersive events held across Hobart's CBD. Organisers said the full program would be announced next April.

At least two people are dead and over 500 have been injured after Typhoon Kong-rey struck Taiwan. The Category 4 storm was the biggest to hit the island in nearly 30 years. Residents have begun cleanup after the storm clearing fallen trees and sweeping up debris following Typhoon Kong-rey.

Student debt repayments could be slashed by thousands of dollars under a new plan from the Albanese government. From July 1 next year, repayments will only have to be made when a person earns $67,000 a year, instead of the current minimum repayment threshold of about $54,000. According to the government, a person earning $70,000 annually will see their compulsory payments reduced by $1,300 a year under the changes.

Residents in Eastern Spain are banding together as they sift through the rubble caused by torrential rain and widespread flooding earlier this week. A sense of shock and grief is slowly turning to anger among many residents. As the death toll surges above 200, locals are accusing the government of being poorly prepared to handle a weather event on this magnitude.

Sky News host James Morrow visits San Diego, California to dissect the ongoing immigration crisis plaguing America. “Immigration has been one of the biggest issues this US election cycle,” Mr Morrow said. “The reasons are very clear; millions of migrants have poured into the country since Kamala Harris and Joe Biden’s open border policies have taken effect.” The US presidential election is set to take place on Wednesday, November 6 (AEST).

Sky News host Ross Greenwood has revealed security across the US has been increased as authorities prepare for a potentially violent political fallout over the 2024 presidential election. “An election threat taskforce has been set up in Pennsylvania,” Mr Greenwood said during a report from Times Square, New York. “There’s reports in Washington of some buildings already being boarded up.” The 2024 US presidential election is set to take place on Wednesday, November 6 (AEST).

Entertainment commentator Shane A Bassett reports Australian classic film ‘Crocodile Dundee’ will make its return to cinemas in 2025 alongside a corresponding documentary. “It was this little independent movie Paul Hogan made and then it went global,” Mr Bassett told Sky News Australia. “It’ll be Crocodile Dundee fever again next year.”

Sky News Washington Correspondent Annelise Nielsen breaks down what would happen in the event of a tied vote between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. “If it’s a tie result, as the polls suggest, this could be the game-changing vote,” Ms Nielsen said. The US presidential election is set to take place on Wednesday, November 6 (AEST).

Sky News host Paul Murray explores the great state of Texas as he delivers an exclusive look into the 2024 US presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. “The sense amongst the Trump fans is that they are heading towards a victory,” Mr Murray said. The election is set to take place on Wednesday, November 6 (AEST).

Sky News host Paul Murray visits Texas to examine voter sentiment ahead of the US election. Dressed in a quintessential cowboy hat, Mr Murray asked Texans which presidential candidate would receive their vote and why. In four days, America will decide who will be the next leader of the White House. The election is gearing up to be a close draw between Republican nominee Donald Trump and current Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Donald Trump has labelled Kamala Harris as the ‘worst vice president in history’. The Republican presidential candidate held a rally in Warren, Michigan with four days remaining until the election comes to a halt. The outcome of the polls is expected to come down to the wire. “On Tuesday you have to stand up and tell Kamala that you’ve had enough, you can’t take it anymore, that you’re the worst vice president in history,” Mr Trump said.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed to take care of the ‘mess’ created by the Democrats in the Oval Office. The United States will decide their next president and vice president in four days. The election is anticipated to be a nail bitter, leading Trump and Harris to make their final case in key battleground states. “We’ve got a little bit of a mess to take care of,” Mr Trump said. “We will get it done and we will get it done right.”