Former Howard government minister Peter McGauran has described Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s new property purchase as an “appalling” misjudgement amid a cost of living and housing crisis. “The Prime Minister’s appalling or outstanding misjudgement in purchasing a $4.3 million residence at this time when cost of living and housing affordability will decide the next election,” he told Sky News Australia. Mr McGauran’s remarks come as Mr Albanese is on track to buy a $4.3 million house at Copacabana on the New South Wales Central Coast – an area his wife-to-be is from.

Ties between North and South Korea have reached a new low after Pyongyang rewrote its constitution to call the South a “hostile state”. North Korea now says tensions have reached “the unpredictable brink of war”. North Korea is moving towards abandoning its goal of unification by amending its constitution to label South Korea as a “hostile state”. This comes after North Korea destroyed road and rail links with South Korea.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have exchanged personal insults while campaigning in Michigan for the upcoming US election. The Democratic candidate mocked her Republican rival for avoiding debates and cancelling interviews. “His team at least are saying he’s suffering from exhaustion, and that’s apparently the excuse for why he’s not doing interviews and, of course, he’s not doing the CNN Town Hall,” Ms Harris said. Meanwhile, Mr Trump defended himself, claiming he was “exhilarated” rather than exhausted before going on to attack the Vice President’s intelligence. “We’re killing her in the polls because the American people don’t want her – she didn’t pass her bar exam, she’s not a smart person, she’s not a person that should represent our country,” Mr Trump said.

A sacred river in India has been covered with a thick layer of toxic foam. The foam could be seen making its way down the Yamuna River stream as it flowed through New Delhi. It is believed to be a mixture of sewage and industrial waste and contains high levels of ammonia and phosphates.

Republican strategist John Jordan says former US president Donald Trump “always overperforms” in election polling. Both presidential hopefuls have been zipping across the country, partaking in interviews and rallies but their performances couldn’t be any more different. “If the polling error is even a third or a quarter of what it was last time, Trump is going to win the popular vote and the Electoral College in a landslide,” Mr Jordan told Sky News Australia.

Simon Cowell has given a lengthy statement in the wake of Liam Payne’s death and says he feels “heartbroken”. “You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens. Liam, I am devastated. Heartbroken. And I feel empty,” he said in a statement on Instagram. “And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I have shed is a memory of you.” Mr Cowell described Mr Payne as “kind, funny, sweet, thoughtful, talented, humble, and focused”. The X Factor judge had mentored the British singer and his former One Direction bandmates on the show when they were discovered. Mr Payne died from a severe fall from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires this week, leaving many people in shock and mourning.

Racing NSW’s Mark Brassel and The Daily Telegraph’s Shayne O’Cass have joined Racing Dreams hosts Julie Snook and Tim Gilbert to discuss the tips for Everest Day at Royal Randwick. “In this tipping comp today, you have to have tipped a horse in the Everest, and if you get it right, you get an extra point,” Mr Gilbert said. In partnership with Racing NSW.

The 2024 Everest has rolled into town and what better way to celebrate the greatest show on turf than with the Big Top at Royal Randwick, says Racing Dreams host Julie Snook. “Tonight, it’s all about the connections, the slot holders, the trainers – coming together for the all-important barrier draw,” Ms Snook said. In partnership with Racing NSW

Republican strategist John Jordan says early voting is “going badly” for the Democrats in a lot of swing states. Both presidential hopefuls have been zipping across the country, partaking in interviews and rallies but their performances couldn’t be any more different. “Specifically, Georgia and another state that could surprise us by being how close it is – Virginia,” Mr Jordan told Sky News Australia. “This is very, very ominous for the Democrats.”

US political strategist Melissa DeRosa says the Harris campaign believed the “vibe election” could coast the vice president to November. Both presidential hopefuls have been zipping across the country, partaking in interviews and rallies but their performances couldn’t be any more different. “In the meantime, you can sort of see that they’ve had a difficult time finding their footing,” Ms DeRosa told Sky News Australia.

US political strategist Melissa DeRosa says the Democratic Party is “underperforming” with Black and young voters in early voting. Both presidential hopefuls have been zipping across the country, partaking in interviews and rallies but their performances couldn’t be any more different. “Republicans are feeling more and more bullish and Democrats are feeling nervous,” Ms DeRosa told Sky News Australia.

US political strategist Melissa DeRosa says Donald Trump has the “momentum” but Kamala Harris has the “structural advantages” in the US election race. Both presidential hopefuls have been zipping across the country, partaking in interviews and rallies but their performances couldn’t be any more different. “The language has gotten increasingly unhinged and vicious, and will it have an effect? It’s unclear,” Ms DeRosa told Sky News Australia.

The Coalition will unveil its plan to solve Australia's housing crisis in a major pre-election announcement. Under the proposal, a $5 billion infrastructure fund will be established to build 500,000 new homes. The amount will be a 'use it or lose it' fund which means it will be terminated if there is no progress on successful projects within 12 months.

Canberrans will head to the polls today to vote in the ACT election. Chief Minister Andrew Barr is pushing for a seventh term with Labor while Opposition leader Elizabeth Lee is hoping to get the Liberals in after 23 years. Ms Lee stirred up controversy earlier this week for making a rude gesture to a journalist after a heated exchange. She has since apologized for the incident.

Royal watchers will have an opportunity to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla as they embark on their five-day Australian tour. The trip has been cut short due to the king's ongoing health battle but will include events in both Sydney and Canberra. This is King Charles’ first visit to Australia since ascending the throne two years ago.

Exiled crown prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi said the Iranian people “have proven” they are “resilient” to the Iranian regime. “They don’t give up the fight and they are sacrificing their lives every day,” Mr Pahlavi told Sky News host Erin Molan. “I believe that they are your solution, they are the guarantee that instead of having a regime that is antagonistic … the Iranian people, contrary to this regime, are peace loving people.”

Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers has criticised some state premiers for snubbing King Charles, saying the decision is disappointing considering the “huge undertaking” for the royal. It was reported King Charles paused his cancer treatments to pursue his trip Down Under alongside his wife and the Queen Camilla. “It’s a huge, huge undertaking for the King,” Mr Myers told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “It’s been a bit of a topsy-turvy year for the monarch. “I’m really disappointed that state premiers have taken this decision.”

Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers has weighed in on the ‘Republican Movement’ and their call for Australia to separate themselves from the British Monarchy. “Charles is not going to stand in anybody’s way if they were to voice republican sentiment,” Mr Myers told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “It’s all about partnership, and I think we’re going to see that on the streets when he’s going to go meet a lot of people. “It’s all about the people for Charles and Camilla.”

Sky News host Steve Price has questioned if the Victorian government could do “anymore to destroy tourism” in the state. Mr Price’s comments come after the Victorian government passed a “7.5 per cent Airbnb tax” on every Airbnb property in Victoria. “It’s going to start on January 1,” Mr Price said.

Sky News contributor Joe Hildebrand says the more people see Kamala Harris the “less they like her”. “The Fox interview happened with Kamala and ever since the betting market has just taken a plunge for Trump,” Mr Hildebrand said. “I think Kamala Harris the more people see her the less they like her, she still seems to be someone staggering around in the middle of this kind of weird word salad trying tog et her hands on an idea or policy and she just doesn’t have either."