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Champions Stakes Day arrives at Flemington with a bumper card and all the fun of the carnival. Follow along live as we bring you the fashion, colour and racing action.

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The Melbourne Cup Carnival is coming to a close but not before TAB Champions Stakes Day, which will feature three Group 1 races.

David Gately and Marc Ohlmus preview a thrilling day of racing on TAB Champions Stakes Day. Can Autumn Glow be beat? Will Tempted continue her winning run?

Pure straight-track speed brought Crown Oaks Day to an exhilarating close as open-class sprinters took to the Flemington turf over 1000m.

Nathan Doyle believes Mercy Me can set herself up for stakes grade targets with a return to her best form out of the gates on Saturday.

Powerful three-year-old sprint fillies took centre stage down the Flemington straight six, chasing Group 3 black-type silverware over 1100m.

The Flemington mile lit up as open-class gallopers fought out a fiercely contested Channel 9 Chester Manifold Stakes. Revisit the race!

Beijing is building a system of agencies and state-backed vehicles to own more of the metals it depends on, while keeping its edge in processing skills.

JAMB has advised prospective 2027 UTME candidates to avoid five common mistakes, including late preparation, wrong subject combinations and registration er Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-utme-five-common-mistakes-candidates-must-avoid/

There are too many responsible bodies with dangerous gaps where resources and operational processes don’t intersect, leaving gigantic holes to swallow up whole lives

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court was set to rule Wednesday on former P...

The deployment of 2,500 Salvadoran troops in lawless Haiti could raise the risk of an urban combat quagmire.

Voting is under way across the US in midterm elections that could strip Trump’s Republicans of control of Congress.

Here’s a look at some key Senate, House and gubernatorial races to watch that could help define the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.

Sources say C.J. Stroud turned down a deal similar to Trevor Lawrence's. He's in line for a bigger one.

Genmab’s shares have doubled in three months after a string of cancer drug trial wins, strengthening its push to own more of the medicines it develops.

The 2026 Melbourne Cup was over before it even began for one runner, while another couldn't emulate his namesake's story, as celebrities stole the show on and off the course. Here's the quick hits from the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

Adriana Diaz spoke with Texas voters ahead of the state's high-stakes Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.

Texas Muslims grapple with a slate of policies they say stigmatise their community, push for change at the ballot box.

With the ANC under intense pressure, the DA seeking gains and smaller parties eyeing roles as kingmakers, voters face a contest that could reshape municipal government.

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Watch the full race replay of the 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes featuring high profile colts The Next Episode and St Gotthard.

While the female horror-game protagonist fends off demons and other predators, she is also serving looks . This is the rose-covered cross women are made to bear: We must inspire others with our appearance even while covered in gore. Within the broader scope of patriarchal society, this expectation, which then bleeds into fashionable horror games like Silent

SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Next week's sentencing hearing for former President Y...

On one of racing’s biggest days, look for value. And if that fails, trust Chris Waller and James McDonald.

Illicit software on the computers of some of the world’s best online poker players allowed the accused cheater to see what cards were in the victims’ hands—and trounce them at the tables.

South Africa operates one of the largest social assistance systems in the developing world. The broader social wage – including spending on education, healthcare and other social services – accounts for over 60% of government expenditure. Of course there will be resistance to any change.

The U.K. budget cuts household energy costs, raises taxes on banks and directs billions toward defense, Ukraine and artificial intelligence

Authorities have been urging lenders such as Kyoto Financial to phase out the practice of cross-shareholdings to improve corporate governance.

The opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed strength in today’s election, but not enough to win power outright. Now comes likely weeks of negotiations to see who can form a coalition government. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tel Aviv.

Australia edged a fascinating day one of the third Test against South Africa, dismissing the Proteas for 329.&nbsp;

Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership.

The cyberattackers vowed to continue leaking information on GMO account holders one by one until the company agrees to pay the $1 million ransom.

Israel is holding its first elections since the Hamas-led attacks of 2023 triggered a chain of conflicts across the region — a quick guide the key players, issues and when to expect a result.

The king will confront calls for reparations and apologies for his country’s colonial past as he attends the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined "This Week" Sunday for an interview about the midterm elections.

The TDP fields 162 candidates for councillor seats, closely followed by the YSRCP with 153; Jana Sena enters the mix with 26 nominations, the BJP with 14, and independents claiming 32 slots

OTTAWA — American Democrats living in Canada are prepared to shout their political choices from the rooftops ahead of next month's midterm elections — while some of those who back Republican candidates seem leery of speaking out fearing a backlash from their neighbours.

Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government.

Setting up a home network is rewarding, but you should be aware of common missteps to avoid hassle in the future.

The no-confidence debate targeting 18 Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) ministers is expected to test not only the government's performance but also the political future of several key figures, with Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob emerging as a central target.

He says the finalisation of designs for rehabilitation of Kaleshwaram Barrages is in advanced stage

Japan is demanding access to a journalist who was arrested by Russian security services. The Kremlin claims that Japan is using journalists as spies.

This weekend, voters in Brazil head to the polls in a high-stakes presidential runoff that could reshape that country's political future. Will Brazil join a rightward shift across parts of the Americas, or stick with its left-wing leadership? Voting is compulsory for most adults, and the race has deepened political divisions across the country. Stephanie Sy

"We are all shocked, angry, and heartbroken to learn about Ethan’s ongoing affair. As soon as we found out, we all agreed: we would not continue working with Ethan involved or profiting in any way," the crew behind the podcast shared in an Instagram statement.

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court was set to rule Friday on Seoul Mayo...

Musk’s biggest political bet is on the Senate, where control could shape future investigations, federal spending and regulations affecting SpaceX and Tesla.

The state is both fired up by this big race and exhausted by its avalanche of ads.

FMR, Starwood and Janus Henderson have sold most of their shares since bid approach announced

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.