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Nithya Raman, an Indian-born politician and urban planner, is tipped to become the next mayor of Los Angeles , according to polling site Decision Desk HQ. The Associated Press had Ms Raman leading with 51.7 per cent support compared to incumbent Karen Bass’s 48.3 per cent, with 67 per cent of votes counted as of Wednesday evening. If she wins, she will becom

Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the favourite to be tasked with trying to form an Israeli government as a religious party long aligned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to recommend him.

Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the favourite to be tasked with trying to form an Israeli government as a religious party long aligned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to recommend him.

Customers are left wondering as the retailer calls in administrators while it struggles to pay its rent.

Ecoganic bananas, identified by their tips dipped in red wax, have begun regular export shipments to Japan after months of trials and market testing.

Texas Democrat James Talarico has won his high-stakes race against Republican Ken Paxton, CNN projects.

The Reserve Bank board meets today after senior central bank officials warned inflation was still too high, prompting expectations of a fifth hike this year. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

The development would include a boutique fresh fruit and vegetable retailer, with independent grocer Harris Farm a potential tenant.

An analyst predicts China will swoop in to help Timor-Leste develop its long-planned Greater Sunrise oil and gas project after Woodside sells its stake.