The effects of El Niño are being felt globally, ranging from floods in Argentina to deadly fires in Peru and drought in French Guiana, and prompting a U. N. call for speedy action to face an unprecedented "wrecking ball" this year.
He allegedly said the funniest "meme" about him is the one where they put his face on "a Chinese dictator".
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.
Many fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.
Albanese promises ‘swift response’ on MP safety as he mulls panic buttons for politicians Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has promised a “swift government response” to safety threats to MPs...
Election officials from coast to coast are facing a slew of challenges ahead of the high-stakes midterms.