Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.

The Super Bass singer is the latest big name to campaign in Michigan, where a tight Senate race is playing out ahead of the 3 November midterms.

After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.

The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.