polls have predicted a win for its chief rival the center left labor party. now labor leader bill shoredon says he s stepping down after a stunning loss. political scandal is triggering snap elections in austria. the vice chancellor has resigned after a compromising video. we have what it means for elections. seated beside a woman whose face is obscured, a man in glasses discusses investments in millions and plans to control an australian media outlet. it appears to be austria s vice chancellor offering government contracts to a woman who claims to be a russian investor standing as a member of the vice chancellor s far right freedom party. the video was allegedly filmed in secret in 2017, three years before that year s elections which brought him to power. first published friday but the
a following story out of australia. police have found eight children dead inside a house. this is in cairns, and the ages range from 18 months to 15 years old. police say a woman connected to the case is receiving treatment for her injuries and is assisting with the investigation. these are early reports here. we still don t know how or if the woman is related to these children, but we do know that she is not under police custody. this was the scene as the bodies were discovered. australian media outlet reports some of the victims were believed to have been stabbed. police have not confirmed that information yet either. australian prime minister tony abbott reacted by calling it an unspeakable crime and that all parents would feel a gut-wrenching sadness at what happened. we do expect local police to update the media within the hour. as soon as that happens, we will bring it to you live. but a disturbing story there. eight children s bodies found dead inside a home. we hope to get new