With new laws and a range of administrative roadblocks, the Malaysian Government is making life difficult for its opponents in the lead up to the election. But one graphic artist is fighting back.

The US military has become stretched and fatigued in the Middle East and its diplomacy — save one or two exceptions — scores fewer successes. But much of the region is heartened by Donald Trump after their deep disappointment with Barack Obama, writes Anthony Bubalo.

Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa claims the major prize at the Big Wave Awards in California, with officials declaring the wave he rode in Nazare, Portugal last November was the biggest ever surfed.

Movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual assault by dozens of women, believes he will eventually be forgiven by Hollywood, says television presenter Piers Morgan.

US media outlets describe Michelle Wolf's performance as delivering a "harsh and risque" critique, while some Trump supporters see it as another victory for the president, who declined to attend.