Live: ASX rises following gains on Wall St
The ASX opens higher following fresh records on two of Wall Street's major stock exchanges. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

The ASX opens higher following fresh records on two of Wall Street's major stock exchanges. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election after an appeals court reduced her ban on holding public office. The court upheld her conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban, allowing her to run.

A dispute over Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) pricing could force 10,000 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to pay up to $33,000 annually for vital treatments like Ocrevus and Kesimpta, as drugmakers reject a 50% price cut.

Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School has seen a dramatic improvement in literacy rates among its senior students, with most now reading at their year level after implementing evidence-based teaching, trauma-informed practices, and Indigenous culture.

Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election after an appeals court reduced her ban on holding public office. The court upheld her conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban, allowing her to run.

In celebration of NAIDOC Week's '50 Years of Deadly' theme, First Nations audio-makers recommend five podcasts covering topics from Aboriginal mathematics and AFL to mental fitness and Indigenous culture.

Argentina staged a dramatic comeback against Egypt, scoring three goals in the final minutes to win the match. Despite trailing, Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero, and Enzo Fernández found the net to secure a victory for the world champions.