US Open shocks, markets up, trust in politicians falls

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1. Khachanov ousts Auger-Aliassime from US Open

   Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime has crashed out of the US Open, falling in the third round to former semi-finalist Karen Khachanov.

   thewest.com.au

2. Osaka, Swiatek post contrasting US Open wins

   Naomi Osaka survived a scare while fellow former champion Iga Swiatek breezed into the US Open's last 32 at Flushing Meadows.

   thewest.com.au

3. ASX set to advance as Wall Street climbs; $A over US72c

   Gains in big technology stocks and easing bond yields helped lift Wall Street, with the ASX set to advance and the Australian dollar above US72c, even as oil prices ticked higher.

   watoday.com.au

4. Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

   An increasing number of Australians believe politicians aren't serving them, with a report highlighting changing attitudes towards government and democracy.

   perthnow.com.au

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