Hello and welcome to NewsHour from the BBC World Service.
I'm Celia Hatton and I'm coming to you live from our studio in central London.
We're starting this edition of NewsHour focusing on another country that's witnessed a surprise election result,
in large part because of fears and worries triggered by Donald Trump.
It's Australia and its governing Labour Party, led by Antony Albanese,
has won a second term, coming from behind during a campaign overshadowed by the US.
president's tariffs.
Smiling as he delivered his victory speech,
Mr Albanese told voters Labour would lead a majority in Parliament.
He also said Australians had voted for what they believe in.
Today the Australian people have voted for Australian values,
for fairness, aspiration and opportunity for all.
For the strength to show courage in adversity and kindness to those in need.
And Australians are voted for a future that holds true to these values.
The opposition leader, the Conservative Peter Dutton, has acknowledged defeat.
He's also lost his own seat in Parliament.
Just a few months ago, it looked like the opposite would happen.
Labour had trailed Peter Dutton's opposition coalition in opinion polls.
But the uncertainty caused by President Trump's erratic trade policy changed Australians' minds.
These voters in Sydney said they were concerned about what was happening in the United States.