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Along the east coast of Australia, grey-headed flying foxes are being found dead and malnourished. Without their nightly pollination, experts say it could spell disaster for forests and other animals.

16 October at 20:31 UTC

More than 60 hearts, representing women killed in domestic violence incidents, are among the artworks at what is considered the world's biggest outdoor sculpture competition.

16 October at 20:25 UTC

Almost 500,000 of the HQ Kingswoods were made across Holden's Australian factories from 1971 to 1974. A South Australian family's heirloom is now being dusted off for the Bay to Birdwood historical rally.

16 October at 20:23 UTC

Melbourne has secured a spot in the AFLW finals series after dismantling Richmond with ease in Pride Round.

16 October at 20:19 UTC

More than 100 kilometres of major roads and paths across Perth remain dark without street lighting because organised crime groups are selling lucrative stolen copper on the black market.

16 October at 20:11 UTC

Critically ill Anna Rochford who lives with a rare and excruciating bone condition has been granted her final wish — to reunite with her brother.

16 October at 20:10 UTC

The Jillaroos showed why they're the favourites to win a fourth-straight Rugby League World Cup in a big opening win over Samoa, but a small crowd in Sydney has left them urging fans to show up and support women's sport.

16 October at 20:06 UTC

A sophisticated 70s restaurant with hot-pink light shades and the all-you-can-eat smorgasbords of the suburbs are among the Melbourne institutions revived in a new coffee table book.

16 October at 20:05 UTC

Treatment on export-certified organic farms was paused in August 2025 after genetically modified ingredients were discovered in the baits used to treat nests.

16 October at 20:02 UTC

South Africa's batting failures in Durban lead to changes for second Test as Proteas set themselves to put more overs into Australia's pacemen in Gqeberha.

16 October at 19:53 UTC

Dozens of residents have voiced their opposition to a proposed silver and lead mine in the NSW central west, but the proponents say it will help the region's economy.

16 October at 19:37 UTC

Private credit firms are striking deals to recover their money following the $3.4 billion collapse of property giant Bathla Group, with one major lender selling most of its exposure to a Sydney apartment project.

16 October at 19:30 UTC

Timour Leste's Hotel Flamboyan appears elegant and historic to look at, but it was a house of horrors for Timorese women during Indonesian occupation.

16 October at 19:25 UTC

This October is looking particularly wet thanks to an ongoing outbreak of thunderstorms which is set to engulf most of central and eastern Australia during the coming week.

16 October at 19:22 UTC

The world-famous actor and comedian appeared calm and almost zen-like as he sat in the dock at Southwark Crown Court, and the prosecution began unfolding its case against him.

16 October at 19:18 UTC

A former digital forensic officer in Bendigo has been charged with a offences including possession of child abuse material.

16 October at 19:14 UTC

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the role after days in the job.

16 October at 18:40 UTC

Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: somewhere there lurks a trap.

16 October at 18:30 UTC

Women going against the trend share why they chose to have bigger families and what the trade-offs are.

16 October at 18:00 UTC

With the US mid-term elections looming and Israel heading to the polls, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are playing dangerous games with global security.

16 October at 18:00 UTC

Mourners quietly grieved at a makeshift memorial outside an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.

16 October at 20:08 UTC

Progressive stalwart, who is seen as potential 2028 candidate, says she wants to combat 'smears' against El-Sayed.

16 October at 20:07 UTC

Al Jazeera has confirmed that White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role.

16 October at 19:41 UTC

The United States calls for dialogue as regional East Africa tension escalates.

16 October at 19:18 UTC

Trump advised Katie Zacharia to reconsider her press secretary role due to media backlash over her credentials.

16 October at 18:58 UTC

Nairobi says 65-year-old female patient in quarantine with Bundibugyo strain; no signs of community transmission.

16 October at 18:57 UTC

Police reviewing social media post by writer Sarah Helm, wife of Burnham's National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.

16 October at 18:26 UTC

Through statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy.

16 October at 18:21 UTC

President Zelenskyy warned Russia’s ambitions extend beyond eastern Ukraine, saying its drone attack threaten NATO.

16 October at 17:59 UTC

The CDC reports 451 hospitalisations nationwide as health officials expand vaccination efforts.

16 October at 17:40 UTC

Ukraine’s 'Operation Vivaldi' reclaimed more occupied territory in Donetsk during a week when Trump sided with Russia.

16 October at 17:28 UTC

La Liga President Javier Tebas under fire for comparing Real Madrid TV channel to Nazi Germany's Minister of Propaganda.

16 October at 17:05 UTC

After undergoing surgery this week, pope can now 'carry out normal activities with full independence', say doctors.

16 October at 17:03 UTC

We asked students what they think.

16 October at 16:54 UTC

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has decried the ecological damage caused by conflict in the Middle East

16 October at 16:45 UTC

Spain appeals to Court of Arbitration for Sport following FIFA sanctions for fans' behaviour during Egypt friendly.

16 October at 16:35 UTC

Experts still consider race a toss up despite slate of polls showing right-wing senator leading left-wing president.

16 October at 16:34 UTC

Nasarawa is at the heart of Nigeria’s lithium boom, where artisanal miners hope to benefit from the clean energy race.

16 October at 16:23 UTC

India's Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and student leader Neha Bora were detained ahead of a flag march.

16 October at 16:16 UTC

Hezbollah said explosives were to be used against Israel but political figures and some analysts fear assassinations.

16 October at 16:09 UTC

White paint — initially made from lead soaked in vinegar and then mixed with a binder — has a rich history. And unhinged critics

The canonization of Peter Hujar. Known for his photographs of the oversexed New York art scene, his work is finally receiving its due

Most authors have little cash. Scammers target them anyway. Why? Their egos make them good marks

A Ph.D. certifies expertise in a discipline. But ignorance is a precondition for thinking something new. James Miller explains

Years before Darwin, an evolutionary treatise rattled Tennyson’s faith, but didn't break it. "Science was still a delight and a visionary promise”

After his mother died mysteriously, a German doctor began to suspect a respected forensic scientist. Things got stranger from there

“What is our contemporary digital-infused life if nothing else but a sustained experiment in self-deception?”

What was Unmuzzled OX? Andy Warhol posed with it. So, improbably, did Rodney Dangerfield — in a robe, with a lapdog

Janet Malcolm's sentences were cold, clear, and clean. Rarely did she turn those sentences on herself

Speed curbs limited Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian attacks on Tuesday night.

16 October at 19:33 UTC

The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.

16 October at 16:00 UTC

The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

16 October at 14:36 UTC

Albania's capital Tirana has seen months of protests from an anti-government "Flamingo" movement, but what started on Tuesday this week was on a different scale.

16 October at 14:33 UTC

The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.

16 October at 14:31 UTC

Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms.

16 October at 13:09 UTC

Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.

16 October at 12:16 UTC

The youth-led movement planned a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

16 October at 11:44 UTC

Joshua Foster will have to pay 3,000 euro (£2,500), a judge in Paphos rules.

16 October at 09:49 UTC

The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.

16 October at 08:47 UTC

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference.

16 October at 08:45 UTC

BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.

16 October at 05:00 UTC

Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.

16 October at 04:57 UTC

Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.

16 October at 01:36 UTC

A teen assailant was pursued into the school by an armed community member, who shot him dead, said police.

16 October at 01:29 UTC

The alleged plot only failed because the 19-year-old suspect's gun jammed outside the place of worship, say police.

15 October at 23:27 UTC

France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.

15 October at 23:25 UTC

Two people were severely injured and evacuated by helicopter but no one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.

15 October at 21:12 UTC

A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.

15 October at 19:13 UTC

The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.

15 October at 18:09 UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned to his European allies on Friday, asking Brussels for an additional €70 billion to fund the war against Russia next year. Zelensky's relationship with US President Donald Trump deteriorated after the US eased sanctions on Moscow as part of a diesel-supply deal.

16 October at 20:25 UTC

In tonight's programme, Kenya confirms a third case of Ebola, a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from DR Congo. Also,Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs by gunmen in Bamenda. And we meet Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama... And final…

16 October at 20:25 UTC

An online movement against rising fuel prices has gained momentum ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on October 17 with former Yellow Vest figures set to join the protests in support of high-school students. Some are drawing parallels between the latest action and the 2018 cost-of-living protests that rattle…

16 October at 20:10 UTC

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resignation and denoun…

16 October at 19:59 UTC

In India, the Cockroach movement felt the crushing boot of the state this week. Thousands of Gen Z protesters were rounded up and detained in sports stadiums and community halls turned into makeshift detention centres, while the movement’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was arrested on arrival. A mass demonstration over a…

16 October at 19:21 UTC

Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in Britain over her plans to use her royalties to support Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned as a terrorist organisation, Rooney and her publisher said on Wednesday. The bestselling author, known for novels including "Normal People" and "Conver…

16 October at 16:26 UTC

Argentine demonstrators clashed with police on Thursday at a major protest in Buenos Aires over budget-slashing President Javier Milei's higher education spending. The main demonstration outside parliament by thousands of university students and staff, trade unionists and opposition activists remained peaceful. But…

16 October at 16:25 UTC

A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the post. Zacharia's credentials as an attorney had come under scrutiny and she admitted to not having passed the bar in an…

16 October at 15:57 UTC

After weeks of student protests, France is set to be swept by broader, nationwide demonstrations Saturday over the cost of living, setting up a potentially fraught period ahead of presidential elections next year. The prospect of the two movements merging, perhaps with outbreaks of violence, poses a big challenge to…

16 October at 15:55 UTC

Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke on Friday ahead of fresh protests demanding the removal of the country's election chief, the youth-led movement said in a social media post. Dipke, 31, was detained shortly before a rally called by the online movement in the heart of New Delhi…

16 October at 15:53 UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took aim on Friday at US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia and welcomed the prospect of European allies stepping up their role in talks, calling Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations. At a European Union summit in Brussels, Zelenskiy said Russia did no…

16 October at 15:40 UTC

After weeks of student protests, France is set to be swept by broader, nationwide demonstrations on Saturday. The country's Yellow Vest movement – which eight years ago staged street protests against President Emmanuel Macron – has appealed to teachers, workers, pensioners and farmers, as well as students, in an onl…

16 October at 15:38 UTC

Italy has extended by another week its suspension of the European Union's border-free travel arrangements with Spain over a surge in migrant arrivals in Ceuta in late July, an Italian government source said on Friday. A Spanish government spokesperson said the interior ministers of both countries would work over the…

16 October at 15:37 UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged European leaders to maintain their support for Kyiv and warned against easing sanctions on Russia. Speaking to reporters at the European summit in Brussels, Zelensky said that ending the war remained Ukraine’s priority but accused Russian President Vladimir Puti…

16 October at 15:36 UTC

Massive wildfires in Indonesia show no sign of letting up. The environmental disaster is turning into a pollution crisis across Southeast Asia, as toxic haze from the blazes spread to neighbouring countries.

16 October at 15:26 UTC

This October marks 10 years since French police dismantled the notorious Calais "Jungle" camp. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin returns to the region to explore what has changed for migrants over the past decade. She joins Annette Young and Dr Marissa Quie of Cambridge University to discuss migration routes and their gro…

16 October at 15:05 UTC

About 80 Israeli settlers set fire to olive trees and threw stones at Palestinians in a West Bank village Friday, injuring at least two people, including a US photojournalist with The Washington Post. The coordinated attack came as violence by settlers is on the rise during the olive harvest in the occupied Palestin…

16 October at 15:01 UTC

His monumental installations excavate Ghana's past and build firm foundations for the country’s artistic future. Ibrahim Mahama has represented his country at the Venice Biennale and established three cultural hubs in northern Ghana, nurturing creative communities for generations to come.

16 October at 14:55 UTC

A South African rugby player for the Lions team was found dead at a hotel in France Friday on the eve of a European Champions Cup game with La Rochelle, local media reported. The player's identity has yet not been made public.

16 October at 13:40 UTC

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday announced the appointment of an interim administration to prepare elections in the northern Tigray region previously controlled by the Tigray People's Liberation Front that has clashed with government forces since September. The recent conflict revived a war that killed…

16 October at 13:05 UTC

Katie Zacharia's first official day was on Monday. (Image credit: Win McNamee)

16 October at 18:08 UTC

For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause. (Image credit: BSIP/Universal Images Group)

16 October at 17:45 UTC

A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary. (Image credit: Paul Hennessy)

16 October at 16:28 UTC

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring several people including a photojournalist working for The Washington Post . (Image credit: Ahmad Gharabli)

16 October at 15:57 UTC

Protests have intensified over a review of voter lists that critics say is politically motivated and threatens to disenfranchise voters. The Election Commission and Modi's administration deny these allegations. (Image credit: Vipin)

16 October at 13:26 UTC

The Irish author said her books can no longer be sold in the UK after she pledged the royalties to a banned pro-Palestinian group. (Image credit: Kin Cheung)

16 October at 11:30 UTC

A teen opened fire at an Oregon elementary school, leaving three kids and one teacher dead. And, the Justice Department is suing California over alleged noncitizen voters. (Image credit: Mathieu Lewis-Rolland)

16 October at 11:03 UTC

Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Now Character.AI is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what to know. (Image credit: Gabby Jones)

16 October at 11:00 UTC

Plus, this week saw comings and goings at the White House, the revenge of a child (reality) star, and Elon Musk doing Elon Musk things.

16 October at 09:00 UTC

Saint, who died Oct. 6, studied at the Actors Studio and was best known for her roles in On the Waterfront and the Hitchcock film North by Northwest. Originally broadcast in 2000.

16 October at 09:00 UTC

A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024. (Image credit: Mandel Ngan)

16 October at 09:00 UTC

The administration says papers created in the White House belong to Donald Trump, not to the American people. The case could ultimately end up at the conservative-leaning Supreme Court. (Image credit: Alon Skuy)

16 October at 09:00 UTC

Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at an Oregon school, how Russia is viewing Ukraine's strikes and its growing rift with the U.S., DOJ sues California over its voter rolls.

16 October at 08:58 UTC

For StoryCorps, a public health nurse in Minnesota speaks with her college mentor about a moment when she almost gave up on her career aspirations.

16 October at 08:48 UTC

Manhattan's Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park. (Image credit: Yuki Iwamura)

16 October at 06:27 UTC

Propelled by a lockdown bullpen and repeated comebacks, the Brewers swept the two-time defending champion LA Dodgers out of the playoffs Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. (Image credit: Ashley Landis)

16 October at 06:12 UTC

In this first episode of Your Turn with Allison Aubrey , we explore the science of the flow state with violinist Diane Allen, who lost her flow and then tried to find it again, and also from Dr. Richard Huskey, who studies the flow state and how each of us can find it.

15 October at 20:50 UTC

The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are looking into the mailings, some of which included an unidentified powdery white substance. (Image credit: Mario Tama)

15 October at 19:54 UTC

Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's creation 60 years ago.

15 October at 18:38 UTC

The Atlantic writer Josh Tyrangiel says Musk and Bezos each want to colonize the moon, mine its resources and launch thousands more satellites. He says their only real competition is each other.

15 October at 16:45 UTC

Nature, Published online: 16 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03195-9 The mitoproteomes of five parasites and a plant hold medical potential — and reignite the question of just when the mitochondrion evolved.

16 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 16 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03341-3 Nature staff discuss a new ink that could be useful for medical tattooing — plus, an insight into why small dogs live longer than big ones.

16 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 16 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03308-4 Building the Nobel-prizewinning neutrino experiment was a big risk. To continue its success, scientists — and funders — need to stay bold.

16 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 16 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03303-9 Data from mouse brains and 13 human brains show a link between levels of a lipid-degrading and cognitive resilience.

16 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 16 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03253-2 US PhD graduates who used artificial intelligence were more likely to work in industry.

16 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 16 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03112-0 A note to self.

16 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 16 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03338-y Cryptographers’ inboxes are being flooded with requests to validate cipher solutions.

16 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03329-z Governments have voted to abolish the leap second immediately and to replace it with a leap hour.

15 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03194-w Major preprint platform tightens its rules to curb a surge of submissions, including those generated by artificial-intelligence tools.

15 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03152-6 Drugs that can reverse multiple sclerosis in mice and a new species of penguin are just the beginning.

15 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03238-1 Solitary primates spend energy and time travelling to patches of forest for get-togethers.

15 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11263-3 Nearly half of reef-building corals face elevated relative risk of extinction

15 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03233-6 Programmer whose forward-thinking and reliable code helped to save the Apollo 11 mission.

15 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03178-w An expert panel debates the impact of artificial intelligence on doctoral programmes.

15 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03336-0 Ghostly white corals are fully restored in eight weeks by contact with a healthy counterpart. Plus, arXiv is capping submissions per researcher and four good news stories to brighten your day.

15 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03307-5 Analysis suggests number of protected areas is hugely underestimated but biodiversity is still in peril — plus, a huge study looking at the health effects of brown fat.

14 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03203-y To harness the full value of wearable devices for monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, protocols must be established.

14 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03205-w Researchers are making great advances across medical disciplines, using a wide range of tools and processes.

14 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03204-x These nations are making their distinct mark in the field through specialization and collaboration.

14 October at 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03206-9 A description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality that is available free online at natureindex.com.

14 October at 00:00 UTC

Forest clearance lowest since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-off Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen its lowest level since records began, new government data shows. But whether this globally important success is maintained or reversed is on a knife edge ahead of…

16 October at 18:56 UTC

Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package No 10 has left the door open to imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as part of the Made in Europe package, prompting a warning from Beijing that such a move would be “discriminatory”.…

16 October at 18:09 UTC

Lula reverses position on age of responsibility for ‘heinous’ crimes in what many see as a desperate electoral gambit Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has announced that he now supports lowering the age of criminal responsibility for “heinous” crimes from 18 to 16, reversing a longstanding policy in…

16 October at 16:47 UTC

Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as medi…

16 October at 15:39 UTC

Strikes increasingly resemble an intercepted Russian blueprint to make life unliveable in major Ukrainian cities Europe live – latest updates As Russian missiles and drones have systematically slammed into power plants in Kyiv and Kharkiv this week, the rolling blackouts and water outages have increasingly rese…

16 October at 15:28 UTC

Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and live ammunition A teenage hitman who travelled from Norway to the UK with the intention of carrying out a murder on behalf of an Iran-backed international crime gang has been jailed for 20 years. Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, a talen…

16 October at 12:40 UTC

Images from New Zealand aerial survey of Nikumaroro in 1938 offer new clues over aviator’s disappearance A New Zealand museum has released nearly 50 photos from a 1938 aerial survey of the island where Amelia Earhart is believed to have crash-landed, offering amateur sleuths new evidence to scour for traces of the…

16 October at 10:09 UTC

Joshua Foster pleaded guilty over death of toddler who fell from fourth-floor window of hotel during family holiday A British man has been handed a €3,000 (£2,500) fine after his two-year-old son fell nearly 12 metres (40ft) to his death from the fourth floor window of a hotel in Cyprus. Joshua Foster thought th…

16 October at 10:05 UTC

As violent spirits are unleashed in Sky’s Possession, observers see confident creatives reclaiming the island’s narratives in a form of ‘cultural reparation’ A woman opens a 300‑year‑old box, unleashing a violent spirit – it is the spirit of colonialism and oppression roaring back to life. It is a pivotal scene i…

16 October at 10:00 UTC

Landslide blocks river and triggers downstream flooding, while summer temperatures persist in Portugal Flash floods have swept through Nepal’s central Gorkha district after a pre-dawn landslide on 11 October blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, triggering severe downstream flooding. At least five people have died, and…

16 October at 08:51 UTC

European leaders are meeting in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns on arrival that the situation in Ukraine is “really grave” with “no signs from Russia that they want to stop this war or into any sort of truce or peace.” “ We need to support…

16 October at 08:25 UTC

David Shoebridge says 47-page document not ‘made by, used by, or seen by’ his office as matter referred to parliamentary standards commission Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Greens leader David Shoebridge has denied knowledge of the existence of an alleged crisis management document…

16 October at 07:38 UTC

Eight-year-old Queensland girl died in 2022 after being denied insulin by her religious parents Elizabeth Struhs’ child protection case was not “prioritised” or worked intensively because the staff member assigned to her case was “very busy”, a coroner has heard. The Queensland coroners court also heard the case…

16 October at 07:20 UTC

Announcement comes a day after Liberal and Labor parties say they will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation has proposed a $2,000 baby bonus for new parents in Victoria – a day after the Labor and Liberal parties both agreed to cover…

16 October at 07:03 UTC

Mines in supply chains of western carmakers linked to widespread deforestation of primary rainforest in nickel-rich lands inhabited by Tolaki people in Indonesia Volkswagen, Ford and Tesla are among the electric carmakers whose batteries may contain nickel mined in indigenous woodlands plagued by deforestation, an…

16 October at 07:00 UTC

Bernd Lange, who was involved in Brexit talks, says deal could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties The UK could re-enter the EU in a “Switzerland plus” package that could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the bloc, the head of a European parliament committee has…

16 October at 07:00 UTC

Bruce Hales also denies church was a cult while son tells parliamentary committee it was ‘a bit rough’ being labelled as such Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The most senior member of the Exclusive Brethren has denied any knowledge of or involvement in thousands of members from his…

16 October at 06:58 UTC

US president says Zelenskyy ‘more difficult to deal with than Putin’ after so-called energy ceasefire collapses Donald Trump has called Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace”, while renewing his criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy after an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine collapse…

16 October at 06:02 UTC

Accused war criminal announces venture with video on Instagram of him walking along beach and working out Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has launched a brand, saying he needs the income to support his family and fund his legal expenses after b…

16 October at 04:55 UTC

Four children allegedly ‘mutilated’ by explosive weapons and lawyers say unprecedented number held in custody French lawyers and rights groups have said that several teenagers have suffered war-like injuries from police weapons used during school protests , and an unprecedented number of children have been held in…

16 October at 04:00 UTC