Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Nature News · 00:00
Too much mate choice overwhelms frogs ↗Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02554-w Female treefrogs select less carefully when hearing a chorus of males.
Nature News · 00:00
A global atmospheric methane record from a tropical ice core ↗Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10938-1 A 2,000-year Peruvian ice core record of atmospheric CH4 concentrations contains the first historical global CH4 record from the low latitudes, and implementation of a four-box model indicates higher equatorial CH4 strength than previous esti…
Nature News · 00:00
Increasing CO 2 levels fertilize C 4 grass production ↗Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10935-4 By combining a meta-analysis of CO2 enrichment experiments with three decades of southern African savanna observations, an increase in biomass production by C4 grasses under rising CO2 levels in water-limited environments is revealed.
Nature News · 00:00
Wake-activated neuronal populations that regulate sleep drive ↗Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10928-3 Whole-brain activity mapping, targeted cell manipulations and electrophysiology in mice identify wake-activated neuronal populations that are crucial for sleep drive and can persistently reduce daily sleep amount.
Nature News · 00:00
Observation of conformal field theory spectra in a quantum simulator ↗Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10904-x Measurements on an array of optically trapped neutral atoms at a quantum phase transition provide a direct observation of the universal excitation spectrum predicted by conformal field theory.
Nature News · 00:00
Functional role of skull lymphoid structures in CNS immunosurveillance ↗Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10951-4 Functional lymphoid structures within the skull bone marrow enable central nervous system immunosurveillance and shape immune responses to brain disease.
Nature News · 00:00
Artefacts in single-cell mtDNA analyses misinform phylogenies ↗Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10777-0 Artefacts in single-cell mtDNA analyses misinform phylogenies
Nature News · 00:00
Evidence for vacuum-enhanced superconductivity in NbSe 2 ↗Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11037-x Evidence for vacuum-enhanced superconductivity in NbSe 2
Nature News · 00:00
Reply to: Artefacts in single-cell mtDNA analyses misinform phylogenies ↗Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10776-1 Reply to: Artefacts in single-cell mtDNA analyses misinform phylogenies
Nature News · 00:00
A black hole's spin could finally be measured by a high-speed star ↗Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02607-0 Star orbiting close to Sagittarius A* could reveal its spin — plus, how exoskeletons might change the way humans move.
The Guardian World · 03:47
Trump pauses Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL pipeline ↗US president delays 50% tariffs by three days, and says contentious oil project ‘may be awoken from the grave’ Canada has temporarily avoided a bruising 50% US tariff, reaching a Tuesday-evening agreement with Trump administration officials hours before a hike that would have affected $20bn worth of goods was set…
BBC World · 05:00
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers ↗More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
BBC World · 05:04
Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza ↗Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.
The Guardian World · 05:40
In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why is Seoul so uneasy? ↗Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quarters At their first summit , in August last year, the South Korean president, Lee Jae Myung, told Donald Trump: “If you, Mr President, become the peacemaker, then I will assist you as the pacemaker.…
The Guardian World · 07:49
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut ↗Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop stars Unitree, the world’s biggest humanoid robot maker, has made a spectacular entry on to China’s stock market, with its shares surging by more than 600%. The Chinese company’s robots have gained global f…
The Guardian World · 09:00
Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician ↗Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la Espriella In the week before Colombia’s presidential election, Beto Coral, a well-known activist living in the United States, travelled to Florida to persuade fellow Colombians not to vote for the far-right candidate Abe…
BBC World · 09:48
US charges 17 Iranians over 'massive' cyber theft campaign ↗Many of the alleged cyber attacks were carried out for the Iranian government, the Department of Justice says.
BBC World · 10:47
Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US ↗Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.
France 24 · 11:20
Ukraine’s new defence minister takes office as popular predecessor calls for presidential vote ↗Ukrainian lawmakers approved former top special forces operative Yevhenii Khmara as the country’s new defence minister Wednesday, just hours after his predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov called for fresh presidential elections. Elections have been banned in Ukraine since President Volodymyr Zelensky declared martial law fo…
BBC World · 11:22
Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101 ↗Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.
France 24 · 12:23
Ukraine’s ousted minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections ↗In a bombshell address posted on YouTube, Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by a crisis of governance. Ukrainian law prohibits elections while the country is under martial law, which was impos…
BBC World · 12:25
Head-on collision between bus and lorry in Brazil kills more than 20 ↗It is not yet clear what caused the two vehicles to crash into each other in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
France 24 · 12:52
Senegal's first elite girls' boarding school challenges patriarchal norms ↗Off the coast of Dakar, Goree Island is home to the Senegal’s first elite boarding school for girls. The Mariama Ba School of Excellence encourages its students to challenge what has traditionally been expected of girls across the predominantly Muslim West African nation. The school has a 100% completion rate, and a…
France 24 · 13:07
Israeli army launches criminal probe into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza ↗The Israeli military will open internal criminal investigations into its troops' 2024 killing of 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab alongside six of her relatives, as well as the killings of 15 medics and humanitarian workers in 2025, it announced Wednesday. Israeli rights groups have warned that such investigat…
The Guardian World · 13:44
Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested for allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend ↗Fernando Cerimedo, 42, arrested on suspicion of ordering shooting of Bolivian lawyer Nadia Beller A senior adviser to many of Latin America’s new wave of far-right leaders has been arrested for allegedly masterminding the attempted murder of his girlfriend. The businessman and political consultant Fernando Cerim…
The Guardian World · 14:14
Ukrainian diver arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline bombings ↗Berlin to seek suspect’s extradition for 2022 explosions that damaged gas pipelines to Russia A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Croatia as part of an investigation into the 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Germany and Russia. Undersea explosions in September 2022, just months after Russia…
NPR News · 14:19
Greetings from Trouville-sur-Mer, a beach town little changed since Monet painted it ↗The Normandy beach town of Trouville-sur-Mer is a two-hour train ride from Paris, but feels a world away, with English Channel breezes and the sound of seagulls screeching through the cobbled streets.
France 24 · 14:28
Visitors return to Syria's Palmyra after years of war and destructions ↗After years of war and destruction, Syrians are trying to reclaim their heritage – not least in the ancient city of Palmyra, where night-time tours are now being organised. As FRANCE 24’s Dana Alboz reports, it is a way of reclaiming the country’s history, but also of reviving a site that fell into the hands of the…
France 24 · 14:29
France measures more than 7,300 excess deaths – and counting – during historic heatwaves ↗More than 7,300 excess deaths have been recorded in France over the historically hot summer as Europe grapples with worsening heatwaves, wildfires and droughts, public health authorities said Wednesday. France has suffered a record-breaking 52 days of heatwaves since mid-June, an AFP analysis found.
The Guardian World · 14:30
Germany’s firewall was meant to hold the far right at bay. It may have done the reverse ↗An AfD win in next month’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt would shatter a decades-long political consensus and reverberate throughout the EU • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here In just over two weeks’ time, Saxony-Anhalt – home to historic timber-framed houses, the dramatic Harz…
France 24 · 14:30
Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal ↗Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers said Wednesday the jury was not properly sequestered in her trial as they sought to overturn her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy. The 51-year-old was found guilty last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly a…
France 24 · 14:31
Fractured opposition battles Nigeria's Tinubu as presidential campaign begins ↗Nigeria on Wednesday kicked off campaigns for the presidential election scheduled in January, with incumbent President Bola Tinubu seeking reelection against a fractured opposition. Africa's most populous country will hold the election against a backdrop of worsening economic and security crises that have caused ang…
France 24 · 14:32
Israel blames Turkey after strike on Syria air base ↗Israel on Tuesday accused Turkey of posing a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, which was hit in a strike condemned by the United States which blamed its ally. The strike marks extraordinary defiance by Israel of the United States, which has sought to support Syria's new government led by a forme…
The Guardian World · 14:33
Spain to allow 500 children in Ceuta to go to mainland in immigration U-turn ↗Madrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent back Europe live – latest updates The Spanish government has U-turned and said it will allow 500 migrant children in Ceuta to relocate to the mainland. The majority of the estimated 70,000 people who…
France 24 · 14:33
PA financial crisis: No budget for 'essential services' including infrastructure, education & health ↗Annette Young is pleased to welcome Joost Hiltermann, Special Adviser for MENA and training for the International Crisis Group. He sees the Palestinian Authority’s financial crisis not as an approaching emergency, but as an ongoing process of institutional and economic erosion. The PA has already lost much of its ca…
France 24 · 14:34
Ukraine MPs approve new defence minister after divisive reshuffle ↗Ukraine's lawmakers approved the country's new defence minister on Wednesday, a month after a reshuffle that triggered a public backlash after the dismissal of his popular predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov. The decision comes a day after Fedorov in a video statement called for a move towards elections that have been put…
France 24 · 14:35
Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base ↗Turkey firmly rejected on Wednesday what it called "untenable allegations" by Israel regarding its military position in Syria, after Israel bombed a Syrian air base near the Turkish border and said Syria was on the verge of permitting Turkish troops to deploy there. Israel carried out airstrikes against the Abu al-D…
BBC World · 14:36
Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star ↗Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.
France 24 · 14:37
Zelensky's office probed for corruption as fired defence minister demands elections ↗Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies announced Wednesday that they are investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office, a day after the country’s recently fired defence minister called for national elections despite the ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion. The political drama was an unwelc…
The Guardian World · 14:51
Zelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – as it happened ↗Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies said they uncovered group responsible for money laundering $3.35m but did not name individuals involved The rise in Germany’s borrowing costs to a 15-year high reflects the increased security challenges facing the country following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the need to sp…
The Guardian World · 15:00
A fifth of older Australians who contested automated decision on home support funding got more after human review ↗Exclusive: Greens say department of health’s integrated assessment tool is ‘under-assessing’ far more people who may not know how to contest Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Almost one-fifth of older Australians who contested…
The Guardian World · 15:00
A ‘shiny, dangling carrot’ lured Jesse into gambling. He says Labor’s reform won’t stop others being sucked in ↗The government says it’s stopping ‘the most toxic’ gambling company strategies. Former addicts say it will do ‘absolutely nothing’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Jesse Murphy wasn’t sure what to wear when his VIP gambling ma…
The Guardian World · 15:00
Roblox commits to privacy overhaul after eSafety discovers adults can contact children via gaming platform ↗Regulator says verifiable safety measures are ‘critical’ to the online service’s viability Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Roblox has committed to making changes to its online gaming platform after Australia’s eSafety commiss…
BBC World · 15:01
Watch: SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast ↗A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July, and crashed into the Indian Ocean, made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island.
BBC World · 15:11
Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation ↗Judge Brian Murphy cleared the way for the Trump administration to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians living in the US.
The Guardian World · 15:12
Jaecoo owner Chery takes ‘next step’ in UK push with R&D centre ↗Owner of firm behind ‘Temu Range Rover’ will open facility in Bedfordshire in autumn The Chinese carmaker behind the irreverently nicknamed “Temu Range Rover” is plotting further UK expansion with a major research and development centre in England. Chery, which makes the Jaecoo and Omoda car brands, said the la…
BBC World · 15:12
'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her ↗Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.
NPR News · 15:22
A real-world study of Oregon's nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise ↗Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the latest data from the state's real-life experiment.
France 24 · 15:25
Angélique Kidjo becomes the first Black African honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ↗Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born in Benin, Kidjo has built an international career spanning more than 40 years and 18 albums. Her star is the 2,853th on the famous Los Angeles sidewalk.
BBC World · 15:33
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation ↗The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
BBC World · 15:38
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections? ↗Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.
NPR News · 15:38
This high-speed star is whipping around the black hole in the middle of our galaxy ↗Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into the black hole parked at the center of our galaxy. (Image credit: Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics)
France 24 · 15:40
Libyan government in Tunisia for crisis talks ↗On Tuesday, Libya's national oil corporation said the country needs around 40 billion dollars in investment to make the most of its energy resources. The country's unreliable access to energy is feeding into instability stemming from fighting between rival factions and political rivalries. Members of one of the coun…
France 24 · 15:47
Israeli military probes killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics ↗Israel’s military on Wednesday announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct in the war in Gaza, focusing on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family and of 15 Palestinian paramedics. The military said it would not launch criminal investigations into three other attacks that killed aid w…
The Guardian World · 15:52
Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent ↗Mykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in Ukraine For more than a month, demonstrators have gathered in Ivan Franko Square outside Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The protesters have been chanting a name – not that of Ukraine’s embattled president but that o…
France 24 · 15:55
‘We won’t go back’: Young Moroccan migrants in Ceuta refuse to abandon their European dream ↗FRANCE 24 spent an evening with unaccompanied minors who are sleeping rough in Ceuta but refusing to return home. Amid the fear, the cold and the long wait for help, these young Moroccan migrants shared their stories.
BBC World · 16:04
Two detained after French influencer's scorched body found in vineyard ↗Sonia Bellina's body was "abandoned" after "a murder of rare savagery", the family's lawyer says.
NPR News · 16:18
Why does the U.S. military seem stymied in the war with Iran? ↗Defense analyst Stacie Pettyjohn says while the U.S. military is facing long-range missile shortages, prolonged deployments and vacated regional bases, Iran is building cheaper weapons quickly.
France 24 · 16:24
No, Italy’s Lake Como didn’t dry up ↗Lake Como in northern Italy has disappeared after a “geological rupture”, a sensational report posted on TikTok claimed. This isn’t true. For one, the footage and photos in this report were all generated by artificial intelligence. Secondly, while the water levels in the lake have dropped, it's because of drought –…
BBC World · 16:30
Trial of mum accused of killing her three children puts postpartum psychosis on the map ↗Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
BBC World · 16:31
Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts ↗The man is alleged to have been one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in 2022.
The Guardian World · 16:42
Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade? ↗A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese imports Since China offered a truce in the trade war last October following its threat to deprive the United States of rare-earth magnets, the Trump administration has been happy to stop escalating. After all, i…
Al Jazeera · 16:55
US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says ↗New trade deal ensures no tariffs for US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada, Trump announces
NPR News · 17:03
Why Aitana's 'Superestrella' is the surprise Latin hit song of the summer ↗There's a reason why the escapist hit from singer Aitana has swept most of the Spanish-language world. (Image credit: Pablo Alzaga)
BBC World · 17:07
Retail giant Target receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds ↗The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
Al Jazeera · 17:12
US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria ↗With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Netanyahu needs a new escalation, undermining deconfliction efforts.
The Guardian World · 17:14
Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis ↗Presidential deputy chief of staff Iryna Mudra dismissed day after former defence minister called for wartime election Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired a senior aide amid a fresh corruption investigation – one day after a former defence minister warned the country was facing “a crisis of governanc…
Al Jazeera · 17:14
Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs ↗Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, targeting police headquarters and a refugee camp in separate attacks.
BBC World · 17:16
Israel opens up bids for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project ↗Israeli plans to build on the area east of Jerusalem - which would divide the occupied West Bank in two - have long been internationally condemned.
Al Jazeera · 17:32
North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US ↗US President Donald Trump claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded positively to his proposal for talks.
BBC World · 17:39
South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request ↗It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
The Guardian World · 17:39
Kim Jong-un’s sister casts doubt on Trump’s claims of secret US-North Korea talks ↗President says he plans to meet dictator this year but Kim Yo-jong says Washington remains Pyongyang’s enemy Donald Trump has said he is planning to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong-un later this year, though the reclusive leader’s younger sister cast doubt on their communications and dampened hopes of a diplomatic bre…
BBC World · 17:46
Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours ↗BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 17:50
US Department of Justice defends prosecution of Comey over seashell post ↗The ex-FBI chief faces accusations of transmitting threats and exploiting controversy to market his upcoming novel.
Al Jazeera · 17:50
NATO ‘prepared’ to defend allies amid report of Iranian strike plans ↗NATO says it will 'do what is necessary' amid media report Iran considered strikes against US targets in Europe.
Al Jazeera · 17:54
Brazil bus crash kills at least 23 and injures five in Parana state ↗The bus was travelling to hospitals near Curitiba when the accident occurred.
NPR News · 18:01
In new filings, Kennedy Center says it won't try to put Trump's name on facade until Sept. 8 ↗Lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty asked a judge to rule speedily on the complex's renovation and entrance tarp. The National Symphony Orchestra also announced its new season, away from the Kennedy Center. (Image credit: Brendan Smialowski)
Al Jazeera · 18:06
Kennedy Center agrees not to restore Trump’s name before September 8 ↗Opponents argue the venue seems 'intent on defying' a court order to remove the US president's name from the building.
Al Jazeera · 18:08
Canada boosts Lebanon aid to $50m and condemns Israeli ‘unlawful invasion’ ↗Canada official condemns Israel's 'invasion' of Lebanon, calls for sovereignty as aid pledged to the crisis-hit nation.
France 24 · 18:18
Tax hack: What we know about the cyberattacks on French government agencies ↗French government systems came under attack by hackers who stole information on hundreds of thousands of households and private businesses in June and July, notably from the tax authority. Here's what we know about the latest cyberattacks, and what the government is doing to keep personal information secure.
Al Jazeera · 18:21
Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan ↗Citizens and entities would have to seek authorisation to contact universities or talk to foreign media.
BBC World · 18:26
81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994 ↗Amy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994 while on a visit to a fortress in Koblenz.
Al Jazeera · 18:43
Zambia opposition leader to challenge Hichilema election victory in court ↗Opposition leader claims 'serious irregularities' in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term.
Al Jazeera · 18:48
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration ↗Former think tank policy officer Heidi Overton to lead FDA in a controversial push to reshape US health regulations.
Al Jazeera · 18:50
Violence in the New Syria? ↗The death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged police beating has sparked protests.
BBC World · 19:02
Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman? ↗One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.
Al Jazeera · 19:09
Protests in Kyiv back ex-defence minister Fedorov’s call for elections ↗Ukrainians in Kyiv held a protest in support of ousted defence Minister Mykailo Fedorov.
Al Jazeera · 19:26
582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave ↗A Sri Lankan mass grave excavation has uncovered 582 skeletons, including babies and children.
ABC Australia · 19:34
Newly hired fish food worker quits, raises mould and pigeon risks ↗The world's largest supplier of fish feed products fires back over a former employee's claim that mould and pigeon poo are contaminating pellets at a factory supplying Tasmania's salmon industry.
France 24 · 19:36
Central African Republic gold mine collapse kills more than 100 ↗A gold mine collapse in the Central African Republican village of Zamboye near the Cameroon border on Tuesday killed more than 100 people, an official at a local mining association said. A member of the local youth council said the death toll would likely rise as more people were pulled from the rubble.
ABC Australia · 19:40
Australia 'can be very selective' about migration, says migrant rich-lister ↗There are divergent views among business leaders, from migrant and non-migrant backgrounds, about the impact of planned immigration cuts and the types of migrants that should be allowed into Australia.
NPR News · 19:45
Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records ↗Dr. David Morens, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by trying to conceal emails about the origins of the COVID-1 pandemic. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
Al Jazeera · 19:53
Seven people, mostly foreign tourists, killed in helicopter crash in Kenya ↗Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and NBCUniversal journalist Jose Suarez are among the dead.
ABC Australia · 19:59
Injured farm worker left homeless as labour hire firm collapses ↗A Tongan mechanic, who came to Australia under a Pacific worker scheme, is stuck in visa limbo after suffering a workplace injury and experiencing homelessness and unemployment when the labour hire company he worked for collapsed.
BBC World · 19:59
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky ↗Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
ABC Australia · 20:09
Coalition's power line pledge could win back farmer votes ↗West Victorian farmers, increasingly supportive of One Nation, welcome the Coalition's announcement to scrap a controversial transmission line.
NPR News · 20:09
The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T. ↗The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates —pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else. (Image credit: Tasos Katopodis)
ABC Australia · 20:13
UK-based firm eyes Tasmanian smelter in liquidation ↗A UK-based green technologies company says the state and federal governments should continue agitating for the best interests of the country when it comes to Liberty Bell Bay's future.
ABC Australia · 20:14
'Entire streets' in regional towns miss out on census information in the post ↗Some residents of South Australia's largest federal electorate say they are yet to receive census information by post, prompting confusion and concern about the possibility of fines.
The Guardian World · 20:17
Five Americans among seven killed in safari helicopter crash in Kenya ↗Officials say all seven people onboard killed, including Telemundo executive and Ecuador intelligence chief Seven people, including five Americans, were killed when a safari helicopter crashed on Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, according to local police and the state department. Among the d…
ABC Australia · 20:17
AFL Players Association labels Swans allegations 'very serious' ↗The players' body is the latest organisation to express concern over the scandal, with club and player sponsors on Wednesday also acknowledging the incident.
Al Jazeera · 20:18
What’s behind Israel’s latest attack on Syria? ↗US envoy warns Israel's strike could have sparked direct confrontation with Turkish forces.
ABC Australia · 20:23
Cut-price haircuts grow in popularity with cost-savvy salon-goers ↗Cost-of-living pressures drive more people through the doors of apprentice-run hairdressing salons across Queensland — and that's good news for both customers and apprentices learning skills on the job.
ABC Australia · 20:30
Police task force launched over Byron Bay sexual abuse complaints ↗The Sex Crimes Squad probe comes after an ABC investigation into historical sex abuse claims around Byron Bay's music scene from the early 2000s.
BBC World · 20:34
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election ↗Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
ABC Australia · 20:36
Camilla says it was 'difficult' to keep king's cancer diagnosis private ↗Queen Camilla speaks publicly for the first time about how hard it was to keep her husband King Charles's cancer diagnosis private at first.
Al Jazeera · 20:39
Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread ↗Moderna's mRNA vaccine Intismeran shows promise, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials.
ABC Australia · 20:52
Surge in NT youths in custody under CLP government, FOI data reveals ↗Internal Northern Territory Police data obtained by the ABC reveals rising numbers of children and teens being held in police station cells.
Al Jazeera · 20:53
Spain plans transfer of 500 migrant children from Ceuta to mainland ↗Ceuta leaders want children returned to Morocco, but Madrid says deporting them is 'outrageous'.
ABC Australia · 21:00
Residents of 'serene, peaceful' village concerned over big battery plans ↗Locals say the company behind the proposal failed to answer questions about noise and light pollution, and bushfire safety.
ABC Australia · 21:00
Australia and China cooperate to bust illegal tobacco smuggling syndicate ↗Australian Border Force officers are tipped off to containers suspected of carrying illicit tobacco, resulting in millions of cigarettes being seized.
Al Jazeera · 21:01
USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts ↗Reports of dire conditions underscore supply challenges, questions of US plans going forward, experts say.
ABC Australia · 21:02
Cumberland mental health patients abscond 14 times since deaths ↗Mental health patients at Cumberland Hospital in Sydney's west have absconded more than a dozen times since February, when two patient escapes were linked to the deaths of three people.
ABC Australia · 21:04
Farmers say backpacker visa pause will risk Australia's food security ↗Rural communities and farmers are concerned they will lose an essential workforce as the brakes are put on working holiday visa applications.
ABC Australia · 21:05
Live: Wong outraged, ambassador called in after IDF soldiers cleared over Australian's death ↗Penny Wong says the government will haul in Israel's ambassador to Australia after the IDF cleared soldiers involved a strike that killed Zomi Frankcom. Follow live.
Al Jazeera · 21:09
Israel orders inquiry into killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza ↗The Israeli military announced criminal investigations into the killings of six-year-old Hind Rajab.
ABC Australia · 21:10
Images of suspected hitmen released after Melbourne gangland killing ↗Police have released images of men torching a getaway vehicle after the fatal shooting of Melbourne man Athan Boursinos last year.
Al Jazeera · 21:10
Displaced Lebanese watch southern Lebanon’s ‘pilot zones’ from afar ↗“You can't do anything. Just stand here and watch.” Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem watched Israeli attacks near his home town.
ABC Australia · 21:15
Meet the FIFO workers keeping mining towns dancing all night ↗Nightclubs and other venues in Western Australia's far north are hiring fly-in-fly-out DJs to attract audiences and keep them coming.
NPR News · 21:20
Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta ↗The former Meta employee testified that the company culture prioritized user numbers over child safety measures. (Image credit: KARL MONDON)
Al Jazeera · 21:22
Israeli strike on Gaza City police headquarters kills women’s police chief ↗An Israeli strike on Gaza City’s police headquarters has killed the women’s police chief and several officers.
ABC Australia · 21:26
Longmire reveals 'incredible deep sadness' over Swans' links to police probe ↗Sydney's longest-tenured coach, John Longmire, breaks his public silence after five players were suspended by the club.
NPR News · 21:27
Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting ↗A Trump-aligned think tank has ties to a highly unusual Census Bureau report that the president is using to renew false claims of widespread voting by non-U.S. citizens in 2020, NPR has learned. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
ABC Australia · 21:28
Olympic questions 'off limits' ahead of Rockhampton schools' rowing regatta ↗A major state rowing championship is set to put Rockhampton's proposed Olympic venue under the spotlight, but local representatives have been warned against discussing the Games in media interviews.
BBC World · 21:32
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash ↗Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.
Al Jazeera · 21:35
“I get along with him very well.” ↗US President Donald Trump praised his relationship with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.
France 24 · 21:36
Angélique Kidjo makes Hollywood history as first Black African on Walk of Fame ↗Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo celebrates her global legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first dedicated to a Black African. In Nigeria, the town of Ogijo has more lead-recycling factories than anywhere else in Africa, supplying the American auto industry at a heavy cost to nearby communities.…
ABC Australia · 21:42
Live: ASX to open higher as price of gold surges ↗The Aussie share market is set to open higher in morning trading after mixed results on Wall Street. The price of gold has surged above 4 per cent. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ABC Australia · 21:46
Breaking: Prince Harry, Meghan and family to move back to UK, British media reports ↗Harry, the younger son of King Charles, and his wife, Meghan, intend to relocate from the US to a private, non-royal residence outside London, according to British media.
ABC Australia · 21:48
FIFA vice-president withdraws support for Infantino after 'final straw' ↗The pressure on embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino mounts as one of his vice-presidents and more international federations back away from him.
Al Jazeera · 22:01
What the social media addiction lawsuit could cost Meta ↗Landmark trial against Meta could lead to fines and fundamental changes in Facebook and Instagram's operations.
BBC World · 22:04
Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza ↗Foreign minister says she will summon Israeli ambassador over 'insulting' Zomi Frankcom decision.
ABC Australia · 22:07
Woman hurt in mystery Sunshine Coast shooting ↗Police investigates after a 19-year-old went to a hospital with a gunshot wound in Nambour overnight.
France 24 · 22:12
US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time amid rising borrowing ↗The US gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, Treasury data showed on Wednesday, exceeding earlier forecasts as borrowing, interest costs and long-term obligations rose. Total public debt reached $40.05 trillion on Tuesday, above a Congressional Budget Office forecast of $39.4 trillion by end…
ABC Australia · 22:14
Call to bail out Australia's last remaining nickel smelter ↗The federal government says it has "acted decisively in the national interest" by propping up four privately-owned smelters in NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and SA. Now there is a call for it save the Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter.
The Guardian World · 22:39
Zomi Frankcom: Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker ↗Foreign minister says Australia is ‘outraged’ after Israeli government decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike on humanitarian convoy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s foreign affair…
France 24 · 22:39
Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to UK six years after royal exit ↗Prince Harry and his wife Meghan plan to move back to Britain six years after stepping down as working royals, British media reported on Wednesday. The couple are expected to leave the United States by month-end and live outside London, while their two children have reportedly enrolled in a British school.
The Guardian World · 22:44
Australia politics live: ‘outraged’ Wong to call in Israel ambassador over handling of Frankcom killing; Victoria to launch construction royal commission ↗Foreign affairs minister says timing of IDF decision not to pursue criminal investigation was ‘especially insulting’. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ‘Outrageous’: Greens leader says sending Israeli ambassador home should be on the table Greens leader Lar…
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:47
The ultimate scholarly shortcut, the Ars Notoria was said to instantly grant the full range of medieval learning — but at the risk of poisoning one’s soul ↗The ultimate scholarly shortcut, the Ars Notoria was said to instantly grant the full range of medieval learning — but at the risk of poisoning one’s soul
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:47
In weird-girl literature, detached protagonists have bad jobs, slightly happier best friends, and troubled relationships. Are the novels any good? ↗In weird-girl literature, detached protagonists have bad jobs, slightly happier best friends, and troubled relationships. Are the novels any good?
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:47
Few American writers have skewered the self-deluding barbarity that is American foreign policy with as much force as Dwight Macdonald ↗Few American writers have skewered the self-deluding barbarity that is American foreign policy with as much force as Dwight Macdonald
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:47
What caused a particularly lurid sex scandal in Prussian Königsberg? The theosophical views and alluring curls of Johann Wilhelm Ebel ↗What caused a particularly lurid sex scandal in Prussian Königsberg? The theosophical views and alluring curls of Johann Wilhelm Ebel
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:47
W.G. Sebald’s poetic, picturesque accounts of Austrian literature are, at crucial points, gravely distorted ↗W.G. Sebald’s poetic, picturesque accounts of Austrian literature are, at crucial points, gravely distorted
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:47
The smorgasbord: What began as modest, rule-bound dining in Sweden evolved into something akin to a “pagan feast” in the United States ↗The smorgasbord: What began as modest, rule-bound dining in Sweden evolved into something akin to a “pagan feast” in the United States
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:47
The “.” emerged 2,000 years ago. “?” in the 8th century, “!” in the 14th. Then not much changed since about 1600 ↗The “.” emerged 2,000 years ago. “?” in the 8th century, “!” in the 14th. Then not much changed since about 1600
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:47
What does Emily Wilson make of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey? It’s an “audiovisual spectacle” with little to no “narrative and emotional depth” ↗What does Emily Wilson make of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey? It’s an “audiovisual spectacle” with little to no “narrative and emotional depth”
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:47
Most novels bore before they thrill. A turning point – the volta – marks the moment ennui becomes excitement ↗Most novels bore before they thrill. A turning point – the volta – marks the moment ennui becomes excitement
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:47
“My wonderful horseykins,” “my little sperm whale.” If Chekhov’s love life was epistolary, what are we to make of his fondness for brothels? ↗“My wonderful horseykins,” “my little sperm whale.” If Chekhov’s love life was epistolary, what are we to make of his fondness for brothels?