Thursday, 27 August 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Qatar PM to visit Tehran; Trump ‘not in a hurry’ over talks ↗Qatar's PM will meet Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions in the region, foreign ministry says.
Nature News · 00:00
The Roman telescope is about to take planet-hunting to the next level ↗Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02662-7 NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch shortly, could find 40 times the number of distant worlds as have been detected so far.
Nature News · 00:00
Women face bans on research underground — here’s how to modernize the system ↗Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02679-y In many countries, female engineers are barred from entering deep mines to carry out studies. Differentiating risks can increase access while protecting safety.
Nature News · 00:00
Why are El Niños getting stronger? 1000-year-coral record points to climate change ↗Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02717-9 A reconstruction of Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures adds to the evidence that human-caused warming is boosting El Niño events.
Nature News · 00:00
A solution to the mystery of the missing neutrinos ↗Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02628-9 Lecture preparations prompt a scientist to poke holes in the ‘gallium anomaly’.
Nature News · 00:00
Animal-microbe partnerships date back to the dawn of complex life ↗Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02629-8 Geochemical clues hint that worm-like creatures in the Ediacaran period benefited from symbiosis with bacteria.
Nature News · 00:00
Glacier collapse caused Nepal’s deadly flash flood — a sign of things to come? ↗Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02716-w Global warming is making high-altitude regions unstable, and could trigger more frequent landslides and floods.
Nature News · 00:00
‘Robot Olympics’ reveal humanoids' rapid progress — but hurdles remain ↗Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02713-z Humanoid robots broke records at sporting events such as sprints, but struggled at practical tasks such as hammering nails.
BBC World · 00:02
At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France ↗One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
Al Jazeera · 00:07
Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80 ↗Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.
ABC Australia · 00:10
Bookstores struggle to fill shelves after cyber attack on major publisher ↗A cyber attack on one of Australia's major publishing distributors has left independent bookstores and authors struggling to meet customer demand.
The Guardian World · 00:12
Queensland woman gave birth to twins with different parents after surrogacy coincides with natural pregnancy ↗Both children were born on same day in November 2025 in situation so rare it had not been contemplated by state surrogacy laws Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Queensland woman gave birth to twin children with separate sets…
France 24 · 00:25
Live: At least 160 dead and 400 tourists missing in Nepal landslide ↗A landslide unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 157 people and leaving more than 400 tourists missing near the border with China. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Fol…
ABC Australia · 01:00
Nepal–Tibet floods in maps, photos and videos ↗In a still-unfolding disaster, verified videos and images show widespread destruction — and a desperate rescue mission.
ABC Australia · 01:06
Boy punched in Melbourne CBD was visiting for cancer treatment, uncle says ↗The brother of a woman who was stabbed and her son punched in a random attack in Melbourne's CBD says people are worried about violent crime in the city.
Al Jazeera · 01:08
Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removal ↗A video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from 'terrorism' list.
Al Jazeera · 01:09
Construction worker documents moment he survives Nepal mudslide ↗Footage filmed by a worker shows floodwaters sweeping into Mailung in Nepal, sending workers scrambling for safety.
The Guardian World · 01:15
Australia’s refugee intake to be slashed as Labor works to reduce migration amid One Nation pressure ↗Quota to fall by a third to Coalition-era levels in move that the Greens say makes Australia ‘meaner and weaker’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s annual refugee intake will fall by a third next financial year, as L…
The Guardian World · 01:16
Cyborg cockroaches with tiny syringes could soon join search and rescue teams in major disasters ↗Giant burrowing cockroaches with added cameras and medical injectors are being tested as potential ‘first responders’ in earthquakes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For people trapped under rubble in an earthquake or similar…
ABC Australia · 01:17
Victorian man arrested over alleged $700,000 NDIS fraud ↗Investigators allege the man set up two businesses and submitted false invoices for services he did not receive.
Al Jazeera · 01:19
Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic? ↗Ruffalo is accused of anti-Semitism for calling out the family behind an impending media deal.
Al Jazeera · 01:24
Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee ↗The decision comes at a fractious time for the party amid a growing divide among its voters over US aid to Israel.
The Guardian World · 01:31
Police investigate death of teenage girl, 16, two days after alleged ‘sexual choking’ act in Sydney ↗Officers called to northern beaches home on Sunday evening before girl dies in hospital on Tuesday night after what source says was sexual strangulation act Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police are investiga…
Al Jazeera · 01:31
At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria ↗Six people in critical condition as a severe heatwave fuels 154 wildfires across Algeria in a single day.
The Guardian World · 01:38
‘No transparency’: Labor to scrap levy secretly placed on Victorian public transport fares ↗Premier confirms levy, which was intended to help pay for the multibillion-dollar Suburban Rail Loop and other Big Build projects, will be abolished Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A levy secretly slapped on Victorian public…
France 24 · 01:43
What we know about the environmental causes behind the Nepal landslide ↗Deadly floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday highlighted the near-impossible task of predicting sudden landslides and mudflows in the Himalayas. Experts say the terrain can turn a blocked river into a devastating torrent within minutes, while climate change may be increasing the risks of such disasters.
ABC Australia · 01:45
15 Australians missing after flash flooding in Nepal, tour company confirms ↗It has been confirmed 15 Australians on a hiking tour in Nepal are unaccounted-for after the country was struck by devastating flash flooding.
Al Jazeera · 01:54
Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams ↗A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.
Al Jazeera · 01:54
Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams ↗A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.
France 24 · 01:55
Man drives car into group of pedestrians in French city of Caen, killing one ↗A car ploughed into pedestrians in the French city of Caen late Wednesday, killing one person and injuring 10 others, including seven critically. Police detained a 26-year-old man after he fled the scene, while prosecutors said the incident was not currently being treated as terrorism.
The Guardian World · 01:58
Nepal floods: Children as young as 11 among Australian tour group missing after flash flooding ↗Nepali tour operator fears 15 Australians who had been on a trekking tour near border with China have died after devastating flooding A Nepali tour operator says he fears that 15 Australians trekking with his company in a valley ravaged by flash flooding have died. Sagar Pandey, the founder and chief executive o…
ABC Australia · 01:58
Bogie grazier accused of triple murder will give evidence ↗Queensland grazier Darryl Valroy Young will give evidence in his triple-murder, attempted murder trial in Townsville.
ABC Australia · 02:00
Has Alien and Blade Runner filmmaker Ridley Scott lost the plot? ↗The Dog Stars, adapted from the novel of the same name by Peter Heller, brings nothing new or even amusing to the plague-borne apocalypse canon.
ABC Australia · 02:00
Push for import ban on 'pervert' smart glasses amid privacy concerns ↗Support is growing for a ban on the import of so-called “smart glasses”, amid an influx of low-cost devices that are being used to film Australians without their consent.
Al Jazeera · 02:07
US labels Palestine Action a terror group, founder says ‘that’s rich’ ↗Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori tells Jazeera that US sanctions designating the group a terrorist organisation.
BBC World · 02:10
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria ↗Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.
Al Jazeera · 02:11
Brazil sues chat platform Discord over failure to protect child users ↗Lawsuit is latest instance of Brazil taking aggressive steps to rein in tech giants over child safety issues online.
ABC Australia · 02:14
Tszyu and Mahoney camps exchange verbal barbs after controversial draw ↗While Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney were gracious towards each other, the same could not be said about their respective promoters in a testy post-script.
The Guardian World · 02:17
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97 ↗From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinations Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who reached superstar status after decades living in a psychiatric hospital, has died aged 97. Kusama died in a Tokyo hosp…
France 24 · 02:23
UEFA to lift FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw ↗European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived. UEFA’s member federations are meeting Thursday in Monaco ahead of the Champions League draw, where they are expected to end t…
ABC Australia · 02:32
Public servant tells Qld CFMEU inquiry union bosses 'stalked' her children ↗A senior official from the Department of Transport and Main Roads told the inquiry the CFMEU's behaviour towards her was "disturbing, creepy, and inexcusable".
Al Jazeera · 02:33
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook denounces Trump’s mortgage fraud claims ↗The Trump administration has doubled down on its accusations against Cook, despite a Supreme Court ruling in her favour.
ABC Australia · 02:41
Remote truckers back on the road after safety concerns ↗A major outback transport company sidelined over compliance and safety issues is back on the road after the peak heavy vehicle regulator said it had agreed to address its concerns.
Al Jazeera · 02:42
Palestinians mourn ‘Camel of Hardship’ artist Sliman Mansour ↗Palestinians have mourned prominent artist Sliman Mansour at a public funeral in the occupied West Bank.
ABC Australia · 02:54
Greens MP seeks apology for 'horrific slur', threatens to sue Nationals rival ↗Two of WA parliament's biggest personalities are staring down the barrel of a legal fight, with Greens politician Sophie McNeill taking the first step towards suing Nationals counterpart Lachlan Hunter.
Al Jazeera · 02:54
Qatar’s prime minister to visit Tehran, seeking to revive US-Iran talks ↗Sheikh Mohammed's visit comes as US-Israel war on Iran nears its sixth month with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
ABC Australia · 02:57
Queensland surrogate gives birth to biologically unrelated twins ↗The mother gave birth to both children via caesarean on the same day in November last year and the rarity of the situation has tested Queensland's surrogacy laws.
ABC Australia · 03:01
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97 ↗The artist was best known for her dot-covered paintings and pumpkin motifs.
ABC Australia · 03:17
'Devastating blow' as Bathla Group seeks $20m to keep building for five weeks ↗Bathla Group's collapse leaves buyers and builders waiting for answers.
ABC Australia · 03:32
Aussie James Duckworth through to Winston-Salem quarter-finals ↗It's a mixed day for the Australians at the Winston-Salem Open with James Duckworth progressing to the quarter-finals and Rinky Hijikata crashing out.
ABC Australia · 03:33
Breaking: AFL hits Geelong with monster fine over concussion waiver scandal ↗The AFL hands down its penalty after a meeting between the commission and Geelong regarding Jake Kolodjashnij's now-controversial contract.
NPR News · 03:42
Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died ↗The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide. (Image credit: Andrew Toth)
ABC Australia · 03:52
Doors 'closed' at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witness says ↗As funerals get underway for babies killed in a Pakistan hospital blaze on Wednesday, a witness says exits at the facility were "closed".
The Guardian World · 04:00
France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land ↗Comté, beaufort and abondance makers can temporarily supplement cows’ diets as there is ‘no grass left to eat’ Strict production rules will be loosened for some of France’s most famous cheeses after drought and repeated heatwaves dried out grazing pastures, threatening the livelihoods of traditional dairy workers.…
ABC Australia · 04:01
Plans to cool AI data centre using trucked-in water and rainwater ↗An AI data centre in north-west Tasmania, proposed by Firmus Technologies, plans to cool its facilities using rainwater and water that it trucks in. Community members are now able to make submissions on the proposal.
ABC Australia · 04:02
Ex-NSW building commissioner tells ICAC of alleged $5m shakedown ↗Former NSW building commissioner David Chandler has told a corruption inquiry that an allegation of an "extortion attempt" targeting construction company Toplace was used against him in efforts to get a prohibition order on its development lifted.
France 24 · 04:03
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 ↗Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades.
ABC Australia · 04:11
Anger and confusion over Labor's planned refugee cuts ↗The Albanese government's plans to slash more than 6,000 places from its annual refugee intake have sparked anger and confusion within Labor, and prompted accusations it would amount to an "extraordinary betrayal" of the party's rank and file members.
ABC Australia · 04:14
Breaking: Pilot's family mourn 'great loss' as police continue search for plane wreckage ↗Search and rescue teams are continuing to look for Tasmanian pilot Bob Bramley's plane, after it crashed into remote waters off the NT coast on Tuesday.
ABC Australia · 04:15
Parents worry kids will inherit climate impact of coal mine extension ↗More than 1,500 jobs hang in the balance as the NSW Independent Planning Commission considers extending the life of a Hunter Valley coal mine by 19 years, but some say climate concerns should be the focus.
Al Jazeera · 04:16
Fury and grief as parents of Pakistan infant fire victims demand answers ↗Funerals have begun for the 14 babies who were killed in a fire at Islamabad’s Institute of Medical Sciences.
Al Jazeera · 04:25
Israel continues attacks on Syria, Lebanon despite US push for diplomacy ↗Israeli artillery attacks, air raids and incursions continue as questions grow over US commitment to ending strikes.
Al Jazeera · 04:28
Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria ↗More than 150 fires spread in a single day across several of Algeria’s provinces, killing at least 12 people.
ABC Australia · 04:37
E-scooter crash leaves teenage boy in critical condition ↗A 13-year-old Queensland boy is being treated for life-threatening injuries after crashing an e-scooter in Childers.
Al Jazeera · 04:57
Nepal-Tibet floods: What happened, what caused them and who is missing? ↗At least 160 killed after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
The Guardian World · 05:00
Ghent professors challenged expertise of Jason Arday’s plagiarism accuser ↗Allegations Nathan Cofnas was unqualified for Ghent role and would cause ‘negative impact’ made to senior leaders months ago Nathan Cofnas, the academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism , has been accused of having “very limited expertise” for his academic role by professors also working at Ghent University,…
The Guardian World · 05:03
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low ↗Airline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Qantas could increase ticket prices and plans to e…
Al Jazeera · 05:05
Wildfires on Indonesia’s Borneo island turn the air toxic ↗Locals on Indonesia’s Borneo Island are struggling to breathe as the smoke from wildfires is turning the air toxic.
ABC Australia · 05:14
Young Perth hackers key players in global cybercrime syndicate, says FBI ↗Two West Australian men face court for their alleged role in a "sophisticated cybercrime syndicate" that allegedly created malicious open-source software to rob thousands of global businesses.
Al Jazeera · 05:26
France’s Guendouzi attacked by Lyon fans at Champions League match ↗Players and staff clashed after Turkish football club Fenerbahce beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 to reach the Champions League.
ABC Australia · 05:31
'Backyard' e-bike battery repairs starting deadly fires, inquest told ↗Do-it-yourself and YouTube-inspired lithium-ion battery modifications and repairs have been blamed for fires, some of which were deadly.
Al Jazeera · 05:34
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Over 160 dead; 1,400 missing; rescue continues ↗Rescue teams are rushing to find hundreds of people still missing after flash floods near Nepal's border with China.
Al Jazeera · 05:47
Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doubles ↗Duo secure first Grand Slam trophy as a team after defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli of Italy.
France 24 · 05:52
Champions League heartbreak: Lyon knocked out in play-offs ↗Defeated by Turkish side Fenerbahçe, Lyon will not be competing in Europe’s most prestigious club competition this year. Six years after their last Champions League campaign, Lyon had set their sights on returning to the competition. Instead, they will compete in the Europa League.
Al Jazeera · 06:00
Sunken ship sparks fight on Israel’s right over militia’s violent legacy ↗Altalena wreck fuels Netanyahu-Ben-Gvir rivalry, with each claiming to be heir of Irgun militia.
Al Jazeera · 06:01
Palestinian children return to school under threat of Israel demolition ↗As new school year begins, children in West Bank's Masafer Yatta face threat that their schools may not remain standing.
BBC World · 06:02
People pulled from mud in Nepal after deadly flash floods ↗At least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.
ABC Australia · 06:03
The numbers behind Carlton's transition from AFLW darling to contender ↗After a breakout AFLW season last year, Carlton is using some subtle tweaks to take the difficult next step of challenging for the premiership.
NPR News · 06:04
Official leading Trump's Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks ↗The official in charge of President Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza criticized Israel for its attacks on the Palestinian territory and warned that the alternative to the U.S. proposal is the next war. (Image credit: Abdel Kareem Hana)
ABC Australia · 06:09
Queensland government introduces major overhaul of bail laws ↗Under the bill, offenders who commit a serious crime while on bail will face the prospect of a mandatory minimum 12 months in jail.
ABC Australia · 06:16
Minimum security wing unused for a decade despite prison overcrowding ↗The minimum-security wing at a $232 million prison in regional WA has never been used, despite union claims that prisoners are sleeping on the floor in other parts of the facility.
ABC Australia · 06:26
A GST deal and the NDIS blew out by billions — but one is sacred ↗The Albanese government had a turbulent week with tussles over data centres and division within the Labor party over its humanitarian intake.
ABC Australia · 06:26
NSW couple confirmed missing in deadly Nepal floods ↗The ABC has confirmed the identity of a NSW couple who are among a tour group including 15 Australians currently missing in Nepal after catastrophic flash flooding.
ABC Australia · 06:28
Bill granting 'extraordinary powers' to speed up development passes parliament ↗A new critical minerals bill aimed at stimulating investment has passed Queensland parliament, with amendments calming some farmers but other critics remain concerned.
Al Jazeera · 06:33
OpenAI says it detected malign activity months before Hugging Face attack ↗ChatGPT creator says AI agents collaborated and delegated work in hacking, calling themselves a 'collective'.
ABC Australia · 06:40
Australian spy agency gains extended power to secretly question people ↗An unlikely alliance of left and right politicians fails to block an expansion of spy agency powers that would allow it to question people in secret.
BBC World · 06:41
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial over children's killings ↗Closing arguments are about to start in a trial which has drawn global attention to the rare condition postpartum psychosis.
The Guardian World · 06:51
Nepal flash flood: more than 1,500 missing, mostly tourists, after disaster kills at least 165 at Tibet border ↗Entire populated areas swept away after glacial collapse causes catastrophic flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrims Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates What we know so far Have you been affected by the flash floods? Nearly 1,500 people are missing, the majority of whom are tou…
NPR News · 06:54
FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival ↗U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer, by blocking a protein that fuels tumor growth in the vast majority of cases. (Image credit: Manuel Balce Ceneta)
NPR News · 07:00
Why Meta's settlement could be an 'inflection point' for reining in Big Tech ↗2026 has already brought a wave of setbacks for social media giants as pressure grows on Big Tech from regulators and lawmakers around the world. (Image credit: Noah Berger)
BBC World · 07:09
'The flood took everything': Nepal survivors describe horror of loved ones being swept away ↗One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.
Al Jazeera · 07:14
NFL champions Seattle Seahawks sold to Khosla Group for record $9.6 billion ↗The price tag is an NFL record for a franchise sale and the second-highest valuation in North American sports history.
ABC Australia · 07:15
Truck driver found guilty of causing cousin's death in crash ↗A removalist truck driver is found guilty of driving dangerously before a crash on a notorious feeder road north of Wollongong that killed his cousin and seriously injured two other people.
ABC Australia · 07:16
Nepali and Tibetan communities fear for relatives caught in flood ↗Tibetan and Nepali Australians worry about family and friends missing after a flash flood struck the Nepal-Tibet border.
Al Jazeera · 07:18
More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and China after deadly Himalayan flood ↗At least 165 people have been confirmed dead and officials expect the toll to rise.
Al Jazeera · 07:24
Israel is not heading for civil war ↗Israel’s bitter political divisions obscure a broad consensus on Jewish supremacy, occupation and military force.
France 24 · 07:38
Game of Drones: Deep strikes into Russia keeping Ukraine 'in this game' ↗Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He argues that Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike campaign has helped Ukraine “stay in this game” by raising the economic, military and social costs of Russia’s invasion and, crucially, by bringing the consequences of a…
ABC Australia · 07:42
John Bakkum remembered as community advocate and volunteer ↗An elderly man who was missing for two days after visiting a High Country pub with his wife for dinner is being remembered for his volunteering efforts in the community.
Al Jazeera · 07:43
Ben Shapiro’s anti-Muslim film is nothing new ↗Shapiro’s film recycles decades-old anti-Muslim tropes to portray critics of Israel’s genocide in Gaza as extremists.
ABC Australia · 07:45
'Help me to show emotion': Jury played secret recording, police interview of accused parent killer ↗A Supreme Court jury has heard a covert police recording of an Adelaide woman accused of murdering her parents allegedly praying to God for help to stay calm but "show emotion" as she drove to a police interview.
ABC Australia · 07:49
Survivors say family members were swept away by Nepal-Tibet floods ↗Survivors fear the death toll will grow as more than 160 people are known to be dead, and at least 1,500 are missing following the Nepal-Tibet floods.
The Guardian World · 07:50
‘If you harm my project, I’ll harm you’: former NSW official tells Icac about fugitive developer’s call ↗Former building commissioner David Chandler told inquiry of clashes with ‘loud and overbearing’ developer Jean Nassif Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A fugitive Sydney developer allegedly warned the then-New South Wales building commissioner that he would “harm” him if he got in the…
Al Jazeera · 07:52
Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97 ↗Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to 'Infinity Mirror Rooms'.
Al Jazeera · 07:59
Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower ↗Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower
The Guardian World · 08:00
Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports ↗The once world-leading producer of crude oil has plunged into an energy crisis as Kyiv targets its refineries A sanctioned shadow fleet tanker carries oil from Nato member Turkey to a Russian Baltic port. A deal is signed for Russian oil to be processed in Kazakhstan. Fuel cargoes arrive from India via Egypt. The…
The Guardian World · 08:00
UK urged to help free British-Egyptian ‘arrested in Cairo over sister’s activism’ ↗Lawyers claim Eman el-Shazly, from Birmingham, was detained in effort to silence her sister, a critic of Sisi regime The UK Foreign Office has been asked to intervene to secure the release of a British-Egyptian woman who it is claimed has been arrested in Cairo because of her sister’s political activism. Eman el…
ABC Australia · 08:04
Move to slash amount of vitamin B6 considered safe by 72 per cent ↗Vitamin B6 is added to thousands of products, including supplements, food and drinks. Now there is a push to reduce how much is thought safe to consume.
ABC Australia · 08:11
Townsville mayor fined after altercation with LNP staffer on pub crawl ↗Nick Dametto previously said reporting of the incident was "over-inflated", but police today confirmed that a fine and infringement notice had been issued.
ABC Australia · 08:20
Federal prosecutors decline to take on Luke Gosling assault charges ↗An assault charge brought against federal Northern Territory politician Luke Gosling is up in the air after the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions declines to take on the case.
ABC Australia · 08:21
Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup ↗The Matildas are firmly entrenched in preparations for next year's Women's World Cup, and have lined up Colombia as they look to address their future sooner rather than later.
Al Jazeera · 08:35
‘Swept away’: Nepal families search for relatives after devastating floods ↗About 180 people have been killed and 1,400 are missing, with numbers expected to rise significantly.
ABC Australia · 08:36
Live: Adam Reynolds sidelined for Lang Park farewell against Storm ↗Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds waves goodbye to his adopted home ground from the sidelines at Lang Park as the Broncos take on the Storm. Follow live.
NPR News · 08:47
Morning news brief ↗Trump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad, Meta and states agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial, death toll continues to rise after flash flood hit area of Nepal and China.
ABC Australia · 08:51
Powerhouse Parramatta CEO steps aside weeks from grand opening ↗The decision was announced in a statement from the office of Minister for Arts John Graham on Thursday.
Al Jazeera · 08:57
Chaos mars Fenerbahce’s Champions League qualifying win over Lyon ↗Fenerbahce's French midfielder Guendouzi was attacked by Lyon fans after he mocked them at the end of the match.
Al Jazeera · 08:58
Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets ↗Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.
BBC World · 08:59
Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens ↗The 89-year-old has been in hospital for over a week receiving treatment for a rare blood condition.
NPR News · 09:00
Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats ↗Ossoff should be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents this year. Instead, the Georgia Democrat has opened a steady lead in polls and is increasingly seen as a potential 2028 contender. (Image credit: Alyssa Pointer For NPR)
NPR News · 09:00
Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it ↗A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
NPR News · 09:00
Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here's why that's unlikely ↗There's a fear that people facing international extradition granted bail could flee. Andrew Tate and his brother face a total of 59 criminal charges in the U.K., including rape and human trafficking. (Image credit: Daniel Mihailescu)
NPR News · 09:00
Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule ↗A push by President Trump could mean the elimination of a safety standard designed to keep radiation exposure as low as possible. (Image credit: Seth Wenig)
NPR News · 09:00
Tech companies and local officials are covering data center talks in NDAs ↗Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals. (Image credit: Jay Marcano for NPR)
The Guardian World · 09:00
Queensland concedes law imposing mandatory jail on some offenders as young as 10 breaches human rights ↗State government concedes ‘breach bail, go to jail’ laws risks overcrowding in jails, while one expert warns they may lead to ‘cruel outcomes’ The Queensland government’s latest law and order crackdown – subjecting some children as young as 10 to a mandatory sentence of a year behind bars – could lead to “cruel ou…
NPR News · 09:01
School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel ↗With the war in Iran driving up fuel prices, diesel is now nearly $5.60 a gallon, affecting school districts at the start of the year. (Image credit: Mario Tama)
Al Jazeera · 09:26
Photos: More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and Tibet after deadly floods ↗Glacier collapse sends floods over Nepal-China border, killing at least 270 and leaving more than 1,300 missing.
France 24 · 09:27
How a glacier collapse is believed to have caused Nepal-Tibet disaster ↗A huge piece of ice that fell thousands of metres from a glacier into a river below is believed to have unleashed the catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet that have killed at least 180 people. More than 1,300 people remain missing following the disaster, including foreigners and pilgrims, and hundreds have been di…
Al Jazeera · 09:29
How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping ↗A crisis in one narrow passage has disrupted an industry that carries about 80 percent of the world’s trade.
France 24 · 09:29
Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US teen addiction lawsuits ↗Meta will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with nearly all US states to resolve claims it designed those social media platforms to addict children. The settlements announced on Wednesday end a federal trial over allegations Meta…
France 24 · 09:31
French flight attendant wins case recognising breast cancer as occupational disease ↗A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease in a landmark ruling that marks a first for the country's aviation industry. Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France, had frequently worked at night and been exposed to passive smoking.
France 24 · 09:33
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97 ↗Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, sparking tributes from around the world. The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs o…
ABC Australia · 09:36
Search scaled back for missing 87-year-old man with dementia ↗A multi-agency search for missing 87-year-old man in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region is scaled back, six days after he failed to return from his morning walk.
France 24 · 09:36
'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star Tim Curry dead at 80 ↗Tim Curry, the English actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at the age of 80, US media reported Wednesday. Curry, who had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke, died at his home in Los…
Al Jazeera · 09:37
Trump crosses Lake Ontario on map, renames it ‘Lake America’ ↗US President Donald Trump posted a video of him crossing out Lake Ontario on a map and writing ‘Lake America’ instead.
Al Jazeera · 09:41
How far will the US-Canada trade war go? ↗Canada and the US risk a full-scale trade war after a breakdown in talks.
France 24 · 09:41
Driven by faith, Jewish activists stand up to settlers to protect West Bank Palestinians ↗A group of Israelis who regularly travel to the West Bank to protect Palestinians who are victims of increasing attacks by settlers say their Jewish faith drove them towards activism. On Tuesday, at least five activists were injured while rushing to assist Palestinians being harassed by settlers in the village of Ja…
BBC World · 09:50
Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say ↗Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice.
France 24 · 09:54
Countries send rescue teams to Nepal to search for missing tourists ↗Over 1,300 people are still missing in Nepal and Tibet, a day after catastrophic flooding believed to have been caused by a glacier collapse. A total of 800 foreign tourists are missing across the affected Himalayan region, including South Korean, Indian and Australian nationals, with some of those countries sending…
BBC World · 09:55
What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods ↗Hundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
France 24 · 09:56
Presidential candidates to be grilled on economy at French business summit ↗France's main candidates for next year's presidential election will be quizzed by business leaders about their plans for the nation at the Medef employers federation's annual end of summer conference on Thursday. Taxation, the burden of regulations, reindustrialisation and France's public debt of over 3.5 trillion e…
France 24 · 09:58
Drought-hit Danube gives way to mammoth fossil hunt in Bulgaria ↗As drought in Europe brings river levels to record lows, a group of volunteers scans the dried-up Danube riverbank in northern Bulgaria, not far from where the receding waters revealed mammoth bones in July. About 20 volunteers join an effort in the hope of discovering new fossils or artifacts in a search organised…
Al Jazeera · 10:01
Nepal-Tibet floods: What is a glacial collapse, how common is it? ↗More than 165 people are killed in floods triggered by a huge glacial collapse near Nepal-China border.
Al Jazeera · 10:05
Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief ↗Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.
BBC World · 10:17
What caused the Nepal-Tibet flash floods? ↗At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing.
BBC World · 10:25
Tanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline as his successor named ↗Nchimbi announced his resignation earlier this week after reportedly falling out with President Samia.
Al Jazeera · 10:35
Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident ↗Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.
Al Jazeera · 10:37
Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts ↗How a war was announced, prosecuted, declared won, negotiated and then reopened, all in the president's own words.
Al Jazeera · 10:40
Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon ↗An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from this month's Berlin Marathon.
Al Jazeera · 10:40
Norway’s King Harald in ‘extremely serious’ condition, palace says ↗Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.
NPR News · 10:50
At least 1,500 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods ↗At least 1,500 people are missing, many of them foreign tourists, after deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away entire villages (Image credit: Niranjan Shrestha)
NPR News · 10:50
At least 1,500 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods ↗At least 1,500 people are missing, many of them foreign tourists, after deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away entire villages. (Image credit: Niranjan Shrestha)
Al Jazeera · 10:50
Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit? ↗There are signs both sides could be ready to de-escalate, at least militarily, analysts say.
NPR News · 10:54
Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they'd drink a little less ↗A big glass of moo juice — no, make that several glasses a day — is common in Rwanda. Is that too much of a good thing? (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)
Al Jazeera · 10:57
Trial for 9/11 accused, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, set for June 2028 ↗After two decades at Guantánamo Bay, trials for four alleged 9/11 conspirators have been set for 2028.
NPR News · 11:02
Meta reaches $17B settlement. And, nuclear regulator to abandon radiation safety rule ↗Meta and the states that sued the company have agreed to a $17 billion settlement. And, nuclear regulators are preparing to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule. (Image credit: Imen Ben Youssef / Hans Lucas)
France 24 · 11:09
Nepal floods: Rescue teams search for over 1,300 missing ↗After flash floods destroyed entire villages in a Himalayan valley on the Nepal-Tibet border, the search for over 1,300 missing people, including tourists and pilgrims, is underway.
ABC Australia · 11:09
Death in custody investigation launched after rural Darwin police pursuit ↗Northern Territory Police have declared a death in custody investigation after a 43-year-old man died following a confrontation with police near Darwin.
BBC World · 11:23
Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health ↗A Jerusalem court said the Jewish attacker was having a psychotic episode when he assaulted the nun, in an incident which caused outrage.
France 24 · 11:28
French PM looks to speed up cyclone reconstruction on Mayotte visit ↗French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is in the French island of Mayotte for a two-day visit, accompanied by six ministers. On the agenda are discussions about the island’s reconstruction, more than a year and a half after Cyclone Chido struck. Lecornu says he shares the impatience of the people of Mayotte and wan…
France 24 · 11:29
Ebola outbreak over in Uganda but cases still rising in DR Congo ↗The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Uganda is over but it is still not under control in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The Congolese government says there have been more than 2,700 deaths and more than 5,600 cases of Ebola and that transmission remains active.
NPR News · 11:30
The real cause of most wildfires? People ↗More than three quarters of all wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human behavior including accidents, negligence and arson. (Image credit: Margaret Albaugh for NPR)
France 24 · 11:33
Nepal flash flood: Disaster in a geological battleground zone ↗France 24's Leela Jacinto takes a look at how the extreme geography of Nepal and Tibet, dominated by the Himilaya mountains, contributed to the initial confusion over the cause of catastrophic floods that have killed at least 180 people - now believed to be the result of a glacial collapse.
The Guardian World · 11:34
Russia warns Britain is ‘playing with fire’ over its support of Ukraine ↗Kremlin threatens retaliation after Burnham says UK will help Ukraine start producing long-range missiles Russia has said it could retaliate against the UK for its support of Kyiv by striking military targets inside and outside Ukraine, amid reports that the director of the CIA warned the Kremlin against attacking…
Al Jazeera · 11:54
Satellite images show destruction from Nepal-Tibet floods ↗A glacier collapse high in the Himalayas on Wednesday triggered catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border.
France 24 · 12:01
Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade chokes Iran oil imports ↗Al Jazeera · 12:05
Al Jazeera reports from hospital in flood-hit Nepal ↗Al Jazeera reports from hospital in Kathmandu, after flash floods swept through several districts in Nepal.
ABC Australia · 12:12
Israeli commander defends ordering strike that killed Zomi Frankcom ↗An Israeli commander who ordered a deadly drone strike on an aid convoy in Gaza, killing Australian woman Zomi Frankcom, says he stands by his decision.
Al Jazeera · 12:14
Yaya Toure becomes first African coach to lead a team into Champions League ↗Ivory Coast legend Toure takes Slovan Bratislava into the group phase two months after joining the Slovakian club.
Al Jazeera · 12:30
Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona, but Atletico open to other offers ↗Atletico Madrid rule out a transfer to the La Liga rivals for Alvarez, who is also reportedly being targeted by Arsenal.
Al Jazeera · 12:40
Thieves raid bronze age collection in ‘super-fast’ Spain museum heist ↗It is not immediately known how many of the 50-plus mainly gold objects from the Treasure of Villena were taken.
ABC Australia · 12:41
Breaking: Voluntary assisted dying legal nation-wide after laws pass NT parliament ↗Voluntary assisted dying laws have passed the Northern Territory Parliament tonight, in a move that will legalise the practice across Australia.
BBC World · 12:41
Thieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist ↗The Treasure of Villena is a unique trove of almost ten kilos of gold, bowls, bottles and bracelets dating back to the Bronze Age.
France 24 · 12:54
🔴 Former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide dies, state media says ↗Al Jazeera · 12:55
Sri Lanka salvage draw in second Test after battling Dinusha denies India ↗Dinusha's 133 not out, his second century of the match and third in four innings, helps the hosts avoid defeat.
Al Jazeera · 12:58
Russia warns it could target UK in response to Kyiv firing British missiles ↗Foreign ministry warns against 'terrorism' of firing long-range British cruise missiles at targets in Russia.
The Guardian World · 12:59
Thieves steal bronze age treasure in four-minute museum heist in Spain ↗Gold collection known as Treasure of Villena, worth at least €1.7m, is latest target of ‘very well planned’ raid Thieves in Spain have raided the Treasure of Villena – a stunning collection of bronze age gold artefacts that has been described as the most important prehistoric trove in Europe – in the latest high-p…
Al Jazeera · 13:02
Bosnian Serb convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic dies ↗Reports say 'butcher of Bosnia' died in a UN prison hospital in The Hague, Netherlands.
Al Jazeera · 13:18
World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis ↗Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's 'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.
Al Jazeera · 13:21
Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian factories to force workers off land ↗Settler violence threatens to collapse the fragile Palestinian economy.
ABC Australia · 13:25
War criminal Ratko Mladic dead at 83 ↗Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, who was was serving a life sentence for his role in the 1992-95 war in Bosnia, has died.
France 24 · 13:25
Italy to fine careless pedestrians crossing road while looking at phones ↗In Italy, the government has drafted an update to its traffic code to fine pedestrians caught staring at their screens while crossing the road. The measure, set to be approved by mid-October, comes after several court rulings that have held careless pedestrians responsible for accidents.
BBC World · 13:26
'Silence is complicity' - top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides ↗The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.
France 24 · 13:27
Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to go on trial in 2028 ↗A spokesman for the US military court at Guantanamo Bay said Thursday that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed – the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States – will go on trial before a US military court in June 2028. Mohammed, also known as "KSM", was considered one of Osama bin Laden's top lieu…
NPR News · 13:32
Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities in Bosnia, has died at 84 ↗The ruthless former communist officer-turned-nationalist warlord was one of the most notorious figures of a war that left more than 100,000 people dead. He commanded his troops to "scorch the brains" of the Bosnian Muslims. (Image credit: Radivoje Pavicic)
France 24 · 13:33
Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates ↗Norway's King Harald was in a "very serious" condition in hospital on Thursday, the royal court said, and family members gathered at his bedside. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Royal Palace in central Oslo and many lay flowers as they awaited further news of the 89-year-old king's health.
France 24 · 13:39
Alleged underworld kingpin testifies at S. African commission ↗An alleged underworld kingpin wrapped up his testimony at a high profile South African corruption enquiry on Wednesday. Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala returned to the witness stand before the Madlanga Commission looking into allegations including accusations that a suspended deputy police chief took kickbacks from criminals…
France 24 · 13:41
Tunisia mourns deceased migrants after small boat tragedy ↗Residents of a remote Tunisian city near the Libyan border attended the funeral of eight local youths who died in the Mediterranean. The tragedy took place late last week when a small boat carrying 15 people capsized near the Tunisian coastline.
France 24 · 13:43
Ghana bars export of unrefined gold ↗Ghana has announced a ban on the exporting of unrefined gold from the country. Africa’s leading gold producer wants to move beyond the role of a supplier of raw minerals and enable the country to capture greater economic value from its gold resources. Our correspondent, Justice Baidoo, has more.
BBC World · 13:46
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies aged 84 ↗He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the ex-Yugoslavia in 1992-95.
Al Jazeera · 13:47
Six months after US strike on Iran school, parents still grieve ↗Six months after a US missile strike on an Iranian school killed at least 170 people, most of them children.
BBC World · 13:48
The monstrous crimes of Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia' ↗The Bosnian Serb commander led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian conflict.
France 24 · 13:57
Why were so many Indian pilgrims in Tibet during the Himalayan mudslide disaster? ↗Hundreds of Indian nationals are missing in Nepal and Tibet following a catastrophic Himalayan flood. They include several pilgrims doing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a mountain in Tibet that holds sacred significance for Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and the Tibetan Bon religion, explains…
Al Jazeera · 14:00
Champions League draw LIVE: 2026-27 league phase fixtures, schedule ↗Teams across Europe discover their opponents at the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco.
The Guardian World · 14:00
Hiker reunited with backpack 60 years after he fell into a glacier in Austria ↗Bag, camera and pipe belonging to 86-year-old are latest relics uncovered as glaciers melt due to global heating An 86-year-old mountaineer has been reunited with his backpack and climbing equipment after the kit emerged from a melting glacier in Austria – more than 60 years after he was forced to leave them there…
BBC World · 14:17
Board of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions ↗Nickolay Mladenov warns that a collapse of last October's ceasefire would be "a point of no return" for the region.
The Guardian World · 14:21
Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84 ↗Bosnian Serb commander responsible for Srebrenica massacre dies in prison while serving life sentence for genocide Ratko Mladić, the infamous Serbian general who was serving a life sentence for genocide committed during the Bosnian war, has died in prison in the Hague, a UN official and his lawyer confirmed. Mla…
Al Jazeera · 14:32
Qatar PM visits Tehran as Iran faces mounting US economic pressure ↗Qatar’s Prime Minister met Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran as the US vowed to intensify economic pressure on Iran.
Al Jazeera · 14:44
War on Iran: Diplomacy intensifies ↗Trump talks to Al Jazeera, Qatar’s Prime Minister visits Tehran and a temporary route is agreed in the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC World · 14:49
Jellyfish force partial shutdown of French nuclear plant ↗It is the second consecutive year that jellyfish has forced the closure of the Gravelines power station in northern France.
France 24 · 14:57
'Extremely challenging' conditions hamper Nepal-Tibet flood rescue efforts ↗With more than 1,000 people still missing after the devastating flash flood that hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, international rescue teams are working to locate survivors. But, as France 24’s Navodita Kumari reports, they are facing “extremely challenging” conditions due to the weather, mountainous terrain and la…
The Guardian World · 15:00
One Nation’s immigration policy is clear as mud – but that ambiguity could be a secret weapon for Pauline Hanson ↗The party’s key figures are either unable or unwilling to neatly articulate their migration targets, contradicting one another – and themselves Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation has experienced a swell in popular support in the past year, and has primarily done so off the b…
France 24 · 15:01
An 'icon' of contemporary art: A look back at the career of Yayoi Kusama ↗Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said on Thursday, triggering tributes from around the world. Eve Jackson takes a look at how the woman dubbed the "polka dot queen" became an icon of the art world.
Al Jazeera · 15:01
Meta’s $18bn settlement: How social platforms will change for child users ↗From night curfew to two-hour limit, Instagram and Facebook will introduce new features for children in the US.
The Guardian World · 15:05
USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea ↗Thai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboard The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States, Thai navy officials said, after spending more than 250 consecutiv…
France 24 · 15:09
Exclusive - French astronaut describes climate change as seen from space ↗In her exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, French astronaut Sophie Adenot spoke from the International Space Station about the impacts of climate change and the changing face of Earth.
Al Jazeera · 15:09
Tottenham sign Man City’s Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on season-long loan ↗Deal includes an obligation to make the move permanent next year, reportedly for a guaranteed $68m.
France 24 · 15:15
'Great public test': French presidential hopefuls to face off at business summit ↗Paris's Roland Garros tennis stadium will be the venue for a French presidential election warmup event on Thursday as seven from a crowded field of candidates will take to the stage at the Medef business leaders' annual end-of-summer seminar to defend their business and economic programmes. France 24's Charles Pelle…
France 24 · 15:21
'National treasure: If we could all be like Dolly, it would be a much better place in the world' ↗As the world pays homage to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nashville's Irene Kelley, Country musician and celebrated songwriter, alongside her daughter, Justyna Kelley, Country musician, songwriter, actress and producer. For the Kelley family, Dolly Parton’s significance l…
France 24 · 15:22
Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies ↗Ratko Mladic, convicted of genocide for orchestrating the 1995 massacre of at least 8,000 Muslims in a U.N.-designated "safe area" of Bosnia, Europe's worst atrocity since World War Two, died on Thursday in U.N. custody. France 24's correspondent in Belgrade, Laurent Rouy, has the latest.
The Guardian World · 15:23
Officials urge calm after malaria outbreak kills two staff at Frankfurt airport ↗Mosquito traps are set up at Germany’s biggest airport and doctors are asked to look out for symptoms of disease German health officials are seeking to reassure the public after two workers at the country’s biggest airport died of malaria. Mosquito traps have been set up at Frankfurt airport and a mosquito monit…
Al Jazeera · 15:29
Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad support ↗A Labour lawmaker tells Al Jazeera sanctions would uphold British morals and legal obligations.
Al Jazeera · 15:32
UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino ↗European football's governing body considering criminal complaint against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.
Al Jazeera · 15:47
Ratko Mladic, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84 ↗Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, has died.
BBC World · 15:47
Two killed in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin ↗Police have arrested a man after an incident in which two people were killed including an 18-year-old.
Al Jazeera · 15:51
LIVE: Barcelona vs Athletic Club – La Liga ↗Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Yamal and Raphinha look to lead Barca to consecutive wins.
BBC World · 16:00
Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies ↗Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films.
France 24 · 16:04
Pakistan: Protests continue in Azad Kashmir despite repression and internet blackout ↗Harshly repressed protests that have shaken Pakistan-administered Kashmir since early June have continued through local legislative elections held in July and August. With internet access cut off and access by foreign media restricted, local residents are attempting to report on the situation on the ground.
Al Jazeera · 16:04
Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others ↗Violence has eased since the US-Iran MoU and Israel-Lebanon framework, but Beirut still reports strikes and demolitions.
BBC World · 16:13
Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood ↗BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video.
Al Jazeera · 16:23
Besieged Qusra residents fear permanent Israeli presence ↗Israeli forces have installed three new metal gates near Palestinian homes that are under siege in Qusra.
Al Jazeera · 16:34
Ex-ICE agent charged over shooting is freed by Texas authorities ↗Christian Castro, accused of carrying out nonfatal shooting in Minnesota, walks free after extradition lapse.
France 24 · 16:46
UEFA moves to file criminal complaint against Infantino over failed FIFA sell-off ↗The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed plan to sell a stake in World Cup revenues to investors, including Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, for $4.2 billion, a price UEFA lawyers called a “fraudulentl…
The Guardian World · 16:50
Greek Orthodox priest and cult musician clarifies views on homosexuality ↗Father Dionysios Tabakis says his views are those of the Orthodox church ‘nothing more, nothing less’ A Greek Orthodox priest whose home-recorded album of drone metal and religious dubstep has made him a cult figure in experimental music circles has issued a statement in which he has clarified his stance on homose…
Al Jazeera · 16:56
Obituary: Ratko Mladic, war criminal convicted of Srebrenica genocide, dies ↗Ratko Mladic a Bosnian Serb war criminal, has died in prison aged 84.
NPR News · 17:01
The stakes are high as Kevin Warsh is set to give his first major speech as Fed Chair ↗The stakes are high as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to give a speech on Friday at the annual gathering of economists and central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. (Image credit: Brendan Smialowski)
BBC World · 17:02
What we should make of CIA boss's secret trip to Moscow ↗There is nothing routine about John Ratcliffe making a secret, 10,000-mile return dash to Moscow, writes Frank Gardner.
ABC Australia · 17:04
Live: Nepal-Tibet flood kills 392, as Australians remain among hundreds missing ↗Search efforts continue for people missing, including 35 Australians, after devastating flooding in Nepal.
Al Jazeera · 17:11
How California is preparing for Donald Trump’s midterm election scrutiny ↗Trump has accused the state of 'cheating'. But election officials say they are using outreach to combat misinformation.
France 24 · 17:23
Title holders PSG to face Barcelona and Man City as Champions League draw is made ↗Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will host Manchester City and travel to Barcelona in the Champions League this season, after the 36-team draw was made Thursday. Real Madrid will face Inter Milan and Arsenal, among a host of mouth-watering clashes.
France 24 · 17:24
Why Trump wants H-1B skilled worker visas to cost employers more than $100,000 ↗US President Donald Trump is once again trying to impose a $100,000 fee on employers seeking to hire skilled temporary foreign workers through the H-1B visa programme. But while tech titans like Elon Musk have long championed the programme as a crucial way of drawing top global talent to Silicon Valley, critics on b…
ABC Australia · 17:29
UEFA planning criminal claim against FIFA boss over World Cup proposal ↗European football's governing body, UEFA, is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA's embattled president, Gianni Infantino, over his failed plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Al Jazeera · 17:47
Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks amid int’l hopes dialogue with US will resume ↗Officials review efforts being made to reduce war escalation and create 'appropriate conditions' for dialogue, Doha says
Al Jazeera · 17:51
Russian military serviceman killed in St Petersburg car blast ↗This is the latest in a series of blasts targeting military personnel and others linked to Russia's war on Ukraine.
France 24 · 17:53
Red Cross mobilises in Nepal following natural disaster: 'Entire villages & communities washed out' ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Tommaso Della Longa, Spokesperson for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The immediate challenge in Nepal is not only the scale of destruction, explains Della Longa, but the difficulty of reaching communities whose roads, bridges and communicat…
The Guardian World · 17:58
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America ↗Symbolic move to rename lake bordering New York and Canada comes amid escalating trade war with northern neighbor US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario, making it Lake America. The largely symbolic move come…
Al Jazeera · 18:10
PSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw made ↗Last season's runners-up Arsenal, will play the likes of Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Lille in the league phase.
BBC World · 18:12
Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war ↗BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Most movies take months to film. This Australian director did it in six days ↗The studio behind Sharknado pumps out hundreds of 'mockbusters' a year. Anthony Frith is the first Australian to bring the chaos Down Under.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Nationals' deputy Chester says Joyce departure 'sad for him, sad for party' ↗From watching Barnaby Joyce leave the National Party for One Nation to his collapse in parliament as bushfires ravaged his electorate, Darren Chester has seen a lot in his 18 years in parliament.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Friday news quiz: Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, a medal mishap and a masterpiece on the move ↗Today's news quiz tests your knowledge of the story behind one of Dolly Parton's most enduring hits.
ABC Australia · 18:30
If you want help from the village, sometimes it means playing by their rules ↗More than half of Australian parents say they rely on grandparents for some form of child care, and as author Jessie Stephens can attest, sometimes that requires relaxing your parenting boundaries and meeting in the middle.
ABC Australia · 18:37
David vs Bunnings: Mitre 10 franchisee wins crucial legal costs case ↗A Mitre 10 franchisee has won a crucial legal costs fight against Bunnings, allowing him to take on a high-stakes case to try and stop the hardware giant opening up next door to his Queensland store.
ABC Australia · 18:47
New testing of black-market peptides reveals high-dose risk ↗A chemical testing lab begins testing unapproved peptides as demand for the products booms on social media.
ABC Australia · 18:48
Albanese is seeking the icing on the international cake ↗Securing a UN Security Council seat would cap the Albanese government's international efforts.
ABC Australia · 18:50
What do we know about China's new ambassador to Australia? ↗China's new ambassador-designate to Australia has barely got his feet under the handsome desk in his embassy office, but he has already generated plenty of chatter.
ABC Australia · 18:52
Why Meta's 'big tobacco moment' in US might not flow to Australia ↗Meta's landmark court settlement is being hailed by some as social media's "big tobacco moment", but there is no guarantee Australians will benefit from the safety measures it has agreed to.
NPR News · 18:53
Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America ↗President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada . (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
Al Jazeera · 18:56
Three killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel renews threats over kite-flying ↗Israeli defence minister renews threat to expel Palestinians from areas where kites or balloons are being flown in Gaza.
ABC Australia · 18:57
Aviation enthusiasts fight plan to sell off the birthplace of RAAF ↗There are calls for RAAF Base Point Cook, in Melbourne's south-west, to be placed in a community trust rather than sold to private investors.
ABC Australia · 19:00
It was a spy satellite, now NASA's new telescope is set to head into space ↗NASA is due to launch its latest space telescope, a repurposed spy satellite which will accompany the James Webb Space Telescope. So what is it, and why is it being used?
Al Jazeera · 19:05
Abbas gives Pakistan edge with four wickets against England in second Test ↗England battled back from 80-4 at lunch to 248-9 by the end of the rain-shortened first day at Lord's.
ABC Australia · 19:09
The earth-shattering glacier break behind Nepal's flash flooding disaster ↗Climate scientists have been warning that the Himalayas are warming faster than the rest of the world, increasing the chances of a disaster of this scale.
France 24 · 19:12
French presidential candidates clash at first debate before upcoming elections ↗Seven of France's leading candidates locked horns on Thursday in their first debate, eight months ahead of an increasingly tight and crowded election to succeed President Emmanuel Macron. The debate comes less than eight months ahead of the 2027 election to choose France's new leader, with centrist incumbent Macron…
ABC Australia · 19:15
New flood warnings issued in Nepal as death toll rises to 392 ↗At least 35 Australians are still unaccounted-for in Nepal as rescuers pull hundreds of survivors from the mud and flood zone.
Al Jazeera · 19:15
Parents who lost children to social media harms question Meta settlement ↗US parents say they were ‘robbed’ of seeing evidence of Meta’s awareness of the harm caused by its products.
ABC Australia · 19:16
Miraculous inaugural season has Tasmania Devils daring to dream ↗The Devils weren't supposed to make the VFL finals. They were barely even supposed to be in the league.
Al Jazeera · 19:20
Why are kidnappings recurrent in Nigeria? ↗Growing anger in Nigeria after another mass abduction.
ABC Australia · 19:25
'It's not possible to eliminate risk', but new ASIC boss is trying to limit it ↗ASIC is keeping a close watch on Australia's 'permissive investment regime'.
ABC Australia · 19:26
Breaking down the brilliance of Nick Daicos, and how to stop it ↗Nick Daicos is in the midst of a special season, with many considering him the AFL's best player. But what makes him so special, and how do you possibly stop him?
ABC Australia · 19:28
Family and friends say missing pilot Bob Bramley 'just loved flying' ↗There's been an outpouring of grief for a 23-year-old Tasmanian pilot and suicide prevention advocate following the news that he's believed to have died after his plane crashed off the coast of the Northern Territory.
ABC Australia · 19:29
Preschoolers found at shopping centre after childcare escape ↗The NSW Early Learning Commission issued the centre with a compliance notice after the children were found at a nearby shopping centre.
ABC Australia · 19:35
'A disease of the past': Twenty years on from Gardasil cancer vaccine ↗Twenty years on from the launch of the world-first vaccine against cervical cancer, Australian Immunisation Register data shows HPV vaccine coverage for girls and girls is dropping.
Al Jazeera · 19:38
People in Bosnia react to the death of Ratko Mladic, ‘butcher of Bosnia’ ↗‘Even his own family should not be mourning him.’
Al Jazeera · 19:43
How a glacial collapse caused Nepal’s catastrophic floods ↗Scientists believe a glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered a massive flood.
ABC Australia · 19:56
How the 'world champion persona' didn't come overnight for Matt Hauser ↗Despite being Australia's first male triathlon world champion in 20 years, Matt Hauser is still building the blocks towards his aim of Olympic success in 2028.
Al Jazeera · 19:57
Nigeria’s football federation chief resigns amid corruption allegations ↗President Bola Tinubu's office says he has ordered 'comprehensive reform' of the country's football administration.
ABC Australia · 20:01
14yo driver on meth when he caused near-fatal crash, court hears ↗A boy was driving "out of control" with his girlfriend in his lap before he caused a crash that killed an unborn child, a court has heard.
NPR News · 20:01
Helicopter pilot describes what he's seen rescuing people in Nepal ↗Andy Thapa is a charter and rescue pilot for a Nepali helicopter company. He's been rescuing people stranded by the catastrophic flooding, and carrying them to safety.
Al Jazeera · 20:06
Trade war between US and Canada could cost 90,000 jobs ↗Trump’s new 50% tariffs could put nearly 90,000 Canadian jobs at risk.
Al Jazeera · 20:06
US President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ ↗The rebrand comes as the US and Canada engage in a cross-border trade war after Trump increased tariffs last week.
ABC Australia · 20:06
Second Chances for prisoner's children on borrowed time ↗Second Chances says it may be forced to close as the government cuts funding despite referring people directly to the charity for support.
BBC World · 20:11
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America ↗Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week.
Al Jazeera · 20:11
Video: Israeli strike kills newlywed woman in south Lebanon ↗A Lebanese woman has been killed, and several other people injured by Israeli strikes on Nabatieh, southern Lebanon.
Al Jazeera · 20:13
Zambia opposition leader questioned over ‘treason’ amid election fallout ↗Zambia's entire judiciary closed on Monday on the last valid day to file a court challenge against Hichilema's victory.
ABC Australia · 20:13
Experts' warning after 16yo girl's death from possible sexual choking act ↗Experts are calling for greater education on the risks of strangulation after the death of a Sydney teenage girl, which the ABC understands is related to a suspected sexual choking act.
Al Jazeera · 20:15
Trump executive order bans some foreign equipment in US energy grid ↗Order declares a national emergency over an 'unusual and extraordinary foreign threat' to the grid.
Al Jazeera · 20:19
Al Jazeera reporter witnesses wildfire smoke toll on kids inside Indonesia ↗Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from an Indonesian clinic treating children struggling to breathe amid wildfires
Al Jazeera · 20:23
Belugas and dolphins rescued from Canada’s Marineland arrive in Spain ↗Two belugas and four dolphins from Canada’s Marineland were relocated to an aquarium in Spain.
ABC Australia · 20:33
Family fears woman missing for weeks will become 'another statistic' ↗Search crews have found no trace of Stephanie Cordery since she went missing in northern NSW three weeks ago.
ABC Australia · 20:35
De Minaur gets qualifier in first round as US Open draw announced ↗Alex de Minaur appears to have a kind draw for the year's final grand slam, but Australia's perennial hope will face a precociously formidable obstacle if he wants to make it to the quarterfinals for the third straight year.
Al Jazeera · 20:36
‘Everything is covered in ash’: Indonesia wildfires leave people in crisis ↗Fires severely impacting people's health in West Kalimantan, with pregnant women and children particularly vulnerable.
Al Jazeera · 20:38
US Postal Service says mail-in ballot restrictions now in effect ↗The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of changes backed by President Donald Trump, but new challenges have been filed.
BBC World · 20:39
Jury deliberating in trial of Lindsay Clancy, US woman accused of killing her children ↗Prosecutors argued Clancy made a calculated decision to murder the children, while the defence argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
France 24 · 20:39
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as Carney pushes back ↗US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to update the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" in the country's geographic naming service. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back, citing the name's Indigenous origins, as the row between the neighbors roiled on.
The Guardian World · 20:40
Australia news live: number of Australians missing in Nepal increases to 39; voluntary assisted dying now legal nation-wide ↗Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong confirms increase to number of Australians missing Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Voluntary assisted dying laws have been passed in the Northern Territory jurisdiction following debate over a gag clause barring doctors from raising end-of-life op…
France 24 · 20:49
Nigeria: the lucrative business of kidnappings ↗In tonight's programme, we speak to a Lagos analyst behind a new report laying out the figures behind abductions. Also, Tanzania's ruling party kicks the vice-president out even after he announces his plans to step down next week. And finally in Senegal, the first African-manufactured generic drug to treat sickle ce…
ABC Australia · 20:49
Live: Australia releases $5m in humanitarian aid after Nepal-Tibet flood ↗The federal government will be releasing $5 million in humanitarian assistance to support disaster recovery efforts in the Himalayas following a deadly flood. Follow live.
Al Jazeera · 20:52
Video: Trump signs order to re-name Lake Ontario as Lake America ↗US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America.
ABC Australia · 20:55
Two world records broken within an hour at Zurich Diamond League meet ↗Brazil's Alison dos Santos and American Masai Russell both shattered world hurdles records at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday, producing a stunning night of athletics in Switzerland.
ABC Australia · 21:06
'Booming' gold mining, gas fracking key in plan to reverse NT's $11b debt ↗Northern Territory Treasurer Bill Yan says the government is turning the tide on the Territory's $11 billion debt, supported by progress on major projects including Beetaloo Basin gas and a number of gold and lithium mines.
ABC Australia · 21:14
Better awareness drives more endometriosis hospital admissions ↗A new report shows the increasing rate of women and girls being treated for endometriosis in hospitals may signal better awareness of the chronic condition.
Al Jazeera · 21:15
Canada welcomes US shift on French language discoverability in trade talks ↗US trade officials downplay French language dispute, calling claims fabricated.
ABC Australia · 21:17
Missing dog rescued from cliff face around volcanic crater lake ↗Rescuers work for hours to pull a dog from a cliff leading to Mount Gambier's Blue Lake.
ABC Australia · 21:21
Widow says NT's new VAD laws will still leave people in 'cruel' situations ↗The widow of a man who died with a rare neurodegenerative disease says the Northern Territory's new voluntary assisted dying laws are "very weak" and will fail many who need them. She is calling for a 12-month prognosis requirement and a so-called gag clause on health professionals to be removed.
ABC Australia · 21:27
'I'm only human': Fremantle star Jackson dreaming of Dockers' maiden flag ↗Luke Jackson has already been to the top of the AFL mountain and now, with Fremantle just three wins from a maiden premiership, the man known as 'Dogga' is desperate to get there again.
ABC Australia · 21:30
Household waste could make for sweeter tomatoes ↗Research has found that the flavour and aroma of tomatoes improve when compost made from food and garden organics is added to the soil.
ABC Australia · 21:33
New captain and changes in scrum as Wallabies name side to face Argentina ↗The Wallabies name an all-new starting front row for the first Test against Argentina, with stalwart Allan Alaalatoa taking over the captaincy.
ABC Australia · 21:34
Live: ASX set to edge higher after Nvidia-fuelled Wall Street rally ↗Australian shares are set to tick higher after tech giant Nvidia drove a rally in US technology stocks. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
France 24 · 21:41
US military faces ‘beyond critical’ shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe ↗The US military is running critically low on Patriot missile interceptors in Europe as the war with Iran drains stocks, according to US and NATO officials. The shortfall is raising concerns about NATO’s ability to counter a potential Russian ballistic missile attack, though officials said no such assault is imminent.
Al Jazeera · 21:42
Crystal Palace vs Man City: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups ↗Manchester City travels to Crystal Palace, looking to build on their late show in their opening Premier League match.
NPR News · 21:43
The role of climate change in the Nepal floods ↗The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.
ABC Australia · 21:51
Australia faces 'sliding doors' moment to turn AI boom into local wealth ↗Australia is in a "sliding doors" moment where it has a chance to negotiate for a bigger share of the AI boom in exchange for building data centres.
ABC Australia · 21:53
Trump orders new name for Lake Ontario in provocative trade war twist ↗Donald Trump renames a lake on the US-Canada border as the neighbouring North American nations continue exchanging blows in their damaging trade war.
Al Jazeera · 21:55
Raphinha scores again as Barcelona ease past Athletic Club in La Liga ↗Raphinha nets his third goal in Barcelona's first two games of new season as Athletic Club beaten 2-0 in La Liga.
France 24 · 21:59
Syria President appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser ↗Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as an adviser to the presidency, state media said on Friday. Abdi's appointment comes just days after he dissolved the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as part of an integration agreement with Damascus.
France 24 · 21:59
Syria president appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as his adviser ↗Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as a presidential adviser, state media said on Friday, days after Abdi announced the dissolution of his Kurdish forces under an integration deal with Damascus.
ABC Australia · 22:00
Could ocean waves be making planet Earth hum? ↗Earth is constantly humming with an ultra-low-frequency vibration that can be picked up right across the globe which has puzzled seismologists for decades. Growing evidence suggests it's the collective sound of the world's oceans constantly moving.
Al Jazeera · 22:00
Barcelona scraps Spain World Cup tribute amid fans’ Catalan flag support ↗An act supporting Catalonia's pro-independence symbol organized as Barcelona hosts first game since Spain World Cup win.
BBC World · 22:10
What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview ↗The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed.
ABC Australia · 22:12
Delivery company restarts services to regional Tasmania after resident complaints ↗Despite paying for deliveries to be sent to their homes, residents in parts of regional Tasmania were told they had seven days to pick up their packages hours away at the company's depot in Hobart. After the ABC aired resident complaints, Team Global Express reversed the decision.
ABC Australia · 22:31
Discovery of 30-million-year-old fossilised fruit changes evolutionary story ↗The fruit has challenged what scientists previously believed about how and when Melastomataceae plants arrived in Australia.
France 24 · 22:40
Kherson residents urged to leave as Russian attacks threaten power and heating ↗Regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin urged residents to leave the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Thursday as Russian strikes damaged a district heating plant and threatened prolonged power and heating outages.
ABC Australia · 22:44
'Not publicly visible': Most of AFP's espionage investigations kept hidden ↗Espionage and foreign interference represent "one of the most complex and evolving threats" to Australia's national security, but only two people have been sentenced in the past eight years.
Al Jazeera · 22:48
Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has died ↗Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic, who was serving a life sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Al Jazeera · 22:51
Haiti police confront public frustration after deadly gang attack kills 47 ↗The attack in Kenscoff, a community where crime had been declining, has raised questions about Haiti's security.
ABC Australia · 22:59
Hockeyroos defeated in World Cup semifinal ↗The Hockeyroos have missed out on their dream of making another World Cup final after their improbable run to the semis was sunk by a late goal in a 1-0 defeat to Argentina.
ABC Australia · 23:00
Kids on train tracks and vehicle collisions spark warning on north Qld cane rail ↗Children riding bikes on railways and trains colliding with tractors are among several hits and near misses reported by Wilmar Sugar across the sugarcane train network.
ABC Australia · 23:02
Two men accused of shooting at police helicopter during car chase ↗Two men will face court today after a car chase on the Sunshine Coast, in which police vehicles and a helicopter allegedly came under attack.
ABC Australia · 23:02
'Life gets dark': Mother running in Sydney Marathon in memory of dad ↗Thousands of participants from around the world are making their way to Sydney to sweat it out amongst the city's iconic landmarks for the marathon this weekend.
Al Jazeera · 23:09
Syria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisor ↗Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appoints Mazloum Abdi as presidential advisor, three days after dissolution of SDF.
Al Jazeera · 23:29
US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center ↗Venue's board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.
Arts & Letters Daily · 23:37
Modern diet and food fad notions obscure a basic truth: For most of human existence, we have lived in the shadow of starvation ↗Modern diet and food fad notions obscure a basic truth: For most of human existence, we have lived in the shadow of starvation
Arts & Letters Daily · 23:37
No one was more baffled by his celebrity than Albert Einstein himself: "Why is it that nobody understands me and everybody likes me?" ↗No one was more baffled by his celebrity than Albert Einstein himself: "Why is it that nobody understands me and everybody likes me?"
Arts & Letters Daily · 23:37
How a spelling quirk and a typesetter's blunder conspired to give us the word "weird" ↗How a spelling quirk and a typesetter's blunder conspired to give us the word "weird"
ABC Australia · 23:45
Breaking: Man charged with alleged domestic violence murder of woman in Perth ↗A 38-year-old man accused of murdering a 28-year-old woman in St James in Perth's south-east allegedly assaulted her in the days prior to her death, causing extensive injuries.
ABC Australia · 23:53
Labor, Coalition and One Nation fight among themselves on migration ↗A messy week of debate on migration has now drawn in the Coalition after Opposition Leader Angus Taylor left the door open to cuts to the refugee intake, a day after his frontbench colleague said humanitarian visas would not be touched.
The Guardian World · 23:55
One Nation’s new NSW leader Mike Newman is an investment banker who wants to ‘get rid of wokery’ ↗Son of former ABC chair will contest seat of Cessnock in March state election and says ‘my wife’s Japanese’ so he doesn’t believe party is racist Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation has named investment banker Mike New…
Al Jazeera · 23:58
US charges 81 in Puerto Rico gang case, as Trump cartel crackdown continues ↗The arrests are part of a federal task force initiative targeting criminal gangs and transnational organisations.