Wednesday, 2 September 2026
373 articles · times in UTC
Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: US bombs Iran, Tehran retaliates on Gulf neighbours, Jordan ↗Tehran pledges 'severe punishment' and retaliation against Washington following a new wave of US attacks.
Nature News · 00:00
Functional chimeric mRNAs encode proteins in mammalian immunity ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10982-x Inflammation induces interchromosomal DNA interactions that bring parent genes into close proximity, facilitating the formation of chimeric mRNAs that encode physiologically relevant, functional proteins.
Nature News · 00:00
UN finally admits global warming will shoot past 1.5 ºC climate limit ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02753-5 Earth will breach a long-standing target before the end of the decade, report says.
Nature News · 00:00
The nutritional value of invertebrate aquatic foods ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10908-7 Aquatic invertebrates are exceptionally nutrient dense, supplying the equivalent annual vitamin B12 and selenium requirements for over 5 billion people.
Nature News · 00:00
Intracellular complement factor H protects neurons during CNS inflammation ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10981-y CFH is a key mediator of neuronal resilience across the central nervous system in mice and humans.
Nature News · 00:00
Probing far-from-equilibrium dynamics of electrical double layers ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10986-7 A new framework combining experimental and computational methods to track ions and water present at an electrode interface allows the molecular structure and evolution of electrical double layers far from equilibrium to be discovered.
Nature News · 00:00
Structure and operating principles of a monkeypox virus replisome ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10937-2 During replisome assembly of monkeypox virus, the hexameric helicase–primase E5 undergoes large-scale conformational changes that allow two of its primase domains to interact with the polymerase F8 thumb domain and A22 subunit, activating…
Nature News · 00:00
Blood cells replace the immune cells of the ageing human brain ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02694-z At birth, the brain contains its own immune cells, called microglia, that are thought to persist throughout life without being replaced by cells from outside the brain. Studies that trace cell lineage now show that these cells are replaced…
Nature News · 00:00
Weight-loss drug slows ageing in female mice ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02468-7 In one inbred strain of laboratory mice, late-life treatment with a GLP-1 drug extends lifespan. This effect might be more than just a consequence of calorie restriction.
Nature News · 00:00
Aquatic invertebrates contribute substantially to global nutrient supplies ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02541-1 An analysis of the nutritional content of aquatic invertebrate species suggests that their global production is a rich source of nutrients that are crucial for human health. The work provides a foundation for better recognition of these va…
Nature News · 00:00
Satellite images before Nepal disaster showed warning signs ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02746-4 Images revealed the accelerated movement of a glacier–rock mass just days before it collapsed, triggering a deadly flash flood.
Nature News · 00:00
Audio long read: Could mending damaged DNA prolong life? ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02762-4 Researchers are hunting for ways to enhance DNA repair with the hopes that this will keep people healthier for longer.
Nature News · 00:00
Author Correction: Signalling thresholds and negative B-cell selection in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11080-8 Author Correction: Signalling thresholds and negative B-cell selection in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Nature News · 00:00
City of slop ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02414-7 Home is where you end up.
Nature News · 00:00
Author Correction: Endocannabinoids facilitate reward engagement through retrograde gain control ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11104-3 Author Correction: Endocannabinoids facilitate reward engagement through retrograde gain control
Nature News · 00:00
When do infections lead to long COVID? Scientists close in on triggers and treatments for post-viral syndromes ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02683-2 Hundreds of millions of people have long-term conditions as a result of an infection. Researchers are working out how to help them.
Nature News · 00:00
Retraction Note: Warming accelerates global drought severity ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11027-z Retraction Note: Warming accelerates global drought severity
Nature News · 00:00
3D epigenome of glial cell types in developing human cortex ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10987-6 Integrative 3D epigenomic profiling of four glial cell types from the mid-gestation human cortex reveals cell-type-specific regulatory elements and chromatin interactions that illuminate the roles of non-coding variants in neuropsychiatric…
Nature News · 00:00
Connectome analysis of a cerebellum-like circuit for sensory prediction ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10690-6 Connectomics, electrophysiology and modelling of electric fish neural circuits shows how distributed synaptic plasticity across multiple network layers cooperates to enable fast, accurate and noise-robust sensory learning.
Nature News · 00:00
Designing physics experiments with artificial intelligence ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10898-6 Artificial intelligence in physics experimental design is explored on the basis of searching for optima over a vast space of hardware configurations and proposing entirely new experimental layouts, rather than tuning a handful of parameters.
Nature News · 00:00
Creating bottom-up RNA transfer vehicles from synthetic protein assemblies ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10952-3 Synthetic virus-like protein architectures designed by artificial intelligence show superior ability to deliver RNA into cells, compared with their naturally occurring counterparts, by overcoming the evolutionary constraints limiting viral…
Nature News · 00:00
Late-life semaglutide treatment slows ageing and extends lifespan in female mice ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10940-7 Semaglutide treatment for 3 months in female mice improved physiological function, attenuated hallmarks of ageing and modulated nutrient sensors and conserved genetic regulators of ageing.
Nature News · 00:00
Robust inference and correlates from genetic associations with personality ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10992-9 The genetic architecture of personality is robustly generalizable, minimally confounded and widely relevant to human experience.
Nature News · 00:00
Exploring baryon semileptonic decays through polarization and entanglement ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10818-8 Polarization and quantum entanglement measurements of baryon semileptonic decay greatly enhance single-event sensitivity, and combined with lattice quantum chromodynamics calculations enable determination of the |Vus| element of the Cabibb…
Nature News · 00:00
Atmospheric CH 4 plateau sustained by NO x emission rise and southward shift ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10983-w The atmospheric methane plateau can be explained by tropical hydroxyl radical enhancement primarily driven by a global rise and spatial redistribution of nitrogen oxides emissions towards developing regions and the oceans.
Nature News · 00:00
Pines grow faster and are more drought resilient in the Southern Hemisphere ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10969-8 Non-native conifers from the Northern Hemisphere grow faster and are more drought resistant and resilient in the Southern Hemisphere, where they seem to escape the growth–stress-tolerance trade-off.
Nature News · 00:00
Rewiring the ribosome to translate proteins encoded in its own RNA ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10962-1 Bacterial ribosomes can synthesize proteins encoded within their own RNA.
Nature News · 00:00
Say hello to the next generation of lobsters — August’s best science images ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02597-z The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.
Nature News · 00:00
Molecular mechanisms and pathogenesis of MASH ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10529-0 This Review highlights the state of the art of molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying MASH pathogenesis and its transition to hepatocellular carcinoma.
Nature News · 00:00
Explainable deep learning improves human mental models of self-driving cars ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10950-5 Concept-Wrapper Network, a concept-based explanation approach deployed on a real autonomous vehicle, improves drivers’ ability to understand and predict its behaviour.
Nature News · 00:00
Current therapeutic landscape and future treatment perspectives of MASH ↗Nature, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10672-8 The therapeutic landscape and advances in biomarkers for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis are reviewed.
The Guardian World · 00:00
More than a third of prenatal reports to NSW protective services not investigated, ombudsman finds ↗Other families have been unlawfully compelled to be case managed without consent, watchdog finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than a third of all reports raising concerns about the future welfare of unborn children we…
ABC Australia · 00:25
Live: Ray Hadley resumes giving evidence at radio 'rival' Alan Jones's trial ↗Retired 2GB radio host Ray Hadley has resumed giving evidence at Alan Jones's indecent assault and sexual touching trial.
ABC Australia · 00:25
Prosecutors allowed to seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case ↗A judge has ruled that Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk last year, should face trial on murder charges in a case eligible for the death penalty.
BBC World · 00:26
Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest ↗The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with driving under the influence.
ABC Australia · 00:27
Breaking: Tasmania's Mount Lyell copper mine to reopen in boost for west coast ↗Mining company Sibanye-Stillwater hopes to have the Mt Lyell copper mine near Queenstown back up and running in 2029, creating 300 jobs in the process.
NPR News · 00:38
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate ↗Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic nomination against Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who said that his party needed new leaders. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
Arts & Letters Daily · 00:45
Babitz bubbles, Renata revivals, Hardwick hurricanes: How NYRB Classics built its name by resurrecting old and overlooked novelists ↗Babitz bubbles, Renata revivals, Hardwick hurricanes: How NYRB Classics built its name by resurrecting old and overlooked novelists
Arts & Letters Daily · 00:45
Broke and in search of a sinecure, Edgar Allan Poe went to Washington in 1843 to try to meet the president’s son. A fiasco ensued ↗Broke and in search of a sinecure, Edgar Allan Poe went to Washington in 1843 to try to meet the president’s son. A fiasco ensued
Arts & Letters Daily · 00:45
Sumerian tablets, Soviet cybernetics, Google server banks — human history can be seen via our ever more elaborate data apparatuses ↗Sumerian tablets, Soviet cybernetics, Google server banks — human history can be seen via our ever more elaborate data apparatuses
Al Jazeera · 00:47
Moment US strikes on Iranian port city hit wedding party ↗Iran says a series of US strikes near the southern Iranian port city of Sirik has killed at least four people.
ABC Australia · 00:50
Tourist left bruised after being charged twice by wild buffalo ↗Two young tourists say they've never been more scared in their lives after 21-year-old Victorian woman Emma Hipwell was charged by a wild buffalo while holidaying in the Northern Territory.
Al Jazeera · 01:05
US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law ↗US calls for deregulation of AI at a G20 ministerial meeting, emphasising industry growth over regulatory constraints.
Al Jazeera · 01:06
US launches new strikes on Iran, denies its bases hit in Jordan ↗The US launched new strikes on Iran's southern coast with explosions reported in several locations.
ABC Australia · 01:17
More than 5,000 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from property in rural Qld ↗Detectives from the Rural and Stock Crime Squad are asking anyone who may have seen a flock of dorper sheep "matching the description" to come forward.
Al Jazeera · 01:21
IAEA says Syria built a nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under al-Assad ↗UN watchdog says Syria 'failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities' under Bashar al-Assad's rule.
France 24 · 01:27
Macron in Britain to help unveil Bayeux tapestry for historic exhibition ↗French President Emmanuel Macron will be the first EU leader to meet new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a two-day visit to the UK that began Wednesday. Macron will first inaugurate a historic exhibition of the 950-year-old Bayeux Tapestry, on loan to the British Museum in London.
BBC World · 01:32
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order ↗The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.
Al Jazeera · 01:34
Iran says US bombed a wedding party in Sirik, killing five ↗Officials say at least 63 others wounded in attack on city of Kuhestak, including women and children.
ABC Australia · 01:36
Breaking: Australia's economy grows faster than expected in June quarter ↗Australia's economy grew 0.4 per cent in the June quarter and 2.1 per cent over the past year, both faster than most economists were expecting.
France 24 · 01:38
Middle East live: Iran says latest US strikes kill 11 people ↗Iranian state media has reported that US strikes have killed 11 people in two separate attacks, including four at a wedding in the south of the country. This comes after the United States struck what it says were Iranian military targets Tuesday, as Tehran fired missiles and drones at sites across the Middle East, f…
Al Jazeera · 01:40
What to know about Germany’s drone attack accusations against Russia ↗German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.
ABC Australia · 01:50
Breaking: Alastair Clarkson and North Melbourne part ways after four AFL seasons ↗North Melbourne has parted ways with Alastair Clarkson after four AFL seasons.
BBC World · 01:59
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial ↗The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.
Al Jazeera · 02:20
Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion ↗The Republican House speaker defends the US-Israel war on Iran and praises Trump's 'steady hands at the wheel'.
Al Jazeera · 02:34
Honduran court drops case against ex-President Hernandez after Trump pardon ↗Juan Orlando Hernandez had been accused of money laundering and fraud as part of a government corruption scheme.
France 24 · 02:37
USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docks in Thailand after nine months at sea ↗More than 5,000 US sailors and Marines arrived in Thailand Wednesday after nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The carrier's long deployment in the Middle East during the US-Israeli war on Iran sparked reports of worsening mental health crises on board, including attempted suicides.
ABC Australia · 02:37
Man shot dead in Sydney home invasion appears to be 'innocent' ↗NSW police commissioner says a man shot dead in a Sydney home invasion appears to be an "innocent life" lost to organised crime.
BBC World · 02:42
US aircraft carrier docks near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea ↗The USS Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.
ABC Australia · 03:15
Hate and vilification charges laid after alleged threats of violence ↗Police say they were responding to complaints of ideologically motivated threats of violence allegedly made by a Far North Queensland man.
Al Jazeera · 03:22
Apple changes name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in maps app ↗The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump's controversial order.
France 24 · 03:23
Hong Kong democracy activist Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion: AFP ↗Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion on Wednesday in a second national security trial against him that could see him jailed for life, AFP journalists in court saw.
France 24 · 03:23
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion ↗Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong on Wednesday pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign powers in a trial that could see the 29-year-old spend the rest of his life behind bars. Wong rose to international prominence for his involvement in the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the mass protests against Beijing that rocked the f…
ABC Australia · 03:25
Man who murdered his National Zoo co-worker wins slight sentence reduction ↗A man who murdered his colleague at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium has had three and a half years shaved off his 30-year sentence after an appeal.
Al Jazeera · 03:27
US strikes on Iran kill child at wedding ceremony ↗Dozens of people are injured, and at least five dead, after US strikes hit a wedding ceremony near Sirik, Iran.
Al Jazeera · 03:32
‘Really terrified’: Milo Yiannopoulos speaks out after deportation from US ↗The far-right British commentator sat with interviewer Piers Morgan after being detained by US immigration authorities.
France 24 · 03:38
Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to face murder trial and possible death penalty ↗A judge in the US state of Utah has ruled that the man accused of shooting far-right activist Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder. Tyler James Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk in the neck during a rally at a Utah college campus in September 2025, allegedly because he was 'fed up' with the 'hate'…
France 24 · 03:48
US Postal Service whistleblower warns new system could disrupt midterm election voting ↗A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that a new ballot-processing system ordered by President Donald Trump and due to launch Tuesday could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail ballots ahead of November's midterm elections.
The Guardian World · 03:59
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea ↗Ship has been plagued by reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health because of lengthy deployment The USS Abraham Lincoln, an US aircraft carrier at the centre of a row over conditions on board after months at sea as part of Donald Trump’s war against Iran, has arrived off a Thai port. Rep…
The Guardian World · 04:00
Global heating will hit at least 1.8C, UN warns, and there are ‘no good outcomes’ ↗But scientists say the world could get back to 1.5C through deep, rapid emissions cuts and removing carbon from the atmosphere Global heating will reach at least 1.8C under even the most optimistic future, well beyond the Paris agreement goal of 1.5C, according to a UN report that warns every fraction of temperatu…
Al Jazeera · 04:01
Tunisia’s civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens ↗Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia’s civil society, Human Rights Watch says.
ABC Australia · 04:21
Key player in Melbourne tobacco wars to spend at least three years behind bars ↗A key lieutenant of jailed tobacco kingpin Kazem Hamad will spend at least three years behind bars for orchestrating arsons and car thefts at the height of Victoria's tobacco wars.
ABC Australia · 04:22
Man who slipped in McDonald's sought more than $2 million in damages ↗A man who slipped near a wet floor sign at a Canberra McDonald's is awarded nearly $15,000 in compensation, after initially seeking millions.
BBC World · 04:23
Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations ↗Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.
The Guardian World · 04:23
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case ↗Wong, 29, is accused of urging foreign powers to impose sanctions, blockades and other hostile measures against China Joshua Wong , one of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to seek foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China, a national security charge…
ABC Australia · 04:24
Four Australians found in Nepal, but dozens of others still missing ↗A week on from the flood disaster, another four Australians have been found safe.
Al Jazeera · 04:26
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion ↗High profile Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities.
BBC World · 04:29
Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion ↗Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.
The Guardian World · 04:36
Off-grid UK-Australian couple given more access to children who were removed from home in Italy ↗Decision marks a significant turning point in a case that sparked a national debate in Italy A British-Australian couple will be allowed to spend more time with their three children after the youngsters were removed from the family’s off-grid woodland home in central Italy last year, their lawyer said on Tuesday.…
Al Jazeera · 04:43
Germany says Russia preparing ‘hybrid’ attacks over Ukraine support ↗Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport showed hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.
The Guardian World · 04:49
Ray Hadley used homophobic slur against Alan Jones after 2GB withdrew offer of $4m breakfast radio gig, court hears ↗Hadley is giving evidence in trial of former 2GB rival Jones, 85, who has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Warning: This article contains offensive language Broadcaster Ray Hadley has told a Sydney court he used…
ABC Australia · 04:56
Man sentenced to two years in jail over deepfake images of women and children ↗Antonio Rotondo was found guilty on Tuesday of creating and distributing "profoundly violating" and "degrading" deepfakes of Brisbane women and children.
ABC Australia · 04:58
Case against Lizzo's Big Grrl Touring company dropped by federal judge ↗A district judge in the US has cleared Lizzo's touring company of wrongdoing after allegations of discrimination and harassment were filed by a former wardrobe assistant.
The Guardian World · 05:00
British man deported from Sweden despite living there since childhood ↗John Sellers, 34, who moved with his family to Sweden aged 10, has been ejected despite his recent marriage to a Swede A 34-year-old British man who has lived in Sweden since he was 10 has been deported in the latest of a series of Brexit-induced catastrophes for UK citizens in the country. John Sellers was told…
The Guardian World · 05:02
Jury in Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape trial may face questions about prior knowledge of case ↗Lehrmann is accused of raping a woman in 2021 and will stand trial in Toowoomba in November. He intends to contest the charges Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Jurors in the pending trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape could be questioned about their prior knowledge of him and th…
BBC World · 05:03
Israel expanding presence in Lebanon, officials say, as BBC visits occupied areas ↗A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.
Al Jazeera · 05:05
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in national security case ↗Pro-democracy activist faces life sentence in second case under Beijing's national security law.
Al Jazeera · 05:06
Syria’s restrained approach to Israel carries risks ↗Damascus's restraint could encourage more Israeli encroachment and lose the trust of the Syrian public.
ABC Australia · 05:07
'A miss on our side': Telstra outage caused by known issue ↗Telstra failed to prioritise fixing known vulnerabilities in its systems despite being warned about them months before they triggered a major nationwide outage.
The Guardian World · 05:15
Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets ↗Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities safer Drivers on residential roads in Japan have been forced to take their foot off the accelerator, after the speed limit was slashed from 60km/h (37mph) to 30km/h in an attempt to reduce deaths…
ABC Australia · 05:25
The turquoise home that withstood a torrent ↗Inside the turquoise house close to the riverbank, a mother of two, her husband, daughter and in-laws remained stranded on their balcony as the flood tore through their Nepali town.
Al Jazeera · 05:33
Palestinian artist Saint Levant delays tour amid US visa complications ↗Visa cancellations or delays have forced international artists to rethink US tours under President Donald Trump.
ABC Australia · 05:47
'The Family' serial killings suspects should be named, victims' relatives say ↗Relatives of some of the victims of "The Family" murders are demanding the public release of the long-suppressed names of suspects linked to the case.
ABC Australia · 05:47
Another plan unveiled to tackle long-standing issues in Port Augusta ↗The state government has announced another plan to tackle issues regarding crime, violence and substance abuse in Port Augusta. The efforts have been praised by Indigenous leaders who say it is needed, but have criticised the lack of Indigenous consultation.
ABC Australia · 05:48
Judge tells retiring triple murder jury to consider if survivor truthful ↗A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of a Queensland grazier accused of a triple murder and an attempted murder.
The Guardian World · 05:50
‘We have had enough’: thousands of University of Sydney staff walk off the job over AI and job security ↗Hundreds of university staff were stationed at picket lines, calling for stronger protections around the use of AI Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The same week union members at the University of Sydney agreed to a 24-hour st…
The Guardian World · 05:55
Queensland police investigate after 5,500 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from farm ↗Police say the sheep were stolen from a property 830km west of Brisbane between February and May Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queensland police are investigating after about 5,500 Dorper sheep worth more than $1.7m were allegedly stolen from a western Queensland farm. Police sa…
BBC World · 05:56
South Korea jails disabled care home head for sexually assaulting residents ↗The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.
The Guardian World · 06:00
Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find ↗Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalities Almost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every single year, a study has found. Using publicly available data from 2006-2023, the study, which was commissioned by Pesticide…
The Guardian World · 06:00
Ukrainian film-maker criticises EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy ↗Sergei Loznitsa likens removal of €2m grant to ‘a punishment in kindergarten’ on eve of Venice film festival One of Ukraine’s most acclaimed film-makers has criticised the European Commission’s decision to cut off funds to the Venice Biennale over the opening of Russia’s pavilion, likening it to “a punishment in k…
Al Jazeera · 06:01
Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students’ learning ↗AI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.
Al Jazeera · 06:04
Mark Ruffalo comments spark pushback against antisemitism ‘smear campaign’ ↗The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.
ABC Australia · 06:07
Police speak with four men over Sydney Swans scandal ↗Victoria Police detectives confirm they have spoken with four Sydney men as part of their sexual assault investigation linked to the Sydney Swans.
ABC Australia · 06:13
Fatal hit-and-run driver thought he had hit animal, court hears ↗A 20-year-old hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a woman in Adelaide's north-east has apologised to his victim's family in court, which heard he did not initially realise he had hit a person.
NPR News · 06:15
U.S. military strikes Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliation ↗The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones at various sites across the region in response as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war. (Image credit: Amirhosein Khorgooi)
Al Jazeera · 06:26
‘We had an ordinary life’: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war ↗An Iranian fisherwoman explains how her idyllic seaside life was shattered when the US and Israel began their bombing.
Al Jazeera · 06:26
Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYC’s Madison Square Garden ↗No date has been set for the all-British heavyweight boxing showdown, but it is expected to be held in November.
ABC Australia · 06:31
Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard Matt Dee dies ↗Well-known former Bondi Rescue cast member and mental health advocate Matt Dee has died, according to a statement posted online by the clothing and events company he co-founded.
Al Jazeera · 06:35
As US seeks Gaza donor’s extradition, wife warns of ‘terrifying precedent’ ↗Imprisoned in Spain, James 'Fergie' Chambers has supported charities but is accused of aiding Hamas.
BBC World · 06:38
Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 16 ↗Another 28 people are injured in the accident in the South Sinai governorate, officials say.
ABC Australia · 06:41
Breaking: Man dead in suspected underworld shooting in Sydney ↗A man has been shot dead in Western Sydney in what is believed to be the latest escalation in gangland violence.
ABC Australia · 06:50
Police pursuit of emu just part of 'life of a country cop' ↗A video of a flightless bird being chased by a police officer down a road on the NSW Central Tablelands goes viral, with the local chief inspector saying it's all part of "the life of a country cop".
Al Jazeera · 06:58
Turkiye launches search for cargo ship after vessels collide off Istanbul ↗Search operations under way after authorities lose contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.
ABC Australia · 07:01
Brown and foul tasting. This town's water may be the tipping point of a crisis ↗In Australia's most decentralised state, water infrastructure is failing, leading residents in one town to rely on the bottled variety, but it comes at a cost.
ABC Australia · 07:11
WA police drop hundreds of AI seatbelt fines to avoid wasting court time ↗Hundreds of fines issued via AI-assisted traffic cameras are being dropped in WA, with officers unable to prove drivers knew their passengers were wearing their seatbelts incorrectly.
France 24 · 07:15
Nepal tunnel rescuers hit dead ends as search for trapped workers continues ↗Rescue teams in Nepal were still searching Wednesday for hundreds of workers believed to have been trapped inside sprawling hydropower tunnels since the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Himalayan region last week. Officials said that many of the tunnels remain totally blocked by mud and debris.
Al Jazeera · 07:16
Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son ↗Poor, frustrated and angry, Talka Sada is losing hope after trekking across Nepal's flood-hit areas in his search.
BBC World · 07:18
Why do US troops have history with this Thai city? ↗The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the historical echoes of US troops arriving in Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife.
ABC Australia · 07:27
AFL boss backflips by scrapping controversial 'Opening Round' experiment ↗AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says the 2027 season will start with all 18 teams in action despite previously defending the staggered start.
ABC Australia · 07:28
WA government pushes merger of state's only two coal mines ↗The state government throws its support behind a proposed merger between WA's last remaining coal miners as its self-imposed 2030 deadline to retire state-owned coal assets approaches.
The Guardian World · 07:34
EU holds talks on response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany formally blames Moscow for incident – Europe live ↗Foreign policy chief says drone attack last month ‘had all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism’ as she prepares to lead talks today Separately, German police are also investigating another attempt to disrupt the country’s energy grid, this time at a electricity substation in Bergheim in the west of the coun…
ABC Australia · 07:34
Special school sexual abuse allegations with authorities, premier says ↗The Victorian premier says allegations of almost two decades of sexual abuse at a Traralgon special school are "harrowing".
Al Jazeera · 07:35
Why Greece is betting on Israel’s Achilles Shield ↗The defence deal between the two countries fits into a larger shift in regional alliances amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
Al Jazeera · 07:40
Worshippers tear-gassed as Israeli attacks on West Bank mosques surge ↗Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces and settlers have 'violated' 13 West Bank mosques this year.
BBC World · 07:48
Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers ↗The sweeping reforms come in the wake of last year's coup and ahead of a proposed return to civilian rule.
The Guardian World · 07:59
BP appoints new chair after contentious ousting of Albert Manifold in May ↗Ian Tyler, who was already in role on interim basis, selected and pledges to ‘lead the board’s evolution’ BP has appointed a new chair after a months-long search following the controversial ousting of Albert Manifold , seeking to draw a line under the boardroom turmoil at the oil and gas company. Ian Tyler, who…
ABC Australia · 08:01
Car bomb, feuds and $5K to count 12 votes as NSW councils scrutinised ↗Local government may have a reputation for being boring, but NSW budget estimates today provided an extraordinary snapshot of what is playing out across the state's councils.
ABC Australia · 08:03
Victorian man defrauds women of more than $45,000 after meeting them online ↗Stephen Cross used a fake name to deceive women he met online, tricking some into giving him money.
ABC Australia · 08:11
Extra beds added to Darwin's ageing hospital as new ward welcomes patients ↗A new multi-purpose ward at the Northern Territory's largest hospital has received its first patients this week, with hopes the $24 million investment will help ease capacity pressures in Darwin's health sector.
ABC Australia · 08:13
Boy, 14, charged over alleged rock attack that left man unconscious ↗A 14-year-old boy is charged with assault after a man was seriously injured and left convulsing on the ground in an alleged rock throwing attack in a fast food restaurant car park.
Al Jazeera · 08:15
At least 16 dead, 28 injured, in Egypt bus crash ↗Bus crashes on Dahab-Nuweiba road on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, an area popular with tourists.
Al Jazeera · 08:17
Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese official ↗Cricket is a minor sport in Japan, but it will provide the best accommodation to participating teams, the official says.
Al Jazeera · 08:26
Video: US energy chief in Venezuela to sign controversial oil deal ↗US Energy Secretary arrived in La Guaira for the signing of a deal that will control much of Venezuela's oil reserves.
Al Jazeera · 08:27
Ed Markey wins: Key takeaways from Massachusetts primary election results ↗Markey secures the Democratic nomination as Massachusetts voters back several of the state’s long-serving lawmakers.
Al Jazeera · 08:41
Alex Eala cruises into US Open second round, top seed Zverev survives ↗Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered through to the second round alongside birthday boy Monfils.
NPR News · 08:43
Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport ↗The German government blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig airport last month using a drone laden with explosives. It announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among measures. (Image credit: Hendrik Schmidt)
NPR News · 08:43
Morning news brief ↗U.S. military strikes rock Iran for a second day in a row, Trump attempts to combat rising gas prices as midterm approaches, Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary.
ABC Australia · 08:47
Albanese bristles at pre-COP questions as UN delivers sobering report ↗A new UN report warns the world is likely to overshoot warming of 1.5C as world leaders shun Australia's pre-COP talks in Fiji.
ABC Australia · 08:50
Queensland Police receive safety notices over watch house conditions ↗Workplace Health and Safety issues multiple regulatory notices to the police service regarding conditions at the state's watch houses.
The Guardian World · 08:54
Global bond sell-off intensifies as US-Iran tensions stoke inflation fears ↗UK borrowing costs driven up, adding to challenges facing John Healey as he prepares for first budget Business live – latest updates The global government bond sell-off resumed on Wednesday, driving up the UK’s borrowing costs and exacerbating the challenges facing John Healey as he prepares his first budget.…
Al Jazeera · 08:55
Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes? ↗Iran says the US bombed a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz; hits Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan in retaliation.
The Guardian World · 08:58
Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high ↗Budget carrier says airlines could go bust as it cuts passenger targets to reduce exposure to ‘unhedged winter oil’ Business live – latest updates Ryanair has warned that air fares in Europe will jump next year if the oil price remains high and that some airlines could go bust. The Irish budget carrier has cu…
NPR News · 09:00
Israel bars U.S. citizens over criticism and ties to Palestinian activists, lawyers say ↗Travelers from the U.S. and other nations are denied entry to Israel after interrogations about their links to Palestinians, plans to visit the occupied West Bank and opinions of Israel, lawyers say. (Image credit: Gil Cohen Magen)
NPR News · 09:00
He died in a sweltering house. Why doesn't his death record show it? ↗When Arizona counts heat-related deaths, Adam Willson isn't included. His story shows how thousands of heat deaths can go uncounted every year in the United States. (Image credit: Ryan Kellman)
NPR News · 09:00
How will tariffs affect the midterms? In this Michigan border town, it's complicated ↗The recent trade war between the U.S. and Canada has both economic and political implications for Michigan given it's the state's top trade partner. (Image credit: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
NPR News · 09:00
ICE detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention ↗Lianyong Wei's death marks the 57th death of an immigrant detainee held in the care of the government since the start of President Trump's second term. Twenty-four of those have occurred since Jan. 1. (Image credit: Heather Diehl)
The Guardian World · 09:00
No eggs, no potatoes but ‘a lot of imagination’: how Spain cooked in war’s hunger years ↗Book recreates recipes from period following end of Spanish civil war when people faced food shortages Few dishes are simpler to prepare than Spain’s signature dish of tortilla de patatas , which – aside from disputes about onions – requires nothing more than two basic ingredients and a pinch of salt. But where to…
France 24 · 09:08
Iran strikes back against latest US attacks, vowing ‘severe’ consequences ↗Iran struck US interests around the Middle East on Wednesday, vowing "severe" consequences for renewed American attacks on the Islamic republic, including a US strike it said killed five and wounded dozens of civilians at a wedding.
Al Jazeera · 09:17
What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge ↗What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge
France 24 · 09:17
US energy secretary vows oil output will double on visit to Venezuela ↗US Energy Secretary Chris Wright landed in Venezuela on Tuesday ahead of a signing ceremony for a landmark oil deal between the US government and Venezuela. The deal would see the US create and control a private company that will hold 65 billion barrels in proven oil reserves. This agreement is also meant to encoura…
The Guardian World · 09:20
Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers ↗Changes include fewer seats in parliament and new rules on presidential candidates ahead of December elections Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution significantly expanding presidential powers ahead of elections due in December. According to provisional results, 70% of voters approved sweeping ch…
France 24 · 09:24
Nepal floods: Families gather at overwhelmed morgues in desperate search for loved ones ↗In Nepal, the hope of finding survivors is fading daily. Bodies are piling up in morgues, and storage capacity is reaching its limit. Authorities are beginning to bury the remains after DNA samples are taken and an identification number is assigned. The hope is that families will be able to find them later. For the…
France 24 · 09:26
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case ↗Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement. France 24’s correspondent Jan Camezind Broomby says the…
France 24 · 09:33
‘The sky is for drones’: Zelensky warns Russian skies unsafe for airlines ↗Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines and insurance companies on Tuesday that the presence of Ukrainian drones had made Russian skies dangerous to use and that they were effectively closed. "Today, we want to warn every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer, everyone who still uses key R…
Al Jazeera · 09:45
Nepal search operations continue a week after catastrophic floods ↗The UN says the disaster has left at least 2.2 million tonnes of debris, according to a preliminary estimate.
France 24 · 09:51
Football: Senegal's Iliman Ndiaye signs with Manchester City ↗Senegalese international Iliman Ndiaye has signed a contract with Manchester City that runs through 2031.
France 24 · 09:59
Why did Russia target Leipzig airport in alleged drone attack? ↗The European Union and several individual member states have summoned Russian embassy officials over an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, officials said on Wednesday. Germany said on Tuesday it had concluded that Russia was responsible for the incident and ordered a series of measures, incl…
France 24 · 10:05
Hollywood in retreat as Venice Film Festival kicks off ↗The Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with the glamorous cinema showcase handing George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night. But despite the American star’s presence, this year’s festival features a distinct lack of films from Hollywood, reports France 24’s film critic Emma Jones.
BBC World · 10:07
Thousands still missing as Nepal-Tibet flood relief and recovery intensifies ↗More than 1, 000 people have died and thousands are missing, with communities relying on airlifted supplies.
France 24 · 10:08
‘Tower of broken dreams’: French artist takes Eiffel Tower work to Burning man ↗A French artist from Saint-Malo-du-Bois in the Vendée region has taken a sculpture known as the “Broken Eiffel Tower” all the way to the United States. The 26-metric-ton structure was dismantled piece by piece to be shipped from the port of Le Havre before being reconstructed at the Burning Man festival in the Nevad…
Al Jazeera · 10:08
5,000 US sailors descend on Thailand as USS Abraham Lincoln docks ↗Thailand’s Pattaya is expecting a business boost as 5,000 US sailors arrive aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
France 24 · 10:10
What we know about alleged US strike on Iran wedding ↗US forces launched fresh attacks on Iran Tuesday, including one that the Iranian Red Crescent said left four people dead at a wedding celebration, with Tehran vowing "severe punishment" for the strikes. France 24's correspondent in Tehran Reza Sayeh has the latest.
France 24 · 10:11
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong could face life in prison after guilty plea ↗Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion on Wednesday in a second national security trial against him that could see him jailed for life Elitsa Gadeva has more.
France 24 · 10:12
450 applicants in a matter of seconds: The struggle to find rental flats in Paris ↗September is the time of year when students in France are scrambling for accommodation, and this year, the available units are scarcer than ever. A whole series of factors, including tougher regulation of ecologically non-compliant apartments, means there are even fewer on the market.
The Guardian World · 10:18
Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says ↗Ukrainian president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian attack drones in Russia Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to step up strikes against Ukraine’s energy…
Al Jazeera · 10:20
How indie cinema is beating Hollywood in 2026 ↗How indie cinema is beating Hollywood in 2026
France 24 · 10:22
Who is Trump's Venezuela go-between? ↗PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnate who brokered the Washington-Caracas oil deal. In other news, the Pacific Islands Forum wants to talk climate change, but China's anger at the presence of Taiwan is stealing the limelight. Finally, the Bayeux Tapestry…
France 24 · 10:28
FRANCE 24 in Nepal: In Bharatpur, authorities begin burying unidentified bodies ↗In Nepal, the death toll continues to rise. Every day, new bodies are recovered, but many remain unidentifiable. Several days after the devastating floods, some are already in an advanced state of decomposition. Faced with the influx of remains, authorities have begun burying them without formal identification, prim…
The Guardian World · 10:32
Fatal Sydney shooting could be another case of mistaken identity, police say ↗A man shot dead in Merrylands West was not known to police, in a case with similarities to Monday’s killing in Campbelltown Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police are investigating the death of a man who was shot dead in a home in Sydney’s west as a potential case of…
BBC World · 10:33
What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations ↗BBC Verify looks at footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran.
The Guardian World · 10:36
‘He was always a bit of a groundbreaker’: David Bowie enters a new dimension in ‘extended reality’ documentary ↗Hundreds of unseen images of the star feature at the Venice film festival, alongside virtual worlds exploring wildfires, wolves and the birth of stars David Bowie shares the bill with starmen, firefighters and Walt Disney wolves at the 10th anniversary edition of Venice Immersive, the film festival’s pioneering…
Al Jazeera · 10:54
Video: Chinese President Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade ↗Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for the first time since 2016 in a state visit.
Al Jazeera · 10:56
Messi retirement and FIFA ban leave Paredes uncertain of Argentina future ↗Leandro Paredes's 10-match ban, alongside Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement, leave former to ponder future.
Al Jazeera · 10:57
What do we know about the fatal US bombing of a wedding in Iran’s Sirik? ↗A residential building and a telecom tower were struck overnight, as Iran and the US launched more strikes over Hormuz.
France 24 · 10:57
Military buildup seen in Ethiopia near Sudanese border ↗A major military buildup has been observed on the Ethiopian side of the Sudanese border. It comes amid intensified fighting between the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan and Ethiopia have both accused each other of supporting rebels within their borders.
Al Jazeera · 11:00
Nigerian anticorruption agency sacks 40 staff over misconduct allegations ↗Nigerian media outlets have reported that five of the dismissed staff are facing prosecution.
NPR News · 11:08
ICE says it now has enough body cameras. And, Congress averts shutdown before midterms ↗Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it now has enough body cameras to equip all of its agents. And, Congress votes to fund the government, averting a government shutdown ahead of the midterms. (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)
NPR News · 11:11
India's prime minister is wooing the GenZ while cracking down on them ↗Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up. (Image credit: PUNIT PARANJPE)
France 24 · 11:11
Iran: US accused of hitting wedding party in latest strikes ↗#Tehran says at least four people were killed and dozens more wounded in a #US strike on a town near in the south of #Iran, near the Strait of #Hormuz.
France 24 · 11:14
Illegal mining ravages Johannesburg neighbourhoods ↗Some houses in one Johannesburg neighbourhood are in danger of collapse because of illegal mining. Known as Zama Zamas, around 34,000 illegal miners are thought to be working in South Africa, in the hope of finding gold and chromium. The mines they dig hollow out the ground, which causes buildings to collapse as wel…
France 24 · 11:19
Kenya shifts to electric cars as fuel prices soar 50% ↗In Kenya, locally made eletric vehicles are gaining traction as fuel prices rise. As more and more Kenyans consider going electric, local firms are stepping up to assemble EV's domestically.
ABC Australia · 11:25
Armed gang raids security cars of gold in one of PNG's biggest robberies ↗Gold bars worth millions of dollars and thousands in cash have been stolen at gunpoint in a brazen heist in Papua New Guinea.
BBC World · 11:34
Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown ↗At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN.
Al Jazeera · 11:43
The US is gobbling up Venezuelan oil, but will it lower fuel prices? ↗Analysts say Venezuelan crude is hard to extract and refine, and likely can't replace oil stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC World · 11:47
Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West ↗The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
BBC World · 11:51
More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says ↗The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.
NPR News · 11:58
Whatever happened to ... children infected with HIV due to failures in healthcare? ↗For years, Pakistan has seen cases of children infected with HIV due to unsafe treatment in clinics and hospitals. A current outbreak numbers hundreds of cases. Why does this problem keep occurring? (Image credit: Betsy Joles for NPR)
Al Jazeera · 12:00
Killing at Sea ↗Three families, two bombings and a hidden war: uncovering the lives behind Operation Southern Spear's dead.
BBC World · 12:14
Lizzo 'grateful' after judge dismisses lawsuit against production company ↗The About Damn Time singer says she is "relieved" at the outcome and will "continue to fight" every claim.
Al Jazeera · 12:14
Palestinian landowners confront bulldozers using their hands ↗Palestinian landowners confront bulldozers using their hands
NPR News · 12:22
New lawsuits claim OpenAI execs put image ahead of safety in Canadian mass shooting ↗The suits say that recommendations to alert police about the alleged shooter were nixed by the OpenAI's global affairs team, led by veteran political strategist Chris Lehane. OpenAI denies the claims. (Image credit: Paige Taylor White)
Al Jazeera · 12:38
What is Iran’s Castle Breaker missile, used against US bases? ↗Kheibar Shekan, Iran's medium-range missile, is said to play a pivotal role in escalating US-Israel tensions.
France 24 · 12:41
UNIFIL peacekeepers patrol south Lebanon, caught between Israel and Hezbollah ↗Since this spring, about 6 percent of Lebanon has been occupied by the Israeli army. On the ground, around 600 French soldiers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continue to patrol the zone. The delicate peacekeeping mission documents violations of UN resolutions by both Israel and Hezbollah,…
France 24 · 12:51
IMF reaches historical loan agreement with Senegal ↗The IMF and Senegal have agreed on a new 2.2 billion-dollar loan programme to support financial reforms, a relief for the country after a huge amount of unreported debt recently came to light. The president has accused his predecessor of hiding the true state of the country's imbalanced budget deficit.
Al Jazeera · 12:53
Bodies excavated from worst flood-hit district near Nepal-China border ↗Bodies are being excavated from the mud in Nepal's Rusawa district, which was devastated by the glacial flood.
Al Jazeera · 12:55
Putin and Zelenskyy issue threats as strikes rock Ukraine, Russia ↗Putin accuses Zelenskyy of 'terrorism', while Ukraine warns foreign airlines against using Russian airspace.
Al Jazeera · 12:57
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge ↗Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge
France 24 · 12:59
Drone incident in Germany has ‘hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’, EU's Kallas says ↗Last month's incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport bears "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday. Germany has blamed Russia for the "hybrid attack". The EU has summoned the Russian envoy, and member states were doing the same, Kall…
The Guardian World · 12:59
Swedish minister defends strict post-Brexit removals of Britons ↗Minister says Sweden has ‘fulfilled its commitments’ amid criticism of ‘unjust’ decisions such as case of Joyce Thomas The Swedish government has doubled down on its position on removing and deporting British citizens on the grounds they were late to apply for permission to stay after Brexit. The migration minis…
BBC World · 13:04
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany ↗Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
France 24 · 13:10
World's only female tetraplegic racing driver on 'making the most' of what she's got ↗A pioneering British sportswoman who broke her neck in a car crash when she was 16 says that after the accident, she decided to make the most of what she'd got. Nathalie McGloin became the world's first and only female tetraplegic racing driver, racing against both able-bodied men and women. Her story is proof that…
France 24 · 13:15
Germany investigates suspected power substation sabotage, Russia summons German envoy ↗Two incidents that disrupted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated for sabotage, authorities said Wednesday, while one of them was also being examined for possible terrorism links. Meanwhile Russia said it was summoning Germany's charge d'affaires after Berlin blamed Moscow for last month's at…
The Guardian World · 13:22
Tumbler Ridge mass shooting victims file 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI ↗The company says it prioritizes safety, but suits allege its ChatGPT bot induced shooter to carry out attack in Canada OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits filed on behalf of victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The suits, filed on Wednesday, allege the company’s ChatGPT chatbot induced the shooter to carry out t…
The Guardian World · 13:24
‘Timidity is a virus’: Paul Keating fights the fading of the light as he seeks to enshrine his legacy ↗As a major new biography of the former prime minister goes on sale, he talks about meeting the Queen, Trump’s aims, and why his big vision will never fade Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queen Elizabeth II met Paul Keating “alone, to her credit” in what the prime minister was inform…
Al Jazeera · 13:29
In Yemen, dates provide lifeline for farmers with few economic options ↗Hindered by poor infrastructure and climate challenges, farmers in Yemen cling to traditional methods to harvest dates.
France 24 · 13:36
Nepal floods: Hundreds of unidentified bodies ↗France 24's Shahzaib Wahlah reports from Kathmandu, Nepal, after visiting hospitals and morgues in the city struggling to cope with the influx of dead from the devastating floods that hit the country a week ago. Authorities have now begun taking DNA samples from the relatives of the missing in the hope of identifyin…
Al Jazeera · 13:36
EU or Eurasia: Why Putin sparred with Armenia’s PM ↗Relations between Russia and Armenia have reached historic lows as Yerevan pivots towards the West.
France 24 · 13:39
Macron set to unveil Bayeux Tapestry in 'once in a generation' UK loan ↗French President Emmanuel Macron is set to assist in the unveiling of the Bayeux Tapestry as it goes on show in the UK as part of a historic loan to the British Museum on Wednesday. Macron is on a two-day visit to the UK where he will become the first EU leader to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Downing Street.
France 24 · 13:42
French-Saudi ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park puzzles Japanese manga fans ↗Plans to build a manga-themed park outside Paris have sparked excitement in France, one of the first Western countries to fall in love with Akira Toriyama’s iconic “Dragon Ball” franchise. Saudi bankrolling of the project, however, and the lack of response from Japanese licence holders, have raised eyebrows among ex…
France 24 · 13:43
'Dangerous consequences': Iran warns US after alleged strike on wedding ↗Iran has launched strikes towards US allies in the Gulf this Wednesday after US bombardment that Tehran said hit a wedding party, killing five people and wounding dozens. The latest escalation appears to have hardened the mood in the Islamic Republic, with authorities warning American allies in the region they're fa…
Al Jazeera · 13:44
Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, forfeits driving licence ↗Golfer's driving licence will be suspended for five years under the terms of a plea agreement that dropped DUI charges.
Al Jazeera · 13:45
Argentina serves up a Messi-shaped schnitzel as fans say goodbye ↗A Messi-shaped schnitzel is on the menu in Buenos Aires, as fans across Argentina pay tribute.
Al Jazeera · 13:58
Summer transfers 2026: All to know as Premier League signings break records ↗Premier League breaks its own record as four of its 11 most expensive signings have arrived this transfer window.
NPR News · 14:00
Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuum ↗In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations. (Image credit: Tetra Images)
France 24 · 14:03
FRANCE 24 in Nepal: The unbearable wait for missing relatives ↗In Nepal, the hope of finding survivors is fading daily. Bodies are piling up in morgues, and storage capacity is reaching its limit. For the relatives of the missing, the wait is unbearable. They go from one hospital to another, consult the lists of survivors and scrutinise the photos of unidentified bodies. FRANCE…
France 24 · 14:04
France's back-to-school challenges: Phones, payslips, pupils ↗First day of school jitters are now behind most of France's 11.6 million pupils, but this "rentrée", or back-to-school period, is being marked by a number of challenges and changes: phone bans, concerns over sexual abuse, teachers' salaries, and 161,000 fewer students due to France's falling birthrate. We take a clo…
France 24 · 14:06
French president to open Bayeux Tapestry exhibition as he starts UK visit ↗French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day visit to Britain on Wednesday, viewing the landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition with King Charles III and becoming the first EU leader to be hosted by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The tapestry depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066. In the post-Brexit era, "th…
NPR News · 14:08
Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal ↗Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela. (Image credit: FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images)
Al Jazeera · 14:14
Palestinians in fear as Israeli forces mount pogroms on West Bank mosques ↗Palestinian witnesses recount the coordinated Israeli army and settler attacks on mosques in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 14:15
How Trumpism is changing the world ↗This US presidency is rewriting the rules of global governance and ushering the world into a new era.
France 24 · 14:22
Xi calls on Mideast nations to be ‘masters of their own affairs’ in rare Egypt visit ↗Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on "the people of the Middle East" to oppose "externalinterference" and consider reshaping the region's security order during a visit to Egypt. The rare visit by the Chinese leader comes as Beijing aims to expand its influence in the region as the Iran war tests the r…
The Guardian World · 14:26
Maggie Gyllenhaal says film industry has a ‘systemic problem’ with sexism ↗Speaking at the opening of the Venice film festival, the actor-director addressed why the jury of which she is chair will only be shown two films made by female film-makers Maggie Gyllenhaal said there is a “systemic problem” that explains why only two female directors are in the running for the Golden Lion at the…
France 24 · 14:29
Paradox of Balladur's legacy: 'Highly popular' Gaullist elite yet 'too far away from the people' ↗Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Renaud Foucart, Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University. According to Foucart, Édouard Balladur’s political legacy mattered because he embodied a political model that was innovative and yet limited in scope and longevity. As PM under Socialist President François Mitterrand, Balla…
The Guardian World · 14:30
What’s really behind Trump’s deference to Putin? ↗Whether or not US president fits the definition of a Russian asset, his actions align closely with the Kremlin’s interests • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Could Donald Trump be a Russian asset? The headline on a review in the Guardian of my new book Betrayal has provoked heated…
NPR News · 14:30
Greetings from the Royal Pavilion, a stunning reminder of India in southern England ↗Looking up at this 18th century building, it became clear the British didn't only bring their architectural style to India. They also took some of India's style home.
The Guardian World · 14:44
Pete Hegseth criticized for body-shaming Canadian cadet program members ↗US defense secretary faced backlash for attempting to mock Canada’s armed forces amid trade war A social media post by Pete Hegseth, the US secretary of defense, body-shaming female members of a Canadian youth development program remained online on Wednesday despite a furious backlash on both sides of the border.…
The Guardian World · 14:44
Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism ↗Energy secretary Chris Wright denies US seeks to ‘take’ country’s oil, saying deal is ‘transformation’ of relations The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, has denied Washington is seeking to commandeer huge quantities of Venezuelan oil, amid growing criticism of Donald Trump’s energy deal with the country’s interi…
Al Jazeera · 14:45
Gaza Civil Defence worker finds 21 relatives beneath rubble ↗A Gaza Civil Defence worker helped recover the bodies of 21 of his relatives from beneath the rubble.
Al Jazeera · 14:55
Can Ukraine’s drones shut Russian airspace? What that means for airlines ↗What happens if the airspace of the world's largest country by land mass is out of bounds because of Ukrainian drones?
France 24 · 14:56
Israel ‘organised and prepared’ to remove Gaza population if US gives green light, Katz says ↗Israel is "organised and prepared" to remove Palestininians from Gaza "by every way possible", Defence Minister Israel Katz told reporters Wednesday, adding that there was no alternative "solution" to crisis. The Israeli government was simply waiting for the US to figure out where to take the displaced Gazans, he said.
France 24 · 14:56
George Clooney, Robert Pattinson expected on the red carpet at Venice Film Festival ↗Our film critic Emma Jones takes us through the highlights as the 83rd Venice International Film Festival kicks off this Wednesday.
The Guardian World · 15:00
We’re purchasing EVs instead of holidaying in Europe – and what else we learned from Australia’s national accounts ↗ABS’s snapshot of Australia’s accounts shows economic growth – albeit low – in the face ‘challenging international circumstances’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian Bureau of Statistics released its latest set of national accounts, which give us a snapshot of how the eco…
The Guardian World · 15:00
Palestinian Australian sues NSW police claiming he was punched at Herzog rally when helping prayer group ↗Exclusive : Eyad Shadid launches civil case in district court after charges against him dropped, alleging he was ‘battered’ near Sydney’s town hall in February Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Palestinian Australian man who alleges he was punched in the face when trying to stop pol…
Al Jazeera · 15:00
China’s Xi visits Egypt’s el-Sisi: Why it matters ↗Xi Jinping's historic Egypt visit aims to strengthen China-Egypt ties amid rising Middle East tensions.
Al Jazeera · 15:11
Nepal PM links deadly floods to climate change ↗Nepal PM links deadly floods to climate change
ABC Australia · 15:13
Iran accuses US of a 'war crime' after strikes kill people at wedding party ↗Iranian officials are comparing the incident to a strike on a girl's school on the first night of the war which killed 160 people.
BBC World · 15:16
'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal ↗BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue.
France 24 · 15:17
Search continues for tunnel workers in Nepal floods ↗Nepali authorities believe that the dozens of workers trapped in hydropower tunnels could still be alive, as some of the tunnels have chambers with air supplies. But rescue teams are still struggling, with difficult weather and heavy rains worsening the situation, reports France 24's Shahzaib Wahlah.
France 24 · 15:17
US postal whistleblower warns thousands of midterm ballots could be lost ↗A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that millions of Americans could be prevented from receiving mail ballots ahead of November's midterm elections because of a rushed, new system ordered by President Donald Trump and due for launch Tuesday. Trump signed an executive order in March seeking tighter controls…
NPR News · 15:18
Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull ↗The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections. (Image credit: Masoud Mohammadi)
Al Jazeera · 15:21
Aubameyang ‘humiliated’ as ex-Arsenal striker quits Gabon national team ↗Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cites 2025 Africa Cup of Nations treatment as captain steps away from Gabon duty.
France 24 · 15:21
Philippine couple married in hip-deep floodwaters ↗A Philippine couple tied the knot on Tuesday at a Catholic church swamped in hip-deep waters, as heavy rains had pummelled large parts of the country for a month.
France 24 · 15:33
Egypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in region ↗Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed China's Xi Jinping to Cairo on Wednesday, opening a visit that highlights Cairo's deepening ties with Beijing as regional turmoil prompts U.S. allies to reassess longstanding security relationships.
The Guardian World · 15:37
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm ↗Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earnings Uber drivers have launched a landmark legal action against the ride-hailing company claiming they live in “constant fear” of a “soulless” algorithm it uses to set pay and allocate jobs. Drivers from the U…
Al Jazeera · 15:42
China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit ↗Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.
Al Jazeera · 15:45
Israeli PM Netanyahu in Gaza, ‘we are not withdrawing’ ↗Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel does not plan to withdraw from Gaza
ABC Australia · 15:46
Tiger Woods loses driving licence for five years after plea deal ↗The champion golfer submits a no contest pleas to a reckless driving charge after a crash near his Florida home in March.
Al Jazeera · 15:53
Dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid, court rules ↗Appeals panel says only military tribunals may assess court-martial convictions in blow to former Afghan war prisoner.
The Guardian World · 16:07
Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink ↗Actor says the press baron’s daughter Elisabeth told him her father was pleased, ‘but he hadn’t seen the film at that point’ Rupert Murdoch is “very happy” that he’s being portrayed by Guy Pearce in a new film about the origins of British tabloid the Sun, the Australian actor has said. Speaking at the Venice fil…
NPR News · 16:08
Understanding the tech giants' oversized influence in American schools ↗Big tech companies like Apple and Microsoft use devices, training and conferences for teachers and students to embed in schools. The New York Times' Natasha Singer discusses the impact in Coding Kids.
France 24 · 16:11
Russia blamed for explosive-laden drone found at German airport ↗After #Germany blamed #Russia for the explosive-laden #drone found at #Leipzig airport on August 4, #Berlin has introduced new sanctions against #Moscow. Namely, its consulate in #Bonn and the Russian House - a cultural centre thought to be a Russian #spy hub - in #Berlin.
Al Jazeera · 16:18
WHO chief warns Ebola response must ramp up to stem DRC outbreak ↗Number of people killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo from disease exceeds 3,000 amid response funding gap.
BBC World · 16:18
Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial ↗Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.
Al Jazeera · 16:25
George Clooney: US government run by ‘least qualified people’ ↗US actor George Clooney has described US President Donald Trump’s administration as a ‘kakistocracy’.
NPR News · 16:42
New immigration court tactic leads to huge lines and chaos in Miami ↗Chaos unfolds at the Miami immigration court after judges are assigned mega master calendars, hearings where judges see more than 100 immigrants at once. (Image credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui for NPR)
Al Jazeera · 16:47
Zambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests ↗Economic gains face growing scrutiny as political tensions deepen after the vote.
Al Jazeera · 16:52
Deadly bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai kills 22, injures 28 ↗A deadly bus crash in Egypt’s South Sinai killed 22 people and injured 28
Al Jazeera · 16:55
Uber lays off 3,300 employees in largest cuts since the pandemic ↗The layoffs aim to streamline management layers and simplify team structures, says Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
Al Jazeera · 16:57
US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations ↗Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has got extra acreage and will double output.
BBC World · 16:58
South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby, regulator says ↗The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.
The Guardian World · 17:07
Leipzig airport attack fallout lays bare Germany’s polarisation on Russia ↗The government’s increasingly hostile stance towards the Kremlin has drawn criticism from the far right – and the far left Even before the German government laid the blame this week on Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport , the topic of German ties to Moscow was high on the political agenda. B…
ABC Australia · 17:08
Rupert Murdoch 'very happy' to be played by Guy Pearce in new film ↗A new film on the Australian-born media mogul is headlining the Venice Film Festival, with director Danny Boyle saying it takes a more sympathetic look at his early foray into British newspapers.
Al Jazeera · 17:10
Brazilian activist demands Tunisia release Sumud Flotilla organisers ↗Activists say four organisers of flotilla that sought to break Gaza blockade have been held in Tunisia since March.
BBC World · 17:21
Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move ↗The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
France 24 · 17:31
Videos and debris raise questions over alleged US strike on Iranian wedding ↗On the evening of September 1, a barrage of US missile and drone attacks on a town in southern Iran allegedly struck a wedding ceremony, killing at least five people, including a four-year-old boy. FRANCE 24 geolocated a direct hit to the civilian building where local residents say the wedding was being held. The bu…
BBC World · 17:33
Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says ↗The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
Al Jazeera · 17:35
A year into Trump’s boat strike campaign, families search for answers ↗While the Trump administration claims it has killed 'narcoterrorists', families fear fishermen are among the victims.
Al Jazeera · 17:37
Over 500 students hospitalised after eating state-supplied meals in Indones ↗More than 500 students in Indonesia were hospitalised with food poisoning on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera · 17:43
Gunman in deadly Swiss rave attack ‘lone perpetrator’, police say ↗Police say no indication anyone else involved in attack that killed 22-year-old Italian woman.
France 24 · 17:49
Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar: 'I hope Iran will not make the mistake of attacking us' ↗In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar addressed the resumption in fighting between the US and Iran, and warned that any Iranian attack on Israel would trigger a "severe" response. He also accused Tehran of continuing to pursue "nuclear weapons aspirations", claiming that I…
The Guardian World · 17:49
Maltese tycoon found not guilty of involvement in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder ↗Yorgen Fenech cleared on both charges he faced over 2017 killing of journalist that prompted global outrage One of Malta’s richest men has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict, which is expected to be appealed against by the pros…
Al Jazeera · 17:56
EU ministers in Ireland tackle Israeli settlement trade and Ukraine defence ↗EU ministers in Ireland have announced a mission to support Lebanon’s army but remain divided on sanctions on Israel.
Al Jazeera · 18:11
UK’s Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to ‘bring back hope’ ↗Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
NPR News · 18:17
New Jersey asks Supreme Court to resolve fight over Kalshi's future ↗If the high court accepts the petition, it would tee up a case with sweeping implications for prediction markets, an industry that has unleashed billions of dollars of betting across nearly every aspect of modern life. (Image credit: Scott Olson)
ABC Australia · 18:27
Woman charged with juror intimidation at Lindsay Clancy trial ↗Jurors are in their sixth day of deliberations as a woman is accused of intimidation after filming jurors leaving court the day before.
ABC Australia · 18:30
'She could leave him': What fame really meant for Darren Hayes ↗After enduring a violent childhood in Queensland, Darren Hayes says his success with Savage Garden saved his life.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Quiz: How well do you know your Jane Harper from your Chris Hammer? ↗As voting opens for ABC Radio National's Top 100 Australian Books Countdown, we take a trip into the murderous outback.
ABC Australia · 18:30
'I'm numb': What it looks like to 'quietly quit' a marriage ↗"Quiet quitting" began as a social media trend where workers were encouraged to avoid burnout in their jobs by doing only the bare minimum. Some women are applying that to their romantic relationships.
Al Jazeera · 18:31
Israel kills or injures 7 children a day in Lebanon invasion, report says ↗Save the Children data shows toll on children in Lebanon, despite government agreement with Israel to halt fighting.
Al Jazeera · 18:46
Will the EU take action against Israel? ↗Surge in Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians
ABC Australia · 18:46
After the flood, another crisis is unfolding underground in Nepal ↗Scenes from the floods in Nepal and Tibet are catastrophic. But another disaster is unfolding underground and out of sight.
ABC Australia · 18:50
'I won’t leave without him': Australians seek answers on Nepal-Tibet flood ↗Relatives of missing Australians in the Nepal-Tibet floods are frustrated with the official search and rescue effort, heading to Nepal themselves to search for answers.
Al Jazeera · 18:51
Signing ceremony as US to control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves ↗Signing ceremony as US to control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves.
Al Jazeera · 18:51
USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 9 months at sea ↗The port visit comes amid reports of severe emotional strain and poor conditions on board following nine months at sea.
The Guardian World · 18:58
Bayeux tapestry loan symbolises ‘entente amicale’ between France and UK, says King Charles ↗Monarch tells Emmanuel Macron at the British Museum in London that the two nations will share a future ‘woven together’ by history and shared values The loan of the Bayeux tapestry was the “the best possible symbol” of the “entente amicale” between France and the UK, King Charles said as he visited the famous embr…
ABC Australia · 19:00
Big Desert dingoes could be first to get national protection ↗A controversial population of desert dingoes on the border of Victoria and South Australia could become the first of their kind to be recognised nationally as being in danger of extinction.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Hanson risks accusations she's using a security issue for political points ↗By speaking publicly about the threats she's facing, the One Nation leader has shone a light on a growing problem facing our democracy but pinning them on routine political rhetoric risks accusations of political point-scoring.
The Guardian World · 19:03
Gun found in French lake is analysed by 2012 Alps killings investigators ↗British tourists reportedly discovered Luger pistol that is latest in long line of potential leads in mystery of al-Hilli deaths Experts are examining a gun found by tourists to determine whether it might have been used to kill a British family in the French Alps 14 years ago. In what remains an unsolved murder…
BBC World · 19:05
Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist ↗Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed corruption and money laundering schemes in Malta before she was killed by a car bomb in 2017.
Al Jazeera · 19:06
EU pursuing more Russia sanctions after failed airport attack: Kallas ↗EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.
The Guardian World · 19:06
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order ↗Tech company submits to controversial Trump order to rename body of water amid US trade spat with Canada Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for US users of its Maps app, after an executive order from Donald Trump to change the name of the Great Lake amid his trade spat with Canada. The Apple Maps a…
Al Jazeera · 19:06
Malta businessman acquitted of plotting journalist Caruana Galizia murder ↗The 2017 killing of anticorruption journalist shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta.
Al Jazeera · 19:12
US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua ↗Move comes after Nicaragua's lawmakers change constitution to ban most political opposition.
ABC Australia · 19:14
'I stayed calm so my mum would stay calm': 10yo saves family from fire ↗A 10-year-old Launceston boy has been awarded a certificate of bravery after alerting his mum to a kitchen fire and evacuating his baby sister.
Al Jazeera · 19:16
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz ↗Regional neighbours condemn attack this week that killed two crew members from the Philippines.
ABC Australia · 19:17
Maltese court clears tycoon of masterminding journalist's murder ↗The killing of Caruana Galizia in October 2017 shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta as well as focusing international attention on its police and judiciary.
BBC World · 19:20
'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post ↗The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.
France 24 · 19:23
🔴 Spanish report flags Moroccan police's 'total permissiveness' in Ceuta migrant rush ↗ABC Australia · 19:27
Queensland to heat up during first weekend of spring ↗The weather bureau predicts parts of Queensland are expected to receive above-average temperatures during the first weekend of spring.
ABC Australia · 19:32
Riverfire 2026: How to get there and what time the fireworks start? ↗Queensland's largest firework display marks the beginning of this year's Brisbane Festival. Here's what you need to know.
France 24 · 19:32
Zelensky warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his country's drones would make Russia's airspace "completely unsafe" for the duration of the war, drawing accusations of "state terrorism" from Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Former British Military Intelligence Officer…
ABC Australia · 19:34
Patients speak out after alleged rape, sexual harassment at private rehab ↗Police are investigating an alleged rape at a Queensland rehabilitation clinic, while several former patients have also raised safety concerns.
Al Jazeera · 19:35
Dreams shattered: Gaza amputees struggle under blockade and rubble ↗Young amputees in Gaza face harsh realities, awaiting prosthetics and battling mobility hurdles.
ABC Australia · 19:44
KPMG whistleblower says watchdog has to be 'dragged kicking and screaming' ↗A KPMG whistleblower says the watchdog has to be "dragged kicking and screaming" to investigate alleged misconduct disclosures at the firm.
NPR News · 19:48
A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia ↗Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta. She was killed by a car bomb in 2017, at age 53. (Image credit: Jonathan Borg)
ABC Australia · 19:51
Alleged Russian spies purportedly speak out in prison recordings ↗ABC Investigations has discovered audio published by a Kremlin-controlled TV network that claims to capture a couple accused of spying for Russia speaking from behind bars about their arrest, the criminal case and what they really think of Australian life.
NPR News · 19:56
The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected ↗The IRS slashed its auditing staff last year — but the move may have backfired as tax collections from enforcement efforts plummeted, an Inspector General report shows. (Image credit: Karen Bleier)
France 24 · 19:57
Rare train of cyclones fuelled by historic El Nino make their way across Pacific ↗Several storms, including Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina, moved through the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, fuelled by a historically strong El Nino. This year's climate episode has already been linked to extreme weather across the globe, and it has a 69 percent chance of being the strongest on record.
Al Jazeera · 20:00
Tiger Woods avoids jail time, takes plea deal over Florida crash ↗Golfing champion Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest at a Florida court for reckless driving after a rollover crash.
ABC Australia · 20:00
Poultry farmer nervous as Christmas turkeys face bird flu threat ↗H5N1 bird flu is spreading through Australia's wild birds, raising fears among free-range poultry farmers about the risk to their flocks and livelihoods.
France 24 · 20:00
Chevron, Eni commit to expand oil projects in Venezuela under US eye ↗U.S.' Chevron, Italy's Eni and other foreign energy producers committed on Wednesday to major project expansions to boost oil output in Venezuela, in a signing ceremony in Caracas overseen by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. FRANCE 24's Maya Yataghene reports.
ABC Australia · 20:04
Snow resorts wind up business early after warmest winter on record ↗An unseasonably warm and wet June brought a challenging start to the 2026 snow season and while a snow base came by July over the higher slopes, the lower alpine regions missed out on full coverage.
Al Jazeera · 20:04
Trump says US sees ‘everything’ Iran does, threatens further attacks ↗US President Donald Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran and says the military destroyed a mine-laying rocket.
Al Jazeera · 20:06
US judge rejects bid to break up Google’s ad business ↗Justice Department had argued Google could not be trusted to run the online advertising exchange.
ABC Australia · 20:07
Lifelong renters face 'looming crisis' as they reach retirement ↗More people are edging towards retirement as "forever renters". They are making tough decisions about work, where to live and how they will afford to retire.
Al Jazeera · 20:07
Israeli protesters call for an end to settler violence ↗Israeli protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Wednesday to condemn violence by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 20:11
What you need to know: US launches coin featuring Trump’s face ↗The coin marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has been featured on the country's currency.
Al Jazeera · 20:12
Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war ↗Despite renewed fighting with Iran and near daily attacks on ships, Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'under USA control'.
BBC World · 20:12
Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case ↗For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.
France 24 · 20:15
Kenyan editor found safe after abduction ↗In tonight's edition, rights groups in Kenya call for an investigation after a top journalist is abducted overnight by heavily armed men. Also, trials for three potential vaccines against the Bunjeebuyyoo strain of Ebola are due to start over the next couple of months. And Senegalese consumers who are frustrated by…
BBC World · 20:21
Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect ↗Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.
ABC Australia · 20:21
Whyalla nervously waits for steelworks sale, blast furnace fix ↗South Australia's treasurer has hinted Whyalla may have to wait longer for the identity of its steelworks buyer, as locals tell the ABC recent events are bringing back old memories.
ABC Australia · 20:22
Fire breaks out at major Tasmanian power station ↗Emergency crews have contained a fire at Tungatinah Power Station and an investigation is set to be launched.
ABC Australia · 20:27
Farmer aims to be first to swim length of Darling River ↗A Victorian farmer has made it his mission to become the first person to swim the 1,650 kilometres of Australia's second-longest river.
Al Jazeera · 20:30
Nepal families hold symbolic funerals, thousands still missing ↗Families in Nepal hold symbolic funerals as rescuers search for survivors and bodies.
ABC Australia · 20:36
'Grossly inadequate': NT traditional owners plan to mandate mine rehabilitation ↗Traditional owners in the NT want to see more money put aside for the rehabilitation of closed mines and are considering making it a requirement of any agreement established between mine companies and traditional owners.
ABC Australia · 20:43
One-third of school time lost to misbehaviour, 'crisis' report finds ↗A survey of about 400 teachers finds classroom disruption has a significant negative effect on the health of teachers, with female teachers the most affected.
Al Jazeera · 20:48
The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges ↗Resignation of US Army secretary is latest loss at the top for the military.
ABC Australia · 20:48
Live: Coalition unveils plan to slash tobacco tax by 80 per cent ↗The plan would reduce the excise on a standard packet of 20 cigarettes from around $30 to around $6. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 20:53
Inside the $2 billion thrift store expanding in Australia ↗Op shops are feeling threatened as Savers expands its second-hand retail stores across Australia.
France 24 · 20:54
US oversees signing of ‘billions’ in deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, GE ↗US oil giant Chevron, Italy's ENI and GE Vernova signed deals worth "tens of billions of dollars" with Venezuela, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday during a trip to Caracas where he and Interim President Delcy Rodriguez finalised the agreements.
France 24 · 20:57
US-Iran war: Old videos falsely claim to show new attacks on American bases ↗As US-Iran hostilities flare up and strikes has resumed, so has a wave of misinformation online. Old and unrelated videos are flooding social media, falsely presented as footage of new attacks. As tensions escalate, lips filmed in Dubai, Russia and the US have been misrepresented as Iranian strikes on US bases in th…
ABC Australia · 20:59
Fierce division over highly flammable grass pastoralists rely on ↗Buffel grass is thriving and spreading across South Australia, increasing the risk of bushfires. But not everyone agrees on how to manage it.
Al Jazeera · 20:59
Two Palestinians killed as settlers, Israeli forces raid West Bank village ↗Teenagers killed in settlers attack on al-Mughayyer as West Bank violence continues.
ABC Australia · 21:08
More Australians tumble as rain causes schedule chaos at US Open ↗Taylah Preston and Daria Kasatkina bow out of the US Open as Alex de Minaur's campaign is delayed by rain again.
ABC Australia · 21:11
Prime-time era Magbegor leads Opals' World Cup charge ↗The Opals' superstar production line will be led by Ezi Magbegor at the Women's Basketball World Cup, as they look to emulate the historic gold medal won by the team 20 years ago.
ABC Australia · 21:13
Coalition promises to slash tobacco tax, legalise and regulate vapes ↗A future Coalition government would slash the tobacco excise by 80 per cent, legalise and tax vapes and nicotine pouches and bolster law enforcement to shut down the illicit trade.
Al Jazeera · 21:19
Israel still wants to remove Palestinians from Gaza, defence minister says ↗Israel Katz says 'there is no real solution for Gaza' without de-populating the territory.
France 24 · 21:20
Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder ↗A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the car-bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage from her family and media freedom advocates. The wealthy businessman had stood accused of masterminding the 2017 assassination of 53-year-old Caruana Ga…
Al Jazeera · 21:21
Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola ↗Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola
Al Jazeera · 21:23
Israeli PM says Israel is working to overthrow Iran’s government ↗Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his country is working to overthrow Iran’s government.
ABC Australia · 21:24
Why it may get harder for tourists to find favourite local spots ↗The buildings with the well-known bright yellow "i" have welcomed road trippers and tourists for years, but more visitor information centres are closing their doors.
The Guardian World · 21:29
Australia news live: Jim Chalmers weighs in on One Nation WA byelection win; $2m for Indigenous racism online register ↗Treasurer says he acknowledges concerns about inflation, cost of living and real wages were on voters’ minds. Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast AI to be greatest change ‘since electricity’, Paul Keating says Artificial intelligence is set to be the “grea…
The Guardian World · 21:30
Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10 ↗PM will aim to centre talks with French president on key foreign policy issues such as Iran, smuggling gangs and EU relations Andy Burnham will begin the process of courting European leaders when he welcomes Emmanuel Macron as the first foreign head of state to visit him in Downing Street. The prime minister wil…
BBC World · 21:34
Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis ↗Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.
Al Jazeera · 21:37
Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth ↗Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of 'inept mismanagement' as US military is strained by war on Iran.
France 24 · 21:39
Is Wintour still en vogue? Met navigates rough seas as Galliano retrospective sinks into 'Horizons' ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Dana Thomas, author of Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, and the New York Times bestseller Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster. The fiery controversy over the Met's now-cancelled John Galliano retrospective challenges the timeless debate ov…
ABC Australia · 21:40
Live: ASX to open higher after sea of green on Wall Street ↗The ASX is set to open higher after gains on Wall Street. The price of oil is above $US95/barrel as the bond market steadies. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
BBC World · 21:42
LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard scandal ↗The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.
Arts & Letters Daily · 21:45
Gooey, disgusting AI slop is everywhere these days, including the pages of the Wall Street Journal. Here comes the AI police ↗Gooey, disgusting AI slop is everywhere these days, including the pages of the Wall Street Journal. Here comes the AI police
Arts & Letters Daily · 21:45
Americans are indifferent to art. But they obsess over art heists. "It’s as though a nation of teetotalers chooses, year after year, to hang out in bars ↗Americans are indifferent to art. But they obsess over art heists. "It’s as though a nation of teetotalers chooses, year after year, to hang out in bars
Arts & Letters Daily · 21:45
Rachel Cusk’s new novel was billed as “literary scandal of the year.” But strip away the controversy and it’s instantly forgettable ↗Rachel Cusk’s new novel was billed as “literary scandal of the year.” But strip away the controversy and it’s instantly forgettable
France 24 · 21:56
Malta acquits tycoon Yorgen Fenech in investigative journalist's murder case ↗A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a verdict that drew condemnation from her family and press freedom advocates. Her family said the acquittal denied Caruana Galizia justice, while her son called i…
ABC Australia · 21:58
Aviation authorities to review low flyover at Cape Town rugby match ↗South African authorities confirm they are reviewing a flyover during a rugby match against New Zealand that saw two jets perilously close to the stadium roof.
NPR News · 21:59
NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case ↗Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to pay $30 million for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard. (Image credit: Ryan Sun)
ABC Australia · 22:05
Golfers despair as rabbits damage one of Australia's best courses ↗There are fears out-of-control rabbits and the unexpected holes they keep adding to the greens will threaten the legacy of one of the oldest golf courses in Western Australia.
France 24 · 22:11
Venice Film Festival opens with George Clooney, Murdoch film and geopolitics ↗George Clooney used a Venice Film Festival appearance on Wednesday to weigh in on artificial intelligence, media ownership and US politics while receiving a lifetime achievement award. Clooney warned Hollywood must adapt to AI and criticised growing billionaire control of major media platforms.
ABC Australia · 22:13
Sydney gangland war's disturbing crossfire casualties trend continues ↗Bungled assassinations and death by association have become more frequent in Sydney's underworld war as a potential sixth innocent victim is killed in the past 18 months.
France 24 · 22:13
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says French restrictions on US software are ‘backfiring’ ↗Palantir CEO Alex Karp said on Wednesday French restrictions limiting government use of US-made software were proving counterproductive. His comments followed France’s decision to replace Palantir with domestic provider ChapsVision at intelligence agency DGSI over data sovereignty concerns. Karp said Europe’s regula…
Al Jazeera · 22:15
OpenAI faces new lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting tragedy ↗Multiple new cases have been filed against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT played a role in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
ABC Australia · 22:31
$12m koala underpass not used in five months ↗Conservationists hope koalas will start using the first koala underpass south of Sydney despite research suggesting the native animal rarely uses them.
ABC Australia · 22:37
Hampshire ditches New Zealand all-rounder after fan backlash ↗Hampshire released a statement saying the club had "listened to feedback from our staff and supporters" following the signing of Scott Kuggeleijn.
France 24 · 22:46
Ukraine warns Russian airspace ‘not safe’ in message to UN aviation watchdog ↗Ukraine urged the UN aviation agency to call for a full ban on flights through Russian airspace, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned it was becoming unsafe. Kyiv plans increased retaliation against intensified Russian strikes but would target only military facilities, Zelensky said, citing growing Ukrainian dr…
ABC Australia · 22:54
Warwick Thornton enters Red CentreNATS with 'Michelangelo of the bush' ↗Acclaimed Alice Springs filmmaker Warwick Thornton is also a diehard rev head and amateur mechanic who loves old cars — and he's making his Red CentreNATS debut this year with a lovingly restored 1970s Toyota FJ 40 "bull chaser".
ABC Australia · 22:55
Insurance delays as Exmouth residents struggle with living conditions ↗Five months after Cyclone Narelle caused damages to properties in Exmouth, locals are still struggling to have their insurance claims processed to start repairs for their homes.
The Guardian World · 23:01
China’s falling emissions amid Iran war spark hope of decarbonisation watershed ↗Oil consumption plummets and EV sales soar as analysts say demand may not fully return even if crude price falls China’s carbon dioxide emissions fell by 1% after the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, thanks to a sharp reduction in oil consumption and a steady rise in the use of electric vehicles and public…
Al Jazeera · 23:25
Did DOGE ruin America’s food safety system? ↗Food safety scares raise questions over whether Trump’s cuts weakened US food safety monitoring.
BBC World · 23:25
'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections? ↗Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
ABC Australia · 23:26
Pro-stadium opinion piece by public servant had input from Devils footy club ↗When a 3,000-word opinion piece by a senior public servant appeared in a major daily newspaper, eyebrows were raised across Tasmania's political spectrum. Emails show the pro-stadium piece had extensive involvement by multiple groups with stakes in the project.
Al Jazeera · 23:28
Thousands protest in Spain as Ceuta’s migration crisis festers a month on ↗Spain faces unrest as residents protest, while migrants and asylum seekers search for shelter and resources in Ceuta.
BBC World · 23:47
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed as coronary artery disease ↗The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County.
The Guardian World · 23:47
Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’ ↗Bank says gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily and the move will allow it to respond more rapidly in a ‘crisis situation’ The Dutch central bank says it has moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the US and Canada to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest”. De Nederlandsche Bank…
BBC World · 23:53
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal? ↗The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.