Thursday, 3 September 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Trump says renewed US-Iran clashes will not last ‘too long’ ↗Iran's health minister says the death toll from US attacks has risen to 18, including two children.
Nature News · 00:00
Daily briefing: GLP-1 obesity drugs slow signs of ageing in mice ↗Nature, Published online: 03 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02781-1 Mice on GLP-1s also performed better on cognitive tasks than those on a calorie restricted diet . Plus, satellite images showed early warning signs of glacier collapse near the Nepal–Tibet border and the impact of people saying fewer words…
Nature News · 00:00
Nations expanding their research programmes impose sweeping penalties for malpractice ↗Nature, Published online: 03 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02517-1 India, Peru and Vietnam are rolling out policies that limit opportunities for scientists who fall foul of research-integrity guidelines.
Nature News · 00:00
Buried underpants and a new definition of kissing win 2026 Ig Nobel prizes ↗Nature, Published online: 03 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02650-x The awards highlight weird, funny and improbable research that also makes you think.
Nature News · 00:00
Magic-mushroom compound blocks a severe side effect of chemotherapy, in mice ↗Nature, Published online: 03 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02744-6 Study shows that psilocybin acts on nerves to prevent the painful condition called peripheral neuropathy.
Nature News · 00:00
Ketone homologation via palladium-catalysed decarboxylative rearrangement ↗Nature, Published online: 03 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11091-5 Ketone homologation via palladium-catalysed decarboxylative rearrangement
Nature News · 00:00
Immune therapy engineered inside the body eases multiple sclerosis ↗Nature, Published online: 03 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02765-1 Results from a small trial suggest a modified virus can instruct the immune system to wipe out disease-causing cells.
France 24 · 00:01
Minneapolis apartment shooting leaves one dead, six injured ↗At least one person was killed and six others wounded in a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, officials said. Two Minneapolis police officers were among those injured. Hennepin County Medical Center said it received seven patients, including one who died. Police urged people to a…
ABC Australia · 00:01
LA Clippers fined $40m over 'flagrant' rules breaches ↗The NBA suspends LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and fines the team $41.5 million for "flagrant violations" of the salary cap rules, with Kawhi Leonard also fined.
ABC Australia · 00:07
Live: Hadley back in the witness box for a third day, as Jones trial resumes ↗Ray Hadley returns for a third day to Alan Jones's indecent assault and sexual touching trial, which has been examining the pair's "tumultuous" relationship.
ABC Australia · 00:10
Birds cause a flutter of discontent for Medvedev at US Open ↗Daniil Medvedev was left flustered when two birds hopped onto the net during his US Open victory against Sebastian Gorzny, but he overcame the disruption to claim victory.
BBC World · 00:14
Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa ↗At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
The Guardian World · 00:24
Boy charged after teenager's hand nearly cut off in Sydney ↗NSW police called to Redfern on Wednesday night found a 17-year-old with a partially severed hand Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A teenage boy will face court today after a “near-complete amputation” of a boy’s hand during a…
Al Jazeera · 00:33
US judge blocks Trump’s latest effort to limit birthright citizenship ↗Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.
BBC World · 00:40
Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days ↗Wednesday's fatal shooting of a man in his 40s comes after a university student was gunned down on Tuesday.
BBC World · 00:41
Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse ↗The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
ABC Australia · 00:42
Theft of sanitary items demonstrates period poverty desperation ↗Using socks as sanitary pads, wearing tampons for more than two days and stealing products from supermarkets are some of the lengths women and girls are going to in order to manage their periods.
Al Jazeera · 00:52
Morocco’s ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins ↗Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.
BBC World · 00:58
Why Nepal floods should worry India ↗The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.
BBC World · 00:58
'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media ↗More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
Al Jazeera · 01:06
US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size ↗Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.
Al Jazeera · 01:22
Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges ↗Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
France 24 · 01:22
Iran, US trade threats as Tehran blames Washington for wedding strike ↗Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after their heaviest military exchanges in weeks. Tehran accused Washington of striking a wedding party and called the attack a war crime. President Donald Trump threatened further US strikes, while Iran’s security chief warned Washington would face a “new strat…
ABC Australia · 01:24
Man airlifted to Melbourne hospital after firebombing gone wrong ↗A man aged in his 20s is in a critical condition in hospital after what police suspect was a targeted firebombing in Melton went wrong and he was engulfed in flames.
ABC Australia · 01:36
Family of Molly Ticehurst face her killer in emotional court appearance ↗The father of a murdered childcare worker tells his daughter's killer: "I hope that every night Molly's screams keep you awake."
ABC Australia · 01:44
Zoo's baby chimpanzee to be sent elsewhere after mother's rejection ↗Zookeepers had to hand-rear baby Cassie after the chimpanzee was dropped by its mother hours after birth, breaking its leg. After failed reunion attempts the zoo said it's in the primate's best interest to send it elsewhere.
Al Jazeera · 01:45
Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18 ↗Trump says US can hit Iran 'anytime we want' as Tehran says deadly strikes, including on wedding party, a war crime.
ABC Australia · 01:50
Scurvy listed as most likely factor in 6yo Qld boy's death ↗The Queensland coroner found a six-year-old boy had a severe vitamin C deficiency when he died after suffering a cardiac arrest in 2024.
ABC Australia · 01:53
This abattoir wants to hire 60 people but just one Australian applied ↗Plans to reopen a major West Australian abattoir are on ice after recent changes to visa processing priorities because it cannot attract local workers.
Al Jazeera · 01:53
Exclusive access as the search for Nepal’s tunnel workers intensifies ↗Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington gets exclusive access to rescue crews in Rasuwa, Nepal, digging and blasting.
ABC Australia · 01:56
British-backed CPC buys another NT station for $47.4m ↗Consolidated Pastoral Company has bought Vermelha Station in the Northern Territory for $47.4 million, which includes a water licence for 2,956ML.
ABC Australia · 01:58
Current cricket schedule could hurt women's game, says Perry ↗Australia's women no longer play elite cricket in school-holiday windows under the current schedule, something Ellyse Perry believes needs to change.
The Guardian World · 02:06
Molly Ticehurst’s father tells DV murderer he hopes daughter’s screams will haunt him forever ↗Tony Ticehurst confronts Daniel Billings during sentence hearing in regional NSW, stating: ‘When she died, part of me died with her’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The family of Molly Ticehurst, who was murdered by her abusi…
Al Jazeera · 02:18
Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers ↗Police say suspected gunman is also dead and that several people, including three officers, were wounded.
The Guardian World · 02:23
Australia’s new environmental protection agency approves coal project, angering climate groups ↗Queensland open-cut Saraji mine will be able to keep digging until 2055 as Anthony Albanese denies tensions with Pacific leaders over fossil fuels Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s new national agency for environmen…
ABC Australia · 02:39
Fagan lashes Kangaroos over 'unfair' comments after Clarkson axing ↗Brisbane coach Chris Fagan reveals his shock at seeing his old friend Alastair Clarkson sacked by North Melbourne.
ABC Australia · 02:51
Victorian town left without childcare service for two years calls for help ↗A Victorian council is calling on the state government to immediately act to solve an early years facility crisis that has left local families without child care for two years.
Al Jazeera · 02:52
US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific ↗US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station for drug-traffickers
Al Jazeera · 03:00
Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia ↗The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.
ABC Australia · 03:00
Sydney Uni challenges $80k council fee for $5.6m kitchen renovation ↗City of Sydney councillors deferred the application by the University of Sydney to the office of the NSW planning minister on Wednesday evening over the $80,470 dispute.
Al Jazeera · 03:06
Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis ↗Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.
ABC Australia · 03:06
As Animalia turns 40, its author reflects on its extraordinary success ↗Graeme Base's lavishly illustrated alliterative alphabet book has captured the imaginations of generations of children around the world since it was published four decades ago.
France 24 · 03:08
Mideast live: Kuwait army says intercepting missile, drone attack from Iran ↗Kuwait's army said Thursday it was intercepting a missile and drone attack from Iran, as Tehran targeted US allies in the Middle East. Iran has targeted US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region after extensive US bombardment on Tuesday of sites across the I…
ABC Australia · 03:20
Man charged over alleged social media threat against federal minister ↗A NSW Snowy Mountains man has been granted bail after allegedly threatening Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek on social media.
ABC Australia · 03:28
Fire rips through distinctive Queensland highway hotel ↗Fire has engulfed Falvey's Sundowner Saloon on the Warrego Highway west of Brisbane, with emergency crews responding to the blaze.
The Guardian World · 03:32
Six-year-old boy died from scurvy despite long term concerns over diet, Queensland coroner finds ↗Coroner says death likely triggered by vitamin C deficiency and so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in convict era Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the so‑called “sailor’s disease” common…
ABC Australia · 03:38
Australia deploys drones to Nepal as death toll passes 1,200 ↗Australia ramps up its humanitarian aid and deploys drone specialists to Nepal as the death toll passes a tragic milestone.
BBC World · 03:39
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century ↗The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"
ABC Australia · 03:40
Breaking: Bathla Group will meet its payroll obligations ↗The embattled Bathla Group has found some funding to pay its staff today as it teeters on collapse.
ABC Australia · 03:41
Victims of crime numbers have fallen by about four per cent under the LNP ↗The Crisafulli government says the drop of more than 12,000 recorded victims of crime are "green shoots" in their crime crackdown.
ABC Australia · 03:57
Season uncertainty 'challenging' for AFLW community ↗Key AFLW stakeholders say they would like to see more certainty about their fixture and important dates, which they say would help with performance and getting more fans to games.
ABC Australia · 04:02
Government offers small businesses a trust tax workaround ↗Those with discretionary trusts can be exempt from the new minimum 30 per cent tax if they agree to hold their trust distributions constant.
ABC Australia · 04:06
Qantas slashes allowance and raises luggage prices for island flights ↗Qantas has slashed luggage allowances to Australia's most remote territories. Locals say the airline is reducing access to essential supplies.
ABC Australia · 04:07
John Setka launches tirade against CFMEU administrators outside court ↗The former union boss spoke to reporters after facing a Melbourne court charged with using a telecommunications device to menace and offend.
ABC Australia · 04:10
Alice Springs baby dies after mother forced to live with DV perpetrators ↗A six-week-old Aboriginal baby died after her mother was evicted and forced to sleep on the floor of an overcrowded house with people who had previously assaulted her, a coroner has found.
ABC Australia · 04:13
Cox says Swans five will remain banned regardless of police probe result ↗Sydney's coach says there is no way any of the five players stood down will come back to partake in this year's finals campaign.
Al Jazeera · 04:19
US’s Chevron, Italy’s Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela ↗Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.
Al Jazeera · 04:26
Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis ↗Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
Al Jazeera · 04:32
Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny ↗Niger’s authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.
Al Jazeera · 04:33
US medical groups issue vaccine guidance, urge jabs for flu, COVID and RSV ↗Top medical groups say current evidence shows these vaccines protect against severe illness and death.
The Guardian World · 04:34
Gang violence is not ‘out of control’ in Sydney, police minister says after two shootings in two days ↗Yasmin Catley says ‘we will not be surrendering our streets’ after as many as six suspected mistaken identity shootings since the start of last year The New South Wales police minister denies that gang violence is out of control in the state, despite two people being shot dead in suspected cases of mistaken identi…
Al Jazeera · 04:37
Girl rescued by free-climbing neighbour from balcony in Turkiye ↗A man scaled a building to rescue a girl dangling from a 3rd floor balcony in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir.
ABC Australia · 04:37
Breaking: Maroons unveil Boyd as Origin coach on two-year deal ↗Former Maroons Origin mainstay Darius Boyd is named as Queensland's successor to Billy Slater.
Al Jazeera · 04:44
Former campaign chair: Trump ‘cares about Trump the most’ ↗Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.
ABC Australia · 04:47
Concerns over power station fire on Tasmania's power network ↗An overnight fire that gutted one of Tasmania's hydro power stations raises questions about the effect it will have on the state's power network.
ABC Australia · 04:49
Australia joins Pacific push to condemn China's missile test ↗Australia and Palau want to issue a formal condemnation of China's missile test in the Pacific in July, but not all countries in the region agree.
ABC Australia · 04:52
France's world-first fast fashion laws take hit Shein and Temu with new fees ↗Brands like Shein and Temu which list millions of garment products on their websites will be hit hard by a fee on items for French consumers.
ABC Australia · 04:59
US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia ↗Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with his US counterpart in Washington DC to discuss an expansion of the US military presence at Australian military bases.
BBC World · 05:00
Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply ↗Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found.
Al Jazeera · 05:01
Powerful storm hits Canada’s Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands ↗Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.
The Guardian World · 05:05
Coalition plan to cut tobacco excise by 80% ‘will kill people’ Labor says amid public health alarm ↗Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan claim drastic cut to price of cigarettes and moves to legalise vapes will combat illicit tobacco trade Leading public health experts, the Australian Medical Association and Labor have rejected Angus Taylor’s plan to cut tobacco excise by 80%, labelling the move to curb soaring illegal…
BBC World · 05:17
Shopping to bar-hopping: USS Abraham Lincoln sailors unwind in Thailand after 250-day voyage ↗With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC's Jonathan Head.
ABC Australia · 05:18
Pipeline companies' major plans to supply east coast with Beetaloo gas ↗Gas is flowing from the Beetaloo Basin to Darwin, and two companies are progressing plans to connect the resource to homes and businesses in the eastern states.
Al Jazeera · 05:20
Floodwaters sweep cars away in eastern China ↗Torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of eastern China, rushing down streets and sweeping away vehicles
ABC Australia · 05:20
Nepal's peak trekking season is approaching but its guides are in mourning ↗For many of Nepal's trekking guides, who lead tourists through the Himalayas, there is something heavier to carry into the mountains this year: their grief.
France 24 · 05:23
Premier League sets new transfer market record with more than €4 billion spent ↗There’s the Premier League and then there’s everyone else. The 20 Premier League sides spent more than €4 billion this summer in the transfer market, setting a new record. Manchester City broke the record for the most spent by a single club in one summer, with more than €500 million spent on new signings.
ABC Australia · 05:30
Teen granted bail in Brisbane alleged carjacking murder ↗The 15-year-old was initially charged with a range of offences including robbery in company and grievous bodily harm, but this was upgraded to murder after the man died in August.
Al Jazeera · 05:36
Ghana reappoints Queiroz to lead Black Stars two months after stepping down ↗Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.
ABC Australia · 05:42
'I lost everything': Businesses still reeling one year after shopping centre fire ↗One year on from a devastating fire which destroyed a shopping centre in Perth's north-east, the pain for business owners who lost what they had spent years working on is still raw.
ABC Australia · 05:48
Crews work to control fire burning near Gladstone ↗Twelve crews worked to control the blaze burning near Kirkwood Road, near Gladstone, this afternoon.
France 24 · 05:57
Has Iran modified its rocket systems to fire mines into the Strait of Hormuz? ↗Fighting escalated in the Middle East over the weekend after US airstrikes on Sunday targeted Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak. The exchange of fire was instigated by the US in retaliation against Iran’s new capabilities for firing mines from rockets into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s use of rocket lau…
The Guardian World · 06:00
Wife of British man at risk of deportation from Sweden calls on Burnham to intervene ↗Case is latest in string of post-Brexit deportations from country, which has been criticised for high refusal rate for British people to remain The wife of a British man detained by police in Stockholm on Tuesday ahead of a threatened deportation has pleaded with Andy Burnham to get involved in the Brexit catastro…
BBC World · 06:01
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact ↗The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
Al Jazeera · 06:15
Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino ↗Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
ABC Australia · 06:19
Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say ↗The family of a young girl who earlier this week say she may have contracted a bacterial infection while petting and riding animals on a farm.
ABC Australia · 06:22
Small businesses scan for fake cash as counterfeit seizures soar ↗Business owners scan cash notes with blue lights in a bid to avoid being stung, as the Australian Border Force reports a huge increase in the amount of counterfeit cash entering the country.
ABC Australia · 06:23
Sabalenka fumes over reporter's 'parties' claim after US Open win ↗Aryna Sabalenka has a fiery back-and-forth with a reporter after her second-round win at the US Open.
The Guardian World · 06:28
Charles Perrottet repeatedly denies taking payments from developer for political outcomes in Icac hearing ↗Brother of the former premier says he lied to developer Jean Nassif about doing political work for him and rejects accusation he is fabricating evidence Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Charles Perrottet has repeatedly denied…
ABC Australia · 06:28
Health system 'deteriorated' under current SA government, review finds ↗South Australia's public health system has "deteriorated" under the current government, according to an independent review tabled in the state's parliament on the same day that ambulance ramping was revealed to have hit a record high.
Al Jazeera · 06:35
EU remains divided over trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements ↗Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc 'should be moving collectively' in upholding international law.
NPR News · 06:39
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds ↗Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country (Image credit: Ariana Cubillos)
France 24 · 06:47
Macron to hold first talks with UK’s Burnham after viewing Bayeux Tapestry in London ↗French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham are set to hold their first talks on Thursday after meeting a day earlier at the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum. Migrant boats crossing the Channel and the war in Ukraine are some of the issues the two leaders are expected to discuss.
Al Jazeera · 06:48
China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran ↗Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
ABC Australia · 06:48
Support worker accused of sexually assaulting two women in his care ↗A Macleay Valley disability support worker accused of sexually touching two women in his care at a supported independent living home has faced court.
ABC Australia · 06:49
Embattled childcare chain shuts another Canberra centre ↗Edge Early Learning has announced it will permanently close its Charnwood centre, telling parents it would struggle to reopen after a three-month suspension imposed by the ACT's childcare regulator.
NPR News · 07:04
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast ↗China's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip illustrates China's growing ambitions at a time when U.S. influence has been weakened by its war in Iran. (Image credit: Xie Huanchi)
ABC Australia · 07:12
Tasmanian government chasing $1m in meal costs after prison kitchen slip-up ↗The Tasmanian government is hoping to recover the more than $1 million it has spent on food for the Risdon Prison population after its new $20 million kitchen's floor was deemed too slippery to safely use.
ABC Australia · 07:22
Chalmers can't avoid questions on house prices, Marles learns from melon saga ↗This week in Canberra the treasurer was grilled over the economy, the Coalition finally released its tobacco excise plan and Richard Marles gave the Trump administration a very low risk present.
ABC Australia · 07:25
Hundreds or regional doctors stop work over poor working conditions ↗Doctors from Ballarat Base Hospital and Bendigo Health have walked off the job citing exhaustion, low morale and stressful working conditions.
Al Jazeera · 07:25
Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial ↗A single unnamed official can order anonymous judges, prosecutors and witnesses in terrorism cases, with no time limit.
ABC Australia · 07:26
Man who performed Nazi salute in public has not rehabilitated, court hears ↗Zachery James Hook pleaded guilty in June to making a Nazi salute in public and behaving offensively on Commonwealth premises.
ABC Australia · 07:30
Billionaire's Tasmanian trainwreck has broken workers and marriages ↗Locals fear the closure of another smelter in Tasmania will be disastrous for the economy as anger brews over the federal government's failure to offer a bailout.
France 24 · 07:39
Churchillian moment? Macron in Britain amid scramble to boost European defence ↗What can an 11th-century comic strip about the Norman Conquest of England tell us about the spectre of sea change in 2026 Europe? France’s president is on hand for the hottest ticket in London, the first-ever cross-Channel visit of the Bayeux Tapestry, which, for the record, is not a tapestry but a delicate scroll o…
Al Jazeera · 07:41
Iran Red Crescent urges ICC probe into deadly US strike on wedding party ↗Outrage grows over US strike that killed four people and wounded 67 at a wedding party in Kuhestak.
Al Jazeera · 07:46
Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine ↗Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe progress to the third round.
ABC Australia · 07:52
Guide dog dragged by train along Flinders Street Station platform ↗Metro Trains apologises after a train failed to stop as it started dragging a guide dog along the station platform when its leash became caught in a train door.
ABC Australia · 07:54
Boy, 16, sentenced for black swan cruelty captured on video ↗A 16-year-old boy who forced a black swan to inhale vape fumes in a video shared on social media has been sentenced to a fourth-month community-based order.
ABC Australia · 07:55
Teachers hit back at Nationals claim about 'anti-boy' ideology in schools ↗A teacher's union has fired back, labelling the remarks a "malevolent mischaracterisation" that is "fundamentally incorrect".
ABC Australia · 07:55
Farmstay guest maintains denial, no remorse over woman's manslaughter ↗The final moments of Maree Vermont's life remain unknown as her killer maintains he has no memory of what he did.
NPR News · 08:03
Morning News Brief ↗Exodus of experienced military leadership continues in the Pentagon, Trump touts Venezuela oil deal as critics question legality, the jury is deadlocked in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
Al Jazeera · 08:04
OpenAI’s Sam Altman tells G20 AI will be as essential as electricity ↗‘A kid growing up today will never be smarter than AI.’
NPR News · 08:08
Ex-National Security Council director on administration's plan for Venezuela oil ↗NPR's Michel Martin asks former Obama administration official Benjamin Gedan about the viability of the Trump administration's plan for Venezuelan oil.
NPR News · 08:08
Veteran political journalist on division among Democrats over democratic socialism ↗NPR's Michel Martin speaks with CNN senior political analyst Ron Brownstein about the Democratic Party's division over embracing democratic socialism.
Al Jazeera · 08:12
Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate ↗Moscow to shut Goethe-Institut centres after Germany announces the closure of two Russian institutions.
ABC Australia · 08:13
Realtor raided after allegations agent sold client's home to himself ↗Authorities have raided the offices of Ideal Realty amid a probe into allegations the Perth property firm's licensees used a shell company to buy their own client's home without telling him.
BBC World · 08:14
Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipad ↗The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.
Al Jazeera · 08:17
NBA fines Clippers $30m, suspends several executives in Kawhi Leonard probe ↗Clippers owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year; team disputes league's conclusions and validity of investigation.
ABC Australia · 08:19
The innocents paying the price of Sydney's gang war ↗In a new wave of organised crime violence on Sydney's streets, family, friends and innocent bystanders are no-longer safe. Here are their stories.
Al Jazeera · 08:32
Good Good Golf CEO, president quit amid advertisement controversy ↗The advertisement faced severe backlash and prompted calls for a boycott of products from Callaway, which co-branded it.
France 24 · 08:32
🔴 No 'solid proof' Morocco planned Ceuta migrant rush, says Spanish PM Sanchez ↗Al Jazeera · 08:32
Photos: Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for missing flood victims ↗Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for those still missing after deadly floods in the Himalayan nation.
ABC Australia · 08:50
Live: Broncos and Bulldogs end disappointing NRL seasons in Sydney ↗The Bulldogs host the Broncos in a final-round contest between two teams that fell well below expectations in the 2026 NRL season. Follow live.
NPR News · 09:00
As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at risk ↗Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they're starting to see that link break. (Image credit: Wong Maye-E)
NPR News · 09:00
Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midterms ↗The lawmakers wrote that they share "grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats." (Image credit: Laura Brett)
NPR News · 09:00
He tried to eliminate FEMA. Now he says the Trump administration has changed course ↗David Richardson worked to eliminate the country's top disaster agency when he led FEMA last year. Now, he says the administration has abandoned that goal. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
Al Jazeera · 09:07
Egypt’s Sisi welcomes China’s President Xi in Grand Egyptian Museum tour ↗President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has given President Xi Jinping a tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
ABC Australia · 09:12
Live: Dockers and Hawks meet for massive qualifying final clash ↗Fremantle's finals campaign starts with a stern test in the west, taking on Hawthorn in the first qualifying final at Perth Stadium. Follow live.
Al Jazeera · 09:16
How Gulf insecurity fuels US energy dominance ↗The no-war, no-peace status quo with Iran increasingly benefits the US, its energy sector and its ally Israel.
France 24 · 09:21
China lambasts France’s ‘discriminatory’ fast-fashion law ↗China on Thursday called on France to abandon a new law on ultra-fast fashion that would impose fees of up to almost €20 per garment, calling it "clearly discriminatory". The law, which targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu, aims to curb the industry's environmental and local economic imp…
Al Jazeera · 09:22
Norway seizes Russian ship in Arctic over Crimea compensation claim ↗Moscow challenges Norway's seizure of vessel, the Professor Molchanov, calling it an act of piracy.
BBC World · 09:30
Embattled Spanish PM insists there were no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis ↗Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.
Al Jazeera · 09:34
EU foreign ministers fail to break deadlock over Israel and Ukraine ↗EU officials met in Ireland but failed to agree on imposing trade sanctions on Israel or military support for Ukraine.
ABC Australia · 09:36
V/Line CEO jailed and facing deportation over secret commissions ↗James Pinder is sentenced for misconduct in awarding a multi-million dollar cleaning contract.
BBC World · 09:37
'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33 ↗Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.
Al Jazeera · 09:38
Rescue efforts continue as Nepal-China flood death toll surpasses 1,270 ↗Authorities in Nepal use helicopters and zip lines to reach remote flood-stricken villages amid widespread destruction.
Al Jazeera · 09:52
Will the US or China emerge as the AI superpower? ↗The US and China race to produce the world's leading artificial intelligence.
BBC World · 09:53
Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say ↗Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.
Al Jazeera · 09:54
Yair Netanyahu, Israeli PM’s son, angers UK right over Falklands comment ↗Accusing the UK government of ‘hypocrisy’, Yair Netanyahu backs Argentina’s claims to the British-held Falkland Islands.
Al Jazeera · 09:57
Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer’s seat ↗Zack Polanski announces candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras seat to be vacated by British ex-PM Keir Starmer.
France 24 · 09:59
Brazilian justice faces pressure for alleged links to disgraced banker ↗The Brazilian Supreme Court justice who sentenced former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup is facing pressure to resign for alleged links to a disgraced banker and potential conflict of interest. This comes weeks ahead of the presidential election in which Bolsonaro's son…
The Guardian World · 10:00
The US and Venezuela: a century-old relationship drenched in oil ↗A visual look at how Washington’s relationship with Caracas has gone from cordial to ‘predatory’ Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism Written in the middle of the last century, the US Department of State memo conveys its message in a curt and undiplomatically honest tone: th…
BBC World · 10:01
Watch: US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience ↗Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.
France 24 · 10:06
After Nepal’s devastating floods, DNA tests help identify victims ↗The recent flash floods in Nepal have left authorities facing a major challenge: identifying the remains that have been recovered, some of which are in an advanced state of decomposition. For health reasons, unidentified bodies have begun to be buried. Before each burial, DNA samples are taken, while relatives of pe…
France 24 · 10:07
Norway seizes Russian ship to enforce $4.22 billion Ukrainian compensation claim ↗Norway said Wednesday it had seized a Russian ship as part of a Ukrainian effort to recover $4.22 billion awarded to state energy firm Naftogaz over Russia’s seizure of its assets in Crimea in 2014. The Professor Molchanov vessel was detained off the Arctic Svalbard archipelago after a Norwegian court ordered its ar…
France 24 · 10:11
Meloni government sets longevity record in Italy ↗Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government has been in power for 1,413 days. She surpassed the record set by Silvio Berlusconi between 2001 and 2005, making her government Italy's longest serving uninterrupted government since World War II, after a period of intense instability. Italy has had 68 governments in the last…
The Guardian World · 10:11
Victims sue South African government over 1961 Sharpeville massacre that left 91 dead ↗Claim relating to infamous apartheid-era shooting of protesters part of wave of litigation for apartheid-era crimes The day dawned brightly on 21 March 1960, as residents of the South African township of Sharpeville gathered to protest against pass laws, which forced “Black, Indian and Coloured” South Africans to…
The Guardian World · 10:20
Off-grid UK-Australian couple describe ‘anguish’ at removal of children by Italian court ↗After judge allows partial access rights, Catherine Birmingham and Nathan Trevallion say the enforced separation ‘broke each of our hearts’ A couple have told of their heartache, trauma and stress after fighting for two years for their right to parent their children as they choose in the glare of the world’s atten…
BBC World · 10:22
Gloria Steinem: An icon of American feminism ↗The trailblazing feminist was an iconic leader of women's rights in the US.
BBC World · 10:24
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92 ↗Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
France 24 · 10:24
🔴 Gloria Steinem, feminist trailblazer and award-winning journalist, dies at 92 ↗France 24 · 10:26
Putin's 'global battle' against US & NATO: Russia 'testing' NATO since 2022 Ukraine invasion began ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Anna Borshchevskaya, Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute. She interprets Russia’s reported missile support for Iran not as an isolated arms transaction, but as part of a broader geopolitical strategy in which Moscow treats Ukraine, Iran, NATO, and the United States as inte…
France 24 · 10:29
Kenyan editor found safe after abduction by armed men ↗An editor of one of Kenya's largest media groups was abducted by armed men and release hours later at the edge of a dam more than 200 km away, his employer said on Wednesday. Alex Kiprotich, an associate editor at Standard Group, was taken from a car near the city of Nakuru shortly before 9:20pm on Tuesday, the comp…
ABC Australia · 10:30
Breaking: Iconoclast feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92 ↗Gloria Steinam was also known as the co-founder of feminist publication Ms. Magazine.
France 24 · 10:31
In an art gallery far, far away: George Lucas unveils art galaxy at new LA museum ↗George Lucas, the legendary creator of the "Star Wars" saga, on Wednesday showcased his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art, the culmination of nearly two decades of work and numerous obstacles. "I'm used to doing the impossible. This one almost broke my will," Lucas said as he offered reporters a first glimpse ins…
France 24 · 10:32
Tapestry diplomacy: UK-France ties in focus as Macron and Burnham hold first talks ↗The Bayeux Tapestry may have brought them together — but migrant crossings and Ukraine are likely to dominate the agenda as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron hold their first formal talks on Thursday. The two leaders met for the first time on Wednesday evening at a preview of the ta…
France 24 · 10:36
Tunisia's top court set to rule in ‘conspiracy against the state’ case ↗In Tunisia, the Court of Cassation is set to issue its final ruling in the “conspiracy against the state” case. In April 2025, 37 people – most of them prominent political figures opposed to President Kais Saied – were sentenced to prison in connection with the case. Several human rights organisations have condemned…
BBC World · 10:37
More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands ↗Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.
France 24 · 10:42
Supreme Court corruption scandal rocks Brazil ↗PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 3: There's outrage in Malta after a tycoon was found not guilty of masterminding the murder of high-profile investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. In Brazil, a Supreme Court justice who was pivotal in sentencing former President Jair Bolsonaro to prison is implicated in a…
Al Jazeera · 10:45
Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts ↗Kyrgyzstan balances ties with global powers while leveraging its geography to secure economic and political opportunities.
France 24 · 10:45
DRC Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000 ↗Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases, according to the latest government data from Wednesday, as the disease is spreading at an unprecedented speed, faster than efforts to track and slow it. Data from Congo’s Ministry of Health showed the outbreak has record…
France 24 · 10:51
Premier League sets new transfer market record ↗There’s the Premier League and then there’s everyone else. The 20 Premier League sides spent more than €4 billion this summer in the transfer market, setting a new record. Manchester City broke the record for the most spent by a single club in one summer, with more than €500 million spent on new signings. That's alm…
France 24 · 10:52
Nepal: How are the hundreds of victims from the floods being identified? ↗#Nepal faces a major challenge: identifying the remains that have been found after the #flood that tore through part of the country on August 26, some of which are in an advanced state of decomposition. For #health reasons, the unidentified bodies have begun to be buried. Before each #burial, #DNA samples are taken…
France 24 · 10:53
Senegalese consumers rally online against rising cost of living ↗In Senegal, the price of a kilogram of meat has risen from 3,800 to 5,500 CFA francs in just a few months, while the price of onions has doubled. Fuel, transportation, rent… No sector has been spared by the surge in prices. Senegalese consumers who are frustrated by the rising cost of living in Dakar have launched a…
BBC World · 10:59
Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses ↗It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.
NPR News · 11:00
An epic train chase is turning 100 — and Buster Keaton fans are celebrating ↗The General, in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans gathered in the town to celebrate the film's centennial with a conference, a look-alike contest, a 1920s costume party and tours of film locations.'/> 100 years ago, silent film star Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans are gathering there to celebrate…
France 24 · 11:05
Ceuta crisis: ‘No evidence Morocco behind border surge’ ↗There is no evidence Morocco was behind the mass influx of migrants that overwhelmed the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July, Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez told lawmakers Thursday. Sanchez's comments followed a police report that emerged this week saying that the mass entry into Ceuta was not a spontaneous migration event b…
Al Jazeera · 11:10
Legendary Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko to retire from international football ↗The 40-year-old scored 73 goals in 151 appearances, making him Bosnia's most-capped player and all-time leading scorer.
ABC Australia · 11:13
UN warns El Niño could be strongest in decades ↗The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to intensify further into 2027 and could be the strongest ever, says the World Meteorological Organization.
NPR News · 11:14
Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92 ↗At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom. (Image credit: Monica Schipper)
NPR News · 11:17
Dems demand DHS fund election security. And, journalist Gloria Steinem has died ↗Two Democrats are demanding that Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of the midterms. And, trail-blazing journalist Gloria Steinem has died. (Image credit: Mario Tama)
Al Jazeera · 11:21
No end to torture of Gaza doctor Abu Safia in Israeli prison: What to know ↗Abu Safia, who has been under custody for nearly two years, continues to face abuse inside prison, his lawyer says.
The Guardian World · 11:28
Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates ↗Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jittery The Japanese yen has soared by more than 1.7% against the dollar amid speculation the Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates. The latest jump on Thursday lifted the yen to its highest level against the dolla…
Al Jazeera · 11:30
Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event ↗Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event
BBC World · 11:30
Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto ↗Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.
BBC World · 11:35
Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies ↗Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.
Al Jazeera · 11:49
UN warns El Nino could be ‘off the charts’, strongest in decades ↗The World Meteorological Organization says forecasts show 100% likelihood that El Nino will continue through February.
Al Jazeera · 11:55
Kenya’s aviation strike is over, but the dispute is far from settled ↗Years of wrangling over pay, union recognition and collective bargaining are now back on the negotiating table.
Al Jazeera · 11:58
Families perform symbolic funerals for missing Nepal flood victims ↗Families in Nepal are performing symbolic funerals for loved ones still missing a week after the devastating floods.
France 24 · 11:58
Spain's Sanchez says no 'solid proof' that Morocco planned Ceuta crisis ↗Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has told lawmakers that there is no evidence the Ceuta migrant crisis was orchestrated by Morocco's government. His remarks come a day after tens of thousands of people took part in protests across the country to criticize his handling of the migrant influx. He acknowledged that…
ABC Australia · 12:00
Labor shuts down course linked to student visa misuse ↗The federal government is preventing new enrolments in a graduate diploma it fears is being used by non-genuine international students to switch courses and prolong their stay in Australia.
The Guardian World · 12:00
Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina? ↗Relocation coincides with proposed laws that opponents say would entrench power of US tech billionaires in country Dozens of protesters converged on Peter Thiel’s mansion in Buenos Aires this week after a congressional session raised questions about the billionaire’s presence in the country. In white masks, they…
Al Jazeera · 12:13
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92 ↗Cofounder of Ms Magazine was a strong advocate for women's rights throughout her life.
Al Jazeera · 12:25
Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US? ↗The Netherlands has $83.7bn worth of gold in domestic and foreign reserves.
The Guardian World · 12:30
Australian science prize awarded to researcher studying memory accuracy of domestic violence survivors ↗Helen Paterson’s work on advancing how police and courts understand memory is recognised in prestigious Eureka prizes Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Memory is an imperfect thing: research shows that recollections of single events – a purse being snatched, say – differ to those abou…
The Guardian World · 12:38
‘We need a touch of humanity’: Swedish opposition pledges to help Britons facing deportation ↗Centre party says it will change law to end plight of those hit by post-Brexit policy if it gains power in upcoming election Europe live – latest updates A leading Swedish opposition party has promised an urgent reprieve for British nationals facing deportation from the country over Brexit administrative issues…
Al Jazeera · 12:38
UEFA opens disciplinary case against Fenerbahce’s Guendouzi and Greenwood ↗Guendouzi and Greenwood made provocative gestures towards the Lyon supporters after their Champions League playoff.
France 24 · 12:47
France recorded 'hottest summer ever' in 2026, environment minister says ↗The summer of 2026 was the hottest summer ever recorded since measurements began in 1990, French Environment Minister Monique Barbut said Thursday.
The Guardian World · 12:52
Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach ↗Pedro Sánchez continues to defend Rabat after police report claiming border forces helped 70,000 cross border Europe live – latest updates Spain has seen no evidence “whatsoever” that Morocco planned or facilitated a mass border breach into its north African territory of Ceuta, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro…
Al Jazeera · 12:52
Benzema, Pogba, Sancho and Sterling: What now for football’s free agents? ↗Ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United stars, Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho among post-deadline free agents.
Al Jazeera · 13:02
‘Can I take the door?’ woman pleads at Syrian prison exhibit ↗A Syrian woman spotted her missing brother’s name on a prison cell door at an exhibition in Damascus.
France 24 · 13:05
Ceuta crisis: ‘No evidence Morocco behind border surge’ ↗There is no evidence Morocco was behind the mass influx of migrants that overwhelmed the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July, Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez told lawmakers Thursday. Sanchez's comments followed a police report that emerged this week saying that the mass entry into Ceuta was not a spontaneous migration event b…
BBC World · 13:07
Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBC ↗The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world was nigh.
Al Jazeera · 13:07
Victims sue South African government over 1960 Sharpeville massacre ↗Victims sue South African governed over 1960 Sharpeville massacre
Al Jazeera · 13:09
Kais Saied’s economic experiment has failed Tunisia ↗Saied’s promised path to self-reliance has deepened Tunisia’s economic crisis rather than resolving it.
France 24 · 13:26
Israeli attacks in West Bank at 'unprecedented' level, PNI leader Barghouti says ↗In an interview with FRANCE 24, the secretary general of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) party Mustafa Barghouti said the level of Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank had become "totally unprecedented". With tensions escalating, activists accuse settlers of operating with total impunity. "Thei…
Al Jazeera · 13:30
Ukraine takes the war to Russia’s space programme in tactical shift ↗From Moscow to Plesetsk, Ukraine appears to be trying to hit infrastructure that powers Russia’s war from space.
Al Jazeera · 13:40
Somalia repels armed assault on Baidoa amid regional political tensions ↗Explosions and gunfire rock Baidoa as armed groups strike during South West State's political tensions.
France 24 · 13:45
France's Macron meets UK PM Burnham at Downing Street ↗French President Emmanuel Macron met Britain’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, for official talks at 10 Downing Street. The meeting came a day after the pair were joined by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the British Museum for a preview of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London. Macron is the first EU leader…
Al Jazeera · 13:49
Who are the ‘Hilltop Girls’ behind Israel’s ‘soft settlement’ strategy? ↗They're not carrying out pogroms, but are nonetheless setting the stage for land grabs by Israeli settlers.
France 24 · 13:52
Tunisia water crisis deepens as temperatures approach 50°C ↗In Tunisia, powerful heatwaves are driving power cuts and water shortage. While the country has been dealing with structural water scarcity and recurring drought for years, the current crisis is fuelling anger against the government, even as authorities attempt to coordinate water distribution efforts to quell the c…
Al Jazeera · 13:54
Ukrainian intel agencies in Kyiv firefight: What happened and why? ↗Three intelligence officers were wounded in shootout that Zelenskyy has described as 'absolutely disgraceful'.
BBC World · 13:54
Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears ↗Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, is charged with offences including causing death by dangerous driving and reckless driving.
France 24 · 14:00
A 'Lille' bit of everything at Europe's biggest flea market ↗Every year, millions of people flock to the French city of Lille on the first weekend of September for Europe's biggest flea market, the "Braderie de Lille". We dive into its rich history, the many terms for second-hand shopping in French, plus the delicious tradition that's now synonymous with this 34-hour event: m…
The Guardian World · 14:04
Shootout in Kyiv between Ukrainian spy services ‘disgraceful’, says Zelenskyy ↗Domestic security service says clash with military intelligence directorate ‘definitely shouldn’t have happened’ Several people have been injured in a shootout in central Kyiv between two branches of Ukraine’s security services, in an incident Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “disgraceful”. The shootout, which t…
France 24 · 14:25
Please welcome the newest member to our team: The AI agent ↗This week, we're looking look at efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence into the workplace. But not just your run-of-the-mill generative AI chatbot: we're focusing on actual AI agents. These are autonomous programs designed to take on tasks and work through a series of steps without the user having to specif…
The Guardian World · 14:25
Rise of far-right Vannacci poses dilemma for Meloni as she celebrates Italian milestone ↗Futuro Nazionale’s speedy rise in polls prompts questions over whether PM will return to her roots before election Europe live – latest updates Giorgia Meloni’s government has become the longest-running in Italy since the second world war – a milestone the prime minister is determined not to let pass unnoticed.…
France 24 · 14:43
Nepal Floods: Survivors hauled to safety with makeshift zip line ↗Nepali authorities have erected a makeshift zip line to help stranded residents travel across the swollen waters of the Trishuli river after last week’s deadly flash floods swept away bridges, leaving them cut off from the outside world. Some were in need of urgent treatment, medicines, food and other essentials.
France 24 · 14:45
'Glacier melt and sea level rise will continue: We cannot leave this to the next generation' ↗Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme. Her central argument is that decades of what she calls “carbon procrastination” have made exceeding 1.5°C unavoidable: the question is therefore no long…
Al Jazeera · 14:47
Iranian drone damages residential building in Kuwait City ↗An Iranian drone attack damaged a residential building in Kuwait, authorities say, with no casualties reported.
France 24 · 14:51
Beastie Boy Mike D releases his first solo LP 'Thank You' ↗Mike D rose to fame in the 1980s as part of New York's Beastie Boys, a rap-rock trio who soon tired of poking fun at frat boy humour with hits like "Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" and" Girls". The band quickly moved on thanks to their passion for beat making, sampling and playing around in the studio, establishin…
Al Jazeera · 15:00
Five killed, dozens more feared dead in boat adrift off Canary Islands ↗Spanish migrant NGO says more than 80 people likely perished on the boat that left The Gambia 27 days ago.
The Guardian World · 15:00
BoM forecasts strongest El Niño on record as research points to ‘alarming’ climate change influence ↗Bureau of Meteorology suggests El Niño has already broken records, with Pacific ocean temperature change exceeding 2C in six months Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The growing El Niño weather phenom…
France 24 · 15:07
Outrage mounts in Malta after acquittal over journalist's murder ↗Hundreds of people demonstrated in the Maltese capital Valletta after a wealthy businessman was found not guilty of masterminding the murder of an investigative journalist. The verdict on Daphne Caruana Galizia's car-bomb killing in 2017 sparked outrage from Maltese civil society groups and international media freed…
The Guardian World · 15:09
EU’s ability to defend against invasion remains in doubt, finds official report ↗Fragmented infrastructure and reliance on US continue to hinder ‘defence readiness’, says European court of auditors Europe live – latest updates The EU’s ability to respond to a foreign invasion by 2030 remains in doubt due to a continuing reliance on the US and fragmented national defence systems, according t…
Al Jazeera · 15:09
Four imprisoned Palestine Action activists appeal ‘terrorism’ sentences ↗Supporters of those who participated in a raid on an Israeli weapons maker say the sentences set a dangerous precedent.
France 24 · 15:10
Spanish PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge ↗Spain has found no evidence to conclude that July's deadly border rush from Morocco into its enclave of Ceuta was orchestrated by Moroccan authorities, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday, countering allegations in a Spanish police report. Speaking in parliament, Sanchez responded to claims in the report t…
France 24 · 15:15
"I’m devastated by the verdict", says Tom Gibson, Deputy Dir. for Committee to Protect Journalists ↗A campaigner who has worked on the case of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia since she was killed by a car bomb in 2017 has spoken of his devastation at the not guilty verdict.
France 24 · 15:16
Driverless robotaxis hit the streets of London ↗London is entering the era of autonomous vehicles: driverless cabs are now available through Uber and British tech firm Wayve in the capital. It marks a setback for Google's Waymo and Chinese giant Baidu, which have been eyeing Europe as a largely untapped market for autonomous vehicles. But for Wayve, it is its fir…
France 24 · 15:27
France-UK ties and humour celebrated as London receives Bayeux Tapestry ↗French President Emmanuel #Macron is in #London on the occasion of the #Bayeux Tapestry's exhibition at the #BritishMuseum. The 1,000-year-old work of woven art recounts the Battle of #Hastings, in which William the Conqueror – #KingCharles's ancestor – led the Norman Conquest of #England. An opportunity for the Fre…
France 24 · 15:29
Giorgia Meloni government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since World War II ↗Italy's first female Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has surpassed a longevity record set by the late Silvio Berlusconi. When she took office in 2022, many European allies viewed her with unease, given her party's neo-fascist roots. Yet she has governed pragmatically, working within EU institutions and even supporti…
Al Jazeera · 15:32
Jerusalem Daily: Students sing ‘Erase Palestine’ ↗Two Palestinian teens were killed in the occupied West Bank as Israeli settlers and snipers surround a village.
France 24 · 15:34
Why Ukraine’s drained Kakhovka Dam is strategic for Russia ↗Small groups of Russian soldiers have been inching forward through the vast, drained Kakhovka reservoir since they blew up the dam in June 2023. Russian forces are infiltrating this “no man’s land” for reconnaissance purposes rather than for a future military offensive, said a military expert.
Al Jazeera · 15:35
Panama Canal restricts traffic amid Hormuz crisis: Why this matters ↗Limits on the number of vessels in the canal could create shipping delays and increase freight costs.
Al Jazeera · 15:38
How much oil is going through Hormuz? Why data doesn’t match US claims ↗Trump says the US is helping around 30 ships cross the waterway daily, but ship-tracking data suggests it's fewer.
France 24 · 15:39
US feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92 ↗The co-founder of Ms. Magazine and celebrated feminist icon Gloria Steinem has died at her home at the age of 92. An internationally recognised activist in the fight for women's equality, she spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage, and equal pay. She began her journalism career in New York in…
Al Jazeera · 15:48
Billionaire Leon Black sues US congressional panel over Epstein subpoena ↗Lawyer accuses House panel investigating sex offender of 'fishing expedition' as lawmaker calls for contempt charges.
BBC World · 15:48
Around 2,000 fall ill in Indonesia after eating free school meals ↗Authorities are investigating several suspected outbreaks amid growing criticism of the scheme.
Al Jazeera · 15:51
20 million children a year face online sexual abuse, UNICEF says ↗More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 were targeted on digital platforms, the UN children’s agency reports.
Al Jazeera · 15:59
Deadpool-Wolverine derby in the offing as Hugh Jackman targets Norwich City ↗After Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds's purchase of Wrexham, his Wolverine costar could land Championship rivals Norwich.
France 24 · 16:05
France agriculture production sees economic hit from heatwaves ↗France's recent heatwaves didn't just pose enormous health risks, they also hampered the economy. Authorities have estimated that the recent heat and drought caused production to plummet and expect wealth generated by the agricultural sector to decline by 8% over the course of the year. The knock-on effects will cos…
France 24 · 16:06
US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions ↗US energy firms on Wednesday signed a raft of multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela, days after the South American country agreed to grant the United States control of a huge chunk of its vast oil reserves. President Donald Trump has talked up the agreement on Venezuela's oil reserves as the "biggest oil deal in…
France 24 · 16:09
Two Palestinian teens killed in West Bank raid by Israeli settlers and army ↗Two Palestinian teenagers were killed on Wednesday in an attack by Israeli settler militants and army troops on their village in the occupied West Bank, local officials and the Palestinian health ministry said, amid an uptick in violence by Jewish settlers in the territory. The Israeli military said in a statement i…
France 24 · 16:11
WMO chief says El Nino could be strongest in four decades ↗El Nino could be the strongest since records began four decades ago, the United Nations' climate agency warned Thursday, with the UN chief warning the world is in the "danger zone of extreme weather". The naturally-occurring weather phenomenon is set to become "very strong" in the months ahead and is near certain to…
Al Jazeera · 16:13
Houthi fighters clash with Yemeni government forces in country’s southwest ↗Houthis attempt to cut road linking Taiz to al-Makha in apparent bid to sever government's strategic supply route.
BBC World · 16:16
Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support ↗The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.
The Guardian World · 16:17
Venezuelan opposition leader questions US oil deal with ‘illegitimate regime’ ↗María Corina Machado says interim government does not have democratic mandate to negotiate natural resources The Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has questioned Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela’s interim government, declaring that the country’s natural resources do not belong to “an illegi…
Al Jazeera · 16:34
Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio acquitted in sex-tape sharing case ↗In an unrelated incident, Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against Asencio over a drink driving conviction.
Al Jazeera · 16:45
Israel’s siege on Gaza is forcing dentists to operate in the streets ↗Scarce resources and office space mean that dental work is a luxury for most people in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 16:56
Israeli bombing seen behind journalist reporting from Lebanese village ↗Israeli bombing seen behind journalist reporting from Lebanese village
ABC Australia · 17:00
'Soiled' undies and vicious friends research honoured at Ig Nobels ↗Each year, the Ig Nobel prizes celebrate research that makes you laugh, then makes you think. This year's winners include an "underwear index", a cumbersome kissing definition and why we want friends that will happily stab someone in the eye.
NPR News · 17:00
Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science ↗The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist. (Image credit: Robert F. Bukaty)
France 24 · 17:00
Anti-Christian murder in Syria? No indication he was killed because of his faith ↗A Christian man by the name of Nader Boulos Tannous was murdered in Homs, Syria on August 15, 2026. After his death, Israel, Greece and Cyprus were quick to denounce what they called an anti-Christian act. Several days later however, authorities in Homs said the suspect had admitted killing Tannous as part of a pers…
ABC Australia · 17:10
European allies sound alarm at more incidents of alleged Russian sabotage ↗A suspected arson attack at a German defence manufacturer comes just a day after two separate attempts to sabotage the country's power grid.
The Guardian World · 17:13
Sabotage, leaks and political ties: the story of the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial ↗A Maltese businessman has been cleared of involvement in the journalist’s death, but his trial revealed the challenges faced by those leading the search for her killers The conclusion of the longest-running murder trial in Maltese history has left a country in turmoil, and a grieving family still searching for ans…
Al Jazeera · 17:14
What’s behind the vote-by-mail controversy in the US? ↗As midterm elections approach in November, a legal battle is ensuing over attempts to regulate mail-in voting.
Al Jazeera · 17:18
Canada ready for a trade deal with US that benefits both, Carney says ↗Carney says Canada is ready for a deal that benefits both Canadian and US businesses and workers.
ABC Australia · 17:19
Billionaire Leon Black skips US congressional deposition over Epstein ties ↗The billionaire investor instead files a lawsuit challenging the subpoenas from the US congressional committee, which is looking into Jeffrey Epstein's links to the rich and powerful.
France 24 · 17:22
‘Fight through darkness, water’: Nepal survivor recounts escape from flood-hit tunnel ↗A Nepalese worker recounts his harrowing escape from a hydropower project tunnel after last week's devastating flood. Around 900 workers remain trapped in tunnels at six hydroelectric plants in Nepal as the number of missing in the Himalayan disaster rose to 5,624 on Thursday, according to Nepalese and Chinese autho…
Al Jazeera · 17:26
Trump calls media ‘treasonous scum’ over reports of low Iran war munitions ↗Comments latest swipe by president against critical media coverage of what experts call troubling shortages.
Al Jazeera · 17:32
Spain’s PM says no evidence Morocco planned Ceuta border rush ↗PM Pedro Sanchez addresses police report suggesting July border surge was planned to overwhelm border controls.
BBC World · 17:35
Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality ↗The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.
Al Jazeera · 17:40
Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials ↗Syrian authorities undertake first such destruction in over a decade as former government officials face trial.
Al Jazeera · 17:42
Kurdish women who fought ISIL seek place in Syria’s new security forces ↗Following the SDF’s dissolution, the Kurdish all-women YPJ is seeking to preserve its combat role in Syria.
The Guardian World · 17:48
Serbians targeted with spyware in country’s ‘largest documented wave of surveillance’ ↗Student protesters among those hacked, says digital rights group, though Aleksandar Vučić’s government denies spying At least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year in what the digital rights group Share Foundation said was the largest documented wave of s…
Al Jazeera · 17:50
Gaza farmers restore seed bank to preserve local crops ↗Farmers are rebuilding a seed bank destroyed during Israel’s war on Gaza to preserve local crop varieties
NPR News · 18:05
Fox News star Maria Bartiromo is out at the network ↗Fox News suddently announced it had cut ties with anchor Maria Bartiromo after more than a dozen years. (Image credit: Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
Al Jazeera · 18:13
Israel releases Lebanese civilian, says five prisoners will be freed ↗The prisoner, identified as Malek Ghazi, is the first Lebanese citizen held by Israel to be set free since talks began.
NPR News · 18:14
ICE officer faces federal charges for lying about shooting of Venezuelan immigrant ↗The charges represent a rare moment of the Justice Department seeking to hold immigration officers accountable. (Image credit: Michael Gonzalez)
BBC World · 18:14
US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel ↗The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, "invalid".
Al Jazeera · 18:23
Stranded survivors in Nepal cross raging Trishuli River using zip line ↗Survivors in relief camps in Nepal are struggling to get basic commodities like food and medicine
ABC Australia · 18:30
We can't stop listening to these 10 albums from August ↗August was a month of long-awaited comebacks and powerful new voices: these were the 10 best albums of the month.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Friday news quiz: A dark matter 'breakthrough', an unlikely police chase, and some entitled tourists ↗Dark matter is a lot like a perfect quiz score: with the right conditions and extreme patience, you just might get a glimpse of it.
ABC Australia · 18:30
The best of early spring produce, from avocados to Asian greens ↗Spring is finally here. This is some of the most affordable and best-tasting produce to look for.
BBC World · 18:32
Data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost? ↗Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.
ABC Australia · 18:40
States fume over private health changes 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' ↗The states and territories set the stage for a showdown with the Commonwealth over its proposed changes to private health insurance rebates.
NPR News · 18:42
Later in life, Gloria Steinem found herself free of the 'demands of gender' ↗"This I Believe" essay , Gloria Steinem wrote: "I believe that a unique core self is born into every human being — the result of millennia of environment and heredity combined in an unpredictable way that could never happen before or again." Steinem died Wednesday at the age of 92. She's pictured above in 2022.'/> I…
Al Jazeera · 18:44
5 dead, dozens missing after migrant boat found after weeks at sea ↗Authorities say at least 5 people have died as they attempted to reach Spain’s Canary Islands on a wooden vessel.
France 24 · 18:44
Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's children murder trial deliberates for sixth day ↗Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are deliberating for a sixth day in Plymouth, Massachusetts after twice saying they can’t agree whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three young children. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.
Al Jazeera · 18:45
Foreign fighters and external support fuel Sudan’s war: UN-backed probe ↗Investigation says support for warring parties strengthens military capabilities, intensifies humanitarian crisis.
ABC Australia · 18:46
Australia's housing problems will take 'generation' to fix, NAB economist warns ↗Property price declines of 7 per cent will not solve Australia's housing affordability issues, NAB chief economist says.
Al Jazeera · 18:46
Four imprisoned Palestine Action activists appeal ‘terrorism’ sentences ↗Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage “with a terrorist connection” are appealing their convictions.
Al Jazeera · 18:58
Is Nepal leading the battle for climate justice? ↗Foreign minister demands top three polluting nations compensate Nepal for recent disaster.
ABC Australia · 19:03
Sanctioned Israeli minister deletes AI video mocking Palestinian prisoners ↗Israel's far-right national security minister deletes two videos which were criticised for promoting the poor treatment of Palestinian prisoners.
NPR News · 19:04
Tributes to Gloria Steinem are flooding in, from Hollywood to Capitol Hill ↗Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend. (Image credit: Monica Schipper)
ABC Australia · 19:09
Nepali photographer documents 'survival and sorrow' of flood disaster ↗Rasik Maharjan is behind the camera during one of the most difficult disasters he has had to capture on film. The job is taking an emotional toll.
Al Jazeera · 19:14
Advocates decry US House vote to defund universities that boycott Israel ↗Rights groups say the measure infringes on the freedom of speech of Americans for the benefit of a foreign nation.
ABC Australia · 19:14
Byron Bay could be losing its fight against high-rise ↗The northern NSW community has fought for decades against high-rise buildings, but developers may have found a way around local planning restrictions.
ABC Australia · 19:15
Crisis housing in Victoria to receive $145m boost ↗The Commonwealth funding will deliver more than 200 additional homes across the state to support women escaping domestic violence and young people experiencing homelessness.
ABC Australia · 19:19
Not yet safe to access Hydro Tasmania power station destroyed by fire ↗Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire that gutted the Tungatinah Power Station. Authorities say it is not yet safe to enter the building, which supplies 5 per cent of the state's energy, in the Central Highlands.
ABC Australia · 19:27
Economy won't improve until Australia climbs productivity mountain ↗For the average Australian, just where we are economically is, at best, confusing; at worst, alarming.
Al Jazeera · 19:27
Serbia welcomes return of war criminal Mladic’s body with military honours ↗Ratko Mladic received a life sentence from a UN court for committing atrocities during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War.
ABC Australia · 19:30
'Truth must come out': Whistleblower risked it all to expose alleged misconduct ↗Without whistleblowers, Australians would be kept in the dark about major corporate scandals, but evidence suggests the experience of raising alarm bells can destroy their lives.
ABC Australia · 19:32
'He mesmerised me': Remembering Steve Irwin 20 years after shock death ↗It was a tragic day that became etched into the minds of millions of Steve Irwin fans around the globe, but the Crocodile Hunter's legacy lives on.
France 24 · 19:34
No, UN chief Guterres did not call Francesca Albanese 'out of control' ↗Pro-Israel lobby group UN Watch alleged that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres referred Francesca Albanese, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Palestine, "out of control", saying he'd previously called her a "horrible woman." But Guterres named no one in his remarks. He said “many” independent rapporteurs were “totally…
ABC Australia · 19:37
Experts warn of late-season uptick in influenza ↗Influenza statistics have jumped in Queensland, with experts urging people to get vaccinated before the free program ends on September 30.
ABC Australia · 19:39
Mental health patient died by suicide before having medication review ↗The revelations have emerged as Queensland Health's mental health services are under increasing scrutiny over resourcing and the number of patients dying by suicide.
Al Jazeera · 19:43
FIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign,’ fights World Cup plan disclosures ↗UEFA seeks US testimony, documents for possible lawsuit; FIFA asks US court to defer or let it oppose UEFA's request.
ABC Australia · 19:52
'Empathy is the most radical of human emotions': Gloria Steinem's life in quotes ↗Gloria Steinem was a trailblazing figure in women's liberation with words and impact that echoed across the globe.
France 24 · 19:52
El Niño weather phenomenon set to deliver massive blow to global economy ↗The UN warns El Niño is a "supersized" phenomenon that will hit the global economy. UK cider producers are feeling the impact of drought. Plus, Nvidia buys Hugging Face for $12.9 billion.
BBC World · 19:56
Nepal tunnel rescuers hunt for survivors with rafts and drone ↗South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is at the site of a tunnel where rescuers still hope to find survivors following the Nepal-Tibet floods.
ABC Australia · 19:58
Hanson's field days invite sparks controversy with farmers ↗The organisers of a field days event near the NSW-Victoria border defend inviting Pauline Hanson to open the event.
ABC Australia · 20:00
A guide to listening to this year's BBC Proms on ABC Classic ↗Hear Yuja Wang, Gustavo Dudamel, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and more, plus the First and Last Nights of the Proms on ABC Classic.
Al Jazeera · 20:00
Leaders of Thailand and Singapore perform Beatles song, “Let It Be” ↗Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong performed the Beatles song.
Al Jazeera · 20:00
Funeral held for child killed in US strike on Iranian wedding ↗Mourners carried the coffin of a child killed in a US strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, along the Strait of Hormuz.
ABC Australia · 20:01
Young, dumb and deadly: The new face of Sydney's 'disorganised crime' ↗Young, cheap and dumb. Sydney's crime bosses are hiring teenage help, but it is leading to tragic consequences.
ABC Australia · 20:04
CFMEU delegate charged with dealing drugs at Melbourne work sites ↗Police allege a 35-year-old union delegate was part of a trio trafficking drugs at construction sites across Melbourne.
Al Jazeera · 20:08
Train crashes into truck at railway crossing in Gdansk, Poland ↗CCTV footage shows the moment a train collided with a truck at a railway crossing in northern Poland.
France 24 · 20:15
Shady surgeons and Nigeria organ harvesting ↗In tonight's edition, legal loopholes and gaps about specialised medicine may be driving Illegal organ harvesting in Nigeria. Also, South Sudan may be moving closer to delivering on elections scheduled for December. And on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, six colonial era plantation estates have just been added…
ABC Australia · 20:26
Native food cafe teaches younger generation Indigenous cooking ↗While Indigenous people reap little reward from Australia's native food industry, a regional Indigenous cafe is taking ownership of their traditions and passing on the knowledge to younger generations.
ABC Australia · 20:30
Stars, stakes and heartbreak as Crows, Bulldogs prepare for blockbuster final ↗After an emotional Wildcard weekend; the footy world will fixate on a sold-out Adelaide Oval Saturday night for a high stakes elimination final between Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs; that is packed to the brim with must-watch narratives starting with the Crows senior coach.
Al Jazeera · 20:31
Israel kills 3 in Gaza as far-right minister plans for Palestinian removals ↗Israeli drone strike and gunfire kills and injures people across the Gaza Strip despite 'ceasefire'.
ABC Australia · 20:34
FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' over World Cup sell-off plan ↗Football's major governing bodies continue to fight over the failed plan by FIFA president Gianni Infantino to sell off the rights for the World Cup, with the global governing body accusing European body UEFA of a "smear campaign" against the president.
ABC Australia · 20:40
Girls will 'lose out' if Canberra Catholic school becomes co-ed, students say ↗The idea for St Clare's College to start taking in boys has led to opposition from some students and parents, but those behind the idea say it's necessary due to the lack of space for a new school in the ACT.
Al Jazeera · 20:44
Ten injured in Ukraine as Kyiv expects talks with US envoys in coming days ↗Separately, one person killed and five injured after Ukrainian drone struck bus in Russian-controlled part of Horlivka.
ABC Australia · 20:45
Sydney developer admits renting 'affordable' apartment to staffer ↗A Sydney property developer admits to allowing a staff member to live in one of its north-shore affordable housing properties, in an apparent breach of planning conditions now under investigation by the local council.
NPR News · 20:48
Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS plan to restrict mail voting ↗The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
Al Jazeera · 20:48
India rejects court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty ↗India has rejected a Hague-based arbitration court’s ruling that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in force.
BBC World · 20:49
ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown ↗The ICE officer faces federal charges related to the January shooting in Minnesota.
ABC Australia · 20:54
Pacific leaders 'push back' on China's conduct with 'unifying' criticism ↗There was dissent, awkward moments, nations forgotten and one 'unifying' message as the Pacific Islands Forum wrapped up in Palau.
Al Jazeera · 20:55
ICE agent charged with lying under oath about Minnesota shooting ↗Authorities say agent fired into home with people inside, lied about circumstances.
ABC Australia · 20:56
Osaka, Keys overcome mid-match stumbles to fight on at US Open ↗Naomi Osaka wobbled through the second set to fight back and beat Kateřina Siniaková in three, while Madison Keys staved off five match points to keep her US Open dreams alive on day of high drama at Flushing Meadows.
France 24 · 20:57
'50% savvy political tactics, 50% extraordinarily good luck' - the formula to Meloni's success? ↗Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government on Friday becomes the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history -- a notable record that belies considerable challenges ahead of elections next year. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Nathalie Tocci, Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali in Rome and Professor of…
Al Jazeera · 20:59
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: Premier League – prediction, team news, lineups ↗Andoni Iraola is still searching for his first win as Liverpool manager but has Bradley Barcola onboard for Ipswich tie.
ABC Australia · 20:59
Live: Two more more Australians confirmed safe in Nepal-Tibet flood disaster ↗Two more Australians have been confirmed safe after the Nepal-Tibet flood, with the number of unaccounted-for Australians revised down to 36. Follow live.
Al Jazeera · 21:01
France records ‘hottest summer ever’ in 2026 ↗France joins other European countries in recording its hottest summer since measurements began.
Al Jazeera · 21:07
US Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war ↗The Trump official expressed scepticism at White House briefing about the conflict being a war despite recent flare-up.
ABC Australia · 21:09
'Regulars': Hitchhiking birds catch Sydney train commuters by surprise ↗You may have heard of snakes on a plane, but what about birds on a train?
Al Jazeera · 21:09
El Nino: A phenomenon supercharged by climate change ↗Scientists warn the 2026-27 El Nino could become the strongest ever, exacerbating global heat, droughts and floods.
Al Jazeera · 21:11
Nepal flood victims to be identified through DNA ↗Nepal flood victims to be identified through DNA
ABC Australia · 21:11
Holdout juror preventing verdict in Lindsay Clancy trial, defence says ↗A single juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is preventing the jury from reaching a unanimous verdict, her lawyer has said in court.
ABC Australia · 21:14
Kiss makes selection gamble for Wallabies-Argentina rematch ↗Ben Donaldson will wear the Wallabies' number 10 for the first time in two years while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Len Ikitau have been returned to the centres.
ABC Australia · 21:14
Imran Khan's sons say former PM's health declining in prison ↗Imran Khan went from swashbuckling cricketer to Pakistan PM and then political prisoner. His sons now hold grave fears for their father's health.
ABC Australia · 21:19
Live: ASX set to rise, ASIC fronts KPMG inquiry ↗Australian shares are set to rise after Wall Street rallied as US Treasury yields eased for the second straight session. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ABC Australia · 21:19
Victorian healthcare system is 'fundamentally broken', GP says ↗Australia's leading GP group warns people will continue to get sicker if clinics and staff are not supported.
Al Jazeera · 21:32
NYC’s AI ban through grade 8 sets stage for rest of US, experts say ↗The ban will last for one year and affect 600,000 students.
ABC Australia · 21:33
Dockers wilt against masterful Hawthorn in qualifying final ↗So good for so long this year, Fremantle chose an inopportune time to put in — by some distance — their worst shift of the season, going down by 32 points to a brilliant Hawthorn.
France 24 · 21:34
Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion in major AI expansion ↗Nvidia said Thursday it will buy AI developer platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, its latest major investment to expand its influence in open-source artificial intelligence. The deal would bring Nvidia closer to developers and broaden its customer base as tech giants develop chips to reduce reliance on the com…
ABC Australia · 21:34
After his Broncos ending, a new beginning looms for Payne Haas ↗Payne Haas's final game for Brisbane was hardly a fitting occasion to end his legendary career with the club but it showed that even a player of his greatness can grapple with a premiership hangover.
The Guardian World · 21:34
News live: Two more Australians confirmed safe in Nepal-Tibet floods; Hanson to make cost of living ‘worse’, union boss warns ↗Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Coalition says main focus of tobacco excise cut is tackling organised crime Anne Ruston , the shadow minister for health and aged care, spoke this morning to tout the Coalition’s plans to slash the tobacco excise by 80%,…
Al Jazeera · 21:40
Burnham, Macron talk border security and stronger Europe-UK ties ↗New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed shared challenges in his first official meeting with the French president.
Al Jazeera · 22:08
Why are people calling Venezuela oil deal a new form of US colonialism? ↗Critics call the US multi-billion-dollar oil deal in Venezuela modern-day colonialism.
ABC Australia · 22:10
Venue apologises for AI flyers that have 'no place' in creative industry ↗Chloe Young is facing an uphill battle amid a global AI boom, but some have accepted Young's offer to draw "squiggles" instead of using computer-generated flyers.
France 24 · 22:17
Tunisia court upholds prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition figures ↗Tunisia's top court on Thursday upheld prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition leaders, lawyers and businessmen convicted in a major conspiracy case, in a ruling opponents said further entrenches President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule.
NPR News · 22:19
Leon Black defies subpoena to testify in Epstein inquiry and sues House panel ↗The billionaire investor is under two subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee. But in his lawsuit, Black says the panel doesn't have the authority to compel him to share nondisclosure agreements. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
ABC Australia · 22:19
Fox makes golden return to Paris Olympic venue ↗Jess Fox has fond memories of the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, where she claimed a stunning double gold at the Paris Olympics. And upon her return to the venue for the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup series, she claims yet another gold medal.
BBC World · 22:19
US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says ↗The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.
ABC Australia · 22:22
Aussie wildcard Sweeny soars into US Open last 32 ↗Australian wildcard Dane Sweeny has posted the biggest win of his career, upsetting dual grand slam semifinalist Lorenzo Musetti to make the US Open's last 32.
The Guardian World · 22:30
Volkswagen announces it will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030 ↗Under-pressure carmaker will shed 15% of workforce and halve its product line in sector’s biggest ever restructure The car company Volkswagen has announced it will shed 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade after being hit by US tariffs and fierce competition from Chinese rivals. The German manufacturer said man…
BBC World · 22:31
Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days ↗A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.
ABC Australia · 22:32
Vance says Iran conflict is not a war, two days after US strikes ↗US Vice-President JD Vance says he would not categorise the Iran war as a war, just days after the conflict's biggest escalation in more than a month.
ABC Australia · 22:36
Shire confirms five dogs poisoned on two streets, killing three ↗Carnarvon dog owners are being warned to remain vigilant after five pets are poisoned, resulting in three of them dying.
ABC Australia · 23:01
Americans urge caution as Australia braces for data centre boom ↗Americans urge Australians to ensure data centre companies are transparent and make sure policy helps us to make the most of foreign investment.
Al Jazeera · 23:05
DR Congo joins countries pledging embassy move to Jerusalem ↗DR Congo has renewed its pledge to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
ABC Australia · 23:10
Brisbane man charged with alleged supply of gel blaster guns interstate ↗A 38-year-old Queensland man will face court today over the alleged distribution of gel blaster firearms to interstate customers.
Al Jazeera · 23:23
Tunisia’s top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activists ↗Critics claim Tunisia’s judiciary acts under political pressure, as opposition leaders face lengthy prison terms.
ABC Australia · 23:29
Traditional owners say national park can 'breathe again' after handback ↗A major tourist attraction in outback Queensland has been handed back to its traditional owners under a landmark agreement described as a long-awaited "homecoming".
Al Jazeera · 23:36
Are Trump’s AI videos just memes or psychological warfare? ↗Trump’s use of AI generated content has ramped up in recent months, posting videos of fake military strikes.
Arts & Letters Daily · 23:45
During the golden age of Oxbridge dons, intellectual elites were treated as a national treasure. Then came Margaret Thatcher ↗During the golden age of Oxbridge dons, intellectual elites were treated as a national treasure. Then came Margaret Thatcher
Arts & Letters Daily · 23:45
The political right often acts in bad faith in its attacks on academia; in response, academics lapse into tendentious moralism ↗The political right often acts in bad faith in its attacks on academia; in response, academics lapse into tendentious moralism
Arts & Letters Daily · 23:45
Pauline Kael was useless as a guide to movies. She was indispensable as an autobiographer of the Age of Cinema ↗Pauline Kael was useless as a guide to movies. She was indispensable as an autobiographer of the Age of Cinema
ABC Australia · 23:58
Kyrgios free to compete after accepting one-month cocaine ban ↗Nick Kyrgios can return to tennis after a one-month suspension and entering a treatment program after testing positive for cocaine in June.
NPR News · 23:59
The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms ↗The Trump administration is taking the unprecedented step of creating lists of adult citizens who are eligible to vote in each state – but will not meet its own deadline 60 days before Election Day. (Image credit: Scott Olson)