Monday, 21 September 2026
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Nature News · 00:00
Daily briefing: The first new cat species described by science in a century ↗Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03008-z Leopardus tilcayo is smaller than a housecat and covered in leopard-like spots. Plus, the brain might spawn from two types of precursor cell and how to maintain the foundations of human flourishing in a climate crisis.
Nature News · 00:00
Losing your way of life to climate change matters — and we need a way to measure it ↗Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02928-0 Climate losses extend beyond property and income. Policymakers need ways to assess what people value, experience and ultimately stand to lose.
Nature News · 00:00
AI co-scientists are revolutionizing how research is done ↗Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02931-5 Artificial-intelligence systems can generate hypotheses, design experiments and analyse data — but humans still need to decide what makes sense.
Nature News · 00:00
How do I change labs gracefully during my PhD? ↗Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02441-4 A scientist in training seeks help in finding a new adviser without damaging existing working relationships.
Nature News · 00:00
'Epigenetic' editing is here: gene-tagging technique banishes hepatitis B virus ↗Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02981-9 Technique uses chemical tags to shut down viral DNA lurking in host’s genome.
Nature News · 00:00
Chemist-aligned retrosynthesis by ensembling diverse inductive bias models ↗Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11160-9 Chemist-aligned retrosynthesis by ensembling diverse inductive bias models
Nature News · 00:00
Edible batteries inspired by rice paper power medical devices in the body ↗Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02987-3 The tiny power sources, tested in pigs, dissolve inside the digestive tract after several months.
Nature News · 00:00
China punishes prominent academics exposed by research sleuth ↗Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02890-x Several scientists investigated for research-integrity violations by video-blogger ‘Student Geng’ have now faced disciplinary measures. The penalties are part of a misconduct crackdown on 31 research teams.
Nature News · 00:00
Six principles for supporting academic freedom in universities ↗Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02932-4 Many academics are concerned about threats to independent enquiry in higher education. Here’s how it can be protected while taking legitimate concerns into account.
The Guardian World · 00:00
More than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation ↗Apiarists will lose not just the insects but the value of pollination contracts, which can be worth thousands of dollars Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An estimated 800,000 bees, worth tens of thousands of dollars, have been…
Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Tehran warns US against new strikes; fighting rages in Yemen ↗Tehran says it has learned the US may be planning a new round of strikes, warns of retaliation 'without limitations'.
BBC World · 00:05
Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial ↗Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Al Jazeera · 00:34
Ethiopian armed groups forge alliance against government ↗Former adversaries say they will settle differences as fears grow of expanding war in Ethiopia.
Al Jazeera · 00:53
The Sahel and the UN: a smaller footprint, a different role ↗As UNGA 81 begins, the UN faces a changing Sahel demanding greater sovereignty.
ABC Australia · 01:07
Investor saves Brisbane bowling club in $6m deal ↗Griffin Hospitality Group buys Coorparoo Bowls Club vowing to renovate the clubhouse and keep the greens open.
The Guardian World · 01:09
Macron and Carney announce closer France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions ↗Two leaders meet in French territory off Canada as Ottawa seeks stronger relations with EU while fighting trade war with US The leaders of France and Canada have pledged closer ties to grapple with rising geopolitical tensions, climate change and the erosion of democratic values, after they met in a French territo…
ABC Australia · 01:18
Coldplay singer reveals how Shane Warne introduced him to John Farnham ↗Beaming into a tribute concert in Melbourne, Chris Martin of Coldplay declared Australian music legend John Farnham was a better singer than him.
Al Jazeera · 01:19
Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say ↗Measures targeting the court itself could disrupt payments, IT services and investigations.
ABC Australia · 01:22
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Brownlow Medal count ↗The 2026 Brownlow Medal is here again and there's a raging favourite to win the award. Here's everything you need to know.
ABC Australia · 01:23
NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse ↗The NRL is threatening to ban spectators who threw projectiles at referee Ashley Klein, with the league's integrity unit investigating the aftermath of Sunday's semifinal in Auckland.
ABC Australia · 01:23
Homes without power around Mildura after car hits power pole ↗More than 3,360 homes in Mildura and surrounds are without power after a car hit a power pole this morning.
Al Jazeera · 01:30
Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injures at least four ↗Officials urge civilians to stay away from the site in Al-Eis near Aleppo after a series of explosions.
ABC Australia · 01:31
'Not enough' mental health beds in Tasmania after arson attack, union warns ↗Patients from Tasmania's north-west have been relocated to Launceston and Hobart after a deliberately-lit fire tore through the facility on Saturday night.
ABC Australia · 01:53
Breaking: H5 bird flu found in four sea lions, including a pup, on SA islands ↗There has also been a mass mortality event involving crested terns on the same South Australia islands, with about 900 of the birds found dead.
The Guardian World · 02:01
John Farnham tribute: Céline Dion, Chris Martin and Hugh Jackman honour ‘living legend’ at livestreamed concert ↗Though the man of the hour is unable to attend, fans flock to Rod Laver Arena and cinemas nationwide to celebrate the songs of an Australian icon At a Sydney shopping centre on a balmy Sunday evening, hundreds of people gathered to watch a concert that, according to its host, Richard Wilkins, would set a new lives…
ABC Australia · 02:05
DPP drops murder charge against final suspect in Omega Ruston shooting ↗Prosecutors have offered no evidence and dropped a murder charge against former Nomad bikie Paul Younan in relation to the shooting of Omega Ruston.
France 24 · 02:16
Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting ↗French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called for stronger bilateral ties in the face of new global threats at a meeting on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland. The first-ever visit by a Canadian leader to the North Atlantic archipelago…
France 24 · 02:22
US, China discuss AI safety ahead of Trump-Xi summit ↗US and Chinese officials discussed creating a mechanism to communicate over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday, as the two sides sought progress on technology and trade ahead of this week’s Trump-Xi summit.
ABC Australia · 02:24
Fremantle legend in tears as he's bestowed cup honour ↗Fremantle pioneer Shaun McManus will hand over the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers break through for their maiden flag.
BBC World · 02:27
Watch: Dramatic moment a cargo ship crashes into another vessel ↗Verified footage appears to show a cargo ship colliding with a fishing boat near Singapore, with investigators still working to establish exactly when and how the crash happened.
France 24 · 02:28
Live: Putin's party dominates in elections, Moscow vows revenge after massive drone attack ↗Russian President Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes, according to results published by state media early Monday. Meanwhile, Moscow has vowed to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in r…
The Guardian World · 02:30
More Australians will die than be born by 2060s as major government report lays bare lower growth future ↗Seventh intergenerational report outlines how Australia is at cusp of new and uncertain age of artificial intelligence There will be more Australians dying than being born in 40 years’ time, according to the government’s latest intergenerational report, which lays bare the fundamental challenges of managing an age…
Al Jazeera · 02:31
Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march ↗Imran Khan’s family says three of his sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a march demanding his release.
ABC Australia · 02:40
Three swimmers die in separate drownings at unpatrolled NSW beaches ↗The drownings come amid a warm start to spring, which has seen beachgoers take to the water well ahead of the official surf lifesaving patrol season.
ABC Australia · 02:55
Younger Australians face a harder path to wealth, report shows ↗Younger Australians are better educated and likely to live and work longer, but are missing some of the early income and wealth gains enjoyed by previous generations, according to a new report.
ABC Australia · 03:23
Unimaginable grief detailed as Hillcrest jumping castle inquest begins ↗The lives and personalities of the six children who died in a jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania's north-west almost five years ago have been shared in court, as the inquest into their deaths starts in Devonport.
ABC Australia · 03:28
Producers lose equipment, livestock in central Queensland spring fires ↗Spring fires in central Queensland have killed animals and destroyed equipment after the driest Queensland winter in six years.
ABC Australia · 03:49
Country footballer wins premiership with Echuca despite brain cancer ↗Echuca footballer Aiden "AJ" Mills celebrates a premiership a year after being denied a permit to play finals while undergoing treatment for brain cancer.
ABC Australia · 03:49
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband interviewed after murder mistrial ↗Patrick Clancy has given his first public interview since a mistrial was declared in his former wife's highly-publicised murder proceedings.
The Guardian World · 04:00
‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey ↗While global billionaires and multinational companies have been lured to its shores, many islanders feel left behind and priced out, with food bank use increasing On a late Friday afternoon on the Channel Island of Jersey, tourists and locals are flocking to St Helier’s waterfront where the town’s sprawling beach…
BBC World · 04:00
UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC ↗It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.
ABC Australia · 04:09
Breaking: Cindy Crawford's son dies aged 27 ↗According to several US media outlets, a representative of the family has confirmed Presley Gerber's death and has asked for the family's privacy to be respected.
ABC Australia · 04:09
'Like Dante's Inferno': Residents angry at lack of fire ban despite dire forecast ↗Residents east of Hobart are questioning why a total fire ban was not imposed over the weekend, after they spent the evening fearing a potential ember attack from a nearby blaze.
ABC Australia · 04:18
Senate inquiry urges sweeping reforms after Triple Zero outage crises ↗A long-running Senate inquiry into the Triple Zero emergency call crisis has made 11 recommendations to overhaul the system.
Al Jazeera · 04:19
Massive explosions at Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo ↗Explosions rocked a Syrian army ammunition depot south of Aleppo, injuring at least four people.
The Guardian World · 04:19
NSW cop Beau Lamarre-Condon disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before alleged murders, court hears ↗The 31-year-old former police officer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder as his trial begins in Sydney’s supreme court Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former police officer allegedly developed an “infatuation an…
ABC Australia · 04:43
The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final ↗The Brisbane Lions will challenge Neale's one-game suspension for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan in last Saturday night's preliminary final.
ABC Australia · 04:44
Even as it navigates change, grand final thriller shows SANFL is still strong ↗As 38,340 fans rode the chaos of a classic SANFL Grand Final, one thing was clear — SA footy is alive and kicking.
ABC Australia · 04:58
Recipes that are almost as easy as toast for dinner ↗From beans on toast to a halloumi wrap, these recipes are perfect for busy weeknights when something more nutritious than toast is needed.
France 24 · 05:00
Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy ↗As part of a consortium of 26 media outlets coordinated by Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 and RFI spent seven months investigating the secret deals struck between the administration of US President Donald Trump and several African countries. These so-called “third countries” have agreed to host undocumented migrants d…
France 24 · 05:00
‘Waiting for us to crack’: In Cameroon, the victims of Trump’s deportations face uncertain fates ↗Under often-secret deals struck with so-called "third countries" across Africa and Latin America, US President Donald Trump has deported thousands of people hoping to build new lives in the US to countries they’ve never set foot in before. Together with Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 investigated the stories of severa…
France 24 · 05:00
Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy ↗For this edition of Reporters+, Karina Chabour has investigated a dark side of Donald Trump’s immigration policy. How ICE deports immigrants to so-called ‘third countries’ in Africa, far from the United States and often far from their countries of origin.
France 24 · 05:00
ICE, Trump and Africa: Secret deals, broken lives ↗For this edition of Reporters+, Karina Chabour has investigated a dark side of Donald Trump’s immigration policy. How ICE deports immigrants to so-called ‘third countries’ in Africa, far from the United States and often far from their countries of origin.
The Guardian World · 05:00
Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals ↗After a plane journey in shackles, an Iranian woman found herself in the middle of Africa in a country she did not know existed. She is one of thousands deported from the US on the back of shadowy deals made with dozens of countries. An in-depth investigation reveals the ‘show of force’ costing American taxpayers mi…
France 24 · 05:04
Third-country removals: Trump’s deportation policy by the numbers ↗Since January 2025, the Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to so-called “third countries” – places that are not their countries of origin. Working with a team of 26 international media outlets, Forbidden Stories and FRANCE 24 have used information gathered by NGOs and open-source information t…
ABC Australia · 05:07
Two jailed in Victoria over cannabis haul worth over $22 million ↗The duo have been sentenced to more than 12 years behind bars for cultivating Victoria's largest illegal hydroponic cannabis crop.
ABC Australia · 05:13
Number of people with migraine doubles after years of undercounting ↗Revised figures show the number of Australians living with migraine is about 4 million, with experts saying it highlights how authorities have been grossly under-reporting the chronic disease.
Al Jazeera · 05:21
Iran’s military says US preparing to resume strikes ↗Tehran threatens retaliation as Trump weighs military action while Qatar pushes to revive talks.
ABC Australia · 05:28
Former employee sues Apple over store's 'unsafe' accessible bathroom ↗A Canberra Apple store is ordered to pay damages to a former employee who lived with a disability after the shop was found to have used its accessible bathroom as a storeroom.
ABC Australia · 05:29
Statistic in Intergenerational Report spells challenge for Australia as it ages ↗Australia is getting much older, and it is getting older faster than previously thought. But the major political parties are currently in a race to cut the greatest source of resilience against that trend: migration.
ABC Australia · 05:39
Elderly man dies after vehicle collided with mobility scooter in Canberra's north ↗A 95-year-old man who was taken to hospital for minor injuries after a road collision in Canberra on September 13 dies in hospital after his condition deteriorates.
ABC Australia · 05:41
Qld premier refuses to reveal cost to install Gabba wicket into new stadium ↗Brisbane's renowned Gabba cricket pitch is set to live on with a plan to preserve and install the wicket into the city's new Olympic stadium, but the premier has refused to reveal how much it will cost.
ABC Australia · 05:47
Chinese-made cameras banned from government buildings show up in EVs ↗Just a year after hundreds of Chinese CCTV cameras were removed from federal government buildings over surveillance fears, cameras from the same company were being used in EVs.
BBC World · 05:50
US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit ↗Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.
BBC World · 05:52
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband says he forgave her so he would not be 'eaten up inside forever' ↗Patrick Clancy gives his first interview since his wife's mistrial over the killing of their three young children.
Al Jazeera · 05:56
Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools ↗Italy is planning to ban the burqa and niqab in schools and cap the number of foreign students per class.
ABC Australia · 05:59
Wallabies eye Springboks scalp amid Dockers frenzy in Perth ↗The Wallabies are in Perth to face the reigning world champions, hoping the excitement surrounding the Fremantle Dockers will boost them on Sunday.
ABC Australia · 06:03
Another indecent assault charge dropped against Alan Jones, amid trial ↗Prosecutors told the court on Monday they would no longer press one count of indecent assault in relation to a reporter who alleged Alan Jones touched him indecently in public.
The Guardian World · 06:06
Sydney and parts of NSW swelter through temperatures in the 30s before plummeting 10C within hours ↗Temperatures in Sydney’s outer west peaked at 35C and 32C in the city on Monday before a cool change from the south-east Sydney and parts of New South Wales have sweltered through an “unseasonably warm” weekend, with temperatures climbing more than 10C above the September average, before a cool change swept much o…
The Guardian World · 06:08
‘Oh shit’: Labor councillor who attended 2021 Liberal fundraiser was worried about potential Icac inquiry, Icac hears ↗Texts reveal Sharangan Maheswaran had ‘an explanation ready’ but was worried about picture taken with premier prompted by ‘dumb’ Christian Ellis Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast A Labor councillor feared his presence at a Libe…
ABC Australia · 06:11
Man four times over limit breached AVO in crash that killed ex-partner ↗A judge is considering the sentence of a man who was four times over the legal blood alcohol limit when he caused a crash at an apple orchard, killing his ex-partner.
ABC Australia · 06:14
Mike Rann on 'maestro of the possible' 100 years after Don Dunstan's birth ↗On a day marking 100 years since the legendary premier was born, another former premier in Mike Rann recalls his own entry to politics under Don Dunstan's leadership.
Al Jazeera · 06:17
Who actually has power at the United Nations? ↗Every country at the United Nations gets a vote. But five countries have a power the other 188 don’t.
The Guardian World · 06:30
Teen complainant withdrawn from Alan Jones trial bringing number of alleged victims to five ↗Court also hears from four people who say they didn’t witness alleged offence against another complainant Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One of Alan Jones’s accusers has had his allegation withdrawn by prosecutors, with one…
Al Jazeera · 06:32
Mourinho fumes at referees in news conference after Madrid derby defeat ↗Fuming Real Madrid manager waves printouts of what he believes were clear red-card tackles by Atletico Madrid players.
ABC Australia · 06:35
Footy fans filthy as airfares soar ahead of grand final ↗Return airfares to Melbourne have hit $6,000 ahead of Saturday's AFL Grand Final as Fremantle and Brisbane fans scramble for seats.
France 24 · 06:36
Trump to meet Macron in New York before UN General Assembly ↗US President Donald Trump will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday in New York, where both leaders will be attending the United Nations General Assembly this week, the White House said.
ABC Australia · 06:47
Forced job-cuts loom as Tasmanian government prepares to swing axe ↗At least 80 Tasmanian public service jobs have been identified to be abolished as part of ongoing government efforts to shrink the state service.
France 24 · 06:47
Five takeaways from Germany's regional elections after far-right gains ↗Sunday's elections in two German states resulted in the defeat of the country's ruling CDU, a result described as a “disaster” by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, in the northeast of the country, the far-right AfD became the strongest party while the hard-left Die Linke led the polls in B…
BBC World · 06:51
'Far from their best' to 'a joy to watch' - ranking Premier League teams' start to season ↗Five matches into the league season, which teams in the Premier League have impressed so far and who have disappointed?
ABC Australia · 06:52
How Freo's former number one ticket holder has helped Brisbane's dynasty ↗Brisbane Lions players have told ABC Sport that a conversation in July with NBA champion Luc Longley has helped the team in its quest for three consecutive AFL premierships.
BBC World · 06:58
'No surprises' as results emerge in Russian parliamentary election ↗Preliminary results suggest that Kremlin-backed United Russia is on course to retain its constitutional majority.
BBC World · 07:01
Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies aged 27 ↗His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death.
BBC World · 07:20
Sydney policeman allegedly disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before murders ↗Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to the 2024 murder of his ex-partner and his new boyfriend.
France 24 · 07:27
Sisters of jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan arrested ↗Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party said on Monday that his three sisters had been arrested.
France 24 · 07:27
Pakistan arrests sisters of imprisoned former PM Imran Khan ↗The three sisters of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan were arrested in the province of Punjab, his Tehreek-e-Insaf party said on Monday. Khan, who was prime minister from 2018 to 2022, has been imprisoned since 2023 and was sentenced last year to 17 years on corruption charges.
Al Jazeera · 07:30
Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks ↗Three members of one family killed in air raid on house in Kunar province, Afghan Taliban deputy spokesperson says.
BBC World · 07:35
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance ↗The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.
ABC Australia · 07:41
Inside the crackdown on a $23 billion black market ↗Authorities across Australia's east coast are cracking down on the fishing black market, conducting raids, issuing large fines and crushing boats soon after they seize them.
Al Jazeera · 07:45
Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border ↗South Korean officers injured in DMZ explosion, possibly caused by a landmine, according to local media reports.
ABC Australia · 08:01
Live: Daicos favourite to end Brownlow wait on AFL's night of nights ↗Is tonight the night Nick Daicos finally gets his hands on a Brownlow Medal? Or will a surprise winner make for another thrilling count? Follow the updates live from the AFL's night of nights.
ABC Australia · 08:06
Woman given 'too many drugs, too little care' before death, coroner finds ↗Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has found a Hermannsburg mother-of-three was given "too many drugs and too little care" before her preventable death at the Alice Springs Hospital in 2023.
France 24 · 08:12
Who are the 100 world-leading environmentalists, according to The Independent? ↗PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 21: The Independent's climate 100 list for 2026 is out, featuring names like Pope Leo and Sir David Attenborough. Climate change is having an undeniable effect on animals across the world, some of which are seeking human help. And finally: are people's dating patterns shifting?
ABC Australia · 08:17
Boy in serious condition after being shot in the face and neck in Sydney ↗An 11-year-old boy is in a serious condition after being shot in the face and neck in Sydney's north-west this afternoon.
ABC Australia · 08:18
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier runs aground off Port of Gladstone ↗The Cape Falcon vessel, sailing under a Liberian flag, grounded six nautical miles east of the Port of Gladstone on Friday.
ABC Australia · 08:18
NRL set to axe ref Klein after controversial semifinal ending ↗The NRL admits the Warriors were wrongly denied a crucial late penalty in their 12-10 semi-final loss to Newcastle, and that could cost top referee Ashley Klein a preliminary final.
The Guardian World · 08:23
Universal early childhood education better than baby bonus to increase Australia’s birthrate, Labor says ↗Intergenerational report predicts that in four decades’ time, more Australians will be dying than being born each year Labor says better investment in early childhood education and care, such as a possible move to universal access for families, is a better way to address Australia’s declining birthrate, rejecting…
France 24 · 08:25
AI-pocalypse? Tech leaders, politicians clash over development slowdown ↗Insider warnings, hacking scares during tests and a US-China race have split the industry and Washington.
ABC Australia · 08:25
AFL stars and partners hit the red carpet for Brownlow Medal ↗See what your favourite footballers and their dates are wearing to the AFL's glitzy best-and-fairest award countdown.
France 24 · 08:30
US, China discuss AI dialogue mechanism and trade ahead of Trump-XI summit ↗US and Chinese delegations held "succesful" and "constructive" talks in New York on Sunday on Artificial Intelligence and trade, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington later this week. The two countries discussed setting up a dialogue mechanism as fears over AI security keep rising, and prepared…
ABC Australia · 08:30
Last-minute guilty plea over fatal crash which killed baby and two women ↗Court hears Nathaniel Jackman had smoked cannabis and did not hold a valid driver's licence prior to the fatal rollover near Yalgoo.
NPR News · 08:39
CNN, MS NOW and Politico will sue Trump after being barred from White House ↗Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they were prevented from entering the White House grounds after President Trump announced plans to ban all three outlets. (Image credit: JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR News · 08:40
How a national farm leader is dealing with record diesel prices ↗John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, says soaring diesel costs are deepening a farm crisis as farmers face sharply higher fuel costs in the middle of harvest season. (Image credit: Paul Morigi)
NPR News · 08:41
18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited to U.S. ↗Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were being extradited to the U.S. on Sunday to face justice in Florida. (Image credit: Odelyn Joseph)
France 24 · 08:44
Germany: CDU suffers a crushing defeat in the regional elections ↗Germany’s regional elections delivered mixed results for the country’s major parties. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the far-right AfD won the largest share of the vote, but remains isolated as other parties have ruled out coalition talks, leaving incumbent SPD premier Manuela Schwesig with a realistic path to fo…
Al Jazeera · 08:47
Russia election results show Putin’s party winning: What we know ↗With more than 90 percent votes counted, Putin's United Russia appears poised for a landslide win.
The Guardian World · 08:49
Boy, 11, in serious condition after being shot in face and neck in Sydney home ↗Five other people in house at the time of the shooting were unharmed, police say Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being shot in a home in Sydney’s north-west. Emergency services responded to reports of a sho…
France 24 · 08:52
Russia: Kremlin party dominates controlled vote ↗In Russia, early results from the parliamentary election show the Kremlin-backed United Russia party leading in the tightly controlled vote. The election, the country’s first parliamentary ballot held during wartime, began on Friday and concluded on Sunday, with around 111 million people eligible to vote. Moscow’s m…
Al Jazeera · 08:53
Australia’s deaths to outnumber births by 2060s, report says ↗Number of Australians aged 85 or older projected to triple by 2065–66, according to government forecast.
ABC Australia · 08:53
'Emaciated' woman never accessed NDIS funding despite approval, inquest told ↗A woman with an intellectual disability who was "emaciated" at the time of her death never accessed tens of thousands of dollars' worth of disability support funding despite prior approval, an inquest hears.
France 24 · 08:55
Deportation project: 72 journalists investigate US treatment of migrants ↗Under secretive deals with countries across Africa and Latin America, the Trump administration has deported thousands of migrants to countries they had never previously visited. Of the 25,000 deportations documented by reporters, the vast majority were sent across the border to Mexico. One of the journalists who inv…
NPR News · 09:00
German chancellor stands his ground after his party loses in state elections ↗German Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the public he'd push ahead with his federal agenda of tax and welfare reforms. (Image credit: Michele Tantussi)
NPR News · 09:00
The data center backlash is reshaping American politics — one community at a time ↗With striking speed, the widespread debate around data centers has become a fault line in American communities, cutting across political parties and forging unexpected alliances.
NPR News · 09:00
Many GOP candidates still echo Trump's 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on ↗While many Republican candidates, even in some critical tossup races, still back President Trump's baseless claims about election integrity, some GOP voters say they are ready to move on. (Image credit: Colin Hubbard)
NPR News · 09:00
What to know as world leaders converge at the United Nations this week ↗United Nations head António Guterres returns to New York for his final U.N. General Assembly as diplomacy falters over wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the global body faces deep divisions. (Image credit: Zhang Fengguo)
NPR News · 09:00
This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it's growing mushrooms instead ↗The U.S. gets nearly a third of its pork from Iowa. One family is making the switch from pigs to more sustainable specialty mushrooms and trying to show other pig farmers how they did it. (Image credit: Madeleine Charis King)
The Guardian World · 09:00
Babies ‘will face almost twice as much’ extreme fire weather in Europe than great-grandparents ↗Children born after 2025 will experience three more years of brutally fire-conducive weather as global heating intensifies European babies will face almost twice as much extreme fire weather as their great-grandparents if climate action does not ramp up quickly, a study has found. Global heating under current po…
France 24 · 09:00
Colombia battles massive wildfire ↗Colombia’s disaster risk agency says a forest fire in the centre of the country is now partially under control. Around 250 firefighters, supported by volunteers, have been battling the blaze since Saturday, with some 200 hectares affected. Camille Corcoran takes a closer look.
Al Jazeera · 09:02
Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa, and creating wealth ↗The world’s richest Black man says he aims to make Africa more self-sufficient and less reliant on imports.
The Guardian World · 09:02
Rebel Wilson back in court as The Deb producers sue star over allegedly blocking film ↗Hollywood actress appears in NSW supreme court in Sydney for the latest lawsuit over her directorial debut Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Hollywood star Rebel Wilson had a “last chance” phone call with her film’s co-producers over a dispute about up-front costs and her $1m fee, a j…
France 24 · 09:03
Protests erupt after ICE shooting in Texas ↗Protests have broken out in Austin, Texas, after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop. The man remains in serious but stable condition in hospital, while anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene. Austin’s police chief said local officers were not invo…
ABC Australia · 09:06
Darwin teacher takes registration board to tribunal after her suspension ↗Darwin teacher Bindi Isis is challenging a preliminary decision by the Northern Territory's Teacher Registration Board to suspend her registration. The board argues its decision was "reasonable", pending an inquiry.
Al Jazeera · 09:08
Michael Carrick demands Manchester United response after ‘pathetic’ jibes ↗With only one win so far this season, United have equalled their lowest points total in season after five matches.
France 24 · 09:14
Pope Leo to visit a secular France at odds with Catholic views on abortion, euthanasia ↗Pope Leo XIV on Friday begins a four-day visit to France, where the Catholic Church's views on abortion and euthanasia run counter to the values of a secular country that recently enshrined abortion in its constitution and gave final approval to a bill establishing the right to assisted dying.
BBC World · 09:18
Three arrested in South Africa over one of nine women's bodies found ↗The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.
The Guardian World · 09:26
Merz insists he will stay as German chancellor despite heavy losses in state elections – Europe live ↗CDU suffered heavy losses in two regional elections, including in home state of former leader Angela Merkel, where it polled just 4.9% Also rolling in this morning are the numbers from Russia’s orchestrated lower-house election, where Vladimir Putin’s party has retained a huge majority against token opposition.…
ABC Australia · 09:34
Man banned from Oz Comic-Con after allegedly biting artist ↗A man has been banned from Oz Comic-Con after allegedly biting one of the artists on Sunday afternoon.
The Guardian World · 09:35
Think Australia would be better off with less migration? The numbers tell a different story ↗The population is ageing and we’re having fewer babies. Labor should keep that in mind as the migration debate rages Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The intergenerational report lays bare how today’s growing anti-migration rhetoric clashes with a future where we need to attract peop…
France 24 · 09:38
Putin party retains majority in first vote since 2022 invasion of Ukraine ↗Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first since Russia’s full-sc…
France 24 · 09:41
Elif Eralp could become first Left Party mayor in Berlin ↗One candidate has been making headlines in Berlin in recent weeks: Elif Eralp of the left-wing Die Linke party. Her campaign methods and rhetoric have drawn comparisons with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Anne Mailliet, Paul-Louis Godard and Leyla Sobler report.
Al Jazeera · 09:42
Protests in Texas after ICE agent shoots Venezuelan man ↗Protesters gathered in the US state of Texas after an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man during an immigration enforcement
The Guardian World · 09:45
Weather tracker: Japanese islands brace for Dujuan to become a typhoon again ↗Storm system expected to hit Izu Islands as it strengthens. Meanwhile, Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet Tropical Storm Dujuan is skirting the coast of Japan and despite avoiding a direct landfall, is still expected to leave its mark. Dujuan briefly reached typhoon status on Friday before weakening to a…
Al Jazeera · 09:47
Mourinho holds up images of ‘two clear red cards’ after Atletico defeat ↗Jose Mourinho held up images of ‘two clear red card’ challenges he says cost his team the match against Atletico.
Al Jazeera · 09:50
Can the US win the AI cold war with China? ↗US attempts to slow down Chinese progress on AI through economic restrictions could backfire.
Al Jazeera · 09:54
Do Israelis feel any safer now than they did on October 6, 2023? ↗Despite having rarely been more secure, public concerns about security continue to dominate the election.
France 24 · 09:54
AfD surges as Merz’s CDU suffers regional elections setback ↗Another electoral setback for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as his centre-right CDU performed poorly in two state elections on Sunday. Projections showed the party failing to enter the state parliament in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the far-right AfD came out on top, while the far-left Die Linke led the…
France 24 · 09:57
France prepares for Pope Leo XIV historic visit ↗Four days ahead of Pope Leo’s visit to France, preparations have been underway for months. From Friday, the Pope will travel to Paris, Lourdes and Metz, with several sensitive issues hanging over the trip, including clerical sexual abuse and France’s assisted-dying law. For now, security remains the top priority. Ca…
BBC World · 10:00
Frank Gardner: Inside a camp for Yemeni refugees who have fled to Djibouti ↗Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Al Jazeera · 10:01
A simple guide to the Yemen conflict ↗Here’s a brief history of Yemen’s war - from the Houthi takeover in 2014 to the latest escalation.
The Guardian World · 10:04
Latest German election humiliation puts Merz on borrowed time as CDU unrest grows ↗Chancellor acknowledges disastrous state election results but vow to push on is likely to further alienate voters, and his own party • Europe live – latest updates Friedrich Merz called it a “disaster”, and that was even before the full scale of the catastrophe for himself and his conservative Christian Democra…
Al Jazeera · 10:10
Mystery object spotted hovering over Tehran ↗A mysterious object filmed hovering over Tehran has sparked online speculation.
Al Jazeera · 10:38
How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war ↗The oil and gas sector shrank 26 percent, new official data shows, pointing to the costs of the US-Israel war on Iran.
The Guardian World · 10:57
Google fined more than €400m by Irish regulator over its use of location data ↗Watchdog says users may have been unaware their information was used to target adverts or infer their interests Google has been fined more than €400m (£345m) over the way it processed users’ location data, following claims that the tech giant had manipulated users into agreeing to be constantly tracked on their mo…
Al Jazeera · 11:00
Why is the US trying ‘regime change’ again? ↗The US invasions after 9/11 were disasters -- but the US is trying again in Iran anyway
France 24 · 11:04
Regional losses for Germany's ruling CDU ↗Another electoral setback for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as his centre-right CDU performed poorly in two state elections on Sunday. Projections showed the party failing to enter the state parliament in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the far-right AfD came out on top, while the far-left Die Linke led the…
France 24 · 11:04
Moscow: Ukraine launches huge drone attack as election wraps up ↗Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds at the capital Moscow, in its largest attack of the war so far, officials said Sunday. The attack came as Russia wrapped up the final day of voting in tightly controlled parliamentary elections that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a test of s…
ABC Australia · 11:06
Chris Brown among trio replacing Kyle and Jackie O ↗Bondi Vet television personality Chris Brown, occasional KIIS fill-in host Amy Gerard and former Nova star Jack Charles will begin broadcasting on November 9.
Al Jazeera · 11:22
Why do Sudan’s humanitarian truces keep failing and who is to blame? ↗Efforts to bring about humanitarian truces in Sudan hit a dead end as warring factions prioritise battlefield victories.
NPR News · 11:24
World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex' ↗This week, world leaders convene for the U.N. General Assembly as war continues in Ukraine and the Gulf. And, President Trump has proposed that his arch serve as a military complex. (Image credit: Angela Weiss)
Al Jazeera · 11:26
NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair pays tribute to slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila ↗Al-Shaair wears eye black with Akila's name despite being fined for displaying messages about Israel's genocide in Gaza.
BBC World · 11:42
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban ↗The US media outlets say they are defending "the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes".
ABC Australia · 12:02
CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue after being barred from White House ↗Reporters from the three major news outlets were blocked from the White House over reporting Mr Trump called "fake news".
BBC World · 12:08
US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN ↗A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.
BBC World · 12:21
British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry ↗Visitors stopping to take pictures of the 68m medieval embroidery were holding up others, prompting the rule change.
BBC World · 12:21
Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate ↗Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated over an issue with his Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
France 24 · 12:25
Sorbonne Professor Hans Stark: 'Merz is in a very, very fragile situation' ↗The far right AfD claims it has become Germany’s new “people’s party”. The statement comes after AfD claimed its second regional election win in as many weeks, ramping up pressure on the poorly performing CDU and Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The far-left party also advanced, winning its third regional election thanks…
BBC World · 12:30
Google hit with €403m fine by Irish data watchdog over GDPR violations ↗The penalty follows an inquiry launched into the tech giant six years ago, following complaints from several European consumer rights organisations.
Al Jazeera · 12:31
Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank raid ↗At least 53 young men are being held in Biddu after raids left the town in lockdown, with schools and businesses shut.
Al Jazeera · 12:32
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill three, including a child ↗Israeli attacks on Palestinians continue in Gaza despite a 'ceasefire' signed in October.
The Guardian World · 12:44
German chancellor clinging to power after another loss to far-right AfD ↗Merz seeks to shore up support after CDU loses two state elections and is ejected from Mecklenburg parliament Europe live – latest updates Germany’s beleaguered leader, Friedrich Merz, has sought to shore up support for his flagging chancellorship among senior members of his conservative party after its drubbin…
Al Jazeera · 12:49
NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair honours another Palestinian girl killed by Israel ↗Azeez Al-Shaair has paid tribute to another Palestinian child killed by Israel, despite the NFL fine last week.
Al Jazeera · 12:49
Moroccan parties mobilise in markets and online for parliamentary elections ↗Moroccan parties are pushing campaigns before the September 23 vote to secure 395 parliamentary seats.
France 24 · 12:51
Midterm elections: Trump looms large over 2026 vote as Democrats eye gains ↗With the US midterm elections now just six weeks away, we’ll speak to our Washington correspondent Fraser Jackson about whether President Donald Trump could help or hurt his party’s chances. Polls have pointed to what some are calling a “blue wave”, with Democrats potentially regaining control of the House, while th…
France 24 · 12:56
REPLAY: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in post-vote comments ↗German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and CDU representatives held a press conference on Monday, September 21, after the party suffered its worst regional election defeat in postwar Germany. Merz called the result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania a “disaster”, as the CDU fell below the 5% threshold for entering the state…
ABC Australia · 12:57
Xi Jinping's closest military ally expelled from party, accused of corruption ↗The Chinese leadership accused the high-ranking military officers of disloyalty and corruption involving "exceptionally large" sums of money.
France 24 · 12:58
West Bank: Israeli settler, Palestinian killed in latest violence ↗Violence flared in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Sunday, as Israeli forces arrested a suspected Palestinian gunman accused of killing an Israeli man. In a separate incident, Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian driver who the military said had attempted to run them over. Nicholas Rushworth reports.
France 24 · 13:02
Germany's Merz vows to hold ruling coalition together after election gains by far right, hard left ↗German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition of the centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD together for the sake of the country's "democratic future", after both the far right and hard left made big gains in Germany's state elections on Sunday.
ABC Australia · 13:13
German leader Merz clings on after election 'disaster' ↗Despite seeing his party tumble to its worst regional election defeat in post-war Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz vows to stay in power after announcing the centre-left Social Democrats wanted to remain in a coalition with his conservatives.
Al Jazeera · 13:15
CNN, Politico, MS NOW to sue Trump administration over White House ban ↗Trump says ban targets ‘fake news’, which poses a ‘threat to our National Security’.
Al Jazeera · 13:18
Cargo ship crashes into Chinese fishing boat near Singapore ↗Cargo ship crashes into Chinese fishing boat near Singapore
Al Jazeera · 13:19
Who is Yu Zidi, China’s 13-year-old swimming sensation? ↗The teen phenomenon won her second gold medal in the 200m medley in 2:06.10 to set a new Games and Asian record.
Al Jazeera · 13:20
Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate ↗Switzerland's football association will reassess the situation with Xhaka after the international window closes.
Al Jazeera · 13:26
Inside Kazakhstan’s push to become a regional AI centre ↗Kazakhstan accelerates AI development but experts warn of impact on the environment and human rights.
BBC World · 13:30
Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability ↗Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.
Al Jazeera · 13:32
What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping? ↗Washington and Beijing discuss AI hotline idea amid escalating competition and restrictions on advanced technologies.
BBC World · 13:34
Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future' ↗The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"
The Guardian World · 13:40
Putin consolidates grip on Russia as 49 Ukraine war veterans elected to parliament ↗United Russia party’s record victory in tightly controlled vote likely to be used as evidence of support for war against Ukraine Russia’s new parliament will include 49 deputies who have taken part in the war against Ukraine, officials have said after a landslide victory by the ruling United Russia party in widely…
Al Jazeera · 13:59
Egypt’s Amina Orfi becomes youngest women’s squash world number one at 19 ↗Orfi, the reigning senior and junior world champion, topped the rankings with victory at the Qatar Classic last week.
ABC Australia · 14:01
'Clock is ticking' as ASIC warns private credit sector investors could bail ↗ASIC commissioner Simone Constant has fired a shot across the bow of Australian private credit, warning the clock is ticking on poor lending practices.
France 24 · 14:03
Projectile hits tanker as it enters the Strait of Hormuz ↗At least two people were injured when an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said Monday. The vessel will reportedly continue to its next port of call, and there are no indications of any environmental impact at this time.
BBC World · 14:06
Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan ↗The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most areas.
BBC World · 14:14
Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war ↗The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti
Al Jazeera · 14:19
Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine? ↗The use of the Pelican has provoked interest among military analysts as to whether it is a tactical ballistic missile.
France 24 · 14:34
CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump administration after White House ban ↗US media outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced Monday they were filing suit after US President Donald Trump banned their journalists from the White House last week. The ban on the three outlets marks an escalation in the Trump administration's years-long assault on the country's press freedoms.
France 24 · 14:35
Music show: Meet Ed Banger Records' new girl Tatyana Jane and wild Jazz band Buck ↗This week on Arts24, music editor Marjorie Hache chats to Buck's saxophonist. He tells us more about how the six-piece came together during lockdown and took their name from the antler-sporting animal to make psychedelic wild jazz. They are currently touring their new album "Animal Boisé". We also meet French Camer…
France 24 · 14:37
Pope Leo heads to France amid church scandals ↗Preparations are underway in France for Pope Leo’s visit from September 25 to 28. During his trip, the Pontiff is expected to meet victims of church sexual abuse, as the Catholic Church faces renewed scrutiny following recent scandals. Delano D'Souza reports.
France 24 · 14:39
French farmers turn to tropical crops amid rising temperatures ↗In the south of France, climate change is reshaping the region’s fruit production. Rather than fighting against it, a growing number of farmers are learning how to work with it – turning to tropical crops, now well-suited to the local climate. Bananas, papaya and even dragon fruit are being grown in greenhouses but…
France 24 · 14:39
France: Government hosts energy meeting amid fuel price tensions ↗The French government is holding urgent meetings today as it looks for ways to tackle rapidly rising fuel prices. Drivers are paying record-high prices for diesel, as the war in Iran disrupts crude oil shipments from the Middle East. But with public discontent growing, the government has limited options, as France’s…
France 24 · 14:41
UK: Fallout over Charles Spencer’s Diana Memoir ↗In the UK, fallout continues over the explosive memoirs of Princess Diana’s brother. Charles Spencer on Sunday accused King Charles of “gaslighting” him over his account of events surrounding Diana’s death, detailed in a book due to be released on Tuesday. Earl Spencer claims the monarch was “giddily elated” in the…
Al Jazeera · 14:50
How an economic squeeze is changing everyday life and work for Iranians ↗Iran’s government is trying to change some work patterns to help save on fuel and energy amid struggles and shortages.
Al Jazeera · 14:55
Elif Eralp: A leftist leader with Turkish roots dubbed ‘Germany’s Mamdani’ ↗Victory in Berlin signals that Germany continues to be liberal, that, despite the far right's rise, experts say.
The Guardian World · 14:56
Man and police officer wounded in exchange of gunfire near Ontario synagogue ↗Officials say man was critically injured and officer was wounded in Yom Kippur incident near Belleville synagogue A police officer and a man were wounded in an exchange of gunfire on Sunday near a synagogue in Ontario as members of the Jewish community marked Yom Kippur, authorities said. The man was hospitalized…
France 24 · 14:57
Saudi Arabia left without US help against Houthis ↗Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance, despite the two countries being longstanding allies and President Donald Trump and his family maintaining close personal ties with Saudi leaders. France 24 International affairs commentator Douglas Her…
France 24 · 14:59
France and Canada deepen economic and defense ties ↗French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed op…
The Guardian World · 15:00
Discovery of new Australian stick insect species reveals case of mistaken identity ↗New study describes two species, Anchiale robusta and Anchiale mabiensis , both found in far north Queensland Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two new large stick insect species have been identified by Australian researchers, in a discovery they say illustrates how little we still un…
The Guardian World · 15:00
More than 150,000 underwater explosives used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016 ↗Salmon companies operating in Tasmanian marine areas deployed almost 1,800 explosives in first half of 2026, government figures reveal Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 150,000 underwater explosives have been used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016, accordin…
France 24 · 15:02
Merz’s election setback: What it means for Germany? ↗German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and CDU representatives held a press conference on Monday, September 21, after the party suffered its worst regional election defeat in postwar Germany. Merz called the result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania a “disaster”, as the CDU fell below the 5% threshold for entering the state…
France 24 · 15:05
EU fines Google €403 million for improperly using location data ↗Ireland, on behalf of the European Union, said Monday it had fined Google €403 million for improperly using users' location data between May 2018 and February 2020. However, the eight-year delay drew some criticism, as the European Consumer Organisation said that "can be as harmful as no enforcement at all".
The Guardian World · 15:09
No avoiding the cost of inaction on climate, Anthony Albanese says in New York ↗Ahead of United Nations meeting, prime minister says Australians knows the impact of global heating as well as anyone Australia understands the dangers of global warming and the urgency of climate action as much as any other country, Anthony Albanese has said in a keynote speech ahead of the United Nations genera…
Al Jazeera · 15:16
Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears ↗Repeated blasts at military sites expose the risks facing Syria as it rebuilds its army after years of war.
Al Jazeera · 15:18
US threatens to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday ↗Treasury Secretary says airports and companies servicing Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the US dollar system.
Al Jazeera · 15:21
Antonio Guterres: Can the UN still meet today’s global crises? ↗Al Jazeera’s James Bays sits down with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
BBC World · 15:28
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption in UK ↗Airlines are angry about the delays, with EasyJet saying the latest incident "once again calls into question the resilience" of the system.
France 24 · 15:45
Bayeux Tapestry craze prompts photo ban at British Museum ↗The British Museum said on Monday that it has banned people from taking photos of the Bayeux Tapestry to prevent crowds from forming at the new exhibit. The 1,000-year-old artwork is on display in the UK after an unprecedented loan from France, and tickets are sold out until December 31.
The Guardian World · 15:54
US strikes on alleged drug boats may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’, UN finds ↗Dozens of US attacks on boats in the Pacific and Caribbean have killed more than 230 people since September 2025 A special rapporteur for the UN human rights council has concluded that there are “reasonable grounds to believe” that the United States attacks on boats allegedly carrying drugs in the Pacific and Cari…
France 24 · 16:08
French singer Amanda Lear accuses US star Miley Cyrus of 'copying' 1970s hit ↗French disco diva Amanda Lear accused Miley Cyrus on Monday of plagiarising her 1970s song "The Sphinx" in the US pop star's new track, "Redlights". However, Lear later added that she was not interested in a lawsuit.
France 24 · 16:12
Typhoon Dujuan: Japan urges two million to evacuate ↗Japan’s Meteorological Agency has warned of an "imminent threat to life" as Typhoon Dujuan bears down on the country, with nearly two million people urged to evacuate across six prefectures, including Tokyo.
BBC World · 16:23
London Fashion Week 2026: The five trends we'll see in spring ↗As London Fashion Week comes to a close, here are the biggest trends for your wardrobe.
BBC World · 16:33
First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide ↗Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with seven offences.
France 24 · 16:35
‘National security threat’: Trump’s latest attack on US media ↗US President Donald Trump on Monday accused mainstream media outlets of being a “cancer” and national security threat in his latest attack on members of the press. It comes after Trump barred journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, with the three media outlets saying Monday they would sue the…
NPR News · 16:40
Paramount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal ↗Paramount's owners have made concessions to 12 Democratic state attorneys general to settle a lawsuit that endangered the media company's bid for its larger Hollywood rival, Warner Bros. Discovery. (Image credit: Noam Galai/Getty Images for Paramount)
Al Jazeera · 16:46
State of world getting worse as UN Security Council paralysed: Guterres ↗The UN chief's mandate ends on December 31 this year, with a successor yet to be named.
BBC World · 16:52
Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards Japan ↗The typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake.
Al Jazeera · 16:56
China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party ↗China removes two top generals over corruption, disloyalty as part of an ongoing anti-corruption crackdown.
Al Jazeera · 17:12
How is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’? ↗European leaders accuse Russia of hybrid warfare.
The Guardian World · 17:13
Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens popular tourist area ↗Wildfire forces evacuations and burns through mountains surrounding Villa de Leyva in the north-east Colombian authorities declared a public calamity as a wildfire burned through mountains surrounding one of the country’s best-known colonial towns in the north-east, scorching large swaths of vegetation and forcin…
Al Jazeera · 17:19
Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir demands death penalty for Palestinian who killed ↗Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir demands death penalty for Palestinian who killed settler
Al Jazeera · 17:32
Airplane makes ‘miracle’ landing as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan ↗A plane landing in Tokyo that one passenger called 'a miracle' ended with applause as Typhoon Dujuan battered Japan.
NPR News · 17:37
Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace ↗The Federal Aviation Administration launched an ambitious $875-million-dollar push to make the U.S. airspace more efficient. But critics say it won't solve bigger problems with air traffic control. (Image credit: Mario Tama)
Al Jazeera · 17:38
‘Licence to kill:’ French protests decry police use-of-force bill ↗Thousands of protesters across France rallied against a new law they say will give police a "licence to kill”.
Al Jazeera · 17:42
Paramount settles with US states in step towards merger with Warner Bros ↗Ellison-led Paramount will avoid daily $7m fee if the $110bn Warner Bros merger closes by September 30.
Al Jazeera · 17:45
Ceuta solidarity shirt row: How the crisis engulfed Spanish football ↗Football has been dragged into growing tensions over the influx of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish enclave Ceuta.
France 24 · 17:46
'Banking on a national brand': Bolsonaro sons Carlos, Jair Renan run for power in Brazil's south ↗Flavio Bolsonaro is not the only member of his family campaigning in his father’s shadow. The former president's eldest son, who is now polling neck and neck with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can count on two of his brothers, who are standing in the senatorial and legislative elections. In Santa Ca…
Al Jazeera · 17:48
Protesters march on Islamabad over soaring fuel prices ↗Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party has launched a protest march towards Islamabad over soaring fuel prices.
ABC Australia · 17:56
Australia joins global push for AI controls amid fears of runaway AI ↗Anthony Albanese and more than a dozen world leaders have issued an urgent plea for global guardrails to ensure AI remains "under human control".
ABC Australia · 18:30
Here's what's worth catching at the cinemas these school holidays ↗From a mile-a-minute Filipino, to a claymation that will keep littlies in their seats, to a very-nearly-shelved Looney Tunes caper, there is something that will keep all age groups happy.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Planning for a baby? What you should know about health insurance options ↗This is what to know about health insurance and pregnancy care options if you plan on having children.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Gen Z are grappling with doomscrolling but some are pushing back ↗Gen Z is the first generation to be pushing back against phone dependency and social media doomscrolling, an Australian researcher says.
Al Jazeera · 18:40
Photos: Gaza’s children return to class in tents and ruins ↗Gaza children return to classrooms after three years, facing challenges of damaged schools, tents, and scarce supplies.
ABC Australia · 18:45
In Pattaya, the death of a teenage girl has exposed a party city's dark underbelly ↗It's a holiday hotspot drawing millions of tourists a year but the death of a teenage girl has highlighted the dangers of Pattaya's sex industry.
ABC Australia · 18:47
What everyday Australians want political leaders to hear ↗For the past eight weeks, ABC teams have been talking to thousands of people across the country about what matters to them, and there is a consistent message.
ABC Australia · 18:50
The new generation of ultra-cheap smart glasses is shockingly hackable ↗Independent testing found cheap smart glasses could be accessed by an attacker without a password, allowing them to gain control of the glasses and stored images.
ABC Australia · 18:52
BYD cuts references to 'China' and 'surveillance' from its privacy policy ↗The original policy gave the company almost unlimited powers to collect data on its Australian vehicle owners and broad discretion on how this could be disclosed.
The Guardian World · 19:00
Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas ↗New rules also include a ban near schools and childcare centres and require them to source their own renewable energy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Datacentres in Victoria will be banned in residential areas and required to use renewable energy and contribute to the community, und…
ABC Australia · 19:05
Dating app safety shouldn't be left to women, researchers say ↗Women report screening profiles, withholding personal information and managing interactions to protect themselves as researchers push for stronger obligations on dating platforms.
ABC Australia · 19:07
Why younger Australians are facing a tough economic future ↗In 40 years, with an estimated population of 40 million, Australia will be more indebted and face what increasingly appears to be a permanent budget deficit.
ABC Australia · 19:09
Teen suffers memory loss after Indonesian school-meal poisoning ↗Indonesia's flagship free school-meals program is facing growing criticism after more students suffer food poisoning, prompting calls for legal action and greater accountability.
Al Jazeera · 19:10
Trump’s approval rating hits record low amid Iran war, economy fallout ↗Republican support for Trump dips to 73 percent, down from 82 percent, as war and inflation concerns dominate polls.
ABC Australia · 19:12
Thirteen-year-old surfer breaking records as first Indigenous world champ ↗Teenager Leihani Zoric almost didn't compete in El Salvador, but now she's the youngest ISA Under 18 World Junior Champion in history, and the first Indigenous world champion surfer.
ABC Australia · 19:14
Victoria unveils data centre strategy with renewables requirements ↗Victoria will require new data centres to source their own renewable energy under a strategy unveiled by Premier Ben Carroll.
ABC Australia · 19:20
Brownlow simply latest chapter as Daicos continues rewriting AFL history ↗Nick Daicos's stardom has always had an inevitability to it, and his maiden Brownlow Medal triumph is the latest example of him fulfilling his immense promise.
Al Jazeera · 19:22
Protesters blockade Elbit Systems factory over Israel weapons supply ↗Nine protesters blocked access to Elbit Systems’ factory in Staffordshire by attaching themselves to five ‘lock-ons’.
France 24 · 19:25
New France coach Zidane leads training session ahead of Nations League campaign ↗France coach Zinédine Zidane oversaw his first training session with Les Bleus on Monday ahead of the new Nations League campaign. The 1998 World Cup winner led a dozen of his players through a light training session under the gaze of some 50 journalists.
ABC Australia · 19:27
Two new stick insect species emerge from Queensland forests ↗The two new species are in the same genus and are both winged and more than 10cm long.
ABC Australia · 19:30
Bushfire strategy must change, expert says, after Tasmanian scare ↗Amid criticism of Tasmania's fire service over no ban being imposed on a windy, warm and dry day which resulted in registered burn-offs going ahead, one expert says the entire approach to managing bushfires simply must change.
ABC Australia · 19:47
Wet winter increases risk of active hayfever season in Victoria ↗Grass growth after the wet winter could see more extreme grass pollen days in much of Victoria this spring.
France 24 · 19:47
Infantino says open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy ↗FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday proposed an external review of how the football association makes decisions, including who has a say in major initiatives. Infantino faced backlash and calls for a boycott over the summer after proposing to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
Al Jazeera · 19:48
UK prosecutors charge first person for Rwanda genocide ↗Vincent Brown is 'alleged to have directed and incited acts of murder and genocide carried out by others'.
ABC Australia · 19:49
More than one in four Brisbane council parking spots now pay by app only ↗Brisbane is the only major city in Australia where motorists can be required to download an app to pay for parking.
Al Jazeera · 19:50
Embattled Gianni Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform ↗FIFA president proposes 'consultation' with members to reform world football governing body's decision-making process.
NPR News · 19:50
What the equinox 'henge' effect tells us about U.S. cities ↗The fall equinox, which arrives Tuesday in the U.S., brings shorter days, and chances to witness alignment between Earth and the sun. It's a modern version of ancient observances of a celestial shift. (Image credit: Bilgin S. Sasmaz)
BBC World · 19:50
Infantino says he is open to talks over Fifa reform ↗Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body operates. shifting tone as he seeks support to stay on.
France 24 · 19:52
Forbidden Stories on Trump deportation system: France24's 'Ice, Trump and Africa' ↗Sofia Alvarez Jurado, investigative journalist, member of th Deportation project speaks about the international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy.
Al Jazeera · 20:01
FAA halts flights to major US East Coast airports amid outage ↗FAA halts East Coast flights due to equipment outage, affecting major US airports like JFK, Newark, and Philadelphia.
ABC Australia · 20:04
Salesman's 'superhero' branding triggers DC Comics trademark dispute ↗A Dubbo business owner is fighting comic book giant DC Comics over allegations his promotional character "Fanman" is deceptively similar to Superman.
Al Jazeera · 20:05
US man convicted in 2023 shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont ↗Jason Eaton faces up to life in prison after a jury rejected his insanity defence.
Al Jazeera · 20:07
UN Chief Guterres calls for ban on ‘killer robots’ ↗In this episode of On the Record, UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for ban on autonomous ‘killer robots’.
ABC Australia · 20:11
Sister of Snowtown murder victim says she would never forgive killers ↗Ahead of the impending parole release of one of the Snowtown killers, Karen Davies says she still have panic attacks about her brother's death decades later.
Al Jazeera · 20:17
Putin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary election ↗Victory of United Russia party strengthens Putin's hand even as the war with Ukraine grows more unpopular.
ABC Australia · 20:27
Darwin council considering permanent pre-cyclone clean-up move to May ↗The City of Darwin could soon vote to permanently move its annual pre-cyclone clean-up to May after the 2026 clean-up was postponed until after the wet season.
ABC Australia · 20:31
Taxpayers paid $4,500 for dead man's chair amid aged care delays ↗Deidre de Jonge was burying her husband when she received the phone call she had been waiting on for months.
ABC Australia · 20:32
NSW set to change how sexual assault complainants give evidence ↗NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley will introduce the "commonsense" reforms in the state parliament on Tuesday.
ABC Australia · 20:36
Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote ↗The AFL avoids the unwanted scenario of one of Sydney's suspended players winning the Brownlow Medal, with Isaac Heeney finishing outside the count's top five.
ABC Australia · 20:36
Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote ↗The AFL avoids the unwanted scenario of one of Sydney's suspended players winning the Brownlow Medal, with Isaac Heeney finishing outside the count's top five.
Al Jazeera · 20:38
Trump speech inaudible as US networks boycott White House event ↗US President Trump unveiled a new White House helicopter pad as major US TV networks stayed away in protest.
ABC Australia · 20:54
Paramount settles with US states, clearing way for Warner Bros merger ↗Opponents say Paramount's multi-billion-dollar merger with Warner Bros will slash Hollywood jobs, reduce the number of films produced, and threaten CNN's independence.
Al Jazeera · 20:57
Former ‘death squad’ leader appears in military trial in The Gambia ↗Sanna Manjang faces court for deserting army in 2017 after end of Jammeh's 20-year rule.
ABC Australia · 21:01
Cold and flu supplements containing controversial herb to face recall ↗Australia's medicines regulator flags the future recall of cold and flu supplements containing a herb linked to anaphylaxis and other severe allergic reactions.
Al Jazeera · 21:04
How thousands of migrants stranded in Ceuta are surviving ↗Authorities estimate that at least 10,000 people remain in the enclave of Ceuta after a record surge in July.
France 24 · 21:05
Ed Sheeran hit by viral false claims after Macklemore controversy ↗Ed Sheeran’s controversial US tour has sparked a wave of viral rumours. A false claim that his music was removed from Spotify racked up more than 3 million views on X, despite his his music remaining available. Another video, viewed over 14 million times, falsely suggested Sheeran was now defiantly performing solo a…
ABC Australia · 21:11
Live: Bragg to reignite super fight with housing plan ↗A plan for Australians to use their superannuation to make it easier to secure a home loan is set to be floated by Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg. Follow live.
France 24 · 21:13
Paramount, US states settle antitrust lawsuit over Warner Bros. acquisition ↗Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with a dozen US states that sought to block its acquisition of Warner Brothers, as well as with the Writers Guild of America. California's Attorney General said that while the settlement addressed concerns over competition and protection, it did not mean a vote of support for…
ABC Australia · 21:13
'Messy but beautiful' tree among nine vying for Victoria's annual gong ↗One regional Victorian shire is home to two finalists in this year's Victorian Tree of the Year competition.
France 24 · 21:16
Ethiopia's main armed groups form anti-government alliance ↗In tonight's edition, a coalition of opposition groups band together in the hope of ousting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Also, I speak to the deputy chief of the UN's peacekeeping mission in DR Congo. And with just a few days to go before the legislative elections, young Moroccans are torn between hope and s…
The Guardian World · 21:18
Australia news live: Chalmers says migration needed for falling birth rate; city of Sydney bans smart glasses ↗Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has met with Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the United Nations general assembly, to talk free trade, China, critical mineral and AI. The prime minister and president of the European Commission we…
ABC Australia · 21:23
US flights chaos as communications fail and cable is accidentally cut ↗A failed telecommunications circuit and a severed fibre-optic cable have snarled thousands of flights across the US and halted incoming flights at major airports in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
The Guardian World · 21:26
World leaders address climate crisis before UN meet amid record-breaking El-Niño ↗Prime ministers of Australia and Iceland discuss effects on their countries even as some shy away in face of war and inflation World political leaders are descending on New York for the UN general assembly and some of them are putting the climate crisis on the agenda as they spoke on Monday at the start of the cit…
ABC Australia · 21:30
Naturalist adventure in Victoria's east draws new wave of twitchers ↗The late 19th-century art and literature naturalist movement is experiencing a modern renaissance of sorts in Victoria, as a new wave of artists and nature lovers walk, kayak and cycle a new art trail.
ABC Australia · 21:31
Lions 'praying' Neale gets off but confident they will cope if ban stands ↗Lachie Neale will face the AFL tribunal in the hope of playing in Saturday's grand final, as his teammates prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Arts & Letters Daily · 21:34
Annie Dillard “was a sort of drill sergeant of human consciousness: determined, always, to force herself, and others, to see” ↗Annie Dillard “was a sort of drill sergeant of human consciousness: determined, always, to force herself, and others, to see”
Arts & Letters Daily · 21:34
“Reading is like exercise. You have to go a little bit beyond what you’re comfortable with, a little bit more than you can really do” ↗“Reading is like exercise. You have to go a little bit beyond what you’re comfortable with, a little bit more than you can really do”
Arts & Letters Daily · 21:34
It was announced to much fanfare that AI had solved the Navier–Stokes problem. As a mathematician explains, that’s only sort of the case ↗It was announced to much fanfare that AI had solved the Navier–Stokes problem. As a mathematician explains, that’s only sort of the case
ABC Australia · 21:58
Half of 'ecologically thinned' trees from WA forests chipped or burned ↗More than half the wood removed under WA's trial of ecological thinning is being chipped, burned or exported overseas, according to information revealed in state parliament.
ABC Australia · 21:58
Consumers duped by price comparison websites, ASIC warns ↗Australians hunting bargains on comparison websites risk being duped by sites that only offer a selection of preferred providers.
ABC Australia · 22:06
Formula 1 agrees to shorter races in 2027 ↗Formula 1 races will be shortened from next season, with concerns for organisers and spectators among the reasons behind the change.
ABC Australia · 22:25
Live: ASX to rise, AI rally pushes Nasdaq to record high, oil falls below $US100 ↗The Australian share market is likely to start the day higher after Wall Street's AI stocks surged, pushing the tech-heavy Nasdaq index to a new record high. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 22:30
Tarik had to break his favourite rare instrument to make another ↗The makers of a rare instrument and a collection of hundreds of calligraphic manuscripts feature in a film project opening the new Powerhouse Parramatta in November.
The Guardian World · 22:33
Healthcare in Africa ‘under growing strain’ after US withdrawal from aid programs, report warns ↗Accra Reset’s report states countries in the region and global south should take greater control of their health development after USAID debacle The United States’ withdrawal from key aid programs has put has put healthcare in Africa and the Global South “under growing strain” a new report warns. The report says…
ABC Australia · 22:35
Queensland teenager charged with preparing to cause harm ↗Counter-Terrorism detectives raided a property at Maryborough late last month and seized several electronic devices.
France 24 · 22:48
Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger ↗Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that clears a major legal hurdle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal imposing commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News.
ABC Australia · 23:04
13yo Mount Isa bull rider sets sights on Texas ↗A 13-year-old Kalkadoon and Pitta Pitta cowgirl is heading to two youth world finals in the US, with the Mount Isa Rodeo committing $10,000 as it steps up support for the next generation of outback riders.
France 24 · 23:07
Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger ↗Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, officials announced Monday, creating a Hollywood empire spanning television, news and cinema.
ABC Australia · 23:26
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate lone holdout juror ↗Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks the court to investigate the lone juror's phone use and truthfulness when questioned by the judge.
France 24 · 23:30
US, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal on Tuesday ↗The United States, Denmark and Greenland are set to sign a security agreement Tuesday expanding US involvement in Greenland’s defense while affirming Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory.
ABC Australia · 23:31
One Nation wants environmental water 'unlocked' for agriculture this season ↗Irrigators and One Nation are calling for environmental water in the Murray-Darling Basin to be made available for agricultural production this season.
BBC World · 23:32
Why a Bollywood celebrity manager's 2020 death case has been reopened ↗Disha Salian's father insists her death was not suicide or an accident, but that she was gang-raped and murdered.
ABC Australia · 23:42
Two men assaulted following home invasion in Sydney's west ↗Two men are in a serious condition after sustaining head injuries following a home invasion in Sydney's west.
ABC Australia · 23:52
US torpedo test-fired from UK sea drone for first time as part of AUKUS ↗The UK government says the launch of a heavyweight torpedo, jointly developed by the US and Australia, "marks a major advance in the future of submarine technology".
ABC Australia · 23:59
The mill 200 farmers can't afford to lose ↗Australia's only remaining grower-owned sugar mill needs a multi-million-dollar loan to survive.