Wednesday, 23 September 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN ↗President Trump says US officials held a 'very good' meeting on Tuesday with the Iranian delegation at UN.
Nature News · 00:00
Targeting ZMYND8 unleashes IL-2 signalling to override T cell exhaustion ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11059-5 ZMYND8 suppresses IL-2R–STAT5 signalling by inhibiting p300-mediated transcriptional activation of Il2ra to enforce CD8+ T cell terminal exhaustion, and its deletion boosts effector-like states and markedly enhances antiviral and antitumou…
Nature News · 00:00
Banking records reveal characteristics of financial abuse ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11049-7 An analysis of UK banking data reveals that people who reported being victim-survivors of financial abuse experience worse financial outcomes compared with a control group.
Nature News · 00:00
Hepatocytes promote liver metastasis of pancreatic cancer by providing serine ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11051-z Metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in the liver that lack the enzyme necessary to synthesize serine can reprogram hepatocytes to produce this amino acid, thus promoting tumour growth and survival.
Nature News · 00:00
A design approach for bitopic kinase inhibitors ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11056-8 Detailed analyses of ligand choice, linkage vector and linker length enabled the development of bitopic inhibitors of ABL1 and EGFR kinases, including an ABL1 inhibitor with enhanced activity against resistance mutations and reduced off-ta…
Nature News · 00:00
What is needed for regenerative medicine to flourish? ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02854-1 Although the field’s breakthrough research has the potential to save lives, it requires a more in-depth and equitable foundation of research.
Nature News · 00:00
A guide to the Nature Index ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02858-x A description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality that is available free online at natureindex.com.
Nature News · 00:00
‘Remarkably encouraging’: stem-cell treatments for autoimmune diseases enter new phase ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02855-0 Scientists are working to transform the body’s most versatile cells into viable therapies, but the challenge of immunosuppression looms.
Nature News · 00:00
Lack of female researchers and participants in regenerative-medicine research holds everyone back ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02857-y The field will not reach its potential using data sets in which women and non-binary people are not fully represented.
Nature News · 00:00
Competition heats up in the regenerative-medicine ranks ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02856-z The United States leads, but China poses strong competition, according to the latest Nature Index data.
Nature News · 00:00
Author Correction: Large recoverable elastic energy in chiral metamaterials via twist buckling ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11189-w Author Correction: Large recoverable elastic energy in chiral metamaterials via twist buckling
Nature News · 00:00
A methanogen hydrolase reveals the structure of archaeal peptidoglycan ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11028-y ArmA from Methanobrevibacter smithii, a dominant member of the human gut microbiome, is identified and characterized as a glycosyl hydrolase specific for cleaving the cell wall of methanogens, revealing an unsuspected chemical structure of…
Nature News · 00:00
Reference genomes and fossils revise bat family phylogeny and biogeography ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11007-3 An updated phylogeny of bats is presented, based on new genome assemblies and many ancient fossils and including all known bat families.
Nature News · 00:00
mTORC1 drives cell-autonomous astrocyte reactivity in tuberous sclerosis ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11054-w Reactive astrocytes emerge as a primary consequence of TSC2 loss in tuberous sclerosis complex, implicating glial dysfunction as a primary driver of pathogenesis and highlighting the astrocytes as potential therapeutic targets for tuberous…
Nature News · 00:00
Anomalous metal and superconducting phases in rhombohedral graphene ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11033-1 Observations of rhombohedral graphene on a WSe2 substrate at varying temperature, magnetic field and current indicate the presence of regions of gate space with zero-resistance superconductivity alongside others with finite saturation resi…
Nature News · 00:00
In praise of human teachers: universities must resist outsourcing everything to AI ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02949-9 An AI revolution is sweeping through education. But teachers who can convey the excitement of thinking and learning are irreplaceable.
Nature News · 00:00
How to stay smart in the age of AI: the science of critical thinking ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02930-6 There is growing concern that AI can blunt memory and reasoning. But science shows ways to keep the brain sharp.
Nature News · 00:00
Huge hoard of metal bars hints at vast Iron Age trade ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02986-4 One-tonne cache of iron is the largest ever found — and enough to make roughly 500 swords.
Nature News · 00:00
How do I rekindle my motivation for earning my PhD? ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02563-9 An early-career researcher has hit a roadblock. Here’s how they can persevere in their studies.
Nature News · 00:00
The courier ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02861-2 A special delivery.
Nature News · 00:00
Lsp2 links early-life diet to adult translation and lifespan in Drosophila ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11031-3 Isotope tracing is used to determine the fate of larval dietary amino acids in adult flies, and identifies Lsp2 as a key regulator of translation and lifespan that forms the molecular basis of the effects of early-life protein restriction.
Nature News · 00:00
Lsp2 links mTORC1 to TOP mRNA translation and lifespan in Drosophila ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11029-x In Drosophila, the protein Lsp2, which is induced by dietary essential amino acids, is a key physiological effector of mTORC1, and mutant flies that lack the Lsp2 gene exhibit reduced translation of TOP mRNAs and improved longevity.
Nature News · 00:00
TRAM promotes Toll-like-receptor-free myddosome signal transduction ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11052-y TRAM is a regulator of myddosome assembly through dissociating MyD88 from the TLR–TIRAP complex to enable myddosome maturation and durable downstream signal transduction.
Nature News · 00:00
Stacking-induced direct band gap in CVD-grown 1H MoS 2 bilayers ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11069-3 Atomically aligned 1H bilayer MoS2 exhibits a direct band gap, enhanced excitonic emission and stronger valley polarization, establishing its potential for advanced optoelectronic and valleytronic applications.
Nature News · 00:00
Agricultural liming is a carbon sink in the Mississippi River Basin ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11040-2 Century-scale records of agricultural liming and anthropogenic acidity inputs for the Mississippi River Basin show that agricultural liming has acted as a net carbon sink over the past century.
Nature News · 00:00
Bank accounts reveal the fingerprints of abusive financial control ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03021-2 Analysis of anonymized banking data could help inform strategies to support victim-survivors of financial abuse — plus, how opposing forces within the Earth can alter the length of a day.
Nature News · 00:00
The gene-regulatory evolution of the human skeleton ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11053-x Massively parallel reporter assays and human–ape hybrid skeletal cells are used to study the evolution of human cis-regulatory elements (CREs), revealing how differences in CREs have shaped the composition of human skeletal tissue.
Nature News · 00:00
Chiral oxazolidinones via biocatalytic aziridination of unactivated alkenes ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11169-0 Chiral oxazolidinones via biocatalytic aziridination of unactivated alkenes
Nature News · 00:00
Lifespan single-cell transcriptomic atlas of the human prefrontal cortex ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10271-7 The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex exhibits non-linear, cell-type-specific transcriptional trajectories characterized by dynamic remodelling during development, relative stability in midlife and selective molecular reactivation in late adu…
Nature News · 00:00
The anthropogenic fingerprint on emerging infectious diseases ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11058-6 Emerging infectious disease outbreak risks are ubiquitous worldwide, and highest in landscapes where people, livestock and fragmented natural ecosystems coexist, but detection and data on outbreaks are currently limited by inequalities in…
Nature News · 00:00
Gravitational torque drives multidecadal variations in length of day ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10999-2 Multidecadal fluctuations in Earth’s length of day are shown to be driven by gravitational torque and resisted by electromagnetic and topographic forces, improving our understanding of the material properties and dynamics of Earth’s deep i…
Nature News · 00:00
Single-nucleus transcriptome-wide association study of human brain disorders ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10836-6 Single-nucleus transcriptomics across diverse populations is used to explore how genetic risk for brain disorders affects specific cell types, revealing previously hidden gene–trait associations and conserved, cell-type-specific mechanisms.
Nature News · 00:00
Lu + optical frequency references with accuracy verified at the 19th digit ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11072-8 Two independent 176Lu+ single-ion optical clocks achieve fractional frequency uncertainties near 10−19 and agree at 5.7 × 10−19, advancing precision timekeeping.
Nature News · 00:00
Sequence-encoded hexagonal lattices in multichannel peptide nanofibrils ↗Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11016-2 Nine-residue peptides can encode discrete interaction motifs that direct the formation of hexagonal pores, which hierarchically tile into laterally expandable multichannel nanofibrils with defined topology.
The Guardian World · 00:00
Review urged after blood-spattered shirt ads ran alongside domestic violence news in Australia ↗Gruesome ads embedded in articles about family violence ‘make light’ of violence and could distress victim-survivors, expert warns Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates WARNING: this story contains an image some readers may find distressing News stories about domestic violence inadvertently…
ABC Australia · 00:03
How a controversial scheme will fund Australia's largest koala park ↗Experts, conservationists and politicians are divided on using carbon credits to help fund the Great Koala National Park.
ABC Australia · 00:04
One-time champion boxer suspected to be key player in tobacco wars ↗Khalid Baker has fought to clear his name since being released in 2018 after being jailed for murder. Court documents now allege that Baker has run illicit tobacco stores with a member of one of the nation's most prominent organised crime families.
ABC Australia · 00:04
Breaking: Royal commission probing construction sector corruption in Victoria opens ↗The first open hearing of Victoria's construction sector royal commission has begun in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court.
BBC World · 00:05
Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore ↗Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.
ABC Australia · 00:16
Prime Minister defends social media reforms amid US backlash ↗Anthony Albanese has pushed back against the Trump administration's "censorship" criticism of Australia's draft digital duty of care laws, as the US president rejects a push from Australia and other countries to impose AI safeguards.
ABC Australia · 00:33
Airport expansion a threat to character of beachside suburb, opponents say ↗Residents living in a "low-key" beachside area on the Sunshine Coast say they have been blindsided by the plans, which allow for hotels, homes and shops.
ABC Australia · 00:38
Neale's dad wants Lions to appeal grand final ban but says son is 'in two minds' ↗Lachie Neale's father says his son "will be in two minds" about whether he appeals his AFL grand final ban because he does not want to be a distraction.
Al Jazeera · 01:01
UK PM Burnham condemns ‘repulsive’ Russian electoral interference ↗UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of information warfare.
The Guardian World · 01:02
Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’ ↗Flying from 2028, it’s the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London direct takes off in 2027 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18…
ABC Australia · 01:04
Boy, 9, drowns after entering drainpipe in Katherine ↗Northern Territory Police are investigating the death of a nine-year-old boy who drowned in a drainpipe in the remote town of Katherine.
Al Jazeera · 01:11
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York as the US-Iran war continues.
ABC Australia · 01:14
Footballer who died after hitting goalpost remembered for 'cheeky smile' ↗Jed Griffin, a 25-year-old footballer who died after hitting a goalpost while being towed by a quad bike, is being remembered as a stellar athlete with a cheeky sense of humour.
The Guardian World · 01:15
Jamaica hails King’s decision to refer slavery reparations petition to privy council as ‘really big deal’ ↗The move comes after Jamaica’s culture minister Olivia Grange travelled to the UK earlier this month to lodge the historic petition King Charles has referred a landmark slavery reparations petition from Jamaica to a high-level UK appeals court for legal advice, Jamaica’s culture minister announced in parliament on…
Al Jazeera · 01:20
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks ↗Ukraine leader says Kyiv is ready to stop strikes on Russian facilities if Moscow halts attacks on its energy system.
ABC Australia · 01:22
Fremantle and Brisbane AFL fans find 'homes away from home' in Melbourne ↗As Melbourne prepares to host two non-Victorian teams in this weekend's AFL grand final, venues are gearing up to welcome fans who missed out on a ticket to the big game.
BBC World · 01:25
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech ↗In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.
Al Jazeera · 01:33
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain ↗A difficult birth offers a glimpse into the pressures facing Senegal’s public healthcare system.
ABC Australia · 02:00
Muster Dogs' Frank Finger passes on tricks of trade to next generation of trainers ↗The Clermont grazier is best known as the season 1 winner of Muster Dogs.
Al Jazeera · 02:00
South Sudan dissolves government ahead of first-ever national elections ↗President Salva Kiir's move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power.
ABC Australia · 02:03
Breaking: Alleged ISIS member arrested in Melbourne ↗Counter-terrorism police arrested the 65-year-old man during a raid of a home in Carlton on Wednesday morning.
ABC Australia · 02:10
Lions confirm they will appeal Neale's grand final ban ↗Lachie Neale has one last hope of playing in the grand final after the Brisbane Lions chose to appeal his one-match suspension.
ABC Australia · 02:16
Live: SA Police provides update on Gus Lamont disappearance case ↗Almost exactly 12 months on from the day Gus Lamont was reported missing, SA Police are about to give an update on the investigation into the four-year-old boy's disappearance. Follow live.
The Guardian World · 02:21
Jesse Baird ‘petrified’ of Beau Lamarre-Condon and kept repeating ‘he has a gun’, court hears ↗Friend sobs in witness box and tells Sydney murder trial Baird was scared to go to the police Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Jesse Baird was “petrified” of Beau Lamarre-Condon because he was an armed police officer who could…
ABC Australia · 02:23
Driver pleads guilty after crashing car into home causing $180k damage ↗A man who crashed through a power pole, snapping it in half, before smashing into a home has pleaded guilty to multiple driving offences.
Al Jazeera · 02:24
UK Prime Minister vows not to ‘stand by’ as Palestinians suffer ↗UK PM Burnham condemned Israel’s war on Gaza, and explains why the UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements.
ABC Australia · 02:35
Daughter sues mum over former mining exec's $30 million farm inheritance ↗The daughter of a mining executive who was killed in a plane crash 20 years ago, leaving behind a more-than-$30 million fortune, is taking her mother to the Supreme Court for part of an estate she says she was promised.
Al Jazeera · 02:36
Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA ↗Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements.
ABC Australia · 02:42
11-year-old girls arrested after violent bus stop robbery ↗Police allege a woman was hopping on a bus when she was grabbed from behind and thrown to the ground by two young children.
ABC Australia · 02:42
City of Perth plunged into more turmoil as CEO sacked ↗The City of Perth sacks its chief executive officer Michelle Reynolds, who had been suspended from her job since May.
Al Jazeera · 02:50
Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace ↗Investors shrug off AI safety concerns and Iran war, sending market to a new peak.
ABC Australia · 02:51
Queensland man to contest bribery charge linked to probe into wife's death ↗Awlad Hossain's lawyer says his client is "shocked" by allegations he bribed foreign officials to influence an investigation into his estranged wife's suspected murder.
ABC Australia · 02:54
Watchdog again blocks sale of RAC WA insurance arm to east-coast giant ↗Australia's competition watchdog again blocks the sale of WA's largest insurer to an east-coast industry giant, reiterating the purchase would likely reduce competition in the state's insurance market.
BBC World · 02:54
Hurricane Polo intensifies into rare category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico ↗The storm's sudden intensification is "truly remarkable", the US hurricane monitoring agency said.
ABC Australia · 02:58
McGowan set to get director spot on Stokes-backed media giant ↗Former WA premier Mark McGowan is tipped for appointment to the board of Southern Cross Media Group, which owns Channel 7, newspapers, websites and radio services across Australia.
ABC Australia · 03:00
Jesse Baird was concerned by Lamarre-Condon's access to gun, jury hears ↗Beau Lamarre-Condon is accused of shooting couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies with a service pistol in a home in Paddington, in Sydney's east, in 2024, and stalking Mr Baird in the lead up.
Al Jazeera · 03:08
Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters ↗Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez's participation in the UN General Assembly.
The Guardian World · 03:18
Senior Liberals rubbish Barnaby Joyce’s claim of talks over deal with One Nation as ‘figment of his imagination’ ↗Joyce would not say which Liberals he had spoken to, while Angus Taylor denied any conversations had taken place Senior Liberals have rubbished claims by Barnaby Joyce that he has discussed One Nation offering the Coalition a pathway to minority government after the next election, accusing him of buyers remorse af…
ABC Australia · 03:25
Coalition vows to 'take a chainsaw' to climate laws, offshore wind ↗The Coalition has promised a major slowdown of renewables if it wins power, including scrapping most offshore renewables sites, formalising its commitment to unpick Australia's key climate policies.
ABC Australia · 03:27
Trio interviewed, one facing charge from ugly AFL preliminary final ending ↗Victoria Police has spoken to three spectators in relation to ugly incidents stemming from the fiery finale to Hawthorn's preliminary final against Brisbane at the MCG.
ABC Australia · 03:31
Israel's parrots, Cuba's Trump walkout and other UN summit takeaways ↗At the UN summit, on its sidelines and on social media, world leaders collaborated and clashed against a backdrop of global conflict and tech-driven threats.
ABC Australia · 03:37
Twenty minutes' notice of Tasmanian job cuts, union says ↗Tasmanian public service workers have left in tears after snap meetings in which they were informed about job cuts in their teams, a union says.
ABC Australia · 03:39
Inquest hears of efforts to save children after jumping castle tragedy ↗A police officer tells a court the jumping castle tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 was like nothing he had seen in almost 30 years in the service.
ABC Australia · 03:44
Fiji proposes scrapping immunity for past coup leaders including current PM ↗A Constitution Review Commission has recommended removing immunity provisions that protect anyone involved in military coups from facing prosecution.
The Guardian World · 03:47
Liberal operative was offered $1,000 to get media to cover ‘grubby rumour’ minister was having affair, Icac hears ↗Sharangan Maheswaran says his bid for story on unsubstantiated rumour about then-Liberal minister David Elliott was ‘not a serious offer’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A lawyer for fugitive property developer Jean Nassif of…
Al Jazeera · 04:08
Sri Lanka convicts 15 people over 2019 Easter Day bombings ↗Fifteen people have been convicted over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.
BBC World · 04:20
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia ↗More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.
ABC Australia · 04:24
The NRL finals battle between an unstoppable force and an immovable object ↗Brian To'o and Greg Marzhew have never met a rugby league problem they couldn't solve by running over it and now the two wrecking balls will go head-to-head with an NRL grand final berth on the line.
ABC Australia · 04:27
Police target hooning at 'totally unacceptable' rural gatherings ↗ACT Police targeted hooning and anti-social behaviour in rural Canberra at the weekend, issuing over 70 fines and seizing three cars for "improper use".
ABC Australia · 04:34
Oil prices have dropped but Australian motorists should remain wary ↗The global benchmark for oil prices has fallen by more than $2 a barrel, but what does this mean for Australians at the bowser?
Al Jazeera · 04:42
US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz ↗Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations.
ABC Australia · 04:43
Push for mandatory life sentences for domestic violence murders ↗The NSW government is being urged to support mandatory life sentences for domestic violence murders committed when an ADVO or bail conditions are in place.
ABC Australia · 04:54
Police investigating 'absolutely tragic' death of baby found in Ballarat ↗The head of a Victorian family support service in Ballarat says the death of baby girl in Ballarat is "absolutely tragic".
ABC Australia · 04:55
Sydney council stares down protest in push for synthetic football field ↗Ku-ring-gai Council faced protest as the new mayor vowed to push ahead with a synthetic field and scrap planned community consultation.
ABC Australia · 04:58
Cyclist seriously injured in crash near Hobart ↗The crash, on Kennedy Drive at Cambridge, happened just after midday.
Al Jazeera · 04:58
Six-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days ↗Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days, averaging under 4.5 seconds.
ABC Australia · 05:00
Vogue World 2026 celebrates Italian craftmanship in nation's fashion capital ↗Alicia Keys, Gigi Hadid and Cardi B hit the runway in a show that paid homage to Italian craftsmanship in the era of artificial intelligence. See what they wore.
BBC World · 05:02
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds ↗The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.
Al Jazeera · 05:07
Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible? ↗Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments.
The Guardian World · 05:22
Bikies, ‘moral compass malfunctions’ and corruption cost: Victoria’s Big Build royal commission holds first public hearing ↗Inquiry investigating allegations of corruption and criminal conduct on state’s $150bn pipeline of infrastructure projects to leave ‘no stone unturned’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The opening public hearing of the royal c…
NPR News · 05:26
Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims ↗White House officials allege these individuals were fraudulently enrolled in the program or do not exist. Vice President Vance said the move would save $2.2 billion. (Image credit: Alex Brandon)
France 24 · 05:29
AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN ↗The future of artificial intelligence and the stalled US war against Iran, with its ripple effect on the global economy, are expected to dominate the UN gathering of world leaders Wednesday.
France 24 · 05:29
AI risks, Iran war dominates agenda at UN ↗France convenes a UN Security Council meeting Wednesday on artificial intelligence (AI) and international security, which includes briefings by leading industry figures, including the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic. It comes as world leaders jostle over how to address the risks of the new technology. On the second da…
ABC Australia · 05:30
Australia 'exposed' as Europe's most important trade river dries up ↗While the eyes of the world remain fixed on geopolitically charged blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, a bottleneck has been choking another of the globe's critical shipping routes.
Al Jazeera · 05:34
Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels ↗US-led anti-cartel alliance backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
ABC Australia · 05:42
'Cannot be saved': Satterley's Perth Hills estate plan rejected ↗Controversial plans to develop a town site in a bushfire prone area in the Perth Hills have been stifled by Western Australia's administrative tribunal, which found the proposal was so fundamentally flawed that it could not be "saved".
ABC Australia · 05:51
Residents near huge data centre demand financial compensation ↗A Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence and data centres hears from residents and local councils about the impact of an influx of data centres in Melbourne's suburbs.
ABC Australia · 05:59
Former treasurer says economic reform in Australia will take 'financial crisis' ↗Former treasurer Joe Hockey says meaningful fiscal reform is not possible in Australia as it often conflicts with voters' economic self-interest. He says it will take a "crisis" for governments to enact significant budget repair.
ABC Australia · 06:00
Breaking: NAB customers experiencing phone and internet banking outages ↗NAB is experiencing a digital outage across multiple platforms including its mobile app, internet banking and phone services.
ABC Australia · 06:01
Sydney gangland figure survives overseas assassination attempt ↗Sydney underworld figure and "Coconut Cartel" boss Iziah Utai has survived an attempt on his life overseas in Europe, sources have told the ABC.
ABC Australia · 06:11
Katherine promised new $13.3m levee after town's worst flood in 28 years ↗Months on from the worst flooding Katherine has seen in almost three decades, the regional Northern Territory town has welcomed a $13.3m government promise to establish a new levee.
ABC Australia · 06:12
Less tax for many investors after CGT, negative gearing changes, study finds ↗Following the government's budget changes, a narrow majority of housing investors would pay more tax, while 43 per cent would pay less, researchers from an economic policy institute have found.
BBC World · 06:12
US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat ↗The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently.
NPR News · 06:13
Category 5 Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever' ↗Hurricane Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades, and it was expected to skirt Mexico's southwestern coast as a Category 5 storm. (Image credit: NOAA via AP)
The Guardian World · 06:32
Angry Anderson dies aged 79: Rose Tattoo frontman was a ferocious rock ’n’ roll singer and youth advocate ↗The singer, songwriter, actor and advocate, who has died following a cardiac arrest while touring in Europe, kept his band’s flame burning until the end Gary “Angry” Anderson – who has died aged 79 after he was hospitalised following a cardiac arrest while on tour in Germany with the band Rose Tattoo, the balls-ou…
ABC Australia · 06:32
Australian rock legend Angry Anderson dies, aged 79 ↗The ARIA Hall of Fame inductee spent 50 years in the music industry and also became a television presenter and youth advocate.
ABC Australia · 06:44
Snowtown murderer moves to pre-release centre after being granted parole ↗One of the Snowtown serial killers James Vlassakis is today being transferred to Adelaide Pre-release Centre, marking the first step towards his release into the community.
The Guardian World · 06:45
Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’ ↗Several measures were previously introduced or supported by Coalition, prompting claim Liberals and Nationals would ‘let climate change rip’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Angus Taylor has vowed to repeal a raft of emissions…
BBC World · 06:47
Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing ↗The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.
France 24 · 06:56
‘I had never heard of Eswatini’: Deported by the US to a country that rejects them ↗Migrants previously convicted by US courts have been imprisoned in Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Eswatini, over the past several months. Since being deported from the US, they have found themselves in a country about which they know nothing, and where local residents look on these “criminal” arrivals with suspici…
ABC Australia · 06:58
Firearms businesses struggling under Minns government's gun laws ↗Family-run firearms businesses say they are copping the brunt of the Minns government's post-Bondi gun laws, with some forced to sell their homes and dip into their retirement nest eggs.
Al Jazeera · 06:59
Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s release ↗Police close major highways into Islamabad as supporters of jailed former prime minister plan to march into the capital.
BBC World · 07:02
Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa ↗One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.
Al Jazeera · 07:03
WHO’S FUTURE IS IT: CHINA OR THE WEST? ↗As global power shifts, how different are these two visions, and does the future belong to just one?
ABC Australia · 07:04
SA greyhound racing allowed to continue, with independent watchdog ↗The state government will allow greyhound racing to continue — but with an integrity oversight body — after the industry was given two years to improve its standards.
ABC Australia · 07:09
Canberrans told to direct anger at Trump over nation's most costly fuel ↗An inquiry into the capital's high fuel prices will examine why ACT motorists pay more for fuel than people just over the border in New South Wales.
ABC Australia · 07:10
Elders call for royal commission into Pilbara child protection crisis ↗The national Aboriginal children's commissioner has arrived in Port Hedland after reports of children living unsupervised in the Pilbara town sparked a political firestorm.
France 24 · 07:14
Moroccans vote in parliamentary elections after migrant rush to Ceuta ↗Moroccan voters are choosing a new parliament Wednesday in elections dominated by economic concerns after a mass migration surge to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the summer highlighted concerns over rising youth unemployment and the cost of living. Nearly 16 million Moroccans have registered to elect 395 members o…
Al Jazeera · 07:18
Pakistan’s new drone deal is with Trump-backed firm also selling to India ↗The company's cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel.
The Guardian World · 07:21
Gus Lamont’s parents make emotional plea as $1m reward offered for information about disappearance ↗No trace of Gus has been found since he went missing from his family’s South Australian farm on 27 September last year The parents of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont have made an emotional plea for any information about their “unique little boy” as authorities offered a $1m reward over the disappearance. No tra…
ABC Australia · 07:27
Unrest in remote Central Australian community prompts calls for curfew ↗A remote Aboriginal corporation has temporarily suspended some services in the community of Arlparra following unrest that has prompted calls for a curfew and increased police presence.
ABC Australia · 07:30
Victorian education department fined $150k after student's fingers severed ↗The Victorian Department of Education pleads guilty to breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a serious accident in a jewellery class.
ABC Australia · 07:31
Missed birthdays and milestones: Gus Lamont's parents share heartbreak ↗The grief-stricken parents of young boy Gus Lamont, who vanished almost a year ago, say they are "desperate for answers", urging anyone to come forward with information on what happened to their son.
ABC Australia · 07:31
Breaking: Heeney 'looking forward' to addressing Swans teammates after ban ↗Isaac Heeney speaks publicly for the first time since he was banned by Sydney for breaching the club's standards after the Swans season came to an end.
Al Jazeera · 07:31
At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting ↗Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others.
ABC Australia · 07:43
Fans throng to Dockers HQ for last home training before grand final ↗There was so much demand from fans to watch the Dockers train before the grand final, the team made it a ticketed event.
ABC Australia · 07:48
Jail taking in Goulburn inmates won't get more staff, inquest told ↗An inquest hears that about 100 inmates from Goulburn prison will be transferred to Junee jail, but staffing will remain the same.
France 24 · 07:53
Azerbaijan pardons jailed Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire ↗Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday pardoned a French national imprisoned for espionage a day after the EU lifted sanctions on a Russian billionaire.
ABC Australia · 08:01
Alleged $5m 'extortion attempt' labelled a 'lie' at NSW ICAC ↗The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption heard fugitive property developer Jean Nassif claimed he was being extorted by former Toplace contractor Navid Ardestani, who was pursuing him for money he believed he was owed.
ABC Australia · 08:03
Damning report finds no evidence $40m youth program reduces offending ↗About two thirds of young people engaged in the Youth Crime Prevention Program offended within six months of starting it, a Victorian auditor-general's report has found.
ABC Australia · 08:17
Oil platform 'a warning' as government considers new decommissioning rules ↗The federal government is paying to keep an oil platform safe after its owners collapsed. The Cliff Head platform off the WA coast has raised fresh questions about the strength of Australia's offshore decommissioning laws.
ABC Australia · 08:18
'Terrifies me': Victorian Premier makes One Nation admission ↗Victorian Premier Ben Carroll tells 7.30 "One Nation terrifies me" but beneath the message analysts say it is a "fear campaign" to try and keep Labor voters.
The Guardian World · 08:20
Zelenskyy to present Ukraine’s case to UN general assembly – live ↗Second day of UNGA in New York will feature speeches by European leaders, while Trump and Xi will meet later Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least one person died and seven were injured in this morning’s Russian attacks on Kyiv. In a series of updates, he said Russian drones struck a business centre, a tran…
France 24 · 08:22
US President Trump threatens "annihilation" of Iran despite successful talks ↗The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.” Trump also held a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both sides saying they wanted the war in Ukraine to end bef…
France 24 · 08:23
Trump media ban sparks solidarity among US news outlets ↗US media outlets are usually fierce competitors, but Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW has prompted an unusual show of solidarity among journalists. The move is changing the way the White House is covered, as Trump arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly. Camille Knight reports.
France 24 · 08:26
Europe lifts sanctions against two Russians ↗The EU has agreed to remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list, while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals and companies linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine for another three years. The decision came after difficult negotiations, as EU sanctions require unani…
France 24 · 08:27
Spain to face England on Saturday, after World Cup win ↗Spain’s World Cup-winning national team will return to action this weekend for its first match since lifting the trophy. The reigning champions will face England in their opening Nations League match, with the squad holding an open training session attended by large numbers of fans ahead of the game.
France 24 · 08:28
UN Secretary General Guterres urges reforms of Security Council ↗The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.” Trump also held high-level talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both sides saying they wanted the war in Ukraine to end before…
Al Jazeera · 08:40
Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties ↗Doha lauded for mediating Brussels-Kigali rupture, showcasing its trusted role in international peace efforts.
France 24 · 08:41
Israel blasts ‘grotesque absurdity’ of Macron’s UN remarks on West Bank ↗The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Wednesday issued a stinging rebuke to French President Emmanuel Macron's UN speech denouncing settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Macron's remarks that "Hamas has never struck in the West Bank" was a "grotesque absurdity", said the statement.
Al Jazeera · 08:42
What Palestinian children endure in Israeli detention ↗Every day, Fidaa Zalbani checks the room of her son, Mohammed, 17, tidying his bed and arranging untouched clothes.
Al Jazeera · 08:44
US senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit ↗US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to UNGA
ABC Australia · 08:45
'Yes dear': Mal and Marge's secret to 75 years ↗Mal met Marge at the cinema in the late 1940s, and couldn't believe her cheek when she stole his seat and then his heart.
ABC Australia · 08:49
Council general manager sacked with $272k payout after hat-draw mayor mix-up ↗Clarence Valley councillors say a breakdown in the relationship with the general manager led to a "dysfunctional council".
Al Jazeera · 08:58
Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting record ↗Chanu finally clinches an elusive Asian Games medal in Japan and Ri Song-gum wins North Korea’s first gold.
NPR News · 09:00
Poll: Trust in the U.S. Postal Service delivering mail-in ballots on time has fallen ↗Registered voters are less confident that USPS will deliver election mail on time compared with 2024, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds, after USPS was part of Trump's bid to limit mail voting. (Image credit: Nam Y. Huh)
NPR News · 09:00
ICE is looking into 'mobile detention facilities' ↗Buried in the paperwork for Immigration and Customs Enforcement's expansion in Pennsylvania is a document requesting "mobile detention facilities." (Image credit: Blake Fagan)
NPR News · 09:00
There's growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections ↗Fears are growing that President Trump may deploy the U.S. military to polling places in the upcoming elections, despite strict state and federal laws against such a move. (Image credit: Kent Nishimura)
NPR News · 09:00
Poll: Most voters agree the 2026 midterms are all about Trump — and they disapprove ↗A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds President Trump — and his unpopularity — is an outsize factor in why most voters say they want Democrats to win the midterms. (Image credit: Tom Brenner)
NPR News · 09:00
As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced tools ↗While Senate offices have access to chatbots like ChatGPT, they are not authorized to use any of the more advanced tools that are at the center of regulatory talks and public debate about AI safety. (Image credit: Allison Robbert)
NPR News · 09:00
How an 'AI freeze' could make big AI companies bigger and hurt smaller firms ↗Critics say a slowdown of AI development among the largest companies could consolidate the power of frontier labs, just as many others are trying to catch up. (Image credit: Dan Kitwood)
NPR News · 09:01
Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court ↗CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are asking a federal judge to hold the president in check for what they say is a violation of their Constitutional rights simply because he doesn't like how they cover him. (Image credit: Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Al Jazeera · 09:02
Qatar’s Dakar Rally champ Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Asian Games shooting gold ↗Al-Attiyah is the first person to win a gold medal at the Games in the same year as his Dakar Rally triumph.
Al Jazeera · 09:06
UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes? ↗With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to who said them.
NPR News · 09:06
DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit ↗The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods. (Image credit: Finn Gomez)
France 24 · 09:13
Football: Full squad train under Zidane as tactical changes expected for France ↗After an initial training session with just 12 players, Zinédine Zidane had a full squad at his disposal on Tuesday. The manager could revert to a 4-3-3 formation, with Kylian Mbappé on the left and Ousmane Dembélé as striker.
ABC Australia · 09:25
Colosseum closed after worker dies in 10-metre fall ↗A 22-year-old rope access worker dies while installing lights inside Rome's famed Colosseum.
France 24 · 09:30
Trump and Zelensky discuss path to ending Ukraine war ↗On Tuesday, September 22, Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ahead of Zelensky’s address to the UN General Assembly today, he said he wants the war to end before winter, stressing that people across Ukraine are living in increasingly difficult condi…
France 24 · 09:32
Cuban delegation walks out during speech of US President ↗Donald Trump has once again criticised Cuba, saying in his UN General Assembly address on Tuesday that the country would “fall.” His remarks prompted reactions ranging from outrage to indifference among Cubans, as the island faces one of its most severe economic crises and continues to deal with pressure and threats…
France 24 · 09:34
AI takes centre stage at UN General Assembly ↗Artificial intelligence is also a major focus at the UN General Assembly, with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham among the leaders addressing the issue. Our correspondent in New York, Jessica Le Massurier, reports.
France 24 · 09:36
Sri Lanka: 15 convicted over Easter bombings ↗Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter bombings, one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history, killed more than 260 people. After a trial lasting nearly five years, 15 men have now been convicted over the attacks, which were inspired by the Islamic State group. All those convicted are members of Sri Lanka’s Muslim minorit…
The Guardian World · 09:38
Top South African police officer charged with raping woman, 18, and grooming 16-year-old girl ↗Arrest of Shadrack Sibiya comes as country reels from cases of femicide and alleged police corruption and criminality One of South Africa’s most senior police officers has been charged with raping an 18-year-old woman and grooming a 16-year-old girl, as the country’s police face allegations of corruption and faili…
Al Jazeera · 09:40
‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks ↗Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a response.
France 24 · 09:40
Paris: Cézanne takes centre stage at Paris’ Grand Palais ↗The Grand Palais in Paris is showcasing more than 170 works, including 69 by Paul Cézanne and around 100 by 78 other artists who were influenced by his work. The exhibition, titled Cézanne et Nous - Cézanne and Us - runs until January 17, with artists such as Pablo Picasso and Auguste Renoir among those inspired by…
BBC World · 09:48
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized ↗Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US
ABC Australia · 09:54
Need the world to wake up': AI 'Godfather's' stark warning after Trump's speech ↗Donald Trump may not be keen on implementing AI guardrails but one of the 'Godfathers of AI' Yoshua Bengio is siding with nations who want to slow the acceleration of the technology.
Al Jazeera · 09:58
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports ↗The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport.
NPR News · 10:00
Will FDA advisers recommend a multi-cancer blood test for approval? They'll vote ↗The company Grail says its Galleri blood test can detect up to 50 forms of cancer. An independent panel of experts will decide if the test should be recommended for FDA approval.
Al Jazeera · 10:02
Europe’s centrists are finally paying the price of their extremism ↗The centre’s blind adherence to austerity has devastated European societies.
Al Jazeera · 10:04
World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function ↗World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function
France 24 · 10:13
Live: Pezeshkian set to address UN for the first time since US, Israel launched Iran war ↗Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Wednesday in his first speech at the world body since the US and Israel launched the Iran war. His address comes a day after President Donald Trump told the UNGA he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them into…
Al Jazeera · 10:15
Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz ↗Mountain’s capture disrupts Houthis' defences and impacts their advances along Red Sea coast.
France 24 · 10:27
ICC convicts Central African Republic rebel leader of crimes against humanity ↗The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted former Central African Republic militia commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of torture and unlawful imprisonment. Said oversaw a detention centre in the capital Bangui infamous for its brutal conditions during the country's sectarian civil war.
Al Jazeera · 10:27
As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls ↗Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit.
France 24 · 10:31
Fresh drilling for a lost Egyptian queen? ↗PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 23: The papers look ahead to US President Donald Trump hosting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. In other news, a Haitian-born novelist, tipped to win France's prestigious Goncourt literary prize, has been struck by an AI scandal. Finally, could the remains of Nefertiti lie behi…
France 24 · 10:38
'Shame': Macron slams Trump's Gaza diplomacy in final UN speech ↗🇫🇷 French President Emmanuel Macron criticised Gaza diplomacy at the UN General Assembly, calling it a "shameful spectacle" and urging action to reopen humanitarian routes.
Al Jazeera · 10:44
Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say ↗Heaviest toll expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, report says.
France 24 · 10:46
US President warns Tehran at UN but says talks ongoing ↗The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.” Trump also held a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both sides saying they wanted the war in Ukraine to end bef…
France 24 · 10:48
Russia attacks four Ukrainian regions overnight ↗Ukrainian authorities say Russia attacked at least four regions overnight with missiles and drones, killing at least five people. Ukrainian forces meanwhile damaged another Russian oil refinery in a long-range strike. The attacks came as President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump in New York for talk…
NPR News · 10:48
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump's foreign policy ↗Deals, threats and oil are all on the table as the president's foreign policy takes center stage. (Image credit: Angela Weiss)
NPR News · 10:48
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump's foreign policy ↗Deals, threats and oil are all on the table as the president's foreign policy takes center stage. (Image credit: Angela Weiss)
France 24 · 10:49
Hurricane Polo churns off Mexico ↗Hurricane Polo has strengthened into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades and is expected to skirt Mexico’s southwestern coast as a Category 5 storm. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center described Polo as an “extremely dangerous” storm, with maximum sustained winds of 165 miles per hour.
Al Jazeera · 10:50
China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record ↗The 13-year-old beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, set by China’s Ye Shiwen in 2014, by about 4.5 seconds.
France 24 · 10:53
When climate mitigation becomes politicised: The Guardian uncovers IPCC links to Saudi oil industry ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Eoghan Gilmartin, an award-winning investigative journalist and part of The Guardian team whose investigation examined links between IPCC authors and Saudi Arabia’s oil industry, including Saudi Aramco. Their findings take us to the intersection of climate science, political and…
BBC World · 11:00
What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US? ↗The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.
France 24 · 11:01
China cracks down on scam centres in neighbouring Myanmar ↗In Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across the world. US authorities suggest the fraudsters are responsible for scams worth almost $10 billion a year against US nationals alone. Victims in Europe, the UK and China have also been targeted. Human rights group…
Al Jazeera · 11:03
Qatar on mediation efforts: ‘We can’t let diplomacy fail’ ↗Qatar’s Majed al-Ansari says Doha is determined to make diplomacy work to end the US-Iran conflict.
The Guardian World · 11:08
Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years ↗Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel Money targets $9bn IPO in boost for ailing UK stock market A payments business that operates across Africa and is ultimately controlled by an Indian billionaire has announced its intention to float on the struggling London Stock Exchange . Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of Airtel…
NPR News · 11:13
Dems have an edge over GOP, poll finds. And, ICE looks into 'mobile detention centers' ↗An NPR poll shows that Democrats have an edge over Republicans going into the midterms, partially due to Trump. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking into "mobile detention centers." (Image credit: CJ Gunther)
BBC World · 11:16
South Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first elections ↗South Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed.
BBC World · 11:18
Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79 ↗He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly.
Al Jazeera · 11:38
UEFA’s Ceferin says FIFA trust still broken after Infantino investment row ↗UEFA president speaks for the first time since FIFA said it would review its decision-making, says trust still broken.
BBC World · 11:42
Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents tell the BBC ↗There are fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the government and TPLF escalate.
NPR News · 11:48
Is Nepal's flood a harbinger of what's to come in the Himalayas? ↗Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such construction. (Image credit: Skanda Gautam/AFP)
France 24 · 11:56
Israel denounces Macron's UN remarks ↗Israeli officials have hit back at French President Emmanuel Macron after he criticised Israel’s conduct in the occupied West Bank during his address to the UN General Assembly. But while Macron used strong words against Israel, France allowed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane to fly through French airspace…
Al Jazeera · 12:00
UN General Assembly live: Iran’s Pezeshkian, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to speak ↗Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.
The Guardian World · 12:00
Police use teargas on protesters as disabled woman, 87, evicted from Madrid home ↗Housing rights campaigners decry landlord’s ‘barbaric behaviour’ after apartment Maricarmen had lived in for 71 years was bought by a developer There were violent scenes in Madrid on Wednesday as riot police fought with protesters trying to prevent the eviction of a disabled 87-year-old woman from her apartment in…
BBC World · 12:01
OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine ↗Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable
The Guardian World · 12:06
Ancient wall found beneath Paris could confirm site of first settlement ↗Discovery of Gallo-Roman period structure hailed as ‘major breakthrough’ by French culture ministry An ancient wall discovered beneath Paris has been described as a “major breakthrough” by France’s culture ministry, with the archaeological find possibly confirming the location of the city’s original settlement.…
Al Jazeera · 12:20
As Xi meets Trump, who’s winning their trade war? ↗Trade war has been central to Trump's presidency, but it didn't slash US deficits. Meanwhile, China recorded a surplus.
BBC World · 12:22
Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of threats and intimidation ↗Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.
France 24 · 12:29
Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war ↗The US-China trade war has hit exports ranging from soybeans to solar panels, but one industry appears to be weathering the tariffs remarkably well. As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to meet in Washington this week, big-ticket exports are likely to be high on the agenda. But Chinese beauty products such as wigs…
Al Jazeera · 12:29
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches ↗The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs.
France 24 · 12:31
Pope Leo XIV visit expected to boost Lourdes economy ↗The town of Lourdes in southern France will be the second stop on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the country, following his time in Paris. Around 150,000 people are expected to attend a mass led by the pontiff at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday. Local businesses are hoping the influx of visitors will also bo…
BBC World · 12:31
Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage ↗The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it.
France 24 · 12:40
Thomas Chatterton Williams on how Covid-19, George Floyd protests affected US social justice ↗An acclaimed American author has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his theories on how American society's opinion and ideas of social justice have changed since the presidency of Barack Obama. Thomas Chatterton Williams says the left became disillusioned during Obama's second term, and in later years amid the George Floyd p…
Al Jazeera · 12:46
Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson ↗Pakistan could face India in the knockouts of the Asian Games, where the world champions won gold in 2023.
The Guardian World · 12:54
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez hails ‘historic meeting’ with Donald Trump in New York ↗Interim president, who agreed a 65bn-barrel oil deal with the US, did not say whether she would visit her snatched predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, in jail Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has celebrated a “historic” meeting with Donald Trump in New York, posing for a smiley photo with the US president…
Al Jazeera · 12:57
Has the US outgrown the two-party system? ↗Josh Rushing, Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave on the Democrats, Republicans and whether a third choice is possible.
Al Jazeera · 12:59
ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia leader ↗Mahamat Said Abdel Kani oversaw brutal detention tactics, including torture, at Bangui facility, ICC judges rule.
Al Jazeera · 13:05
‘They told me to go back to my country’: Inside the UK’s wave of racism ↗From street attacks to political rhetoric, xenophobia is becoming quotidian.
France 24 · 13:08
World leaders weigh AI worries, regulations ↗AI leaders are due to brief the UN Security Council at an emergency session later today. The meeting comes after weeks of warnings about the potentially uncontrollable risks posed by artificial intelligence. Delano D’Souza reports.
France 24 · 13:10
UN General Assembly enters second day with key speeches ahead ↗It’s Day Two of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with a packed programme including speeches by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence will also address the UN Security Council. France 24’s Jessica Le Masurie…
Al Jazeera · 13:20
Syria’s al-Sharaa answers questions on Israel’s violations in Syria ↗Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Donald Trump should give New Jersey to Israel, instead of the Golan Heights.
France 24 · 13:20
UN General Assembly to discuss war, climate and AI ↗World leaders are heading to New York for the world's biggest diplomatic gathering: the UN General Assembly. Throughout the week, attention will turn to the war in Iran, climate change and the race to rein in AI. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis and Theresa Squatrito from the London School of Economics discuss what to expect.
Al Jazeera · 13:23
‘No legal grounds for fees on international strait’, says IOM chief ↗IMO's Arsenio Dominguez says it’s not legal for countries to charge ships fees to use international straits.
Al Jazeera · 13:23
Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of children killed in Gaza ↗Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of 300 children killed in 'ceasefires' in Gaza, the occupied West Bank
France 24 · 13:25
Trump ramps up his war on the media ↗US media outlets CNN, Politico and MS NOW are suing the Trump administration after it removed their press credentials and banned them from covering the White House. FRANCE 24 spoke to Steven Herman, executive director of the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation at the University of Mississippi about…
France 24 · 13:26
Six-year-old girl breaks Rubik's Cube world record ↗🥇 Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record for solving a Rubik's Cube - at just six years old! Here's how she did it ▶️ #RubiksCube #WorldRecord
France 24 · 13:31
Golan Heights will 'remain Syrian', President Ahmed al-Sharaa vows at UN ↗Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN Wednesday that the contested Golan Heights region would "remain Syrian" despite ongoing military occupation by Israel. The Syrian leader also used his second turn at the UN rostrum to denounce repeated Israeli strikes on his country.
France 24 · 13:31
Golan will remain Syrian, vows President al-Sharaa at UN ↗Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa insisted at the UN Wednesday that the Golan Heights region will remain Syrian after Colombia last month recognized Israeli sovereignty over the strategically important territory.
NPR News · 13:31
Greetings from Edinburgh, where a cheeky tour guide makes art history hilarious ↗For anyone who grew up staring blankly at museum artwork, this is the fun that was missing: Coco leads interactive and (mostly) factual art history comedy tours.
France 24 · 13:33
How US players are reshaping France and the continent ↗In this edition we welcome CNN's correspondent in France, Melissa Bell. Melissa is the author of "Sous l'influence americaine", an investigation into American interference in France and Europe. She tells us about the ways in which American interference is being felt in Europe and France and what we should expect dur…
France 24 · 13:37
Super El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths worldwide ↗Extreme heat linked to this year’s “super El Niño” could cause up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide in the six months to February 2027, according to researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab. The number of extremely hot days is expected to rise by 44%, with Nigeria, Indonesia and Sudan among the…
France 24 · 13:48
Film show: Brad Pitt and his dog take on the wilderness in 'Heart of the Beast' ↗Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones run through this week's new cinema releases in France. Brad Pitt heads into the Alaskan wilderness with his four-legged co-star in "Heart of the Beast". Also, Robert Pattinson takes on a controversial TV host in "Primetime", a new generation discovers "Sense and Sensibility", a…
Al Jazeera · 13:52
Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough? ↗Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely - core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.
Al Jazeera · 13:54
UN poverty goal faces reality check ↗The UN wants to accelerate progress to end poverty by 2030, but people over the world say millions are still struggling.
ABC Australia · 13:57
Dolly Parton’s estate in feud with nephew over alleged threats ↗Dolly Parton's nephew has been accused of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire, court documents show.
Al Jazeera · 13:57
How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis? ↗UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.
ABC Australia · 14:01
Half of young Australian adults now living with parents, up from 39 per cent in 2001, survey shows ↗Half of all young Australians are still living with their parents, up from 39 per cent in 2001, new survey reveals
The Guardian World · 14:01
Young Australians are staying in the family home for longer – and it’s not hard to see why ↗Housing costs are up with renters worst affected and financial stress is also growing, according to the largest survey of its type Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Every year, thousands of Australians answer a series of questions as part of the long-running Hilda survey. This quest…
The Guardian World · 14:01
Coogee ranks as Sydney’s worst ocean beach for faecal pollution – again ↗Seventy-nine per cent of all NSW swimming sites rated ‘good’ or ‘very good’, as state’s cleanest and most polluted beaches revealed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Coogee has ranked as the Sydney ocean beach most polluted with faecal matter, an annual state survey has found. Of 2…
NPR News · 14:09
It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families ↗Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time. (Image credit: Nam Y. Huh)
Al Jazeera · 14:16
Moroccans head to polls amid economic uncertainty to decide next parliament ↗Millions of Moroccans vote today for a 395-seat parliament amid new digital proxy and anti-fraud measures.
The Guardian World · 14:24
UK to join EU ocean science scheme to better predict extreme weather events ↗Cooperation on OceanEye, which aims to create ‘real-time’ model of world’s oceans, comes amid efforts to boost EU ties UK politics live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Britain is to join a major new ocean science programme, led by the EU, to better forecast extreme weather and climate events, t…
The Guardian World · 14:30
The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc ↗While Brussels and Ottawa desire a deeper partnership born of Trump-era volatility, the EU has no legal framework to accommodate it Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here The EU and Canada, Ursula von der Leyen said last week, “see the world with the same eyes”, with shared stances on ev…
BBC World · 14:32
White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit ↗Trump and Xi are expected to discuss a range of issues from trade to AI during the latter's multi-day visit to Washington.
BBC World · 14:32
Azerbaijan pardons Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire ↗Martin Ryan is pardoned months after he was jailed on charges of spying, but a second Frenchman remains in prison.
Al Jazeera · 14:33
Al-Sharaa: Occupied Golan Heights to ‘remain Syrian territory’ ↗Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.
Al Jazeera · 14:38
Can Ethiopia’s seven-group rebel alliance challenge Abiy Ahmed? ↗The alliance brings together movements with different enemies, claims and histories as tensions with Abiy rise.
France 24 · 14:44
REPLAY: Iranian President Pezeshkian adresses UNGA ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is speaking before the UN General Assembly Wednesday in his first speech at the world body since the US and Israel launched the conflict with his country. His address comes a day after US President Donald Trump told the UNGA he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive th…
Al Jazeera · 14:49
Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’: Can it work? ↗Talks of a possible halt in attacks on energy facilities come as strikes on such targets continue unabated.
France 24 · 14:57
Iran’s Pezeshkian tells UN his country is ‘victim’ of US ‘terrorism’ ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has hit back at US President Donald Trump’s speech in his address to the UN General Assembly. He opened by showing images of Iranian civilians killed in US strikes, saying they demonstrated the impact of US and Israeli military action against Iran. During his speech, the US delega…
Al Jazeera · 14:58
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine kill six after Zelenskyy-Trump talks ↗Ukraine's Zelenskyy met Trump on Tuesday and discussed a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.
France 24 · 14:59
El Nino: Climate scientists warn of "Godzilla-level" climate event ↗Extreme heat caused by this year’s “super El Niño” could lead to as many as 451,000 excess deaths worldwide in the six months to February 2027, according to researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab. The number of extremely hot days is expected to rise by 44%, with Nigeria, Indonesia and Sudan am…
The Guardian World · 15:00
Gas lobby ‘scare campaign’ urges Victoria to scrap ban in new homes, leaked documents show ↗Exclusive: Australian Gas Infrastructure Group lobbying campaign warns energy bills could increase by $100 unless ban is reversed, despite experts disagreeing Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The gas industry has been accused of unleashing a “scare campaign” before the Victorian elec…
The Guardian World · 15:00
Victorian Labor puts reproductive rights on election agenda as it warns One Nation could try to wind back abortion access ↗Exclusive: ‘We don’t want to see any winding back of women’s rights,’ health minister says ahead of state election Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Victorian Labor government is announcing new measures to improve access to medical abortion, as it puts reproductive rights on the e…
The Guardian World · 15:00
Property investors may pay less capital gains tax under Labor’s reforms, analysis suggests ↗Researcher says public debate since May budget has overstated how much reforms will cost landlords and investors Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Most property investors may end up paying less capital gains tax after Labor’s budget reforms , research based on an analysis of historica…
The Guardian World · 15:01
Groceries rise by 7% across Australian supermarket chains, Choice finds ↗The price of a basket of items in Coles, Woolworths, IGA and Aldi increased to an average of $43.62, survey says Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Groceries have become more expensive at all four of Australia’s major supermarket chains, with the average price of a basket of essentials…
France 24 · 15:02
Pope Leo XIV to trace back French ancestry, spiritual roots on visit to France ↗Pope Leo’s four-day visit to France, which kicks off on Friday, is something of a homecoming for the Chicago-born pontiff, a grandson of European immigrants with family roots in Normandy. His spiritual roots in French Catholicism run deeper still.
France 24 · 15:18
Why is France's Gen Z turning to Catholicism? ↗As France prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit, a surprising trend has emerged in recent years: the number of baptisms among teenagers and young adults has skyrocketed. More than 21,000 catechumens, those undergoing the period of preparation for baptism into the Christian Church, have been recorded so far in 2026. How…
France 24 · 15:20
Iranian president adresses UNGA amid war with US ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is speaking before the UN General Assembly Wednesday in his first speech at the world body since the US and Israel launched the conflict with his country. His address comes a day after US President Donald Trump told the UNGA he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive th…
France 24 · 15:20
Zelenskyy set to address UN as Russia strikes Kyiv ↗Russia hammered Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, with drones in daylight attacks on Wednesday, killing two people and wounding 23, just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to address world leaders at the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Trump has expressed…
Al Jazeera · 15:24
Iran: Strait of Hormuz won’t be used to ‘impose insecurity on us’ ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that ‘warfare knows no borders’.
France 24 · 15:25
US says wants Ukraine, Russia to end strikes on energy sites ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump pushes for an end to Russia’s war and Kyiv seeks to shape renewed diplomatic efforts after more than four and a half years of conflict. France 24 International affairs commentator Douglas Herb…
Al Jazeera · 15:27
UEFA Nations League 2026-27: Groups, teams, top players, format ↗All to know about the fifth edition of the competition as its league phase begins on Thursday.
France 24 · 15:30
Backlash against smart glasses grow ↗Paris prosecutors say they have opened several investigations after receiving complaints about women allegedly filmed on the street without their consent by people wearing so-called “smart glasses”. Calls are growing across Europe for action against what campaigners have dubbed “pervert” smart glasses, after secretl…
BBC World · 15:37
Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace ↗Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.
BBC World · 15:46
Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick ↗Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August.
France 24 · 15:49
Iran will 'never bend at the knee', Pezeshkian tells UN in defiant wartime address ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave a defiant wartime address at the UN on Wednesday accusing the US of terrorism in his country and saying Iran would not "bend at the knee". But as Pezeshkian called for diplomacy, Iranian officials downplayed their talks with US counterparts on the sidelines of the gerenal ass…
Al Jazeera · 15:49
‘They kill, we are punished’: Iran calls out Western hypocrisy ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel and the US of applying ‘double standards’.
Al Jazeera · 15:52
KPMG manager says she was fired after facing harassment over her keffiyeh ↗KPMG manager says she was fired after facing harassment over her keffiyeh
France 24 · 15:56
🔴Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex assault ↗BBC World · 15:58
Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee' ↗Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.
The Guardian World · 16:00
Germany commits for first time to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045 ↗Campaigners say plan marks a ‘notable shift’ away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality Europe’s biggest economy, Germany, has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045, despite fierce debate about its green policies. In a roadmap published on Wednesday , the German governmen…
ABC Australia · 16:01
Harvey Weinstein jailed for 15 years for sex crime against his assistant ↗In another #MeToo reckoning, Harvey Weinstein will spend 15 years behind bars for sexually assaulting a production assistant at his Manhattan apartment 20 years ago.
Al Jazeera · 16:12
Argentina to UN: Falkland Islands are a ‘national cause’ ↗Argentina’s President Javier Milei says the “principle of self-determination does not apply" to the Falkland Islands.
NPR News · 16:13
From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi ↗As President Trump and China's President Xi prepare to meet, Rush Doshi of the Council on Foreign Relations explains the current state of U.S.-China relations and what to expect from this summit.
Al Jazeera · 16:21
Yemeni government in military and diplomatic push to reverse Houthi gains ↗Government claims battlefield advances as diplomats attempt to put anti-Houthi fight at UN centre stage.
Al Jazeera · 16:29
Scientists warn super El Nino could cause 450,000 deaths: Should we worry? ↗Global South countries will be worst affected by the phenomenon sweeping the planet from June to February.
BBC World · 16:33
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault ↗The disgraced Hollywood producer is already serving a sentence of 23 years for rape and sexual assault in another case.
Al Jazeera · 16:34
US envoy walks out on Pezeshkian UN speech slamming war on Iran ↗As Iran’s president began his speech at the UN General Assembly, an official from the US delegation walked out.
Al Jazeera · 16:36
How and why the UN General Assembly is gaining prominence ↗The gridlock in the UNSC and emerging multipolarity are shifting political weight to the UNGA.
Al Jazeera · 16:44
Syria’s al-Sharaa warns Israeli attacks endanger delicate post-war recovery ↗President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for Israeli withdrawal, condemning its attacks as Syria emerges from civil war.
Al Jazeera · 16:48
Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins ↗Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins
Al Jazeera · 17:10
Ethiopia faces renewed war as armed groups launch offensive ↗There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.
Al Jazeera · 17:23
Mexico braces for Hurricane Polo gathering strength ↗Hurricane Polo, one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades, brought dangerous waves and heavy rain to Mexico.
Al Jazeera · 17:35
Jerusalem Daily: World leaders condemn Israel at UN ↗Palestinians protest Israel’s prison visit bans as settler pogroms continue across the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 17:37
Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, Ronaldo ↗Portugal bring their Nations League defence against Wales, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing 1,000 goals before retirement.
Al Jazeera · 17:45
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven ↗Violations against Palestinians in Gaza continue even as world leaders call on Israel to adhere to ceasefire deal.
Al Jazeera · 17:51
Azerbaijan pardons French national jailed for spying ↗The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.
ABC Australia · 17:52
'Victims of terrorism': Iran's president tells UN 'we will never bow' to US ↗Iran's president delivers an unyielding speech at the UN, describing his country as "victims of terrorism" and declaring it will never surrender to US and Israeli aggression.
Al Jazeera · 18:00
Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent ↗The 34-year-old has been recovering from an on-pitch collapse in June during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine.
NPR News · 18:09
A Catholic media star will be beatified in St Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood ↗Bishop Fulton Sheen, who charmed millions of television viewers on his show L ife Is Worth Living,' will come one step closer to being declared a saint. (Image credit: Eddie Adams)
NPR News · 18:14
Iran's president gives a rare wartime speech at the U.N. ↗Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the U.N. General Assembly a day after President Trump threatened from the same podium to "annihilate" Iran. (Image credit: John Lamparski)
France 24 · 18:19
'Breakthrough' archeological find could confirm location of Paris's original settlement ↗An ancient wall discovered this summer under a hospital in central Paris is thought to be a fragment of city ramparts built by Iron age settlers. Experts say the stone-and-wood structure could confirm the location of the ancient city of Lutetia.
NPR News · 18:23
Trump set to greet Xi for high-stakes state visit ↗It is the second time the leaders are meeting this year after the Beijing summit in May. (Image credit: Brendan Smialowski)
ABC Australia · 18:30
15 years after being rejected, Aussie animator lands gig at dream studio ↗Wallace & Grommit studio Aardman Animations was always the dream for Sammy Lewis. It just took them 15 years to get there.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Lainey Wilson's 'fun whirlwind' from small town roots to superstardom ↗Lainey Wilson on home, her connection with Dolly Parton and how Tim McGraw inspired her ambition in music.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Quiz: How well do you know Australian theatre? ↗Know your David Williamson from your Ray Lawler? Your Fangirls from your Trophy Boys? Test your knowledge with our Australian theatre quiz.
Al Jazeera · 18:34
US open to Cuba talks on government change, Marco Rubio says ↗Marco Rubio made comments after Trump called Cuba a 'failed state' at the UN, prompting Cuban delegation to walk out.
Al Jazeera · 18:35
Why does Greenland matter to the US? ↗Donald Trump says a new deal gives the US complete control over the island's security.
Al Jazeera · 18:36
Iran’s Pezeshkian slams ‘terrorist’ US but extols diplomacy in UN speech ↗Pezeshkian leaves door open for negotiations, while calling out US blockade against Iran in Strait of Hormuz.
France 24 · 18:44
Holy regulation? Pope in Paris to press case for 'disarming' AI ↗It's all about his high holiness here in France. For weeks already, the nation's been abuzz over the upcoming visit of Leo. From Friday evening mass at Notre Dame Cathedral and mass before 600-thousand faithful in Paris to the pilgrimage city of Lourdes and a trip to Metz, hometown of father of European unity Robert…
ABC Australia · 18:44
Inside the AI machine: How the tech race binds nations into dependence ↗ChatGPT might be the face of AI, but behind the prompts lies a complex physical ecosystem that is reshaping power balances around the world.
ABC Australia · 18:46
Al industry left to police itself as bleak warnings mount ↗The capacity of Andrew Forrest to dream big about jumping on board the AI revolution while at the same time acknowledging the technology could end us all is a perfect example of the dilemma being confronted at the UN this week.
Al Jazeera · 18:48
US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan ↗Project would effectively cleave Palestinian territory in half and has prompted widespread international condemnation.
Al Jazeera · 18:49
Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming ↗Palestinian shot dead as Israel's ambassador to the US identifies injured soldier as his son.
The Guardian World · 18:50
Milei threatens at UN that Argentina will take ‘matters into our own hands’ on Falklands ↗Argentinian president accuses United Nations of being filled with ‘parasites’ in bellicose general assembly speech Javier Milei has condemned the UN as he warned that Argentina would take “matters into our own hands” in its dispute with Britain over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. In a caustic speech at…
ABC Australia · 18:53
More Australians than ever lodging workplace sexual harassment complaints ↗New figures reveal many workers are waiting months and even years for their cases to be investigated.
France 24 · 18:53
Zelensky accuses Putin of using nationals of 47 countries to fight Ukraine war ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had enlisted fighters from 47 countries including North Korea, Ghana and India to fight against Ukraine. Zelensky also warned that his forces could target Russian heating and energy facilities in th…
ABC Australia · 18:53
Bachelor star Matty J backs mental health screening of new dads ↗Dads-to-be would be screened for perinatal distress alongside their partners under one proposal to be canvassed by a parliamentary inquiry.
Al Jazeera · 18:57
The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work? ↗White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Video captures ranger's joyful tears on finding rare night parrot chick ↗New video captures a sighting of the elusive bird in its grassy home in the remote Great Sandy Desert during the day.
France 24 · 19:01
No, this video doesn't disprove the 9/11 attack on the south tower of the World Trade Center ↗A former British member of parliament implied that a video filmed from a helicopter on September 11, 2001 shows that no planes actually hit the World Trade Center's south tower, but this claim would be unfounded. The plane that hit the south tower hit the other side of the building, which isn’t visible in the video.
ABC Australia · 19:11
Jump forward or back? Let's do the daylight saving time warp again ↗Australia's three main time zones are about to expand to five, but there are a few other clock changes to be mindful of depending on where you are in the country.
Al Jazeera · 19:12
Argentina’s Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands ↗Argentina steps up its Las Malvinas claim as tensions with the UK grow over offshore oil drilling.
ABC Australia · 19:12
Suspects in Simone Strobel killing not 'adequately' investigated, inquest lawyer says ↗NSW Police failed to adequately investigate multiple persons of interest in the unsolved 2005 killing of German tourist Simone Strobel, according to the senior barrister who acted as counsel assisting at the most recent coronial inquest into her death.
Al Jazeera · 19:13
Zelenskyy: Putin is making the world ‘more dangerous’ ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia's “never-ending war" could spread throughout Europe.
ABC Australia · 19:15
Anger over lives lost as Jehovah's Witnesses shift on blood transfusion ↗The daughter of a Jehovah's Witness who died after refusing a blood transfusion on religious grounds in 2019 has expressed anger after the church altered its longstanding opposition last week.
ABC Australia · 19:17
Tasmania's treasures come out to lure BBC hit show ↗An intricate stone carving and two tiny dolls are just some of the antiques pulled from storage spaces across Tasmania this week, as part of a push to bring one of the world's most popular television shows to the state.
The Guardian World · 19:24
How the ‘poisonous tide’ of disinformation stokes division and sows despair ↗Whether produced by Russia, China or far-right influencers, deepfakes and disinfo are being used to spread deceitful narratives Russian disinformation campaigns are varied in their falsehoods and strategies. The narratives range from a deepfake Tom Cruise slamming the Paris Olympics to portraying a recent Russia…
Al Jazeera · 19:26
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court ↗The news organisations are scheduled to make their case to a US district judge on Wednesday afternoon.
Al Jazeera · 19:27
Iran threatens countries enforcing US airline sanctions ↗Iran has threatened countries enforcing US sanctions on its airlines, warning that their airports could face disruptions
Al Jazeera · 19:29
US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban ↗Legislation seeks to pause advanced AI systems until federal safety standards are established.
Al Jazeera · 19:29
Israeli soldier wounded in car-ramming attack in occupied West Bank ↗Israeli soldier Neria Leiter wounded in a suspected car-ramming attack near the illegal settlement of Beit Horon.
Al Jazeera · 19:31
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’ ↗Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.
Al Jazeera · 19:32
Ivory Coast vs Ghana: AFCON 2027 qualifier, kick-off time, lineups, teams ↗A star-studded opening to AFCON 2027 qualifying sees Real Madrid's Yan Diomande lead Ivory Coast against depleted Ghana.
Al Jazeera · 19:35
Manchester United losses jump nearly a third to $57m despite record revenue ↗Manchester United's debt remains over 1 billion pounds ($1.3bn) despite record revenues that are unable to prevent loss.
ABC Australia · 19:37
Pearce ready to carve place in AFL history with Freo ↗Tasmanian footballer Alex Pearce can create history on Saturday by becoming the Fremantle Football Club's first-ever AFL premiership captain. Pearce was born and raised on Tasmania's north-west coast, where resilience is bred, and sport reigns supreme.
The Guardian World · 19:40
‘My friend’: Anthony Albanese announces $60m more for Ukraine at Zelenskyy meeting ↗An emotional prime minister says that Kyiv’s cause is ‘an issue for the world’ as he also sets out the need for a new global order Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will provide $60m more in support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion during an emotional meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sid…
France 24 · 19:44
REPLAY: Ukrainian President Zelensky addresses the UN General Assembly ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the world’s leaders Wednesday to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts, telling the UN General Assembly that “Russia’s revenues must remain a target”. Watch his full speech above.
Al Jazeera · 19:54
As major powers act unilaterally, experts say UN faces crisis in New York ↗Experts warn the UN faces crises of funding, relevance, and Security Council gridlock.
Al Jazeera · 19:58
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in sexual assault retrial ↗The ruling seals six years of legal battles after Weinstein’s initial conviction for sexually assaulting TV assistant.
ABC Australia · 19:58
'Tsunami' of alleged child abuse offenders face Queensland courts ↗Twenty years of sentencing data shows convictions for one of the most serious related offences are up by more than 60 per cent.
ABC Australia · 20:00
PM set to warn China and US the Indo-Pacific not their 'chessboard' ↗In a major foreign policy speech set to be delivered in New York, Anthony Albanese will declare the post-1945 world order "is no longer fit for purpose" and warn China and the US the Indo-Pacific is not a "chessboard".
ABC Australia · 20:01
All consumers to pay for EV chargers under power monopoly 'waiver' ↗A bitter fight is brewing between EV charging companies and poles-and-wires companies, and now a regulator has weighed in.
ABC Australia · 20:02
Missing mum likely had frequent phone contact with Cairns man ↗A coroner has heard Joanne Butterfield's telephone bill showed nine calls to another landline in the lead up to her 1998 disappearance but detectives did not speak with the man that number belonged to for more than two decades.
ABC Australia · 20:18
Police 'working their arses off' in search for missing 4yo, lead detective says ↗Seasoned senior officers are not in the habit of being publicly unrestrained in their feelings, but a moment of emotion from the chief detective investigating the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont has underlined the commitment and determination of police.
Al Jazeera · 20:23
Trump administration invites Putin to attend G20 summit in Miami ↗US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says summit would be opportunity for Russian president to engage with global leaders.
France 24 · 20:27
Tigray rebels seize airports ↗In tonight's edition, concerns about South Africa's high rates of crimes are brought even more into focus this week as 11 are killed in a mass killing at a party. Also, TPLF fighters take over the airport in Tigray amidst escalating conflict with federal troops. And in eastern DR Congo, residents of Bukavu are once…
ABC Australia · 20:31
Breaking: AI agent accessed Australian government site, PM says ↗Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says an unauthorised AI agent has accessed a government website.
ABC Australia · 20:32
'Cheeky' 95yo celebrates another birthday jumping out of a plane ↗Betty Gregory moved into aged care just weeks before turning 95. But that didn't stop her from skydiving to celebrate her birthday.
Al Jazeera · 20:37
Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive ↗Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.
France 24 · 20:38
Trump sparks debate over diesel export ban ↗The Trump administration's suggestion that it could ban or limit diesel exports has sparked furious backlash from the American oil industry. Politicians are trying to bring down soaring energy prices ahead of the midterm election in November, but critics say a ban would cause supply problems and higher prices both a…
ABC Australia · 20:44
Why this beach was named Sydney's cleanest ↗This spot on the city's northern beaches has been named the cleanest, while another popular Sydney beach is given a "poor" rating for the fifth year running.
France 24 · 20:54
Fact-checking Trump’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly ↗Donald Trump’s UN address was packed with claims that are misleading, false or exaggerated. He said the US has more munitions than it could ever use, despite reports of depleting stocks. He claimed the US and Venezuela hold 60% of the world’s oil, despite the numbers not adding up, and he said he had ended the war i…
ABC Australia · 20:54
First Nations workers in Australia paid 16pc less per hour, report finds ↗A landmark report has found Indigenous workers are on average paid 16 per cent less an hour than the average Australian, amounting to nearly two months of work each year for free.
Al Jazeera · 20:56
Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’ ↗Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.
ABC Australia · 20:57
Live: Albanese says OpenAI took three months to report Medicare breach ↗An OpenAI agent accessed public and private data after hacking into a Medicare data portal in June. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 20:57
NT Labor fracking stand-off emerges as caucus members voice opposition ↗Four of Labor's six politicians in the Northern Territory parliament are personally opposed to fracking, contradicting the opposition's official position.
ABC Australia · 21:00
Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church lead CMC Rocks 20th anniversary ↗Country icons and up-and-coming stars will make the 20th anniversary of Australia's beloved country music festival unforgettable.
ABC Australia · 21:02
Bindi Raye lives the ultimate FIFO lifestyle online. None of it is real ↗Bindi Raye's online profiles portray the life of a twenty-something-year-old FIFO worker in WA's north, but an ABC investigation has found she does not exist.
Al Jazeera · 21:05
US aviation sanctions disrupt Iran flights, push travellers overland ↗Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes.
The Guardian World · 21:11
Anthony Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare and he expressed ‘extreme concern’ to Sam Altman ↗Prime minister says he expressed ‘disappointment’ to chief executive it had taken the company ‘way too long’ to inform his government about the breach Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has revealed an artificia…
BBC World · 21:16
UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair ↗Elisabeth Belien tells Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing she took the poison when she was just 23 years old.
The Guardian World · 21:16
Australia news live: Anthony Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare ↗Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Good morning, Nick Visser here to grab the blog. Let’s get to it. Albanese pays tribute to Ukraine’s resistance Continue reading...
Al Jazeera · 21:18
FBI says investigating breach of ‘very sensitive’ data by hackers ↗Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have detailed data on thousands of FBI employees.
BBC World · 21:26
Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction ↗The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
ABC Australia · 21:26
Live: ASX set to fall following sea of red on Wall Street ↗The Aussie share market is set to fall as the price of oil surges above $US100 a barrel. following Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
BBC World · 21:29
Watch: The arms race in space explained ↗The UK has jammed satellites to defend itself from hostile threats, the BBC has been told.
ABC Australia · 21:32
V'landys steps down as Racing NSW boss to secure firmer grip on NRL ↗Peter V'landys moves one step closer to becoming the NRL's executive chairman after stepping down from Racing NSW.
ABC Australia · 21:35
Migrant doctors filling GP gaps where 'there's nobody else' ↗As political debate about slashing migrant numbers continues, a medical centre in the NSW Southern Highlands is relying on doctors from overseas.
France 24 · 21:46
AI leaders urge caution at UN, with Anthropic chief pledging to slow down ↗Leaders of some of the world's biggest AI companies urged caution at the United Nations on Wednesday, warning that increasingly autonomous systems could outpace human oversight. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei pledged to slow development to ensure new AI systems are safe, while OpenAI chief Sam Altman called for 'extreme…
ABC Australia · 21:59
Victorian pubs to stay open until 3am under Labor election promise ↗The government is promising to extend opening hours for the state's pubs and change the Food Act so that dogs will be allowed inside venues at the publican's discretion.
BBC World · 22:01
AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet ↗The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
ABC Australia · 22:08
Prison to plate farm program helping to reduce reoffending in SA ↗Behind razor-wire fences in Port Lincoln, inmates are growing restaurant-quality produce and cultivating skills for a new life after prison.
France 24 · 22:10
OpenAI AI agent breached Australian government website, PM says ↗An AI agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorised access to an Australian government website in June, accessing public and non-public files in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as the first known case of an AI agent hacking a government system.
The Guardian World · 22:12
Trump greets Xi Jinping at plane as Chinese leader arrives for state visit ↗US president to give red-carpet treatment to Chinese counterpart despite tensions over AI development AI looms large over Trump-Xi meeting amid US-China distrust Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the US on Wednesday evening at the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, an unusually generous meeting to kick off the Chi…
ABC Australia · 22:14
'Queen of Scones' hangs up apron after reaching volunteer age limit ↗For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Royal Melbourne Show kitchens will be without their 'Queen of Scones'.
BBC World · 22:23
OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says ↗Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June.
ABC Australia · 22:35
Police scour bushland near Albury for missing man ↗Police are urging anyone who sees Daniel Tranchard-Harry not to approach him, but instead to keep their distance and try talking to him about fishing.
ABC Australia · 22:36
Hervey Bay's dugongs make positive start on slow road to recovery ↗A small but positive increase in the number of dugongs spotted in coastal areas in south-east Queensland has researchers feeling cautiously optimistic about the vulnerable marine mammal achieving population revival.
NPR News · 22:40
Judge considers restoring journalists' access to White House after Trump's ban ↗Lawyers representing the White House and the three media outlets banned from the property sparred over the constitutional rights of journalists at a hearing in federal court Wednesday. (Image credit: Alex Wroblewski)
ABC Australia · 22:53
From disaster to destiny, it's taken a decade to rebuild the Dockers ↗Football is full of sliding doors moments. Just ask the Fremantle Dockers, who crashed and burned in 2016 and are now on the cusp of winning their first-ever premiership 10 years later.
Al Jazeera · 22:56
Trump greets China’s Xi Jinping on arrival for three-day US trip ↗Trump takes rare step of meeting foreign leader at the airport, underscoring significance of US-China relationship.
ABC Australia · 23:03
'That's why Taliban is scared': Cyclist's incredible journey to silver ↗Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver in the cycling, five years after escaping Afghanistan for Italy.
BBC World · 23:03
A red carpet and military flyover - How Trump welcomed Xi ↗The two B-1 bombers that flew overhead are a key part of the US's combat arsenal, and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by.
ABC Australia · 23:08
Historic winery sold to Victorian company with plans to restart production ↗The winery's heritage-listed underground cellars have been little more than a tourist attraction of late. All that might be about to change.
BBC World · 23:14
Indians are discovering the thrill of shopping without paying ↗Dopamine sites mimic shopping’s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game.
Al Jazeera · 23:19
China’s Xi arrives to Trump welcome on state visit ↗China's President Xi Jinping has touched down at Joint Base Andrews as he begins a much anticipated official state visit
ABC Australia · 23:35
Trump greets Xi on tarmac in rare welcome to start state visit ↗The US president met his Chinese counterpart on the tarmac in a rare show of courtesy ahead of the three-day state visit which is expected to cover issues including AI, trade, Iran and Taiwan.
ABC Australia · 23:35
Qld council says costs prevent it hitting recycling targets ↗As fuel prices soar, many regional local governments are struggling with the cost of transporting recyclables hundreds of kilometres for processing.
BBC World · 23:42
'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia ↗Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.
BBC World · 23:58
Residents eating garden weeds in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water ↗The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being "constantly shelled".