Wednesday, 30 September 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Trump claims war will end ‘very soon’, gives no details ↗US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon.
Nature News · 00:00
Daily briefing: How to save corals from the El Niño ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03138-4 Scientists are trying to help coral reefs survive record ocean temperatures. Plus, the aftermath of a deadly attack on Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences and whether it’s OK to dodge small talk.
Nature News · 00:00
How did Earth get its water? Inside the extreme machine seeking answers ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02978-4 The Z machine in New Mexico generates shockwaves that can simulate conditions deep inside our planet.
Nature News · 00:00
Type 2 immune history trains lung macrophages for viral disease tolerance ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11060-y Type 2 inflammation trains nerve- and airway-associated macrophages to confer disease tolerance against lethal influenza by limiting immunopathology and promoting tissue repair without enhancing viral clearance.
Nature News · 00:00
Global mangrove distribution on the open coast is controlled by waves ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11089-z A process-driven mangrove presence or absence model using 20 years of open-source wave data shows that wave conditions are critical in determining where mangroves grow worldwide.
Nature News · 00:00
X-ray liquidography decodes complex motions in azobenzene isomerization ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11068-4 Time-resolved X-ray liquidography films the structural changes of azobenzene during trans-to-cis isomerization in solution with atomic-level precision.
Nature News · 00:00
Histone readers MLLT1 and MLLT3 concentrate AID to confer locus specificity ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11087-1 By being restricted to target regions by MLLT1–MLLT3 occupancy, activation-induced deaminase activity is able to avoid most off-target mutagenesis during B cell somatic hypermutation.
Nature News · 00:00
Carbene transfer from thianthrenium ylides for cyclopropanation ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11108-z Thianthrenium ylides can be used as a general platform for metal–carbene generation and transfer, including cyclopropanation, σ-bond insertion and sigmatropic rearrangements.
Nature News · 00:00
An amygdala to anterior hypothalamic circuit gates stress sensitivity ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11075-5 The anterior hypothalamic nucleus regulates negative valence in the brain, highlighting a new pathway that controls sensitivity to stressful events and signposting approaches to identify new circuit interactions relevant to mental health.
Nature News · 00:00
Dynamic protrusions mediate crawling motility in Asgard archaea ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11063-9 Anoxic live-cell imaging shows actin-dependent crawling motility and dynamic protrusions in Asgard archaea, providing insights into cellular innovations that may have contributed to eukaryotic evolution.
Nature News · 00:00
Osteoclasts intercept meningeal lymphatic paths for dural metastasis ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11082-6 Osteoclast-derived angiopoietin-2 in the dura mater impairs lymphatic vessel function and weakens anti-tumour immunity against dural metastases, which offers new therapeutic approaches to restore meningeal lymphatic function through select…
Nature News · 00:00
Human genetics implicates a BACH2–NRF2 axis in fetal haemoglobin activation ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11113-2 BACH2 restrains activation of the fetal-haemoglobin-encoding γ-globin genes, while loss of BACH2 enhances NRF2 chromatin occupancy and promotes the formation of activation foci at the γ-globin genes.
Nature News · 00:00
This award-winning microscopy image used AI — igniting controversy in a prestigious competition ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03086-z Researchers say that using artificial-intelligence tools to visualize scientific images can become problematic when models misrepresent the underlying data.
Nature News · 00:00
Prion-like transmission of human tau strains in the mouse brain ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11061-x Mouse experiments show that Alzheimer’s disease and corticobasal degeneration tau filaments retain their distinct structures during templated seeding, supporting strain-specific tau propagation and disease modelling.
Nature News · 00:00
Who’s the loudest of them all? The bare-throated bellbird vies for the prize ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03038-7 The bellbird’s extra-large gape helps it to achieve pneumatic-drill-level volume.
Nature News · 00:00
AI ‘speech clock’ assesses how fast you’re ageing from your voice ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03106-y The pitch and emotional content of your speech are important predictors of accelerated ageing, researchers find.
Nature News · 00:00
Secret watermark labels proteins as ‘made by AI’ ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03033-y An innovative safeguard could help to flag proteins devised by artificial-intelligence tools such as AlphaFold, but the digital marker can be erased.
Nature News · 00:00
Is exposomics the key to making personalized medicine a reality? ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02958-8 Scientists say tailored disease treatments require a comprehensive assessment of a person’s lifelong environmental exposures.
Nature News · 00:00
The super El Niño is cooking coral reefs — can lullabies and probiotics save them? ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02965-9 Researchers are trying everything they can to help coral reefs to survive severe heat stress from climate change, including playing sounds underwater.
Nature News · 00:00
Tuberculosis treatment has advanced — now we need to stop drug resistance dragging us backwards ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02963-x The next major advancement in TB might not be a new drug, but a better understanding of how and why resistance to medicines emerges.
Nature News · 00:00
Beware sham scientific societies: the research community must be more vigilant ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03047-6 As AI content makes bad actors harder to spot, scrutiny of organizations must increase without reducing trust.
Nature News · 00:00
The buck stops with me ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02863-0 A note to self.
Nature News · 00:00
How to spend $25 billion on science: OpenAI’s staggeringly rich research charity gets under way ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03015-0 Jacob Trefethen, who leads life sciences at the OpenAI Foundation, speaks to Nature about the organization’s ambitions to cure disease.
Nature News · 00:00
I turn up late to meetings to dodge small talk. Am I wrong? ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02201-4 A jury weighs in on whether a latecomer is simply using their time efficiently or disrespecting their colleagues.
Nature News · 00:00
Restoring hearing in people with a rare form of deafness ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02894-7 How a decades-long quest led to the first gene therapy for deafness caused by a mutation.
Nature News · 00:00
These optical illusions are whybutterflies are so hard to catch ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03124-w High-speed footage of takeoffs reveal that the butterfly markings mislead the eye, making them harder to catch.
Nature News · 00:00
2D semiconductor aims to turbocharge development of high-performance electronics ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02777-x An ultrathin semiconductor that conducts electricity using positively charged ‘holes’ might clear the way for next-generation electronic devices.
Nature News · 00:00
Elena, Aris, Marcus: AI-generated ‘ghosts’ are polluting the scientific literature ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02991-7 The overuse of certain names has revealed the scale of fake experts on academic publishing platforms, say researchers.
Nature News · 00:00
Sugar amplifies antibiotic disruption of gut microbes ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02782-0 People who underwent stem-cell transplantation and ate sugar-rich food had disrupted communities of gut microorganisms during antibiotic treatment.
Nature News · 00:00
Harmful tau spreads like self-propagating prion proteins ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02778-w Structural studies support the idea that fibrillized tau protein, a feature of neurodegenerative disorders, acts as a prion-like template to induce misfolding in healthy tau.
Nature News · 00:00
Pipework problems when cancer spreads to an area bordering the brain ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02783-z Analysis of cancer growing adjacent to the brain reveals that bone-eroding cells interfere with lymphatic drainage vessels and hinder anti-tumour immune responses.
Nature News · 00:00
Sugar-rich foods exacerbate antibiotic-induced microbiome disruption ↗Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11077-3 Avoiding a diet rich in simple sugars during treatment with antibiotics may mitigate microbiota disruption.
ABC Australia · 00:00
Finance presenter Alan Kohler retiring after three decades at ABC ↗Alan Kohler, one of the most influential journalists Australia has ever produced, will retire at the end of the year.
The Guardian World · 00:02
Rumoured frontrunner David Shoebridge launches leadership bid ahead of Greens ballot at party retreat ↗Shoebridge to stand on a joint ticket with Steph Hodgins-May – a first-term senator from Victoria Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast New South Wales senator David Shoebridge has joined the race to become the Greens’ new leader,…
ABC Australia · 00:47
Learner driver charged after 17yo dies in Adelaide crash ↗A teenager has died in a car crash in Adelaide's northern suburbs overnight, with a learner driver charged with aggravated cause death by driving.
Al Jazeera · 00:58
Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates ↗Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison.
ABC Australia · 01:00
Lone finalist for Brisbane Games stadium build announced ↗The companies in the consortium have delivered a host of stadiums including Lang Park, the Gabba, Melbourne's Docklands stadium and Penrith Stadium in Sydney.
France 24 · 01:04
US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum ↗US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State fighters room to re…
ABC Australia · 01:38
CCTV shows tractor ram raid at Melbourne cafe and animal farm ↗Police are searching for a group of offenders who broke into the urban farm in Bundoora before stealing a tractor and ramming it through the front door of the cafe.
ABC Australia · 01:40
Neale set to join Magpies as Lions confirm exit ↗Collingwood says it "looks forward" to Lachie Neale joining the club in 2027 after it is announced he is leaving the Brisbane Lions.
ABC Australia · 01:44
Breaking: Headline inflation jumped to 4pc in August, up from 3.5pc in July ↗News figures show annual headline inflation jumped to 4 per cent in August, up from 3.5 per cent in July.
Al Jazeera · 01:46
Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties ↗Protests across Morocco highlight gap between public opposition to normalisation and Rabat’s closer ties with Israel.
The Guardian World · 02:02
An EV sold every 100 seconds: Australian demand for electric cars more than doubles ↗A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle Council Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians are buying electric vehicles at record levels, with sales more than…
Al Jazeera · 02:13
King appoints Morocco’s first female prime minister ↗Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has named Marrakesh’s long-time mayor as the country’s first female prime minister.
ABC Australia · 02:21
Emergency water restrictions for Queensland town following pump failure ↗Clermont residents are still being urged to conserve water, while storage levels are critically low due to multiple pump failures.
Al Jazeera · 02:23
Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland ↗Protesters block Orange Order route into Catholic area of Portadown after court allows march for first time in 28 years.
ABC Australia · 02:25
Why Nirvana and Midnight Oil made the cut in Songs that Changed the World ↗Music has the ability to change hearts and minds. Andrew Clarke describes why he has selected the 42 tracks that appear in his book Songs that Changed the World.
Al Jazeera · 02:26
US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank ↗The resolution cites a 'lack of accountability' by Israel's government and an 'inability to secure justice' by the US.
ABC Australia · 02:30
Charge dropped against man accused of being Chinese spy ↗The man, whose name was suppressed, was accused of covertly collecting information about a Canberra Buddhist association on behalf of a foreign principal.
France 24 · 02:31
Heatwaves, wildfires expose a third of world to extreme ozone pollution ↗Heatwaves and wildfires helped expose 34 percent of the world’s population to “extremely poor” ozone air quality in the first eight months of 2026, according to a European Union report published Wednesday. Asia recorded the highest exposure, while ozone pollution remained difficult to curb despite decades of progres…
ABC Australia · 02:37
Breaking: David Shoebridge named new Greens leader after three-way contest ↗After a rare leadership ballot for the Greens, the NSW senator becomes the sixth leader in the party's history.
Al Jazeera · 02:39
Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say ↗The deaths appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in more than a decade.
ABC Australia · 02:45
Chihuahua becomes National Guard sensation ↗Mexico's National Guard says an adopted Chihuahua named Comando is being trained as a mascot and for search-and-rescue work as well.
Al Jazeera · 03:00
Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit but is it enough? ↗US President Donald Trump and leading tech companies have signed a voluntary agreement to regulate AI development.
ABC Australia · 03:07
The backstory of this year's Fat Bear Week winner ↗Each year, people around the world vote for their favourite bear in Alaska's Katmai National Park as the fuzzy fellows bulk up for winter hibernation.
ABC Australia · 03:17
Body found in rivulet in Hobart's north by passerby ↗Tasmanian Police are investigating after a body was found by a pedestrian in a rivulet in Hobart's north.
BBC World · 03:21
Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal amid floods ↗The municipality building in Baglung was left teetering on an unstable ledge due to floods before it fell into a river.
BBC World · 03:23
Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit ↗The president also signed an executive order requiring his government to refer to AI as Super Intelligence.
The Guardian World · 03:28
ABC finance journalist Alan Kohler to retire after three decades as Jim Chalmers says he will be ‘really missed’ ↗The 74-year-old says he is leaving to spend more time with his family, including his six grandchildren Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter here Financial journalist Alan Kohler, a familiar face on the ABC’s 7pm news bulletin, wi…
BBC World · 03:38
South Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three ↗Blasts in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) injured three South Korean personnel earlier this month.
The Guardian World · 03:39
Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average ↗Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Modelling by Sydney airport’s air traffic control operators predicted elevated…
ABC Australia · 03:40
Minister says Perth barracks sale will not mean bulldozers for heritage sites ↗Defence Minister Richard Marles says the planned sale of Perth's Irwin and Leeuwin barracks will free up land in highly desirable suburbs but developers will not have free rein to bulldoze the sites for housing.
ABC Australia · 03:44
Breaking: Planning decision to extend life of mega coal mine saves 1,500 jobs ↗The NSW Independent Planning Commission approves plans that will allow Hunter Valley Operations to continue coal mining at a site near Singleton until 2045.
Al Jazeera · 03:53
Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent ↗Tens of thousands of workers march nationwide, as police arrest 440 students in clashes at schools.
Al Jazeera · 03:53
String of rapes in Delhi triggers social campaign for women’s safety ↗Women in India’s capital are protesting after a string of rape cases, using bold slogans to demand safer public spaces.
ABC Australia · 03:55
52kg of cocaine stolen from Fiji evidence room, half replaced with flour ↗Fiji Police have confirmed another 12.9 kilograms of cocaine stored at a high court evidence room is missing, bringing the total to more than 52kg of cocaine now unaccounted-for.
The Guardian World · 04:00
Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m for every hour they halt businesses ↗Figure cited by minister highlights trade-offs Kyiv faces as it tries to keep normal life moving amid Russian strikes Missile alerts are costing Ukraine an estimated $45m (£34m) for every hour they bring business to a halt, according to the country’s economy minister, as Kyiv searches for ways to keep the economy…
ABC Australia · 04:02
One EV sold every 100 seconds as Australia catches up to the world ↗Electric cars have become mainstream in the past decade, making up one in four new car sales.
ABC Australia · 04:10
Mortgage pain hits Tasmanians especially hard ↗Tasmanian home and business owners are assessing how to absorb the latest interest rate hike, in a state where wages are already lower than other states.
The Guardian World · 04:16
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial: crime scene photos paint harrowing picture of alleged murder victims’ final moments ↗Former police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024 Warning: graphic content Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Warning: graphic content A hole in a door and a bullet bent ou…
ABC Australia · 04:18
DV offender jailed for five years over crash that killed ex-partner ↗A 32-year-old man has been sentenced after breaching an AVO and crashing a car with his ex-girlfriend in the passenger seat.
ABC Australia · 04:20
Thriving Kids set to begin in Canberra amid waiting-list fears ↗Thriving Kids is available to all children experiencing developmental delays, with the first phase of its roll-out beginning on October 1.
BBC World · 04:21
Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals in South Korea ↗The owner said he chose the name because he wanted to run the "best Chinese restaurant" in South Korea.
ABC Australia · 04:32
Police photos taken at key locations shown at Lamarre-Condon trial ↗Photographs of possessions, blood-stained bedding and clothing found in a skip bin have been shown to jurors in the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon.
Al Jazeera · 04:36
Democrats hope anger at Trump enough to get young people to vote ↗Political strategist Celinda Lake says that young voters don’t usually cast their ballots in midterm elections.
ABC Australia · 04:39
Police investigate whether beach brawls were 'organised' on social media ↗SA Police are looking to identify individuals behind social media accounts and their "level of organisation" after videos emerged of public fights along Adelaide's metropolitan beaches on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera · 04:39
South African president orders action on femicide after killings ↗South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat femicide and gender-based violence.
The Guardian World · 04:40
Inflation leaps to 4% stoking fears of fifth interest rate hike before Christmas ↗Jim Chalmers says ‘higher global oil prices flowing through to oil prices in Australia’ are to blame for inflation rising from 3.5% Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Inflation has jumped to 4% in the year to August, from 3.5%,…
Al Jazeera · 04:51
Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning ↗Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu's warning of possible attacks during next month's general election.
The Guardian World · 05:00
Reanimated AI Greta Garbo stars again … in a ball-bearing advert ↗Relatives of Hollywood legend say her doppelganger could now be used for more glamorous roles She shimmered in Hollywood’s silent movie era and lit up the first talkies – now Greta Garbo may be about to star in cinema’s new AI age. More than a century after her screen debut and decades after her ashes were laid…
BBC World · 05:01
'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner ↗"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.
BBC World · 05:02
Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza ↗Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.
Al Jazeera · 05:05
Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20% ↗Pentagon official says the plan will be announced in the defence secretary's 'State of the Force' address in Virginia.
ABC Australia · 05:18
Sydney Airport near-collision one of worst in 20 years, investigators say ↗The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has delivered findings on four of the six ongoing investigations into conflict investigations at Sydney Airport in recent months.
The Guardian World · 05:20
NSW man accused of murdering neighbour – and then murdering his relative two weeks later ↗Police allege Nicholas Scott killed 79-year-old then ‘set upon’ 59-year-old relative who arrived at Gurranang to sort out estate Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man accused of murdering two members of a family on the same p…
The Guardian World · 05:27
Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells ↗Indonesia’s prisons have long faced allegations that well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through bribery Five Indonesian prison officials have been suspended after investigators found an apartment-style compound complete with airconditioners, big-screen televisions and expensive cars allegedly…
ABC Australia · 05:29
Billions slashed from NDIS packages as reassessments lead to more cuts ↗As NDIS participants brace for cuts to community supports from tomorrow, documents show the agency running the scheme has been slashing packages overall.
France 24 · 05:29
G20 trade officials meet under shadow of tariffs, overcapacity ↗G20 trade ministers are set to open talks Wednesday in the United States, in meetings strained by President Donald Trump's tariffs as Washington targets partners regarding forced labor and overcapacity.
France 24 · 05:29
G20 meets in US as Trump’s tariffs loom over talks ↗Trade ministers of the Group of 20 are meeting in Milwaukee for two days of talks on Wednesday, but US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to hang heavy over the talks. "Don't expect any breakthroughs," an analyst watching the event said.
France 24 · 05:35
Live: Several people killed as Russia launches new round of strikes on Kyiv ↗At least three people, including a child, have died after Russia launched another round of strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding regions overnight to Wednesday, officials said. Several people were also wounded in the attacks. In Poland, two airports, in Lublin and Rzeszow, were briefly shut over “military aviation act…
ABC Australia · 05:39
Victorian man found not guilty after fatal crash at 2023 burnout event ↗A 29-year-old Ballarat man has been found not guilty in relation to a fatal crash at a burnout event in Stawell in 2023.
ABC Australia · 05:40
Inmates living in luxury in Indonesian prison sparks corruption probe ↗Several prison officers have been suspended as investigators probe whether prisoners paid to access the units.
ABC Australia · 05:44
Ten years after their lowest ebb, Newcastle are one win from salvation ↗In 2016, Newcastle hit rock bottom in a season where they won just one game. Ten years later, one more win can deliver them a premiership.
The Guardian World · 05:48
Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’ ↗Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefits Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales independent planner has approved the biggest…
ABC Australia · 05:50
Qld treasurer calls for GST overhaul at National Press Club ↗Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki has criticised the federal government's GST distribution system in a historic address to the National Press Club in Queensland.
The Guardian World · 06:00
World’s seas heated by a record 23 zettajoules last year ↗The injection of thermal energy, 40 times that used by humanity in total, comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidification A record-breaking 23 zettajoules of heat was sunk into the world’s seas last year, leaving ocean waters hotter, higher and less hospitable, a report has found. The ex…
ABC Australia · 06:02
Fossils to unravel secrets of ancient seabed buried beneath outback ↗Geologists have discovered fossils from an ancient coral reef deep beneath the surface of outback Queensland, which have attracted the attention of international researchers.
ABC Australia · 06:02
Childcare centre forced to close after recording 126 breaches ↗Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre at Bathurst has been shut down due to non-compliance and child safety risks.
The Guardian World · 06:05
Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups ↗Kuala Lumpur plans to send a total of 5,000 Myanmar nationals back to the war-torn country despite persecution concerns Malaysia began sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, the government confirmed, as it launched a scheme that rights groups say may endanger migrants and asylum seekers by returni…
France 24 · 06:15
2027 AFCON qualifiers: first win for Patrick Vieira and Senegal ↗Patrick Vieira won his first match as Senegal’s manager. Senegal secured a 1-0 away victory against Ethiopia thanks to a goal from Ibrahim Mbaye.
NPR News · 06:16
Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck U.S. Southwest ↗The storm's remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing. (Image credit: Eduardo Verdugo)
ABC Australia · 06:25
Mammoth effort underway to remove whale carcass from Perth beach ↗Crowds have been cleared and heavy machinery moved in as authorities begin removing a 13-metre long whale carcass that washed up at City Beach on Monday.
Al Jazeera · 06:25
India’s Ujjain tense as mosque partially demolished for Hindu pilgrimage ↗Fearing outright demolition, Muslims volunteer to take down parts of the city's Shahi Mosque themselves.
Al Jazeera · 06:29
OpenAI launches ‘dots,’ personal AI assistant ‘built to handle everything’ ↗AI giant launches 'dots' to rival Meta's Muse and Google's Gemini Spark.
ABC Australia · 06:34
Former American Idol contestant guilty of fatally shooting wife ↗It took just a few hours for the jury to reach a guilty verdict in Flynn's murder trial after two weeks of evidence, including the testimony of his mistress, AI-generated love songs and thousands of text messages.
BBC World · 06:41
Somali pirates killed oil tanker crew before rescue, official tells BBC ↗Piracy off the Somali coast has increased in recent years after dropping when international naval operations began in 2011.
ABC Australia · 06:47
Hostage watches as notorious bank robber is sentenced 29 years later ↗Alexander Robert Macdonald, who shot a man to steal his identity in the 1990s while committing dozens of bank robberies, has been sentenced for more historical offences.
Al Jazeera · 06:48
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal ↗US president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.
NPR News · 06:54
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development ↗President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)
Al Jazeera · 06:57
Gentle giant Backpack wins Alaska’s Fat Bear Week ↗The contest celebrates the resilience of the 2,200 brown bears that live in the preserve on the Alaska Peninsula.
ABC Australia · 07:01
Ted was pants-less and shipwrecked but the Navy rescued him 1,000km from anywhere ↗In the middle of the night, in the remote Indian Ocean a boat begins to sink. What follows is a remarkable tale of an unlikely sea rescue carried out by Australian authorities.
ABC Australia · 07:04
Judge recuses himself in Rohan Dennis case of driving while disqualified ↗A new sentencing judge will hear a case against former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis, who has pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified.
NPR News · 07:07
An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home ↗María del Carmen Abascal's case has drawn tens of thousands of people to the streets in recent days and led the Spanish government to present measures to address the country's housing crisis. (Image credit: Manu Fernandez)
ABC Australia · 07:11
Live: NRL and NRLW stars arriving for Dally M Awards ↗If things go as expected tonight, Nathan Cleary may have to accept his first Dally M Medal from his hospital bed. Follow live as the NRL and NRLW's best are crowned in Sydney.
The Guardian World · 07:12
David Shoebridge wants the Greens to ‘seize this moment’. Is his more combative style the answer? ↗New leader says his party must connect with millions of disaffected voters and ‘make them believe in politics again’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast As One Nation’s polling surged this year, and Pauline Hanson ate away at the…
France 24 · 07:15
Ian Bremmer: 'We have passed peak Trump in terms of disruption on the global stage' ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Ian Bremmer, the American political scientist, author, and founder and president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. According to Bremmer, we may now be entering the autumn of the “Donroe Doctrine” and the MAGA era: an “America First” isolationist approach in which President Don…
Al Jazeera · 07:21
Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks ↗The Gambia come back to beat Ghana 4-2, while Guinea Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 despite seven Premier League starters.
Al Jazeera · 07:22
Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis ↗Pakistan says Islamabad will make “whatever means” available to Saudi Arabia if Saudi faces threats from the Houthis.
ABC Australia · 07:29
'Jenni's legacy': Father calls for change after daughter dies with anorexia ↗The father of a young woman with anorexia nervosa has implored the state government to adopt a coroner’s recommendations for improved eating disorder services to spare other families the same grief.
ABC Australia · 07:33
Dubai to Tel Aviv flight makes emergency landing after cockpit fight ↗The incident briefly raised concerns about a possible hijacking and prompted Israel to scramble warplanes, but it is now believed to be caused by a fight between pilots.
ABC Australia · 07:34
MP Luke Gosling's lawyer calls on prosecutors to drop assault charges ↗Lawyers for federal MP Luke Gosling say they will write to Sophie Callan SC urging the newly appointed prosecutor to withdraw assault charges relating to an incident involving Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly.
Al Jazeera · 07:40
‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days ↗The medical condition of dozens of prisoners has deteriorated as inmates protest against suspension of amnesty law.
The Guardian World · 07:41
Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU ↗PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’ UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has opened the door to the UK rejoining the EU, saying Britain could “go all the way”, as he prepares to reconsider Labour’s post-Brexit red lines. The prime…
ABC Australia · 07:46
Banks raise interest rates after RBA lifts cash rate to highest since 2011 ↗Australia's big four banks announce interest rate rises after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate to its highest level in more than a decade.
BBC World · 07:51
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots ↗Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.
The Guardian World · 07:53
South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers ↗Blast during search operation near border fuels political tensions amid attempts to revive diplomatic channels South Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea over a landmine blast that injured three soldiers, saying they were hurt by North Korean mines on the southern side of the border. Kang Hyun-woo, the…
ABC Australia · 07:57
Ex-police officer avoids conviction over 'knock and run' assault ↗A court has heard a former senior Sydney police officer's "absolutely impaired" judgement was behind his assault of two men who had played a game of "knock and run" at his home.
Al Jazeera · 08:00
FlyDubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert ↗Airline says plane experiences "incident" en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, lands safely at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk airport.
Al Jazeera · 08:02
S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines ↗South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.
The Guardian World · 08:08
Russia targets communications and energy facilities in overnight drone attacks on Ukraine - Europe live ↗Kyiv mayor says debris had also been found at the site of a western embassy in the capital Debris had been found at the premises of one of the western embassies in the centre of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said this morning, citing preliminary information. Klitschko did not name the embassy,…
BBC World · 08:12
Africa's richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protests ↗The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
France 24 · 08:25
Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots ↗An Israel-bound FlyDubai passenger plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a fight broke out between its two pilots, according to Israeli media. The plane transmitted an emergency signal shortly after takeoff, briefly raising fears that it may have been hijacked. All passengers onboard are safe.
France 24 · 08:34
‘The country has become a battlefield’: Last US troops exit Iraq ↗The last US troops in Iraq, part of a coalition to fight the Islamic State group, were slated to leave the country on Wednesday under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington. As the Iraqi army officially takes over the coalition’s remaining bases, the government is seeking to strengthen its military capabilities…
Al Jazeera · 08:41
Hijabi students turned away from school in Azerbaijan ↗Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.
ABC Australia · 08:41
Stawell Gift winner suspended for 12 months after positive drug test ↗Stawell Gift winner Olufemi Komolafe has been suspended from competing for 12 months following a positive drug test.
France 24 · 08:42
Trump puts trust in AI bosses to 'police themselves' ↗As fears mount over the safety of rapidly advancing AI models, US President Donald Trump gathered tech leaders at the White House on Tuesday where he said they signed a "morally binding" commitment to self-regulate and build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. "They're going to police themselves," Tru…
ABC Australia · 08:44
How a 'piece of rural propaganda' became 'compulsory listening' for Aussies ↗Blue Hills started life as "a piece of rural propaganda" to encourage World War II servicemen to "grow better crops and increase production". It ran for 27 years on ABC radio and became an institution of Australian life.
BBC World · 08:45
'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor ↗In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".
Al Jazeera · 08:48
UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services ↗UK's PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.
ABC Australia · 08:56
SA hospital pressure leading to demand 'flashpoint', union warns ↗A non-verbal man who was later diagnosed with pneumonia was ramped for more than nine hours at an outer suburbs hospital amid significant demand that the doctors union says left staff feeling "helpless".
BBC World · 08:59
US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13 ↗Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".
NPR News · 09:00
Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them ↗Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage them. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman illuminates the wrenching decisions families and guardians face. (Image credit: David Tingley)
NPR News · 09:00
One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric? ↗Congress got rid of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle buyers. One year later, are people still buying EVs? (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
NPR News · 09:00
What's behind HHS claims that gender-affirming care 'may' radicalize ↗The report is the agency's latest effort to chip away at trust in established health care models for transgender people. Critics say it frames transgender identity as illegitimate or even dangerous.
NPR News · 09:00
The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions ↗Here are the honorable mentions from this year's Student Podcast Challenge, chosen from nearly 1,500 entries.
NPR News · 09:00
Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Patients are confused ↗In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety. (Image credit: Aaron Bolton)
NPR News · 09:00
The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts ↗We've listened to nearly 1,500 podcasts from all around the U.S. and narrowed them down to 10 middle school and 10 high school finalists.
NPR News · 09:00
Foster care often fails kids with disabilities. Consider these cases ↗Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes. They stay in foster care longest. They're the most likely to die. (Image credit: Courtney Pedroza for NPR)
NPR News · 09:01
A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah ↗Valar Atomics wants to place over 450 reactors on more than 9,500 acres in Utah to power a huge data center project. (Image credit: Matthew Daly)
ABC Australia · 09:04
Garbage truck driver charged over elderly pedestrian's death ↗The driver of a rubbish truck that struck and killed an elderly man in Perth's south-east earlier this month is charged with dangerous driving.
France 24 · 09:13
Attention turns to economy on final day of Macron’s visit to Spain ↗President Emmanuel Macron is in Spain for the final day of his two-day state visit, the first by a French president to the country since 2009. After being welcomed with a banquet at the Royal Palace by King Felipe VI on Tuesday, on today's agenda is the opening of the Franco-Spanish economic forum and a meeting with…
France 24 · 09:14
Tensions mount as South Korea demands apology from North over mine blast ↗North Korea has this Wednesday rejected accusations that it planted the mines that injured three South Korean soldiers in the DMZ on September 21. In a statement, Kim Jo Jong, Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, threatened retaliation against the south if there is any escalation.
ABC Australia · 09:20
Youth detention workers reach in-principle pay deal with Qld government ↗Negotiations began in early March, with the Australian Workers' Union pushing for better conditions following hundreds of reported assaults on detention centre employees over the past year.
ABC Australia · 09:37
Dally M 2026 red carpet: Fashion from the stars of NRL and NRLW ↗See what your favourite footballers and their dates are wearing to the NRL and NRLW's night of nights.
Al Jazeera · 09:39
Photos: A journalist is crowned king in Uganda ↗The death of King Oyo Nyimba in August triggered widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.
ABC Australia · 09:42
Mining couple have explosive gender reveal at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit ↗A WA couple who fell pregnant after 11 years of IVF celebrate their baby joy with a unique gender reveal at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit gold mine.
BBC World · 09:42
Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers ↗The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
Al Jazeera · 09:54
‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupation ↗Denys Kostev says he was forcibly transferred in 2022 and coerced into pro-Russian campaigns before finally escaping.
ABC Australia · 09:54
Baghdad celebrates, Kurds concerned as US completes Iraq withdrawal ↗This final withdrawal of troops ends a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group, after the US began winding down its military presence in Iraq in 2024.
France 24 · 09:55
Ethiopia's last Jews dream of visa for Israel ↗Ethiopia has one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, rumoured to be the descendants of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon in 950 BC. From the 1970s to 1990s, this community known as Beta Israel was persecuted under the Communist regime, and Israel evacuated more than 20,000 Ethiopian Jews in dramatic air…
France 24 · 09:56
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri named Morocco's first woman PM ↗The king of Morocco on Tuesday named Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri the country's first woman prime minister after her centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) party won last week's parliamentary elections. El Mansouri joined the PAM in 2008 and was also the first woman to serve as mayor of Ma…
ABC Australia · 10:07
Couple stabbed woman in frenzied attack over love triangle, court told ↗Hannah Glover and James Sorgiovanni are accused of stabbing Busselton woman Tara Morrison multiple times before stuffing her body in a wardrobe.
The Guardian World · 10:09
UK-France ‘one in one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources ↗Deal aimed at deterring small boat arrivals set to end as talks stall over French demand for EU-wide scheme UK politics live – latest updates The UK government’s “one in one out” deal with France, which was supposed to help deter small boat arrivals, is expected to expire on Thursday, government sources have sa…
France 24 · 10:12
Was Netanyahu warned of October 7 Hamas attacks? ↗Benjamin Netanyahu travelled secretly to the United Arab Emirates over the weekend, Israeli media has reported, to ask its leader to deny claims he had warned the Israeli prime minister about a looming Hamas threat ahead of the Palestinian militant group's Oct. 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. Netanyahu himself ha…
Al Jazeera · 10:29
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert ↗A Flydubai plane travelling from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
France 24 · 10:34
Man City scandal: 'Sham' deals and inflated revenues ↗In what may be the biggest financial scandal in Premier League history, Manchester City have been found guilty of using "sham" commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than £900 million over nearly a decade, the Premier League said on Tuesday. The club, which denies wro…
France 24 · 10:35
'A face lift once a month': Growing pressure to conform amid the rise of Korea's 'K-Beauty' ↗In the last ten years, South Korea has established itself as a powerhouse of beauty and cosmetics. But, behind the innovative creams, serums, and treatments that have allowed so-called K-beauty to conquer the world, Korean society has also felt the impacts, and people now face rising social pressure to conform to ne…
Al Jazeera · 10:35
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of murdering wife ↗Former American Idol contestant found guilty of murdering wife
France 24 · 10:37
Argentina shuns meat as purchasing plummets under Milei ↗In Argentina, a nation of meat lovers par excellence, where barbecuing is a ritual central to the national identity and the steaks are among the best in the world, meat consumption has now reached an all-time low. The reason: the drastic decline in purchasing power for most Argentines since Javier Milei took office.…
France 24 · 10:39
Medicine prices soar in Iran as US blockade and sanctions hit hard ↗Medication prices are soaring in Iran and some treatments have become hard to find, leaving patients and their families scrambling as a US blockade and stepped-up sanctions squeeze the country's pharmaceuticals industry.
BBC World · 10:41
Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry ↗Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
ABC Australia · 10:55
Shoebridge close to tears as he remembers mentor and 'bloody fun friend' ↗New Greens leader David Shoebridge gets emotional during his first interview as leader while paying tribute to his political mentor before critiquing the federal government over the cost of living.
France 24 · 10:58
'People have been buying into the detoxification of the National Rally.' says Andrew Smith ↗A French politics observers says the allegations of antisemitism against the President of France’s National Rally have really really damaged the party. Andrew Smith from Queen Mary University of London says people have been buying into the detoxification of the party, despite its legacy as an antisemitic and racist…
NPR News · 11:00
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games ↗Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train? (Image credit: Malte Mueller)
Al Jazeera · 11:00
What will happen to Man City after the Premier League’s guilty verdict? ↗Man City found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. What happens next, and could they be relegated?
Al Jazeera · 11:01
‘We no longer eat three meals’: Yemen’s displaced face daily fight for food ↗Yemen's latest fighting has redrawn front lines after more than a decade of war, deepening hunger and displacement.
Al Jazeera · 11:01
What’s behind French student protests that turned violent? ↗The school protests coincide with public sector strikes over planned budget cuts.
BBC World · 11:01
Watch: Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht ↗Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.
Al Jazeera · 11:03
The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaign ↗Netanyahu faces continued pressure over alleged warnings before the 2023 Hamas attack as October 27 elections draw near.
ABC Australia · 11:06
Jai Arrow told 'nothing' about pre-grand final tribute ↗As Jai Arrow is honoured with the Provan-Summons Medal at the Dally M Awards in Sydney, he says he knows "nothing" about a tribute reportedly planned ahead of the NRL grand final on Sunday.
France 24 · 11:06
'Cornell won't, we will': Student journalists 'relentlessly' reporting on university rape ↗PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 30: The Cornell University gang rape investigation reopens. But first: university students and prisoners protest in Iran "in a rare show of dissent". Journalist Evan Gershkovich speaks about his 16 months in Russian prison. Bonus: what can we do to be less lonely? Finally, Fat Bea…
The Guardian World · 11:09
AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, says Tokyo court ↗Kenjiro Tsuda wins case against TikTok account in landmark verdict to protect publicity rights A court in Japan has ruled that the human voice has legal protection after a landmark case involving a well known actor and a TikTok account whose AI -generated videos, he claimed, had cloned his “lustrous” baritone voic…
ABC Australia · 11:10
Met recommends charging 54 people, 20 organisations over Grenfell blaze ↗Almost a decade since London's Grenfell Tower fire disaster, police have asked prosecutors to consider charging 54 people and 20 organisations over the blaze, which killed 72 people.
France 24 · 11:11
Eiffel Tower chief to step down after female staff scandal ↗The head of the company that runs the Eiffel Tower will step down at the end of the year after female staff at the landmark building in Paris were excluded during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The incident sparked outrage in France and prompted a staff walkout that saw the Eiffel Tower forced to close for a day.
NPR News · 11:13
U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy ↗The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations. (Image credit: Ammar Karim)
France 24 · 11:18
Why is the US withdrawing its troops from Iraq? ↗A US-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by the country's leaders, but which some fear will embolden pro-Iran armed factions. France 24's Angela Diffley takes a look at the security challenges facing the country and why the US…
Al Jazeera · 11:19
N Korea and S Korea exchange threats over DMZ blast ↗A landmine explosion which injured three South Korean soldiers in the Korean Demilitarized Zone last week.
France 24 · 11:27
Mixed reactions in Iraq on final day of US-led coalition withdrawal ↗The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last US troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington.
France 24 · 11:29
Forced landing of Israel-bound flight: What we know so far ↗The Israeli government believes an incident on a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, which diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals on Wednesday, may have been an attempted "terror attack" by one of the pilots. France 24’s Shirli Sitbon takes a look at what we know about the incident…
Al Jazeera · 11:32
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kill four, target power grid ↗City officials say three killed in Ukraine's capital, as emergency services say child killed in the surrounding region.
BBC World · 11:36
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends ↗The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
Al Jazeera · 11:36
Ireland vs Israel Nations League match will go ahead, coach confirms ↗The Football Association of Ireland says the team will fulfil the second fixture despite public opposition.
Al Jazeera · 11:43
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot ↗Dramatic video shows the aftermath of an attack on a pilot on a Flydubai flight to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
BBC World · 11:47
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring ↗At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported.
France 24 · 11:49
Live: Macron, Sanchez hold joint press conference during French president’s visit to Spain ↗French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on the second day of a two-day state visit. Watch the press conference live with the player above.
The Guardian World · 12:00
Top Trump figures push to direct human rights funding to rightwing causes ↗Support for white Afrikaners, anti-communism and others reveals how US redefining what qualifies as human rights With hours left before the funding expires, the Trump administration is pushing to direct more than $175m of the state department’s flagship human rights fund to a slate of awards that includes a massiv…
Al Jazeera · 12:05
‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz? ↗Crude flows through Hormuz have recovered, but tanker insurance costs and geopolitical risks remain barriers to a return to normality.
BBC World · 12:06
Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations ↗The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
Al Jazeera · 12:17
Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw ↗Iraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.
NPR News · 12:29
FBI hunting the hackers who stole its employees' sensitive data ↗The FBI says it's addressing a massive data breach, vowing to go after the hackers it believes are responsible. (Image credit: Samuel Corum)
Al Jazeera · 12:33
How does Iraq’s security change after US forces withdraw? ↗Iraq marks US troop withdrawal with 'Sovereignty Days', symbolising a shift after decades of foreign military presence.
Al Jazeera · 12:34
Former journalist crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom ↗Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a former journalist, has been crowned the king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.
Al Jazeera · 12:39
Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria ↗Heavy rain over three days caused severe flooding along the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, southern Nigeria.
Al Jazeera · 12:40
Denmark vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo, Hojlund, teams, form ↗Reigning champions Portugal look to build on their winning start as they take on Denmark on match day three.
Al Jazeera · 12:43
Settlers closing in on Ramallah ↗Israeli settlers are encroaching ever closer to Ramallah, the de facto capital of the occupied West Bank.
The Guardian World · 12:47
Burundi agrees to receive ‘third-country’ migrant deportees from US ↗Burundi joins several other African nations in accepting people deported under Trump’s hardline policy Burundi has agreed to join a clutch of other African nations in receiving migrants from other countries deported from the US under Donald Trump ’s hardline immigration policy . However, the authorities in Buj…
Al Jazeera · 12:49
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill seven as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue ↗At least six people killed in drone attack on passenger van and one person killed in strike on residential apartment.
The Guardian World · 13:00
MI5 issues spy alert to UK universities over Chinese front company stealing research ↗Security service says academics should stop taking grants from and working with firm backed by China’s intelligence service MI5 China alert will send chill through UK’s cash-strapped universities China’s intelligence service used a front company to pay grants to British universities and steal crucial research a…
The Guardian World · 13:07
MI5 China alert will send chill through UK’s cash-strapped universities ↗Institutions have for years turned to China for funding opportunities but national security concerns are mounting MI5 issues spy alert to UK universities over Chinese front company stealing research The security alert issued by MI5 regarding a Chinese state-owned conglomerate accused of conducting espionage in…
France 24 · 13:10
Ex-TV anchor crowned as king in Uganda after succession fight ↗A former television news anchor was crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom on Tuesday, becoming the 13th monarch of the Batooro people in a ritual-laden coronation that ended a succession dispute. Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma succeeded King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose death last month from cancer at age 3…
ABC Australia · 13:13
'Extraordinarly reckless': Prince Harry says children targeted by paparazzi ↗Prince Harry's children have been stalked by "certain European paparazzi" while at school in the English countryside, his spokesperson says, marking the latest security incident in the royal's long-running battle with media outlets.
Al Jazeera · 13:14
Christa Pike seeks firing squad, not lethal injection: Inside US executions ↗Women make up about 1 percent of US executions. How do states put people to death, and why is it contested?
Al Jazeera · 13:22
Why Israel is interfering in Palestinian education ↗The occupation authorities are trying to censor Palestinian school curricula because they teach national consciousness.
NPR News · 13:35
A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after making distress call ↗The pilot and co-pilot have been hospitalized after what flydubai described as an onboard "incident" — but what exactly happened is unclear. (Image credit: Jack Guez)
Al Jazeera · 13:45
Palestinian archaeologists race against time to save Gaza’s heritage ↗A Palestinian team rescued Gaza's artefacts. The question now is where to store them.
France 24 · 14:02
What if art could help you live longer? ↗In this episode of Entre Nous, Delano D'Souza speaks to Daisy Fancourt, professor at University College London and a leading researcher on how the arts affects our brains and bodies. In her book "Art Cure" she draws on scientific evidence to show how the arts can transform our health and what her research suggests w…
ABC Australia · 14:12
House prices plummet for sixth consecutive month as experts warn of greater falls ↗Australian house prices fell for a sixth straight month in September, and the property market is likely to continue experiencing falls of up to 15 per cent in the coming months off the back of higher interest rates and cuts to property tax breaks, experts say.
The Guardian World · 14:16
South Africa urges men to take more responsibility for gender-based violence after series of killings ↗President announces measures amid anger at authorities over recent murders of women South Africa’s president has called on men to take more responsibility for violence against women as he announced measures to tackle the problem, amid anger at authorities over a recent wave of murders. Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledg…
ABC Australia · 14:19
More than 1,000 large companies paid no tax in Australia, ATO reveals ↗Almost 30 per cent of large companies paid no tax in 2024-25, an Australian Taxation Office report reveals, resulting in the corporate tax amount payable dropping by $8.2 billion from the previous year.
Al Jazeera · 14:27
Pep Guardiola backs Man City after guilty verdict on financial charges ↗The Spanish coach won 20 trophies during a glittering 10 years as City manager before departing in May.
NPR News · 14:30
After failed execution, health workers say Tennessee's method flouts medical ethics ↗After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, no matter the method. (Image credit: George Walker IV)
Al Jazeera · 14:35
Why is Hegseth cutting 20 percent of US general and admiral positions? ↗The overhaul could reshape the US military as Hegseth faces scrutiny over senior officers’ removal.
Al Jazeera · 14:40
Is Spain’s anti-eviction decree a fix for its housing crisis? ↗The government blames 'savage speculation' as critics say new measures leave small landlords 'out in the cold'.
The Guardian World · 14:45
How Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling a new movement ↗As soaring rents and house prices across Europe feed into the political discourse, campaigners believe they have a rare opportunity to force housing to the top of the agenda Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here It was billed as one of the largest real-estate events in Europe, attractin…
France 24 · 14:47
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' divides critics as Zurich Film Festival stars steal the spotlight ↗This week on arts24's film show, an unrecognisable Tom Cruise takes a career gamble in "Digger", Alejandro González Iñárritu’s new satire, in which he plays an oil billionaire whose company initiates a world-ending ecological disaster. Critics are divided, but is an Oscar nomination possible? Also in cinemas this we…
Al Jazeera · 14:54
China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise ↗Chinese divers were unstoppable as the country's sizeable overall tally of gold medals swelled to 150.
NPR News · 14:58
How Trump keeps undercutting his anti-communist message ↗The Trump administration has taken government equity stakes in more than three dozen private companies. (Image credit: Win McNamee)
The Guardian World · 15:00
Australian colleges warned ‘do not try to game’ student visas after last-minute enrolments for cancelled diploma soar ↗Julian Hill says educational providers are being closely watched by government after course attracted non-genuine students Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Private colleges have issued nearly 3,000 last-minute enrolments to a diploma course that is being cancelled after allegedly bei…
The Guardian World · 15:00
Australia’s cheapest mayonnaise is also the best tasting, Choice test finds ↗Two supermarket home brands claim equal first while the worst-ranked condiment has double the sugar content of almost all the other products A condiment worthy of compliments, or one that gets a dressing down? Consumer advocacy group Choice has taste tested 29 store-bought mayonnaises, and found the cheapest produ…
The Guardian World · 15:00
Brisbane and Sydney hit hardest by falling house prices as 5.2% shaved from Australian property values ↗Cotality data shows median house prices fell in September as interest rates hit borrowing capacity Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Housing prices are falling in almost every suburb in Australia’s biggest cities, with values dropping faster in Brisbane than Sydney as the slowdown int…
France 24 · 15:01
REPLAY: France's Macron calls for 'stronger Europe' on Spain trip ↗French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on the second day of a two-day state visit. Speaking at a press conference alongside Sanchez, Macron outlined his strategies for addressing the crisis of democracy and the rise of what he described…
BBC World · 15:04
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC ↗The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
France 24 · 15:06
Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations ↗A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said…
BBC World · 15:06
Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen ↗Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.
Al Jazeera · 15:06
Garvaghy Road standoff brings Northern Ireland’s old wounds back to surface ↗Residents block an Orange Order parade in a standoff that has revived tensions, legal disputes and political conflict.
BBC World · 15:07
Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane ↗Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
Al Jazeera · 15:22
Photos: Kashmir’s 600-year-old Wazwan wedding feast adapts to modern life ↗Wazwan, a multicourse mutton feast, reflects Kashmiri cultural roots with recipes dating back to the 14th century.
Al Jazeera · 15:27
What happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv? ↗Israel's prime minister said one of the pilots stabbed the other and then tried to crash the plane.
France 24 · 15:29
Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 Presidential race ↗Pro-Russian influence operations have caused a surge of 850% in fake news stories mimicking real media brands, according to a report published this week by disinformation specialist, NewsGuard. Out of the 15 most imitated news outlets, eight are French – including FRANCE 24.
NPR News · 15:33
How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks ↗Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor in chief , just visited Ukraine. She says, despite all its drone weaponry, Kyiv is under extraordinary bombardment, as Russia tries to make it unlivable.
The Guardian World · 15:40
Sweden must apologise for harm done to Sami people, says state-backed report ↗Independent commission accuses country of failing Indigenous people, amid rising tensions over land rights An independent commission set up by the Swedish state has called on the country’s government to apologise for the “harm and injustice inflicted upon the Sami people” and to start a national process for “redr…
ABC Australia · 15:57
Israel to 'ramp up' aviation security after pilot 'tries to crash plane' ↗Benjamin Netanyahu says a commercial flight with 174 people on board bound for Tel Aviv had to divert to Saudi Arabia after one pilot stabbed the other and "apparently tried to crash the plane".
The Guardian World · 15:58
French court jails six men for manslaughter over mass drowning in Channel ↗Seven others found guilty of lesser charges in connection to incident in 2021 when inflatable dinghy sank killing at least 27 people with four more missing, presumed dead A Paris court has jailed six men for manslaughter over the deaths of at least 27 people in the worst mass drowning on record from a small-boat c…
France 24 · 16:03
Appeals court halts execution of Tennessee woman less than two hours before lethal injection ↗A US appeals court ordered a "short stay of execution" for death row inmate Christa Pike, less than two hours before she was scheduled to be the first woman put to death in the state in more than two centuries. The court halted the execution to give it time to consider Pike's claims that her history of severe sexual…
France 24 · 16:04
‘Attempted terror attack’: What happened on board the rerouted Flydubai flight? ↗The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv tried to crash the plane after stabbing the pilot, but passengers then held him down while other pilots landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.
ABC Australia · 16:14
Breaking: 'Strong indications' Iran involved in RAF airbase incident, UK prime minister says ↗In an interview with the BBC, Andy Burnham says UK authorities "believe Iran to have played a part" in the plot that unfolded over the weekend near a vital UK air base.
Al Jazeera · 16:18
Romania’s political crisis intensifies as Parliament rejects pro-EU PM ↗Siegfried Muresan's loss of the confidence motion increases the prospect for snap elections.
ABC Australia · 16:28
US appeals court pauses execution of Tennessee killer Christa Pike ↗The execution, which was halted an hour before it was scheduled to go ahead, would have been the first time a woman had been subjected to the death penalty in more than 200 years.
NPR News · 16:32
Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting ↗The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting. (Image credit: Mladen Antonov)
Al Jazeera · 16:33
Pentagon says US troop withdrawal from Iraq is complete ↗The withdrawal ends two decades of foreign intervention in Iraq as part of 'global war on terror' and anti-ISIL fight.
Al Jazeera · 16:36
Jerusalem Daily: Flight carrying Israelis diverted after stabbing ↗A Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv was diverted after a stabbing, with Israeli officials calling it 'an act of terror'.
Al Jazeera · 16:38
Swiss Football Association withdraws support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino ↗Executive committee reverses its support for the Swiss football administrator after endorsing his candidacy in June.
The Guardian World · 16:40
Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU ↗French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and Europeans UK politics live – latest updates The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has reacted warmly to Andy Burnham’s suggestion that the UK could rejoin the EU. “Welcome back,” the French leade…
Al Jazeera · 16:44
US appeals court halts Tennessee execution of Christa Pike ↗Christa Pike was set to become the first woman executed by Tennessee in more than 200 years.
France 24 · 16:45
Syria: An exclusive look at the integration of Uyghur fighters in armed forces ↗Several factions of foreign fighters are credited with helping topple Syria's Bashar al-Assad nearly two years ago - among them, the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim, Turkic ethnic minority spread across Central Asia - notably in China's Xinjiang region. They eventually became amongst the largest contingents of forei…
France 24 · 16:53
Climate change reshaping the polar oceans, says report ↗Climate change is increasingly reshaping the polar oceans, with Arctic waters warming rapidly, sea ice shrinking and wildlife losing habitat at both ends of the planet, an annual report said Wednesday. The Copernicus Ocean State Report depicts profound changes across the world's seas, from record-breaking heatwaves…
France 24 · 16:55
New York Gov pushes for probe into Cornell's handling of gang rape allegation ↗New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University's response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs. It comes as prosecutors reopen an investigation into the alleged rape follow…
France 24 · 16:57
Israel PM says pilot of rerouted flight tried to crash plane ↗Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the pilot of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight had tried to crash the plane and kill its passengers, after the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Passengers gave a similar account of the incident on board, describing a fight…
France 24 · 16:58
France to unveil 2027 budget as debt hits record high ↗As the French government prepares to unveil its latest budget, the country's debt is at a record high and growing every day. France's public debt currently stands at nearly 3.6 trillion euros, nearly 60 billion of that added in the last three months alone.
Al Jazeera · 17:07
MI5 warns UK academics to cut ties with Chinese group over alleged spying ↗UK intelligence agency accuses Chinese institute of funding academic research to boost Beijing’s espionage capability.
BBC World · 17:11
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped ↗Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.
France 24 · 17:12
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant exchange deal is scrapped ↗A British-French agreement aimed at reducing the number of people trying to cross the English Channel in small boats has been scrapped, London said Wednesday. The pilot programme was intended to break the business model of "people smugglers" by exchanging undocumented migrants who had made the crossing for people wh…
Al Jazeera · 17:13
Hundreds of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound ↗Israeli raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound have intensified during the Jewish holiday season.
BBC World · 17:14
Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster ↗Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
NPR News · 17:19
Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong ↗The Cornell lawsuit filed by a woman alleging a brutal rape raises questions on how police handle such cases. The majority of police lack adequate training on trauma-informed approaches, experts say. (Image credit: John Munson/AP)
Al Jazeera · 17:34
The Burnham bounce: Is Labour gaining ground against Farage’s Reform? ↗British opinion polls suggest the Labour Party steadily gaining favour as Reform UK dips.
Al Jazeera · 17:36
Netanyahu meets Flydubai passenger who subdued pilot in stabbing attack ↗Benjamin Netanyahu has met Yaniv Hayun, the Flydubai passenger that helped restrain a pilot who stabbed a colleague.
NPR News · 17:51
Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps ↗As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.
ABC Australia · 17:53
Russia launches major attack on Ukraine's energy grid as winter looms ↗Emergency power cuts are in operation and some public transport systems are suspended after heavy strikes across the country.
Al Jazeera · 17:55
Syria removed from US arms export ban list ↗US has gradually loosened restrictions placed on Syria during the Assad era to aid country's recovery from conflict.
Al Jazeera · 17:55
Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar? ↗Kuala Lumpur calls it a voluntary process, but many are raising safety concerns.
Al Jazeera · 18:01
Trump set to announce $200bn in energy investments from South Korea ↗The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party's economic record ahead of the US midterm races.
Al Jazeera · 18:09
Strong indications’ Iran linked to suspected UK airbase plot ↗UK Prime Minister says there are ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the suspected RAF Fairford airbase plot.
Al Jazeera · 18:12
Video: Bangladesh Dengue deaths surpass 233 in deadly outbreak ↗Bangladesh’s health authorities report that at least 233 people have died from dengue fever.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Credit card surcharges end today but customers will pay in other ways ↗There are some big changes coming for credit and debit card holders, but not all of it is good news. Here's what you need to know and how it could affect you.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Quiz: How well do you know these fictional places in pop culture? ↗Think you know some of the made-up places where popular books, films and television shows are set? Let's test your knowledge.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Tom Cruise goes full clown in Digger. It might be his best work yet ↗Tom Cruise is almost unrecognisable under piles of prosthetics as Digger Rockwell, but his performance isn't the most shocking aspect of the searing satire.
The Guardian World · 18:33
No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU ↗Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit Senior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test public support for the UK rejoining the EU. Aides to Andy Burnham have been talking to EU…
Al Jazeera · 18:39
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training as coach Jorge Jesus denies rift ↗Ronaldo did not play in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway on Sunday and is now in doubt for the game against Denmark.
ABC Australia · 18:40
Shoebridge to woo same angry voters as One Nation — but from the left ↗David Shoebridge wants to hold Labor's feet to the fire. He will be a thorn in Labor's side rather than a deal maker.
The Guardian World · 18:47
Stella McCartney makes waves with ‘sea life, not sea food’ theme in zero-wool Paris show ↗Designer showcases wool alternatives and ocean-inspired clothes and says ‘kindness requires real work’ Stella McCartney has been talking about animal rights at fashion week for 30 years. She is usually a lone voice, but the issue is back in the headlines this season. Outcry over the physical restraining of a Peta…
ABC Australia · 18:48
More cost-of-living relief risks making Labor's long-term challenge harder ↗As political pressure mounts from the left and right, the risk is that pursuing more short-term relief will only make the government's long-term challenge harder.
Al Jazeera · 18:48
A political dynasty? Why the Bolsonaro family dominates Brazil’s right wing ↗For a third election in a row, a Bolsonaro family member is the leading right-wing contender for Brazil's presidency.
Al Jazeera · 18:52
Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off ↗Moscow claims that NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade in the Baltic Sea.
ABC Australia · 18:54
Big pharma move to dispense GLP-1s to your door condemned by doctors ↗Doctors and pharmacists have criticised Eli Lilly's new online platform LillyDirect that will dispense certain medicines, starting with Mounjaro, directly to a patient's door.
Al Jazeera · 19:00
US Fed watchdog finds no criminal wrongdoing in Powell-era renovation costs ↗The renovation costs became a focus of Trump’s pressure campaign against former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
France 24 · 19:01
British PM alleges there are 'strong indications' Iran was involved in Fairford airbase incident ↗UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday insisted that there were "strong indications" that Tehran was involved in a security incident on Sunday near an airbase in England that the US military uses in its war against Iran. The British government has still not explained the nature of the incident – in which five B…
ABC Australia · 19:02
Unions want big tech to pay levy to build Australian-owned AI ↗Union figures and leading academics want big tech companies building Australian data centres to help fund the local AI industry through a levy.
France 24 · 19:04
Ethiopia back to civil war? Horn of Africa fears spillover effect of renewed fighting ↗After contagion in the Arabian Peninsula, should the entire Horn of Africa fear a domino effect? Just as Donald Trump’s decision to invade Iran drew the Saudis back to Yemen: did threats over the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb light the fuse in Ethiopia, where last week, unresolved issues between the government and its Tig…
Al Jazeera · 19:07
US FCC head says controversial Trump ads do not raise concerns ↗Series of publicly-funded television spots have been criticised by Republicans and Democrats as self-promotion by Trump.
France 24 · 19:07
Clashes between French teens, police as school blockades intensify ↗French teenagers on Tuesday set fire to rubbish bins and threw projectiles at police who responded with batons and tear gas, with hundreds detained across the country over the blockades and protests demanding better conditions at schools. Since last week, students have staged protests outside hundreds of schools ove…
ABC Australia · 19:08
Calls from mortgage-stressed home owners double as pressures pile up ↗A free Victorian service that helps home owners facing mortgage stress has been forced to temporarily close its books, as interest rate rises and inflation bite.
Al Jazeera · 19:10
Norway launches probe into 11 senior officials over US Epstein files links ↗Norway investigates over $13m in state grants linked to Epstein and top ministers.
France 24 · 19:14
Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach drops him from upcoming match ↗Portugal captain and striker Cristiano Ronaldo said Wednesday he had walked out on the national team's training camp in Copenhagen after coach Jorge Jesus announced the 41-year-old player would be dropped from the team's next match against Denmark.
ABC Australia · 19:14
'Friends won't be there': Fighting to save Pasifika youth from lives of crime ↗As Sydney's gangland wars continue there is a movement to save more Pacific Islander youths from joining gangs.
Al Jazeera · 19:20
Saudi Arabia not to compromise on security as Houthis choose ‘chaos’: MBS ↗Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the kingdom 'will not hesitate to respond firmly to any threat'.
ABC Australia · 19:20
Slower au pair visa approvals hit Australian families ↗Australian families who rely on au pairs are facing ongoing uncertainty amid working holiday visa processing delays.
ABC Australia · 19:24
$200 million package announced for Bell Bay Aluminium smelter ↗The Commonwealth and state governments say the future of the Bell Bay Aluminium smelter has been secured, with a power deal reached and a $200 financial package announced.
ABC Australia · 19:31
What is and isn't changing today as Thriving Kids begins ↗The first phase of the NDIS alternative for some kids under nine with developmental delay and autism begins today. Here's what's actually changing.
ABC Australia · 19:38
Sexual harassment prompts Queensland runner to tackle safety concerns herself ↗Kate said she remained "really cautious" after what happened to her but was hopeful the workshop would boost her own, and others', confidence.
Al Jazeera · 19:39
Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: How the Israel-bound flight emergency unfolded ↗Flydubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after cockpit emergency, as Netanyahu alleges a crash attempt.
Al Jazeera · 19:41
French court sentences 13 men over deadliest small-boat crossing to UK ↗Six people smugglers are found guilty of involuntary homicide after 31 migrants died in the English Channel in 2021.
Al Jazeera · 19:43
Displaced by war, young Sudanese turn to entrepeneurship to survive ↗Displaced by war and shut out of formal jobs, young Sudanese are turning to art, small businesses, and entrepeneurship.
Al Jazeera · 19:44
How does Trump’s White House AI accord work? ↗Trump announces voluntary pact on AI, urging companies to self-police amid growing calls for strict safety regulations.
Al Jazeera · 19:46
US regulator launches probe into AI companies ↗FTC investigates AI firms amid concerns over rogue agents and potential threats to humanity within the next decade.
Al Jazeera · 19:49
Netanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight ↗The Israeli prime minister thanks 'true hero' Captain Smit Machchhar for 'extraordinary bravery'.
France 24 · 19:56
'Hard to see Man City getting anything other than the book thrown at them', expert says ↗Manchester City enjoyed a meteoric rise from mid-table mediocrity to Premier League domination, but their golden era could be forever tarnished after they were found guilty of scores of financial rule breaches. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with James Reade, Professor of Economics at the University of Reading. He say…
ABC Australia · 19:58
Nathan Cleary has no worlds left to conquer after Dally M win ↗Nathan Cleary is already the dominant player of his era, and his Dally M victory confirms a greatness that has been evident for years.
Al Jazeera · 20:00
US judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader Salah Sarsour can be deported ↗Sarsour’s lawyers say the decision threatens free speech protections and plan to fight the ruling.
ABC Australia · 20:02
Mysterious outback disappearances of four men to be probed by WA coroner ↗When four men go missing within two years, is it a coincidence or a sign of foul play? Families are hoping a joint inquest will reveal the truth.
ABC Australia · 20:02
Nepal's dire warning to the rest of the world ↗Just days after a plea for global climate action, Nepal faces yet another disaster.
ABC Australia · 20:04
Relevance of judge's social media posts disputed in appeal hearing ↗Stephen Fane Noga is appealing against a Supreme Court decision, after he was sued by one of his former Hobart Matriculation College students for allegedly sexually abusing her in the 1980s.
France 24 · 20:08
Meet 'America': Trump’s AI chatbot changes answers after challenging his claims ↗Donald Trump has launched “America”, an AI chatbot designed as a digital portal for US government information. But its responses appear to be changing. The chatbot initially challenged several of Trump’s claims, including on the 2020 election and inflation, providing evidence and links. More recently, it has refused…
ABC Australia · 20:09
'What are they hiding?': Advocate calls on SA premier to release child death review ↗A prominent child protection advocate has accused the South Australian premier of breaking a promise, after his department refused to release the findings of a review into the deaths of two children.
Al Jazeera · 20:12
Israeli attacks across Gaza kill at least eight ↗Israeli attacks on residential areas across Gaza killed at least eight civilians and wounded others on Wednesday
France 24 · 20:16
Pentagon’s Hegseth says 20 percent of US generals, admirals cut, ‘no fatties, no trannies’ ↗US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that his department had cut 20 percent of US admirals, generals and officers who did not fit his vision. "Simple translation of that: no fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors – just tough, ready, committed troops," he said.
ABC Australia · 20:21
The AFLW is speeding up and these numbers prove it ↗AFLW games are becoming faster, higher-scoring and more entertaining, and the stats and numbers behind the scenes prove it.
ABC Australia · 20:32
Telcos seek to 'rebuild trust' with mobile roaming during disasters ↗Australia's three major telcos will work together to implement mobile roaming during severe weather events in regional areas, but some still want it legislated.
ABC Australia · 20:33
Talks to reopen popular Sydney cream puff venue amid $1m tax debt ↗Sydney yum cha institution Emperor's Garden comes to an agreement with the Australian Taxation Office to pay back debts of more than $1 million.
ABC Australia · 20:37
Mother felt 'completely abandoned' during traumatic birth at NSW hospital ↗A mother who experienced a traumatic birth at the Queanbeyan Hospital says her daughter could have died due to care failures during her labour.
France 24 · 20:44
Ethiopian AI expert, Timnit Gebru, wins 'alternative Nobel' ↗In tonight's edition, Africa's richest man breaks ground on a 16 billion dollar oil refinery in Kenya. Also, at universities across Cameroon, programming is overshadowed with uncertainty amidst an indefinite strike by lecturers. And I speak to Ethiopian-born computer scientist and pioneering AI ethicist Timnit Gebru…
ABC Australia · 20:45
Housing waitlist cancellations a 'systems level problem', advocates say ↗An audit found gaps in housing department record keeping for cancelled social housing applications. Advocates say it could mean thousands of vulnerable people were taken off the waitlist too soon.
France 24 · 20:55
UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU ↗Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, says that Burnham "is sending the mess…
ABC Australia · 20:56
Australia strikes back to avoid ODI whitewash ahead of Test series ↗Australia avoided a whitewash in their ODI series in South Africa, with Pat Cummins's encouraging comeback and the return to form of Adam Zampa and Alex Carey inspiring them to a rain-interrupted win in Potchefstroom.
ABC Australia · 20:58
'They can't stop': Wadeye elders desperately try to end violent feud ↗Leaders in the remote Northern Territory community of Wadeye say they hold "grave concerns" for people's safety amid ongoing clan violence and fear it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.
The Guardian World · 20:58
Australia news live: ATO finds one-quarter of big firms pay zero tax; NDIS alternative Thriving Kids program begins ↗Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast From today, children under nine years old with mild developmental delays and autism can access early intervention services through a program called Thriving Kids , which is administered by state and territory governments.…
ABC Australia · 20:59
For love, not money — Tasmania's elite eight ready to represent the map ↗He's the 202-centimetre 17-year-old West Australian, who was the raging favourite to be taken at pick No.1 in next year's AFL draft.
ABC Australia · 21:01
Teenagers charged over bag snatches after allegedly targeting lone women ↗Three males have been charged after youths allegedly carried out robberies in Melbourne's south-east targeting mostly lone women.
Al Jazeera · 21:01
Gas pipeline explodes in Syria, knocks three power plants offline ↗Powe rationing hours are to increase as a result of the blast.
France 24 · 21:08
UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU ↗Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, says that Burnham "is sending the mess…
ABC Australia · 21:09
Live: Environment minister urges new Greens leader to be constructive with Labor ↗Murray Watt has urged new Greens leader David Shoebridge to be constructive with Labor in parliament. Follow live.
BBC World · 21:11
Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing ↗Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.
Al Jazeera · 21:12
Flydubai passengers arrive in Tel Aviv after pilot stabbing ↗A replacement Flydubai aircraft has landed in Israel, carrying passengers from the flight on which a pilot was stabbed.
ABC Australia · 21:22
'The living conditions are so bad': Ex-detainee's warning for Hiep Tran ↗Chau Van Kham spent more than four years in a Vietnamese prison on terrorism charges. He says Australian Hiep Tran, who was detained after going missing in Cambodia, can expect a long sentence.
Al Jazeera · 21:28
Trump administration files complaint against judges over media comments ↗Seven Minnesota judges face ethics complaint after speaking publicly about US president's immigration crackdown.
France 24 · 21:31
Like a 'rollercoaster': passengers describe harrowing flydubai flight ↗As flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv approached the Jordanian border on Wednesday, passengers knew in an instant that something was wrong when the plane began plummeting from the sky in a rapid dive. It was like "we were having very big turbulence, but there was no turbulence", passenger Almog Italie told AFP, d…
ABC Australia · 21:33
Heritage listing for 'first of its kind' outback solar experiment ↗A solar plant built in the 1980s in a remote opal mining town has been recognised for its pioneering contribution to the renewable energy industry.
Al Jazeera · 21:34
It’s the ‘closest thing to an HIV vaccine’, but who gets access? ↗A twice-yearly injection could revolutionise HIV prevention, but who gets access raises bigger questions.
NPR News · 21:51
Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military ↗Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift in the military. (Image credit: Alex Wong)
ABC Australia · 21:51
Live: ASX to fall, price of oil surges ↗ASX set to fall while the oil price stays stubbornly in the green. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ABC Australia · 21:52
Indian smashes fastest-ever ODI double century in huge run chase ↗Indian batter Shubman Gill has smashed the fastest ODI double century on his way to an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls and a win against West Indies.
BBC World · 22:01
Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal ↗A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.
ABC Australia · 22:05
Family of girl who died of overdose in state care demands answers ↗The girl's parents told the ABC police informed them their daughter died of a suspected overdose, but they are yet to receive a written explanation from the Department of Child Safety.
ABC Australia · 22:12
What to know about the terrifying flydubai flight bound for Israel ↗One pilot stabbed another and attempted to crash a flight, according to Israel's prime minister, with one passenger who intervened praised as a "hero".
Al Jazeera · 22:13
Russian drone crashes into Kyiv playground without exploding ↗A Russian attack drone crashed into a children’s playground in Kyiv, Ukraine without exploding.
ABC Australia · 22:14
Parents struggling without birthing services at key hospital ↗Families in Carnarvon say five years without access to local birthing services and support has had a deeply traumatic impact on the community.
Al Jazeera · 22:16
Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge ↗Authorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.
France 24 · 22:19
Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery clears legal hurdle ↗A federal judge on Wednesday approved a settlement clearing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after 12 US states challenged the deal on antitrust grounds. The agreement includes safeguards for CNN’s editorial independence and requires the merged studio to release at least 30 films a year for its first t…
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:26
Contrarianism and controversy boosted John Berger’s reputation as writer — while degrading his mental health ↗Contrarianism and controversy boosted John Berger’s reputation as writer — while degrading his mental health
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:26
For as long as there have been writers, they have analyzed, lamented, navel-gazed, and mythologized the writing life ↗For as long as there have been writers, they have analyzed, lamented, navel-gazed, and mythologized the writing life
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:26
Fitzcarraldo Editions is one of few publishers willing to take risks. Its reward: publishing Joshua Cohen, Jon Fosse, and Annie Ernaux ↗Fitzcarraldo Editions is one of few publishers willing to take risks. Its reward: publishing Joshua Cohen, Jon Fosse, and Annie Ernaux
ABC Australia · 22:34
Wallaby who overcame cystic fibrosis to play rugby diagnosed with MND ↗Former Wallaby Nathan Charles, who defied cystic fibrosis to play international rugby, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
ABC Australia · 22:46
Hong Kong police arrest journalist over alleged 'seditious' acts ↗Local media are identifying the pair as independent journalist reporter Tang Ho-wing and activist Lee Ying-chi, who were arrested under laws passed following the sometimes violent 2019 protests.
ABC Australia · 22:50
Fake doctor AI scam targets Mandarin-speaking community ↗Victoria Police warns fraudsters are fleecing victims of thousands of dollars by using artificial intelligence to phone victims with fake doctor calls.
Al Jazeera · 22:58
US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs ↗Democrats criticise bill as lacking 'teeth' and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.
NPR News · 23:00
Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss ↗Switzerland's glaciers are disappearing at a record pace. More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe. (Image credit: Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences)
ABC Australia · 23:00
Nation's love affair with coffee on shaky ground as cost-of-living bites ↗The way Australians drink coffee is changing, with more and more switching to home brews while cafes are "running on a shoestring".
ABC Australia · 23:06
Inside the mid-air stabbing, cockpit scrum and 'miracle' flydubai landing ↗Passengers have described the terrifying plummet that saw the jet descend nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds and the cockpit scrum that helped the flydubai flight land safely.
BBC World · 23:10
Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine ↗A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.
BBC World · 23:10
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest ↗Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.
Al Jazeera · 23:15
US judge approves settlement allowing Paramount to acquire Warner Bros ↗Mammoth deal has raised questions about corporate consolidation and editorial independence in media.
BBC World · 23:25
China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game? ↗Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.
Al Jazeera · 23:31
Pennsylvania confirms fifth measles-associated death as US outbreak grows ↗Cases have more than doubled since August as a dispute with federal health officials over the death count continues.
BBC World · 23:41
The children dying in India's remote tribal heartland ↗At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.
ABC Australia · 23:43
100-million-year-old fossil reveals ancient outback bird ↗A chance and "extremely rare" discovery in an outback fossil pit has uncovered an unknown bird species from more than a hundred million years ago.
France 24 · 23:44
Trump renews calls for former Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's resignation ↗The Federal Reserve's watchdog on Wednesday found no grounds for a criminal referral over a roughly $1 billion cost overrun on renovations to the central bank's Washington buildings, while faulting project oversight. The findings prompted President Donald Trump to renew his call for former Fed chief Jerome Powell to…
Al Jazeera · 23:50
Trump amazed that an ‘Israeli plumber’ helped land Flydubai flight ↗An amazed US President Donald Trump relayed the story of how an ‘Israeli plumber’ helped land a Flydubai flight.
BBC World · 23:53
Cornell case spotlights 'confusing' web of systems for reporting campus assaults ↗Victims often have to navigate both university and local law enforcement processes to find justice.
ABC Australia · 23:55
Charges laid over shooting near Geraldton ↗Police have charged a 30-year-old man for wilfully destroying evidence in relation to the shooting near Moonyoonooka in WA's Midwest.