Friday, 2 October 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: US moves 2,000 Marines to Middle East, tanker hit in Hormuz ↗US deploys Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines to the Middle East as part of a wider buildup around Iran.
Nature News · 00:00
‘Learning about physics changed my life’: author Hernan Diaz on his new novel Ply ↗Nature, Published online: 02 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03057-4 The Pulitzer Prize-winning author joins us to talk about his time visiting CERN and communicating quantum physics in fiction.
Nature News · 00:00
Daily briefing: Can you name every female Nobel laureate? ↗Nature, Published online: 02 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03164-2 Test yourself on your science Nobel knowledge. Plus, how butterfly markings mislead the eye and how to respond to hate speech without fuelling it further.
Nature News · 00:00
Nature has rights — it is time the world recognized them ↗Nature, Published online: 02 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03145-5 Existing legal frameworks have not halted planetary crises. Recognizing the rights of nature could offer a different path.
Nature News · 00:00
Prozac use for childhood depression skewed by single flawed medical trial ↗Nature, Published online: 02 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02769-x One small study in Iran swayed meta-analyses in favour of antidepressant use in children, researchers say.
Nature News · 00:00
Can you name the women who have won a science Nobel prize? ↗Nature, Published online: 02 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03133-9 Take Nature’s quiz on female Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and physiology or medicine.
Nature News · 00:00
Location, location, location: how to edit genes only in the cells you want ↗Nature, Published online: 02 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03037-8 Gene-editing CRISPR enzymes controlled by light and sound target tissues of interest.
Nature News · 00:00
Can we have class outside? Seven tips to breeze through outdoor lectures ↗Nature, Published online: 02 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02564-8 Advocates say that delivering lectures and presentations al fresco can energize students and provide them with a complete experience.
Nature News · 00:00
Von Neumann’s party ↗Nature, Published online: 02 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02976-6 A tricky question.
Nature News · 00:00
Stunning fossil shows dinosaurs' distinctive path to flight ↗Nature, Published online: 02 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03126-8 A fossil from a previously undiscovered species with feathery limbs, unearthed in China, adds to evidence that dinosaurs and birds evolved flight more than once.
Nature News · 00:00
How to respond to hate speech without fuelling it further ↗Nature, Published online: 02 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03058-3 Psychologist Mirta Galesic discusses an increase in hateful comments online, and the science-backed way to react.
ABC Australia · 00:04
'Gang work to do': Deportee convicted over Comancheros bid in Tonga ↗Eneasi Taumoefolau has been found guilty in Tonga of participating in an organised criminal group over his role in establishing a branch of the Comancheros in the Pacific nation.
ABC Australia · 00:08
Australia calls Maddinson and Harper into Test squad ↗Nic Maddinson is within touching distance of a remarkable return to the Test team, after Cameron Green's abdominal strain left him a doubt for the series opener against South Africa.
Al Jazeera · 00:29
UK-Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal stalls amid fears of further delays ↗Renewed talks over the stalled agreement have revived hope of resettlement, but ageing Chagossians fear time is running.
ABC Australia · 00:31
New Arapiles plan means 98 per cent of climbs will stay open ↗Climbers are elated that a new government plan for the area will allow access to all but three of more than 150 climbing areas in the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park.
The Guardian World · 00:41
Kanye West’s sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirm ↗Russia’s foreign ministry had called planned shows unacceptable due to rapper’s ‘glorification’ of Adolf Hitler Two sold-out shows that Kanye West was due to play in Russia have been cancelled after weeks of confusion, organisers have confirmed. The US rapper, who now goes by the name Ye, had been due to perform…
ABC Australia · 00:53
Greenhouses growing both food and student engagement ↗A Gold Coast school is using its greenhouse to grow food and teach maths and science, with research suggesting the hands-on approach can improve attendance and engagement.
The Guardian World · 01:02
Women hospitalised and three men charged with assault and choking after separate home invasions in Sydney ↗NSW police allege the men, aged 18, 19 and 20, broke into homes in Arncliffe and Bankstown this week before assaulting the women aged 31 and 32 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Three men have been detained after two women were…
ABC Australia · 01:17
Transformation of COVID quarantine centre into prison a step closer ↗The Justice Department has signed an $87,000 contract with architects to explore converting an unused quarantine centre in Perth's north-east into a minimum-security prison.
Al Jazeera · 01:23
Trump says US may ask Europe to release diesel reserves ↗Skyrocketing diesel prices have pushed Washington to weigh an export ban, raising alarm across European economies.
ABC Australia · 01:25
How a determined English woman planted the seeds for beloved flower festival ↗Turning a paddock full of rubbish into a glorious garden, one woman's commitment laid the roots for the heart of Bowral's famous Tulip Time.
BBC World · 01:29
Cornell students voice frustration at public hearing over rape case ↗The BBC's Nada Tawfik was at the hearing, where the university's Student Assembly led a discussion around safety concerns and sexual violence on campus.
France 24 · 01:30
G20 trade ministers deadlocked over industrial overcapacity, says US trade chief ↗G20 trade ministers failed to agree on tackling excess industrial capacity and eliminating forced labour from supply chains, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Thursday. Speaking during talks in Milwaukee, Greer highlighted overcapacity, a criticism often directed at China, which rejects it. The United Stat…
The Guardian World · 01:33
Labor targets ‘visa hopping’ international students in crackdown on ‘permanently temporary’ migration ↗Migration agents and lawyers ‘selling false hope’ to people seeking to stay in Australia also in government’s sights as it seeks to reduce overseas arrivals Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast “Visa hopping” international student…
BBC World · 01:34
OpenAI fires workers for mishandling 'sensitive information' ↗The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
ABC Australia · 01:36
November interest rate rise a 'live' possibility, CBA chief says ↗While the bank believes the RBA is done it all hangs on the next lot of inflation data released late this month, Mr Comyn said, as he talked productivity, AI and housing with the ABC's Alan Kohler.
ABC Australia · 01:37
This public hospital has a 'dazzling' cancer technology and it's not where you think ↗A new cancer technology is now available to public hospital patients for the first time, but they must be in western NSW to access it.
Al Jazeera · 01:39
Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings ↗In a series of campaign-style rallies, Trump seeks to boost Republican odds amid Iran war and rising fuel costs.
Al Jazeera · 01:56
Pot banging protests across Spain over housing crisis ↗Hundreds of protesters across Spain took part in pot banging demonstrations to demand political action over housing
Al Jazeera · 01:56
The price Europe pays for keeping AI under control ↗The European Union (EU) has introduced some of the world's strictest Artificial Intelligence (AI) laws.
ABC Australia · 01:57
Bird flu tests underway after 60 ibises found dead in Bendigo ↗Authorities are working to determine whether the death of almost 60 birds at a popular lake in Bendigo is the result of H5N1 bird flu.
ABC Australia · 02:00
A classic coming-of-age novel spurred this writer to 'blow up' her life ↗With her Troubles-set debut Never Closer and now an adaptation of A Room with a View, Grace Chapple is establishing herself as an exciting new voice in Australian theatre.
The Guardian World · 02:00
The Bolsonaros…they’re back! Brazil heads to the polls – podcast ↗Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on this Sunday’s historic presidential elections in Brazil, as the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro hopes to take power You would have been forgiven for thinking that when Jair Bolsonaro was convicted in September 2025 of attempting a coup, his politica…
The Guardian World · 02:00
May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future ↗EU Copernicus report shows surface air temperatures from June to August were 2.5C above decadal average The scorching heat that persistently baked western Europe this summer was the worst on record, a report has found, with more than half the continent seared by “very strong” heat stress that felt hotter than 38C.…
The Guardian World · 02:04
Beau Lamarre-Condon asked police investigator about murder of Lilie James day before shootings, court hears ↗Lamarre-Condon asked fellow officer if Paul Thijssen ‘would have gotten away with’ James’s murder if he hadn’t subsequently killed himself Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon asked a colleague,…
ABC Australia · 02:05
Ukrainian teen recounts brainwashing to become Moscow's 'poster child' ↗Russia is not just abducting Ukrainian kids, it is embarking on a campaign of mass indoctrination, as Denys Kostev experienced firsthand.
ABC Australia · 02:05
Which states get a public holiday on Monday? ↗Many Australians will enjoy a long weekend this weekend, but half the country will miss out on a public holiday.
Al Jazeera · 02:07
Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential race ↗Voters will soon decide between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
ABC Australia · 02:12
Piastri likens track to 'sandpaper' as F1 returns to Malaysia ↗Formula 1 is heading back to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit after a nine-year hiatus this weekend, with more than half the drivers on the grid unfamiliar with a track that is hosting the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix.
France 24 · 02:18
More than half of Europe faced intense summer heat stress, EU monitor says ↗A record 52% of Europe faced intense heat stress this summer, the EU’s climate monitor said Friday, as climate change fuelled widespread heatwaves and tens of thousands of excess deaths. Europe recorded its third warmest summer, while western Europe experienced its hottest, with several countries setting national te…
BBC World · 02:29
Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps ↗Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft also told to 'lift their game' by online safety regulator.
France 24 · 02:39
Saudi-led coalition accuses Houthis of striking Medina power station ↗Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station supplying the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Medina, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, drawing condemnation across the Muslim world. The Houthis denied involvement in the drone attack, which came as fighting intensified betw…
BBC World · 02:49
NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation ↗The governor said she'd lost faith in prosecutors overseeing the case and handed it over to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Al Jazeera · 02:54
Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs ↗South Korea’s President accused Ukraine of undermining him by disclosing POW transfer deal
ABC Australia · 03:00
New York attorney-general to oversee Cornell rape investigation ↗New York's governor has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee the investigation into an alleged gang rape at the university, saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney's ability to handle the case.
BBC World · 03:09
Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row ↗President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".
Al Jazeera · 03:14
US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Al Jazeera ↗Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.
ABC Australia · 03:14
'Very violent' home invasions targeted woman home alone, police say ↗Three men have been charged over violent home invasions, as police investigate whether the group were planning to target a third victim.
ABC Australia · 03:21
Primary school 'devastated' by suspected theft of kid goats ↗A Victorian primary school is searching for two baby black goats that have gone missing during the holidays.
ABC Australia · 03:22
NRLW grand final marks end of era ↗One year on from the greatest and most controversial grand final in NRLW history, the Roosters and Broncos meet again for a showdown that marks a turning point for the most dominant side of recent years.
ABC Australia · 03:28
'Snowball effect' hitting as companies react to rates rise, growing costs ↗After multiple interest rate rises, regional business owners are being forced to choose between absorbing the costs or passing it onto their customers.
ABC Australia · 03:29
Notorious alleged WA drug kingpin who fled to Colombia arrested by Interpol ↗Australian-Iranian national Arash Ebrahimi Far is arrested in Colombia while leaving hospital after being "wounded by gunfire".
ABC Australia · 03:37
Qld government takes data centre approvals from councils to avoid 'inconsistency' ↗The Queensland government will take the planning and assessment of data centre applications away from local councils under a system set to be rolled out in coming weeks.
Al Jazeera · 03:49
Indian artist takes ‘deleted voter’ song to Cockroach protest ↗An Indian artist tells Al Jazeera the Modi government changed his voting status. Now he’ll join 'Cockroach' protests.
ABC Australia · 03:50
Greene joins Cats as AFL teams make off-season moves ↗Toby Greene has become the first major AFL free agency domino to fall, with Greater Western Sydney to receive a second-round draft pick for losing their former captain to Geelong.
The Guardian World · 04:00
‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election ↗Speculation that Flávio Bolsonaro will try to strip Our Lady of Aparecida of position could become deciding factor in run-up to Sunday A row of Biblical proportions has erupted in the run-up to Brazil’s presidential election, with the country’s patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida, emerging as an unlikely kingmaker…
Al Jazeera · 04:02
FAO official says he lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza ↗The FAO official said he was told his contract would not be renewed over an alleged breach of impartiality on Gaza.
ABC Australia · 04:03
Roosters blow as Watson ruled out ↗Roosters hooker Connor Watson will miss the NRL grand final after failing to get clearance to play following a concussion suffered in the preliminary final victory against the Dolphins.
ABC Australia · 04:11
Assault charge against Yarra mayor Stephen Jolly dismissed ↗Councillor Jolly was accused of striking a gatecrasher after she arrived at a 2024 local government election afterparty to protest his victory.
ABC Australia · 04:33
Perfectly timed snaps of silly creatures in comedy wildlife finals ↗See the images that made amateur and professional wildlife photographers around the world giggle.
Al Jazeera · 04:34
Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions ↗Iran calls on Iraq to remove flight curbs after US sanctions, in a move that has strained bilateral ties.
ABC Australia · 04:34
Dairy farm flooded, but grain growers rejoice as Victoria settles in for wet weekend ↗Soaking rain continues to fall across parts of Victoria, after storms caused tree falls, power outages, building damage and six rescues.
Al Jazeera · 04:40
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in row over Tigray ↗Eritrea has severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa closed its embassy in Asmara
Al Jazeera · 04:41
Arab-Israeli party leader drops election bid ↗Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn from the October 27 Knesset election.
Al Jazeera · 04:49
Student protests in Chile turn to violent clashes with police ↗Riot police in Chile’s capital deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of students.
ABC Australia · 04:50
How Assefa ran third fastest marathon ever despite 'destroyed' Achilles ↗Tigst Assefa ran the final two kilometres of the Berlin Marathon with a badly damaged Achilles tendon, which required immediate surgery to repair. She still ran the third-fastest women's marathon in history.
Al Jazeera · 04:53
Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers ↗Rescuers recovered eight more bodies on Thursday from the area of an avalanche that swept through a mountain camp.
ABC Australia · 04:56
Amy Shark to lead NRL grand final musical tribute to Jai Arrow ↗The musical line-up for this weekend's NRL grand final pre-game entertainment has been revealed.
ABC Australia · 04:59
Big housing development set to grow Warrnambool's population by 50 per cent ↗An additional 15,000 people could call this Great Ocean Road city home when this development is complete.
Al Jazeera · 04:59
How Switzerland lost 20 percent of its ice in five years ↗Swiss glaciers have lost more than 5 percent of their ice, threatening the country’s alpine economy.
ABC Australia · 05:01
How to protect your garden and live in harmony with possums ↗Troubled by pesky possums? Experts share their recommendations on how to best safeguard your gardens from the opportunistic animals.
ABC Australia · 05:05
Extensive phone data to be analysed in boxer's drug trafficking case ↗Prosecutors obtained more than 70,000 pages of phone data collected as part of an investigation into Melbourne gym owner Ray "Razor" Dimachki.
France 24 · 05:30
Live: Russia hits Kyiv’s Southern Bridge as Moscow continues to pound capital ↗Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge, the city’s mayor said on Friday. Russia also targeted a school and apartment buildings in the capital, killing at least one person. Ukraine, meanwhile, launched an overnight drone attack on the Russian city of Volgograd, targeting industrial facilities. Follow our liveb…
ABC Australia · 05:36
Inquiry hears 'blue code of silence' stops DV victims reporting police ↗Victim-survivors of police officers are concerned they will not be believed or treated seriously because of the "interconnected relationships" that police have with each other, a Tasmanian inquiry hears.
ABC Australia · 05:39
Tasmania's top prosecutor rules out 'further action' on town hall snack saga ↗Tasmania's top prosecutor has declined to take action over the taking of snacks from Hobart Town Hall by the city's deputy lord mayor, potentially bringing the contentious saga to a close.
BBC World · 05:42
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates ↗The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.
France 24 · 05:44
Lula, Bolsonaro trade scandal fire in final scramble for votes ↗Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his election rival Flavio Bolsonaro are leaving no controversy unturned in their last-ditch efforts to discredit each other and win over voters ahead of Sunday's nail-biter election.
France 24 · 05:44
Lula and Bolsonaro’s mudslinging heats up ahead of weekend vote ↗The mudslinging between Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his election rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, has heated up ahead of what is expected to be an extremely close vote this weekend. From stating loose rumours as facts, to taking comments completely out of their context, they are both doing eve…
ABC Australia · 05:47
Queensland police seize 558 e-mobility devices in three months ↗Queensland Police are seizing an average of six illegal e-mobility devices every day, as officers crack down on non-compliant e-bikes and e-scooters across the state.
France 24 · 05:49
Nations League: Zidane returns to face Italy and the Stade de France ↗Twenty years after the 2006 World Cup final, Zinedine Zidane faces Italy again on Friday, this time as France manager, on matchday three of the Nations League. For his first match in France as manager, he also returns to the Stade de France, where he experienced several defining moments of his career.
ABC Australia · 05:51
Bluebottles the size of a fist wash up on Gold Coast beaches ↗Unusually large bluebottles are washing ashore on the Gold Coast ahead of summer, with scientists unsure how their venom compares with that of smaller species.
BBC World · 05:53
Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list ↗Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.
Al Jazeera · 06:03
Asian Games 2026: Taiwan’s gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold medal ↗Lin bags her second Asian Games gold medal, three years on from her success in Hangzhou in the 57kg class.
France 24 · 06:08
Egypt warned Israel of 'major' Hamas attack: 'No world' where Netanyahu's not aware (Vivian Salama) ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Vivian Salama from Washington. An attorney and staff writer at The Atlantic, Salama has reported from more than 85 countries. Her latest investigation takes us back to September 26, 2023. As Israel's national security establishment gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of…
ABC Australia · 06:08
'Attack them': Extremist figure loses terror charges appeal ↗Omar Saghir was found guilty of six counts of intentionally advocating terrorism after posting eight video speeches on social media between 2019 and 2020.
Al Jazeera · 06:09
Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme Court ↗Brazilian president and opposition candidate snub the final debate ahead of the presidential election.
Al Jazeera · 06:16
Greece pushes EU to suspend asylum during mass migration surges ↗EU migration pact improvements face criticism for insufficient tools to manage large-scale migration emergencies.
France 24 · 06:24
Hundreds of French schools remain closed as student protests turn violent ↗Some 400 French schools have been closed and will remain shuttered on Friday as the student protests that began in high schools in the Paris region last week have spread across France and grown increasingly violent. The students are protesting grievances including teacher shortages and dilapidated school buildings.…
Al Jazeera · 06:26
Miami judge rules federal noncitizen voting law violates US Constitution ↗Judge Leibowitz's decision underscores state jurisdiction over voter qualifications.
ABC Australia · 06:28
Details behind legal bid to stop Adelaide MotoGP plans revealed ↗More details about a legal action to halt the South Australian government's plans for a MotoGP circuit have been revealed as works recommenced at the North Adelaide golf course.
ABC Australia · 07:01
'Lifeless' baby took two gasps after delivery, inquest hears ↗One expert has told the court there were likely signs of life when Alby Spreadborough was born at Emerald Hospital, while another disagreed.
ABC Australia · 07:11
ACT government examining making ambulances free ↗The ACT government has accepted a Legislative Assembly committee's recommendation to consider making emergency ambulance call-outs free in the territory.
ABC Australia · 07:13
NRLW needs its own CEO, says legend Ali Brigginshaw ↗Retiring Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw wants the NRLW to appoint its own chief executive to guide the future direction of the women's game.
Al Jazeera · 07:17
How the fighting in Ethiopia spread beyond Tigray, in maps and charts ↗Old rivalries, territorial disputes and new alliances are reshaping the conflict in Ethiopia’s north.
BBC World · 07:20
I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, Indian pilot tells Modi ↗Capt Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed on the Israel-bound flight, has been hailed as a hero.
ABC Australia · 07:21
Rogue OpenAI agent accessed second NSW government website ↗The rogue AI agent entered a National Parks and Wildlife Service web application containing publicly available historical information and data on fires.
ABC Australia · 07:26
Perth man accused of letting toddler steer car appears in court ↗Jake Douglas Smith is alleged to have uploaded a video to social media showing a small child steering a car through a residential area.
France 24 · 07:28
Will AI write our books? Row over bestseller fuels fear over future of literature ↗France still very much takes its literary prize-giving season seriously. So when a Haitian-born Canadian writer was accused of infusing his best-selling breakout novel with artificial intelligence, it got ugly in a hurry. We wade into the Thélyson Orélien affair with its subsequent accusations of racism, previous pl…
ABC Australia · 07:40
Man charged after toy poodle suffers broken jaw in alleged attack ↗Central Coast woman Tania Gorry says she was left traumatised after a stranger allegedly snatched and attacked her pet poodle Bella.
Al Jazeera · 07:58
Lawyers for US inmate who survived lethal injections demand release ↗Christa Pike is in critical condition after two failed attempts to execute her by lethal injection, her lawyer says.
Al Jazeera · 07:59
Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief ↗Police in New Delhi have detained opposition politicians and demonstrators during protests.
Al Jazeera · 08:03
Russia tries to freeze Ukraine as it suffers record casualties and retreats ↗Moscow has suffered further losses of occupied territory, but is using new drones to beat Ukraine's defences.
France 24 · 08:08
France unveils cost-cutting budget amid protests ↗The French government is seeking €54 billion in savings in its 2027 budget proposal, as it faces pressure over its ballooning public debt. But it's likely to face opposition, especially on proposals that would cap pension increases. Meanwhile, protests by high school students over resources and conditions in classro…
The Guardian World · 08:09
400 French schools closed on Friday as protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ – Europe live ↗Dozens of schools have been damaged and nearly 3,000 teenagers have been detained since the start of the tensions Some 100 schools have been severely damaged during French high school protests that escalated this week into “urban violence,” with 40 headteachers injured, according to the latest figures from the Fre…
Al Jazeera · 08:14
‘They are crying’: Refugees in Malaysia in fear amid Myanmar deportation ↗Shrinking resources for refugee support groups in Malaysia collide with increasing hostility towards the Rohingya.
ABC Australia · 08:24
Woman who stopped Adelaide beach brawl speaks out ↗In an exclusive interview with the ABC, a woman who tried to stop a brawl on an Adelaide beach before being pelted with bottles has spoken publicly for the first time.
Al Jazeera · 08:26
US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from China ↗Amid threats from China, Taipai is growing concerned about the Trump administration's commitment to arming the island.
ABC Australia · 08:30
Bookkeeper admits defrauding $2.8m from farming family ↗Michelle Kathleen Lawson discussed the hardships of farming with the family that employed her for almost two decades while secretly taking from their accounts, a court has heard.
The Guardian World · 08:31
Activists plan legal action against police ban on entering security zone near Perth weapons expo ↗Under new WA laws anyone who defies an exclusion order could face a maximum $36,000 fine and three years in prison Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Activists and a Greens MP have threatened legal action after the Western Australia police banned at least 12 people entering a designate…
ABC Australia · 08:46
Breaking: Former Liberal politician Bruce Baird dies aged 84 ↗The party stalwart was father to former NSW premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird.
BBC World · 08:46
Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack ↗He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.
ABC Australia · 08:53
Flydubai 'hero' pilot says praying gave him courage ↗Captain Smit Machchhar has been hailed a hero for his actions aboard a flydubai flight after his co-pilot stabbed him and the plane began a steep descent.
The Guardian World · 08:55
Row erupts over Cairo mural depicting Tutankhamun and Nefertiti with dark skin ↗Artwork created in Tahrir Square for Chinese president’s state visit to Egypt is painted over amid allegations it revived Afrocentric claims about Pharaohs’ origins On the eve of Chinese president Xi Jinping’s state visit to Cairo last month, the city authorities were busy removing a 66-metre-long mural from the e…
The Guardian World · 08:58
Eastern Spain braces for torrential rain and flooding ↗Up to 300mm of rain could fall in places, while extreme downpours bring deadly landslides to Nepal Torrential rain and potentially damaging flooding are forecast in eastern Spain over the coming days, as cold upper air moves over the warm, humid surface air of the Mediterranean Sea, fuelling violent, slow-moving t…
NPR News · 09:00
The U.S. Senate is up for grabs. Can this Ohio Democrat win back working class votes? ↗After 32 years in Congress, Ohio's Sherrod Brown lost his Senate seat in 2024 as many working class voters turned out for Trump. Now Brown is counting on union voters to send him back to Washington. (Image credit: Tom Williams)
NPR News · 09:00
He was banned by betting sites, and filed for bankruptcy. Then he relapsed on Kalshi ↗The dark side of the prediction market boom is becoming more clear: Experts say the sites have become go-to outlets for gambling addicts to relapse as the companies avoid state consumer protections.
NPR News · 09:00
Pro-democracy activists increasingly vulnerable to authoritarian governments in Asia ↗Activists across Asia are being hunted down by authoritarian governments even across international borders. Human rights groups have been warning of a "swap market" of repression in Southeast Asia. (Image credit: AMAURY PAUL)
NPR News · 09:01
Who uttered the phrase 'the ideological clowns are out' this week? The quiz knows ↗Plus, how well do you know your pandas and fat bears? (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
Al Jazeera · 09:03
UK arrests British-Iranian suspect over RAF ‘plot’: What we know ↗Police investigate 'possible foreign state involvement' as sixth man arrested over RAF Fairford incident.
France 24 · 09:04
Flydubai hero pilot tells Modi 'I could not let all those people die' ↗Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain who was attacked by his co-pilot onboard the Flydubai flight 1073 in an apparent attempt to crash the plane, on Friday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that although he was severely injured in the altercation, “I could not let all those people die”. Although collapsed, he made a l…
France 24 · 09:06
Can AI play a role in reducing inequality? ↗In the debate about how best to regulate artificial intelligence, what about its role in development and aid? Warnings about the potential for exacerbating inequality are rife – but the World Bank argues that the technology could be harnessed for good.
The Guardian World · 09:09
UK is not facing diesel shortage despite fears of Trump export ban, minister says ↗In effort to avoid panic at pumps, Keir Mather insists supply of fuel to Britain is ‘inherently resilient’ Business live – latest updates The government has moved to avert panic at the pumps, insisting that the UK is not facing a diesel shortage after Donald Trump threatened to cut off US supplies of the fuel.…
France 24 · 09:11
France closes 400 high schools as teens protests escalate ↗Almost 400 high schools were closed across France on Friday over a week-long protest movement by pupils over inadequate conditions at schools including overheated classrooms and a lack of teachers. The protests have seen students clash with police with some 2,000 people arrested, with pupils also blocking access to…
Al Jazeera · 09:24
Israeli court ruling a ‘new threshold’ in Palestinian suppression ↗Israel’s top court told Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw from the election or face disqualification.
Al Jazeera · 09:24
Manchester City to launch appeal as financial breach fallout grows ↗Friday deadline looms as the legal fallout widens beyond the Premier League case over the alleged breaches.
Al Jazeera · 09:25
Arab party leader forced to withdraw from Israeli elections ↗Palestinian participation in upcoming Knesset vote continues to shrink with withdrawal of Sami Abu Shehadeh.
Al Jazeera · 09:26
NBA closes sole Africa training academy in blow to young players ↗NBA says its focus is on new global academy opening in Abu Dhabi as Africa, Mexico and Australia hit by closures.
France 24 · 09:27
French website publishes evidence for antisemitism claims against Bardella ↗French investigative journalism website Mediapart said Thursday it had been able to authenticate antisemitic messages from 2013 attributed to far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's de facto deputy Jordan Bardella. The allegations come just seven months out from the election where voters will choose a repla…
France 24 · 09:34
French pensioners set to feel pinch under belt-tightening budget ↗French pensioners will be among those expected to contribute to balancing the government's books, according to the 2027 draft budget unveiled on Thursday. Pensions exceeding 1,260 euros per month will be partially frozen and the cap on the 10% income tax deduction will be lowered, measures that received mixed reacti…
France 24 · 09:47
Lula and Bolsonaro in dead heat as Brazil goes to polls ↗Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday bowed out of the final debate ahead of elections pitting him against leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who also declined to attend. Lula, on the cusp of 81, will face off against the son of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro in a first-round vote on Sunday, with po…
France 24 · 09:48
Matisse comes to Amsterdam in major new show ↗From the October 3 visitors to Amsterdam's H'ART museum will be able to see an extensive collection of works by artist Henri Matisse alongside pieces inspired by his legacy, including Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, and Pablo Picasso. The new exhibition was organised in collaboration with the Pompidou Centre in Paris.
France 24 · 09:49
As Europe's balance of power shifts eastward, France & Spain seek to 'reinforce their own positions' ↗Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Carlos Mascarell Vilar, political scientist based in Spain. From his own perspective, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Spain needs to be understood by European power, political legacy, and geoeconomics. France and Spain are seeking to reinforce their bilateral relationship at a moment…
The Guardian World · 10:00
OpenAI disclose another hack on government department in Australia ↗Attack accessing historical data on bushfires occurred in June but not disclosed by the tech company until Thursday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has disclosed another unauthorised hack on a government department in Australia. In June, an O…
BBC World · 10:00
A 'dark cloud' and 'dismal' mood: How it feels on Cornell campus right now ↗Students tell the BBC that the tension on campus has become palpable since allegations from 2024 resurfaced.
France 24 · 10:02
Amid French school protests, students seek 'respect, dignity and decent working conditions' ↗Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Éric Fassin, a sociologist and professor at Paris VIII University. He sees these student protests first and foremost as a demand for equality, dignity and recognition. Students from working-class suburbs are asking for the basic conditions that make studying possible and, ultimat…
Al Jazeera · 10:06
New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate? ↗By the end of November, three US aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups will be positioned near Iran.
France 24 · 10:11
'America is leaving Iraq, but Iran isn't: Withdrawal a massive strategic and tactical mistake' ↗Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Bamo Nouri, investigative journalist and also Honorary Research Fellow with the Department of International Politics at City Saint George's University of London. He sees the end of the American military presence in Iraq as a profound shift in the balance of power inside the countr…
ABC Australia · 10:11
Healthcare workers killed in Ledcourt triple-fatal had a 'bright' future in Australia ↗Regional Victorian couple who died in a multi-vehicle crash are remembered as "loving" and "caring" people.
The Guardian World · 10:14
Bruce Baird, former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies aged 84 ↗Baird, father of former NSW premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird, helped win the Olympics for Sydney Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Bruce Baird, a former federal Liberal MP and deputy leader of the party’s New South Wales branch, has died aged 84. Baird, who also served…
France 24 · 10:16
Manchester City appeal judgement that club breached Premier League financial rules ↗Manchester City on Friday appealed an independent commission's findings that the club had seriously breached the Premier League's financial rules for more than a decade. The commission found the 10-time English champions had arranged phoney commercial deals with a number of its sponsors as part of a "disguised fundi…
Al Jazeera · 10:17
How can Jordan respond to Israel’s escalation across the West Bank? ↗Settlement expansion, displacement and growing Israeli control would have direct consequences for Jordan.
France 24 · 10:19
Why Brazil's gun lobby is backing Bolsonaro as country heads to polls ↗As Brazil heads to the polls, one issue that could influence votes particularly in the rural south is access to firearms. Under Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil became more heavily armed than ever before: the number of registered hunters, shooters and collectors – known by the acronym ‘CACs’ – increased sevenfold in four year…
NPR News · 10:25
Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate ↗The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike – who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday – has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S. (Image credit: George Walker IV)
NPR News · 10:30
San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve? ↗San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Al Jazeera · 10:35
Protests disrupt Ireland football match with ‘Palestine tennis balls’ ↗Protesters interrupted Ireland’s match against Austria with tennis balls and Palestine flags.
Al Jazeera · 10:46
Indian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protests ↗Demonstrators gather in Mumbai and New Delhi to demand the resignation of Election Commission chief.
France 24 · 10:54
Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia over embassy closure ↗Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata on Thursday, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic ties with its neighbour after overnight blasts heard in Addis Ababa sparked fears about renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia spreading. France 24's Tom Ca…
France 24 · 10:55
Nigeria rolls out digital postcodes ↗Nigeria’s Postal Service has launched a National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System. The system is designed to help Nigerians find the postcodes of locations across the country. Before now, house identification in Nigeria was based on an unreliable house numbering system. Locating places was difficult, time consum…
NPR News · 11:00
Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas? ↗Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax bill smaller. (Image credit: David Za…
Al Jazeera · 11:00
Explosions reported near military airport in Syria’s Idlib province ↗Two explosions have occurred near Taftanaz military airport in Syria’s Idlib province, sending smoke into the sky.
France 24 · 11:04
Brazil's election: Lula or Bolsonaro Jr? ↗PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 2: We look at reactions in the French papers after high school blockades turned violent across France. We also look ahead to Brazil's two-round presidential election, which begins this weekend. The electoral campaign culminated with the cancellation of a presidential debate after both…
Al Jazeera · 11:12
India vs Pakistan cricket: Asian Games gold medal final – all to know ↗For the first time this year, archrivals India and Pakistan meet in a final, as they face off at the Asian Games.
France 24 · 11:15
EU ‘fully rejects’ US threat to ban diesel exports unless bloc releases more fuel stocks ↗The European Union on Friday pushed back against a US threat to ban any diesel exports unless the 28-member bloc releases more of its fuel stocks, “fully” rejecting the move, an EU official said.
NPR News · 11:22
Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government ↗New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look. (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)
Al Jazeera · 11:22
‘Containerabad’: Pakistan’s capital and truckers bleed money amid lockdown ↗As Islamabad prepares for another opposition march, drivers and businesses are counting the cost of the barricades.
Al Jazeera · 11:23
FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack ↗The Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel describes the attack.
Al Jazeera · 11:31
Support for Merz plunges after CDU’s losses to Germany’s right and left ↗Chancellor Friedrich Merz hits a record low approval rating after his party suffered defeats in three state elections.
France 24 · 11:34
What's real and what's fake? How AI is impacting Brazil's election race ↗With just two days to go before the first round of Brazil's presidential election, artificial intelligence is taking centre stage, whether it's a deepfake avatar of former president Jair Bolsonaro to support his son's candidacy, or an AI-generated working-class female voter criticising President Luiz Inacio Lula da…
Al Jazeera · 11:41
Washington’s diplomacy in Sudan has backfired ↗Pressure meant to isolate Sudan’s army has instead left Washington isolated and a ceasefire further out of reach.
Al Jazeera · 11:42
What’s behind France’s school protests? ↗Many French schools are still closed as protests over learning conditions continue across the country.
Al Jazeera · 12:03
Tunisia softens its ‘false news’ penalty. What really changed, and why now? ↗Fines replace jail terms for first-time 'false news' offences under a decree rights groups say is still repressive.
ABC Australia · 12:04
Man City appeals guilty findings of breaking EPL's financial rules ↗Manchester City denies the Premier League's finding that it used "sham" commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs.
ABC Australia · 12:16
'Cockroach Party' protestors demand Indian elections chief resign ↗Thousands of "Cockroach Party" protesters in India have taken to the streets, calling for one of the country's chief electoral commissioner to be impeached.
Al Jazeera · 12:27
Ethiopian gov’t-aligned group claims close to full control of Tigray region ↗Claim comes as violence flares across northern Ethiopia, deteriorating diplomatic, humanitarian situations.
ABC Australia · 12:33
Greens see red-hot anger as an opportunity to take on Hanson, Labor ↗David Shoebridge has big ambitions for the Greens, but his party is still wrestling with how to turn voter disillusionment into greater support.
Al Jazeera · 12:37
12 minutes of madness: How Flydubai pilot, passengers saved plane midfall ↗As it plunged 17,000ft in under two minutes, a quick-thinking captain and passengers saved plane from crashing.
Al Jazeera · 12:42
Moment mother bear slams into car to protect cub ↗This mother bear was not going to let a driver in Japan pass her cub without a warning.
BBC World · 12:43
School protests send shivers down French government's spine ↗A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.
Al Jazeera · 12:47
Ukraine calls for tighter sanctions as Russian attacks spark Kyiv gridlock ↗Closure of bridges struck by drones in Ukrainian capital causes traffic chaos.
France 24 · 12:48
Paraguay, a tax and political haven for Brazil's far right ↗Over the past five years, applications for residence permits submitted by Brazilians in Paraguay have more than doubled. Many of them are Bolsonaro supporters who are afraid October's presidential election will be won by incumbent leader Lula – whom they accuse of plunging the Latin American giant into an unpreceden…
Al Jazeera · 12:53
Sea off Thai island turns green ↗The water off Thailand's Ko Lan island has turned a vibrant shade of green thanks to a plankton bloom.
France 24 · 12:54
Spain housing protests rage ahead of key government vote ↗Spanish lawmakers are due to vote on Friday on two government housing decrees drawn up after an outcry over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, with their passage in doubt. Several hundred people held raucous protests in Madrid and other Spanish cities ahead of the vote, with demonstrators rattling keys, blowing w…
France 24 · 12:55
France school protests 'rapidly becoming out of control' ↗French high school students lit fires outside schools and faced off with police on Friday as a protest movement that has forced the closure or disrupted education at more than 560 establishments showed no sign of abating. France 24’s Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi takes a look at why the students are protesting, and how…
Al Jazeera · 12:56
Ebola death toll surpasses 4,000 as DR Congo struggles to suppress outbreak ↗Burning of a Ebola-hit transit camp sends 19,000 fleeing, illustrating the difficulties of controlling epidemic.
The Guardian World · 12:57
‘We just want to be listened to’: student protests shut schools across France ↗Lack of investment, overcrowded classrooms, crumbling buildings and poor teacher pay among reasons for protests by school students Europe live – latest updates As dozens of school pupils sat on top of a pile of wheelie bins blocking a high school entrance in north-eastern Paris, Sophia, 17, was on the frontline…
Al Jazeera · 13:12
Protests shutter hundreds of French schools as violence flares ↗Education minister declares students 'in danger' as hundreds of injuries reported across the country.
Al Jazeera · 13:13
Wolf encounter: A photographer on what humans have lost ↗How a brush with the wild can expose what modern life no longer asks of us.
Al Jazeera · 13:16
Trump vs Europe as US presses for release of emergency diesel stocks ↗Europe's leaders are mulling proposals to respond to Trump's diesel demands.
Al Jazeera · 13:17
Man City lodge appeal after guilty finding in financial breach scandal ↗The Abu Dhabi-controlled club has protested its innocence throughout the long-running case, which dates back to 2018.
France 24 · 13:40
Students and police clash as France struggles to quell school protests ↗Riot police clashed with high school students in cities across France on Friday, as President Emmanuel Macron's government battled to contain increasingly violent protests over classroom conditions and funding. The protest movement has forced the closure or disrupted education at more than 560 establishments.
France 24 · 13:42
'Apocalyptic scenes' as France school protests escalate ↗France 24's Olivia Bizot reports from the Paris suburb of Aubervilliers, where she says protests over school conditions have left "apocalyptic" scenes in their wake. The protest movement, which began last week in the Paris region and rapidly spread nationwide, has seen teenage pupils block access to buildings and cl…
Al Jazeera · 13:50
Can India’s ‘cockroach’ movement oust Modi’s election chief? ↗India's youth protests return to streets, eyeing PM Modi's prized bureaucrat who oversees the world's biggest elections.
Al Jazeera · 13:53
Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war? ↗Analysts warn unrest is likely to spill into neighbouring states and could further destabilise war-torn Sudan.
France 24 · 13:53
What the media got right and wrong about Cornell gang rape case ↗The alleged gang rape at America's Cornell University has shocked many people around the world and raised questions about institutional failure and toxic masculinity. The story was first broken by student journalists and national media soon followed, thrusting it in the spotlight. While there has been excellent repo…
NPR News · 13:54
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark ↗U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
France 24 · 13:55
Netanyahu warns of 'very heavy price' if any country found to be behind FlyDubai incident ↗Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned that any country or organisation found to be responsible for the violent clash on board an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight would "pay a very heavy price". While Netanyahu has alleged the co-pilot who stabbed his captain mid-flight had undergone "Islamist radica…
BBC World · 14:01
I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's ↗Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.
France 24 · 14:12
U2 celebrate 50 years in music with surprise gigs ↗They could have filled a stadium or two for this golden anniversary, but U2 decided to go back to their roots and mark 50 years as a band with a few low-key gigs in their hometown of Dublin. We take a closer look.
Al Jazeera · 14:14
G7 announces oil reserve release, as Trump hails Europe diesel deal ↗Macron says G7 will release 100 million barrels over four months; diesel release to be 'frontloaded'
ABC Australia · 14:19
Detailed plan led to murder of Hong Kong model Abby Choi, court hears ↗Hong Kong influencer, Abby Choi's, ex-husband and in-laws have pleaded not guilty to her murder, after police made a grim discovery at a suburban home in 2023.
ABC Australia · 14:36
Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after flooding disaster ↗August's deadly flooding event in Nepal has triggered plans to drain four glacial lakes which could take up to six years.
NPR News · 14:37
Cloaked in anonymity, Israeli soldiers describe mass civilian killings in 'NAZA' ↗NAZA is filmed on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, where Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham conducted one-on-one interviews with Israeli soldiers and intelligence personnel.'/> NAZA is an acronym for nezek agavi , Hebrew for "collateral damage." It refers to the number of civilian casualties the Israeli military deems accept…
France 24 · 14:39
The Cornell 7: Allegations spark fury over gang rape culture ↗How allegations of a gang rape at an American Ivy League university have set social media alight, sparking widespread fury over the way colleges and universities handle sexual assault cases. Also the French parliament is currently debating a major new bill aimed at tackling violence against women and children. But d…
The Guardian World · 14:50
‘The enemy is tearing our city apart’: terror in Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks ↗Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Kyivans can no longer pretend it is ‘peacetime’ amid strikes on school, hospital and bridge Europe live – latest updates Valeriya Tkachenko was dropping her son off at school in central Kyiv when the air raid alert sounded. Staff hurried the children and parents into the shelter, whe…
France 24 · 14:57
'Make our streets safer!' Mass women's protests sweep India over sexual violence ↗In India, thousands of women have been taking to the streets calling for better protection of female students, following the suspected gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. The alleged incident in an upscale neighbourhood of New Delhi prompted authorities to beef up protective measures, but the women say limiting their a…
The Guardian World · 15:00
OpenAI’s Medicare attack has exposed Australia’s ‘tech debt’. Fixing it could bring a big bill for taxpayers ↗Home affairs department orders all federal government agencies to conduct review of ‘legacy technology’ amid fallout from AI agent hacks Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government faces significant “tech debt” that could bring a big bill for taxpayers after the OpenA…
Al Jazeera · 15:01
Spain’s parliament rejects gov’t housing decrees amid mass protests ↗Both decrees to tackle housing affordability crisis shot down as critics say measures would tighten the housing market.
France 24 · 15:06
Brazil: Who is presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro? ↗He was still relatively unknown in Brazil just a few months ago. The 45-year-old senator is now neck and neck with incumbent President Lula in the polls for the upcoming presidential election. Flavio Bolsonaro's victory would add Brazil to the long list of Latin American countries that have shifted to the right or f…
France 24 · 15:10
A grim winter ahead? EU states asked to prepare gas and electricity savings ↗Alarm bells are ringing about fuel prices across the EU. The average cost of diesel per litre is well above €2, whereas in October of last year it was around €1.50. Even before this latest spike, the cost of living was already biting, and it seems that the conflict in the Middle East is not going to give Europeans m…
France 24 · 15:12
Spanish lawmakers vote down affordable housing bills in blow to Sanchez’s government ↗Demonstrators protesting against Spain's housing crisis reacted with fury on Friday after the country's parliament rejected two bills put forward by the government that centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hoped would address their concerns. Rents have doubled over the past decade, with average prices now almost…
The Guardian World · 15:13
US Coast Guard says it intercepted ship carrying fuel to Cuba ↗US says ship thought to be using common ‘dark fleet’ tactics was boarded and taken to Mexico as embargo continues The US Coast Guard has announced that it intercepted a large cargo ship carrying fuel bound for Cuba , as the Trump administration’s crippling oil embargo against the island nation continued. The ves…
France 24 · 15:17
Brazil: The craze for candidate merch ahead of elections ↗Nearly 159 million Brazilians will head to the polling booths on Sunday to vote in general elections. They will elect their new MPs, see two-thirds of the Senate change ranks and, most importantly, vote for their next president.Though the vote is held by secret ballot, people wear their support on their sleeve. Cand…
BBC World · 15:26
Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor ↗Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.
BBC World · 15:30
Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87 ↗The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.
Al Jazeera · 15:45
LIVE: France vs Italy – UEFA Nations League ↗Follow the updates, with build-up, predictions, team news and full match coverage, from our live text commentary stream.
The Guardian World · 15:57
G7 to release up to 100m barrels of emergency oil and diesel reserves ↗Leaders agree a coordinated drawdown within four months as rising prices put pressure on households and economies Leaders of G7 nations are to release up to 100m barrels of their emergency diesel and crude oil stockpiles after coming under pressure from Donald Trump to ease surging fuel prices. The drawdown of r…
France 24 · 15:57
'We have to close defence gaps urgently': EU Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee chief McAllister ↗We sit down with David McAllister, the chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. He talks to us about the security threats facing Europe, and what defence gaps the EU urgently needs to close. For McAllister, the EU is "not at war with the Russian Federation, but we are no longer at peace with Rus…
Al Jazeera · 16:02
Does the punishment fit the crime? Controversy erupts around ‘Cornell 7’ ↗US university Cornell’s handling of sexual assault allegations is under scrutiny.
Al Jazeera · 16:06
Trump to name intelligence chief Clayton as AI tsar: Reports ↗The possible selection comes amid increasing calls for the government to intervene in the rapidly developing technology.
Al Jazeera · 16:06
Three in four households go hungry in parts of Yemen amid fighting: UN ↗World Food Programme warns of 'devastating' impact as conflict displaces thousands and cuts off food supplies.
BBC World · 16:07
Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor ↗The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.
France 24 · 16:20
Brazil’s Lula gears up for ‘last dance’ with run for fourth presidential term ↗President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand for re-election in Brazil on Sunday. At 80, the former steelworker hopes to capitalise on his popularity and economic successes to win a fourth term in office but is neck-and-neck in the polls with far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro.
Al Jazeera · 16:20
US job growth slows as unemployment rises before midterm elections ↗The US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rising to 4.2 percent, according to Labor Department.
Al Jazeera · 16:23
Taiwan Coast Guard confronts Chinese fishing boats in Dongsha waters ↗Taiwan’s Coast Guard used a water cannon to drive two Chinese fishing boats away from waters near the Dongsha Islands.
BBC World · 16:26
Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France ↗More than 600 schools have faced disruption as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.
The Guardian World · 16:27
Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement grows ↗Opposition lawmakers join forces to defeat proposals made by Socialist-led coalition after eviction of 87-year-old Rightwing lawmakers in Spain have joined forces to reject emergency measures put forward to tackle the country’s housing crisis, pitting a fractured parliament against the widespread protest movement…
Al Jazeera · 16:36
How the Banco Master scandal injected chaos into Brazil’s presidential race ↗Figures across Brazil's political spectrum have been linked to the scandal in the midst of a key election.
Al Jazeera · 17:30
Jerusalem Daily: Who gets to run in Israel’s elections? ↗Palestinians in Israel are asking whether they will have a fair say in the upcoming Israeli elections.
Al Jazeera · 17:43
‘I want the truth’: NY governor appoints prosecutor in Cornell rape case ↗New York Governor Kathy Hochul says local authorities failed to properly investigate the 2024 allegations.
ABC Australia · 17:47
Magnitude-4.8 earthquake strikes in rural Victoria ↗Geoscience Australia says the quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres just after 2am, and that the epicentre was near Leongatha, about 135km south-east of Melbourne.
Al Jazeera · 18:11
Israel’s Supreme Court overturns election panel ban on Arab parties ↗Court reinstates two Arab lists and Jewish Knesset member Ofer Cassif as Balad leader withdraws after pressure.
NPR News · 18:16
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work? ↗The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions. (Image credit: U.S. Office of Foreign Assistance)
Al Jazeera · 18:18
Israeli barrier cuts off water to West Bank Palestinians before elections ↗Residents of Ras al-Ahmar say Israeli restrictions have cut access to water, animal feed, healthcare.
ABC Australia · 18:30
ABC 50/50 quiz: Testing your knowledge of Kermit the Frog, Princess Diana and 90s TV principals ↗Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned, we might try to trick you.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Trump's 'excursion into hell' commentary may come back to bite ↗What so many of the current major global conflicts have in common with the debacle in Iraq is their undefined, or sometimes not truthfully defined, missions.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Why keeping Tom Cruise's secret made Sophie Wilde 'so stressed' ↗Less than a decade ago Sophie Wilde was graduating from NIDA. Now she's rubbing shoulders with Tom Cruise in one of the most anticipated and divisive movies of the year.
ABC Australia · 18:39
The evidence that drew a smile from accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon ↗For the bulk of his murder trial former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has remained impassive, except for when his former friends have been on the stand testifying against him.
NPR News · 18:43
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters ↗The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year. (Image credit: Jamie Kelter Davis)
Al Jazeera · 18:51
Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan ↗Sudanese Armed Forces reportedly retake al-Mazroub, advancing the army's goal of cutting the RSF’s supply lines.
France 24 · 18:54
French Unrest: Are we witnessing a new 'Yellow Vests' movement? ↗It's been 18 days since we first reported on isolated cases of schools protests at a high school in Rennes in Brittany, in Caen in Normandy and Villeneueve d'Asque on the suburbs of Lille. The complaints were similar in theme, overloaded timetables, staffing problems, poor facilities. It spread to Saint Denis and Cr…
ABC Australia · 18:59
From prison to billionaire data centre operator, the incredible story of Oliver Curtis ↗He went to prison for insider trading but Oliver Curtis is about to be the source of one of Australia's largest share market floats.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Ivory still legal to sell in Australia despite 2019 promise to ban it ↗A new study has found hardly any of the $1.2 million worth of elephant ivory sold or advertised in a six-month period in Australia came with paperwork proving its origin.
Al Jazeera · 19:01
Trump says Europe agreed to release ‘massive amount’ of diesel reserves ↗US President Donald Trump says Europe agreed to release a ‘massive amount’ of diesel from emergency stockpiles.
ABC Australia · 19:04
Switzerland's 'wake-up call' as glaciers melt in record-breaking summer ↗Europe's record-breaking summer has led to "staggering" melting on Switzerland's famous glaciers, according to a new report.
Al Jazeera · 19:10
Arab party leader withdraws from Israeli elections ↗Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew from Israel’s upcoming election.
NPR News · 19:22
Germany's political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains ↗Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism. (Image credit: JENS SCHLUETER)
ABC Australia · 19:27
Tedesco and Ponga went through different worlds to meet in NRL grand final ↗On Sunday, opposing fullbacks James Tedesco and Kalyn Ponga will lead their teams into the NRL grand final. It's about the only thing their paths have had in common.
ABC Australia · 19:27
A 'bent' needle and multiple doses: How a botched execution unfolded ↗Convicted killer Christa Pike remains in hospital receiving emergency treatment after surviving two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital.
France 24 · 19:31
On the run for 20 years, Ugandan warlord Kony still 'active' within the Lord's Resistance Army ↗In recent months, the eastern Central African Republic has been hit by several attacks attributed to the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a Ugandan militia infamous for its massacres and mass abductions of children in the 1990s and 2000s. The group's leader, Joseph Kony, wanted by the International Criminal Court for m…
ABC Australia · 19:33
Two artists from same remote community finalists in prestigious portrait prize ↗Students of generations of famous painters at Warmun's Art Centre, Dwayne Jessell and Troy Drill's unique Kimberley self-portraits are finalists at this year's Lester Prize.
ABC Australia · 19:50
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil in bid to curb soaring prices ↗The announcement from French President Emmanuel Macron came after US President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Europe to release reserves.
ABC Australia · 19:51
Is a 'fantasy' now driving Australia's power reliability outlook? ↗Historically, forecasting power reliability was a sober task. Experts say Australia is now counting on projects that will never be built.
BBC World · 19:56
How widely used is the death penalty in the US? ↗The death penalty is back in the news after Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee - but how widely used is it in the US?
The Guardian World · 19:57
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Victoria with tremors felt across Melbourne ↗The epicentre was at Leongatha, 130km south-east of Melbourne, with residents reporting houses shaking just after 2am Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Victoria in the early hours of Saturday morning, shaking Melbourne and waking people across the who…
ABC Australia · 20:12
NY governor slams handling of Cornell 'gang-rape' case ↗Kathy Hochul says the woman who accused a group of Cornell University students of rape has been "failed" at "every turn" by authorities.
Al Jazeera · 20:17
Could conflict in Ethiopia expand across the region? ↗Addis Ababa accuses Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups.
ABC Australia · 20:20
Qld's mostly sunny long weekend could descend into severe storms ↗Storms are expected across southern parts of Queensland during the long weekend, but conditions up north should ease for the public holiday.
BBC World · 20:25
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat ↗The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
Al Jazeera · 20:28
California leads lawsuit against Trump fuel efficiency standards rollback ↗Lawsuit alleges NHTSA contravenes its congressional mandate to set fuel-economy standards at 'maximum feasible' .
Al Jazeera · 20:32
Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption ↗Mahan Air is excluded from the agreement as Baghdad says Washington granted its request for a waiver.
BBC World · 20:32
US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say ↗As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
ABC Australia · 20:36
Geelong notch seventh-straight AFLW win as Scheer fires against Richmond ↗Geelong has climbed to the top of the AFLW ladder with a 34-point victory over Richmond at Princes Park.
BBC World · 20:37
Newly released video shows Luigi Mangione’s arrest ↗The bodycam footage also shows a police officer finding a gun in Mangione's backpack, days after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
ABC Australia · 20:45
Man charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage ↗Joshua Kerry had already been charged with the murder of former British MP Ann Widdecombe and has now been charged with preparing acts of terrorism.
France 24 · 20:46
Ethiopian army pushes back Tigrayan rebels ↗First, Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed ties and now with tensions spreading across the region, the African Union is urging all sides to show restraint. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's army is advancing toward the Tigrayan capital as fighting intensifies and new explosions rock Addis Ababa. Then, from boardrooms to cocoa fie…
ABC Australia · 20:49
Victoria is about to have the most unpredictable election in living memory ↗Much has been written about the rise of Pauline Hanson's One Nation in the past 12 months. The Victorian election will give us our best look yet at the decline of the two-party system.
Al Jazeera · 20:52
Latin America sees China as more positive global influence than US: Poll ↗Annual Latinobarometro survey finds views of China’s influence improving as perceptions of US influence worsen.
Al Jazeera · 20:54
FlyDubai pilot hailed as ‘national hero’ as he describes attack ↗FlyDubai pilot hailed as ‘national hero’ as he describes attack
ABC Australia · 20:57
Brisbane 2032 emblems leaked by official YouTube channel ↗The emblems for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics have been accidentally leaked by the Games' official YouTube channel, ruining its own a grand unveiling slated for Monday.
Al Jazeera · 20:57
Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after botched execution: Lawyers ↗The Tennessee woman's legal team says doctors are working to clear doses of the drug pentobarbital from her system.
France 24 · 20:58
Nations League: France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner ↗After two wins in two away games, Zinédine Zidane’s return to the Stade de France as coach was not exactly a success, as Les Bleus were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy on Friday in the UEFA Nations League.
BBC World · 21:00
Hawaii's iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses ↗The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.
ABC Australia · 21:07
Qld government rejects petition to change stop signs to give way ↗The petition argued "requiring vehicles to come to a complete stop is almost always of no safety significance".
ABC Australia · 21:10
Street sports an 'entry point' to help combat youth crime and loneliness ↗Youth hubs and 'third spaces' for young people are being touted as solutions to growing concerns about youth crime, loneliness and radicalisation.
The Guardian World · 21:12
Brazil’s Lula says only he can stop rise of fascism under Bolsonaro’s son ↗President leads huge rally in Rio before election on Sunday seen as most important for decades The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has claimed he is the only thing standing in the way of far-right “fascists” reclaiming power, as he led a huge rally through the streets of Rio ahead of Sunday’s crunc…
Al Jazeera · 21:15
Israeli general: Gaza captives could have been freed a year earlier ↗Israeli Gen. Nitzan Alon told a Washington Institute forum that all Gaza captives could've been freed a year earlier.
ABC Australia · 21:16
One Nation makes election promise to revive Victoria's timber sector ↗One Nation has promised to resume native timber logging in Victoria if it wins the state election, but the party would not say if it has costed the policy.
Al Jazeera · 21:21
Bosnia’s elections explained ↗Bosnia and Herzegovina votes on October 4 in an election that may determine whether it breaks its political deadlock.
Al Jazeera · 21:24
France held 1-1 by Italy in Zidane home debut after Olise stunner ↗Italy's Alessandro Bastoni cancels out Michael Olise's opener for France in 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw in Saint-Denis.
Arts & Letters Daily · 21:25
Habermas believed the gap between expert and layperson could always, in principle, be closed by the right chain of translation ↗Habermas believed the gap between expert and layperson could always, in principle, be closed by the right chain of translation
Arts & Letters Daily · 21:25
The problem with pandemic novels? Their authors were scared, unmoored, and used their fiction as a staging ground for psychological parables ↗The problem with pandemic novels? Their authors were scared, unmoored, and used their fiction as a staging ground for psychological parables
Arts & Letters Daily · 21:25
From the perspective of a career academic, the discourse in large parts of literary Substack appears worryingly thin and poorly informed ↗From the perspective of a career academic, the discourse in large parts of literary Substack appears worryingly thin and poorly informed
ABC Australia · 21:27
Fishers warn snapper, kingfish prices could soar under proposed catch limits ↗Fishers and seafood retailers say proposed NSW limits designed to rebuild snapper and yellowtail kingfish stocks will send prices soaring.
France 24 · 21:37
French media respond to M. Le Pen’s ‘Kevlar suit’ comments against investigative outlet ↗The editorial committees of 39 French media outlets, including FRANCE 24 and RFI, on Friday released a joint statement condemning National Rally (RN) party leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s recent comments targeting investigative outlet Médiapart as “violent attempts at intimidation” against press fr…
NPR News · 21:44
As Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms ↗Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms. (Image credit: Saul Loeb)
ABC Australia · 21:44
Soldiers' surprise backyard makeover leaves 90yo 'stunned' ↗Pouring into the homes of two war widows, more than 20 soldiers were on a mission to beautify their backyards. Both women were "beyond grateful" for the help, as the Legacy program nears its 10th birthday.
ABC Australia · 21:51
Roosters met with Rabbi Eli Schlanger days before Bondi attack ↗Five days before one of Australia's darkest days, a group of Sydney Roosters players visited a Bondi synagogue. What happened next would change the meaning of that meeting forever.
Al Jazeera · 21:53
Israel could’ve ended Gaza war, freed captives sooner: Israel ex-negotiator ↗Retired General Nitzan Alon says more captives could have returned alive and a deal was possible 'maybe a year earlier'.
Al Jazeera · 21:59
Police bodycam shows Luigi Mangione arrest at Pennsylvania McDonald’s ↗Newly released bodycam footage shows police arresting and searching Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s in Altoona in 2024.
Al Jazeera · 21:59
Croatia vs England: UEFA Nations League – Kane, Modric, teams, form ↗Heavyweights England play away to Croatia, with captain Harry Kane going up against veteran Luka Modric.
ABC Australia · 22:05
Man-made clay burrows hoping to save endangered dragon from summer heat ↗One of Canberra's rarest residents, the grassland earless dragon, is being given a new lease on life with clay homes built to help the critically endangered species survive another scorching summer.
Al Jazeera · 22:14
Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions ↗Unions say proposed changes to Canada's labour laws could weaken workers’ right to strike.
ABC Australia · 22:15
Golf club spends $30k on water changes, only for policy to change ↗Tasmanian businesses and sporting clubs faced significant water charge increases after a TasWater policy change. Some spent big on new infrastructure in response, but the policy was then watered down.
ABC Australia · 22:16
Diseases of the past like measles and diphtheria are making a comeback ↗Decades ago, measles was a routine part of childhood until Australia eliminated the highly-contagious virus through a vaccination campaign. So why are we now seeing the return of it and other preventable childhood diseases?
ABC Australia · 22:18
Massive whale sanctuary rejected again, but Brazil vows to never stop trying ↗Pro-whaling nations have used their numbers to block a 28-year push to set up a massive whale sanctuary in the South Atlantic at the International Whaling Commission meeting in Hobart.
ABC Australia · 22:25
Violent protests in France over conditions in high schools ↗French students and police have accused each other of violence as protests continue over conditions in education.
ABC Australia · 22:32
Could exposure to sharks reduce fear and boost conservation efforts? ↗Watching Jaws as a child led to Juliana Gleave's fascination with sharks. Now, with their numbers reduced by 70 per cent since the movie was released, she is working to see if familiarity can lead to better conservation awareness.
ABC Australia · 22:49
Complaint over senior NT public servant who ran private NDIS provider ↗A senior staffer with the Northern Territory's Department of Children and Families in Central Australia spent almost three years as the sole director of a private NDIS provider in Alice Springs.
Al Jazeera · 22:50
Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modi ↗Smit Machchhar recalls midair disaster after co-pilot's attack on Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv.
ABC Australia · 22:58
Fire at Glenorchy tip started in mattresses being set alight, police say ↗The blaze at the Jackson Street Landfill and Recycling Centre in Glenorchy began on Friday night, with fire crews attending overnight.
ABC Australia · 23:00
How do I know my child is ready to leave the house on their own? ↗As children get older they start wanting more independence. But how do you know when they are ready to go somewhere without adult supervision?
BBC World · 23:06
US road rage killer's sentence quashed because AI video of victim was shown in court ↗The Arizona appeals court ruled that airing an AI message from the dead victim "crossed that line".
ABC Australia · 23:08
Labor's working holiday visa policy risks regional seats, experts say ↗Political experts say the immigration policy changes put Labor's regional MPs in a tight spot to represent their community and defend their party.
BBC World · 23:16
Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting ↗The step at the Munich festival comes after thousands of voyeuristic videos emerged on social media.
ABC Australia · 23:27
'It breaks you': Friend of stabbed pilot speaks out ↗A pilot and close friend of the Indian flydubai captain who was attacked during a flight to Israel recalls his shock upon first seeing footage of the incident online.
BBC World · 23:37
Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year? ↗For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.
ABC Australia · 23:37
Graziers step in to fix damaged roads after incomes 'decimated' ↗Transport for NSW will hire graziers to fix roads damaged by months of heavy rain in the remote Far West. But some graziers say red tape is slowing down progress and repairs.
Al Jazeera · 23:43
Dutch royal house helped slave trade to survive, study finds ↗In-depth study also says the royal house made huge profits from Dutch colonial policies in past centuries.
BBC World · 23:53
Cornell frat house rape accuser 'under siege' online, says lawyer ↗A lawyer for Jane Doe says she is "not doing well" amid attempts to uncover her identity.
Al Jazeera · 23:55
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea, South Korea says ↗A ballistic missile is fired from the North Korean port city of Wonsan, South Korea's military says.