Wednesday, 7 October 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Yemen forces claim control over strategic Taiz mountain peak ↗Yemeni forces claim they have tightened control over the highest peak in the Jabal Habashi district of Taiz.
Nature News · 00:00
Blend ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02864-z Identity crisis.
Nature News · 00:00
Daily briefing: Chemistry Nobel goes to mirror-molecule researchers ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03212-x Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Plus, the biggest success stories in cancer survival and one of the biggest debates in neuroscience.
Nature News · 00:00
Why we must advocate for proper care on the frontlines of the Ebola outbreak ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02983-7 As the Bundibugyo virus public-health crisis continues to evolve, physician Richard Kojan is finding ways to care for people with the infection and helping relatives to visit loved ones safely.
Nature News · 00:00
How we ditched presentations and embraced silence in our lab meetings ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02836-3 Swapping to a system in which lab members read memos quietly before team discussions helped to create an open culture.
Nature News · 00:00
Semiconductors pushed into insulator territory ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02968-6 A material that was previously assumed to be an electrical insulator has been shown to be a semiconductor, with potential uses in electronics and optics.
Nature News · 00:00
Genome accessibility reveals disease risk that gene expression misses ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03072-5 Most disease-associated genetic alterations do not affect the genes themselves, but instead change how strongly they are expressed, often by modifying genome accessibility. Gene expression and accessibility have now been analysed simultaneou…
Nature News · 00:00
Nuclear clocks tick for the first time ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03060-9 Ultraprecise clocks that use transitions in atomic nuclei to keep time show promise as a next-generation time standard and for probing fundamental physics.
Nature News · 00:00
Retrofitted LLM can count the letter ‘i’s in ‘artificial intelligence’ ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03059-2 Most LLMs cannot reliably evaluate text on the level of individual letters. A technique called byteification retrofits existing models to enable it.
Nature News · 00:00
Gut microbes that trace ancient human journeys ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02969-5 The Indigenous African Hadza and South American Tsimane share gut microorganisms that shed light on human dispersals and microbial losses in industrialized societies.
Nature News · 00:00
An early predecessor to mammals could swim, suckle and swallow ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03069-0 A fossil of an early ancestor of mammals from the Jurassic period reveals a mammal-like throat passage (pharynx) and throat bones (hyoids). It fills a gap in our knowledge about throat features in the animals from which modern mammals evolve…
Nature News · 00:00
Australia’s bush fires got worse after British colonization — this is why ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03184-y The suppression of Indigenous burning practices probably spurred the growth of flammable forests.
Nature News · 00:00
Revealed: How this common gut microbe protects against heart disease ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03189-7 Intestinal bacterium secretes a molecule that reduces cholesterol production, according to a mouse study.
Nature News · 00:00
How to control where semiconductor crystals start growing ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02934-2 Semiconductor crystals grow from tiny nuclei, but the position of these nuclei is difficult to control precisely and can affect the crystal’s properties. An approach using ‘etching flux’ has now been developed that constrains the position at…
Nature News · 00:00
Why sound, strong science alone isn’t enough in pandemic preparedness ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02985-5 Comparable data are key to protecting the world from the next epidemic, says bioengineer Polina Brangel.
Nature News · 00:00
Observation of relativistic bond weakening in seaborgium hexacarbonyl ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11105-2 Gas chromatography analysis of compounds formed by the superheavy element seaborgium shows that the hexacarbonyl complex Sg(CO)6 exhibits lower first bond dissociation energy than the lighter chemical homologue W(CO)6, owing to relativistic…
Nature News · 00:00
RNA catalysis emerges from dynamic structural ensembles ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11140-z RNase P RNA forms shifting active and inactive conformers whose catalytic activity depends on Mg2+-driven tertiary-interaction dynamics, which are modulated by binding of accessory proteins.
Nature News · 00:00
A thorium-229 optical nuclear clock with feedback loop ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11084-4 A thorium-229 nuclear clock is realized by stabilizing a continuous-wave laser to the 148-nm nuclear excitation with a rapid feedback loop based on absorption spectroscopy.
Nature News · 00:00
Structural basis for regulating lipopolysaccharide transmembrane transport ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11129-8 Structures of the protein machinery in Gram-negative bacteria that transports lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from the cytoplasmic membrane to the outer leaflet of the outer membrane reveal how conformational changes in response to the presence of…
Nature News · 00:00
A nuclear clock synchronized to 229 Th ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11122-1 A nuclear clock synchronized to 229Th establishes laser-addressed nuclei as operational clock references and 229Th:CaF2 as a stable, reproducible solid-state platform for compact nuclear clocks and nuclear quantum sensors.
Nature News · 00:00
Hydrogen bonding in water under extreme confinement ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10858-0 A new technique allows direct nanoscale observations of the vibrational response of water confined inside carbon nanotubes, revealing that high degrees of confinement disrupt the hydrogen bond network through a fluctuating and highly-dispers…
Nature News · 00:00
Alveolar stem cells transdifferentiate to drive bronchiolar regeneration ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11127-w Identification of a cross-compartmental cellular mechanism for bronchiolar epithelial repair informs therapeutic strategies for airway injury.
Nature News · 00:00
Experimental observation of critical topology ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11099-x Experimental evidence indicating that critical gapless topological states can be characterized by the entanglement spectrum and wavefunctions is presented, demonstrating persistence of topology at phase boundaries and extension to higher-dim…
Nature News · 00:00
OpenAI posts 700 maths preprints online: mathematicians are up in arms ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03196-8 The firm used unreleased models to tackle hundreds of high-profile problems.
Nature News · 00:00
Nobel Prizes 2026: brain switches, ‘ghost’ particle hunter, and 'the chemistry of life' ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03208-7 Nature rounds up the Nobel Prizes for science — plus, hints of the ancestral human gut microbiome.
Nature News · 00:00
Chemistry Nobel for solving mystery of how ‘handed’ organic molecules can emerge ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03093-0 Prize awarded to two chemists who probed why life favours one mirror-image molecule over another.
Nature News · 00:00
NASA releases trove of Moon data from historic Artemis II flight ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03197-7 Annotated images and more collected by the four astronauts could inform missions to the lunar surface.
Nature News · 00:00
The science of superintelligence and why AI is still a useful word ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03198-6 President Donald Trump wants to replace ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘Super Intelligence’ — but there are questions about whether we’re there yet.
Nature News · 00:00
Can your brain grow new neurons? How researchers are solving a century-old puzzle ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03132-w Scientists have debated for decades whether the human brain sprouts new neurons throughout life. What would it mean if it could — and how much evidence is enough?
Nature News · 00:00
A guide to Nature Index tables ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02999-z Information on the methodology used in the ranking for the 2026 Nature Spotlight: Infectious diseases.
Nature News · 00:00
‘When prevention disappears, infections rise’: can the world still end AIDS? ↗Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03127-7 The United Nations’ deadline for eliminating HIV/AIDS as a public-health threat is unlikely to be met. But medical, political and social advances have raised hopes that longer-term success is still possible.
ABC Australia · 00:02
Costa the Garden Gnome plants seedlings for the future in Utju ↗Using old washing machine tubs and the bottoms of wheelie bins as flower beds, a small-scale, circular economy is thriving in the West MacDonnell Ranges, 200 kilometres west of Alice Springs.
Al Jazeera · 00:10
French mayor tear-gassed after shielding protesters from police ↗Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko was tear-gassed after shielding student protesters from riot police.
Al Jazeera · 00:13
South Sudan’s aid crisis deepens as food stocks run low ↗More than one million people could lose life-saving aid by October as funding shrinks and arrivals from Sudan continue.
Al Jazeera · 00:26
Sudan’s al-Burhan rejects talks, vows to retake all territory from RSF ↗At least 10 civilians were killed in West Kordofan and 5,500 displaced in Blue Nile as clashes widened on Tuesday.
ABC Australia · 00:27
Queensland's mayors call on Canberra to drop disaster fund changes ↗An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims the proposal will "bankrupt" councils, while the federal government urges their state counterparts not to "stoke fear".
The Guardian World · 00:28
Pornhub returns to Australia after banning access due to age verification rules ↗Australian adults again able to access the world’s most popular porn site after parent company introduces age checking via Apple devices Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian adults will be able to access Pornhub once again after the site brought in age-checking on Apple device…
Arts & Letters Daily · 00:32
William T. Vollmann's publisher insisted he shorten his novel. “I said, ‘I cut it, but I’m really sorry but unfortunately, it’s like 400 pages longer now” ↗William T. Vollmann's publisher insisted he shorten his novel. “I said, ‘I cut it, but I’m really sorry but unfortunately, it’s like 400 pages longer now”
Arts & Letters Daily · 00:32
Woodworking, building computers, photography — why is so much of Francis Fukuyama’s memoir concerned with his hobbies? ↗Woodworking, building computers, photography — why is so much of Francis Fukuyama’s memoir concerned with his hobbies?
Arts & Letters Daily · 00:32
Why don’t little magazines like n+1, The Point, and The Drift produce more book reviews? Ross Barkan details an emerging problem ↗Why don’t little magazines like n+1, The Point, and The Drift produce more book reviews? Ross Barkan details an emerging problem
Al Jazeera · 00:35
Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Houthi-held al-Waziiya in Taiz ↗The mountainous district is key to control of Mocha, the Red Sea port the Houthis seized last month.
Al Jazeera · 00:58
What’s behind Israel’s growing shift to the right? ↗Three years after the October 7 attacks, the politics of Israeli society has shifted further right.
ABC Australia · 01:00
Licence granted for controversial mineral sands mine ↗Victoria's mining regulator has granted a 20-year licence for a mineral sands mine near Horsham in Victoria's west, despite local government and community concerns about the site's environmental impact.
France 24 · 01:06
Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence hampers preparations ↗Haiti has indefinitely postponed elections scheduled for December and February, the electoral council said Tuesday, citing technical and operational requirements as gang violence continues to disrupt preparations. The delay leaves Haitians without a vote as authorities struggle to register voters and secure areas ne…
Al Jazeera · 01:07
Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles ↗Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.
The Guardian World · 01:09
Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case ↗Ruling on Mount Pleasant coalmine shows ‘we cannot continue to dig up coal … and pretend the consequences have nothing to do with us’, group says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Hunter Valley community group has won Australia’s first high court case to consider climate change, in…
The Guardian World · 01:17
Comedian Dave Hughes to stop speaking at Liberal party events over political donation concerns ↗Entertainer alleges complaint made about ‘in-kind’ donations over Victorian fundraisers, where he has been railing against Labor Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Dave Hughes says he will no longer be taking the stage at Victorian Liberal events, claiming the party decided having him…
Al Jazeera · 01:20
Syrian embassy returns seized passport after 43 years ↗Syria's embassy in Berlin has returned the passport of a citizen that the former Assad government seized 43 years ago.
ABC Australia · 01:22
Man appears in court after woman stabbed in neck on Melbourne tram ↗The court has been told the accused man has schizophrenia.
ABC Australia · 01:35
Landowner pushes back against opposition to Goolwa's first McDonald's ↗The owner of the land where Goolwa's first McDonald's could be built says a significant portion of the South Australian town's population wants it to happen, despite vocal opposition from a local group.
ABC Australia · 01:35
Grieving veterans say training safety a delicate balance after fatality ↗Members of Darwin's defence community mourning the loss of Army corporal Brendan Hannam on Monday say the defence force must balance training safety with readiness for active duty.
ABC Australia · 01:42
Eva Marie Saint, last star of Hollywood's Golden Age, dies at 102 ↗Eva Marie Saint was most known for her breakout roles in On the Waterfront and North by Northwest, but her career was long and surprisingly varied, spanning everything from TV to children's animations to podcasts.
France 24 · 01:59
Messi bids farewell to Argentina fans in emotional international finale ↗Lionel Messi said farewell to Argentina fans Tuesday in an emotional final international appearance, scoring in a 3-0 win over Benin at Buenos Aires' Monumental Stadium as 85,000 supporters celebrated the end of a career that brought the country its long-awaited 2022 World Cup triumph.
Al Jazeera · 01:59
Two Houthi missiles target Yemen’s Aden International Airport ↗Explosions near Aden International Airport after Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov't said two missiles were fired by the Houthis.
ABC Australia · 02:00
News anchor Richard Morecroft remembered as a 'great Australian' ↗Richard Morecroft graced television screens for decades as an ABC 7PM news anchor and host of Letters and Numbers on SBS.
ABC Australia · 02:06
Man who murdered uncle spoke of desire to kill him days before attack ↗The nephew of murdered Maffra jeweller Steve Curtis contemplated killing him in the days leading up to his death, the Victorian Supreme Court hears.
France 24 · 02:14
Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 attack as election looms ↗Israel will mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events across the country, as heightened security surrounds the commemorations and voters prepare for an election in which the deadliest day in Israel’s history is expected to remain a central issue.
Al Jazeera · 02:17
Australia top court rules against coal mine expansion, citing climate harm ↗Campaigners say ruling sets a precedent requiring climate damage be weighed when fossil fuel projects are considered.
Al Jazeera · 02:20
Why do airport and flight rules exist? ↗Everyone follows these rules, but few know why. Each one traces back to an incident that changed aviation security.
ABC Australia · 02:22
Are Test cricket batters getting worse? The stats say yes ↗Test batters are averaging less, scoring more quickly and getting out more often — and we have the charts to prove it.
Al Jazeera · 02:23
Explosion shutters Venezuela’s second-largest oil refinery ↗An explosion has ripped through Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities.
ABC Australia · 02:30
Breaking: Former Broome bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men ↗Once one of the most senior and long-serving Catholic clerics in the country, Christopher Saunders is sentenced to six and a half years in prison for sex offences against two Indigenous men in WA's Kimberley.
ABC Australia · 02:39
Farming family's trusted bookkeeper jailed for $2.8m fraud ↗A sentencing judge says Michelle Kathleen Lawson lived the high life, spending a quarter of a million dollars on clothing and shoes, while her employers battled natural disasters and a plant disease.
The Guardian World · 02:45
Beau Lamarre-Condon didn’t talk about Jesse Baird to friend in lead-up to alleged murders, court hears ↗NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering his ex and Luke Davies in a Sydney terrace in February 2024 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Despite an alleged obsession with his ex, Beau Lamarre-Condon never spoke about him to a close friend in the three months before alleged…
France 24 · 02:46
Middle East live: Houthis target airport in Yemen as Israel marks October 7 anniversary ↗Two missiles launched by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted Aden's international airport early Wednesday, with no casualties reported, as Israel prepared to mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
ABC Australia · 02:52
Black Sea tanker attack off Russia's Olympic city sparks 'fire of oil' ↗An attack by "unmanned boats" on a Liberian-flagged tanker off the coast of the Russian Olympic city of Sochi sparked a giant "fire of oil", Russian authorities say.
ABC Australia · 02:56
Lionel Messi scores final goal in emotional farewell to Argentina ↗Lionel Messi gives Argentina fans one last moment of joy as he signs off with his 126th international goal in his final cap for the nation.
ABC Australia · 03:00
'Looking at Australia': Sidney Nolan in six definitive paintings ↗A new Sidney Nolan exhibition has opened at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, featuring all 27 paintings in his iconic Ned Kelly series.
Al Jazeera · 03:03
Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell ↗Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career.
Al Jazeera · 03:16
Oman evacuates injured crew from attacked tanker in Strait of Hormuz ↗India's Foreign Ministry says 11 out of 12 injured crew members on board the On Peace are Indian nationals.
ABC Australia · 03:17
Detective describes finding bodies to Lamarre-Condon trial ↗A senior police officer who helped investigate the alleged murders of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies tells a jury of the search for their bodies at a Bungonia farm and the discovery of two surfboard bags left near a monastery.
ABC Australia · 03:23
Accused gang 'key player' linked to scene of Sydney boy's shooting ↗Sources have told the ABC that the phone of Reece Fakhr, who is accused of setting up murders, kidnappings and arsons, was found at the scene of the shooting of an 11-year-old boy at Norwest last month.
BBC World · 03:25
Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men ↗The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face charges of this nature.
ABC Australia · 03:26
Sydney constable killed in car crash posthumously awarded honours, funeral told ↗Mia Lay has been posthumously awarded the national police service medal, NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said.
Al Jazeera · 03:27
US stock market hits all-time high as investors bet big on AI ↗The benchmark S&P 500 is up 14 percent this year despite elevated oil prices and US government debt sell-off.
ABC Australia · 03:38
What Paramount's Warner Bros takeover means for what we watch ↗The Paramount Warner Bros mega-merger brings some of Hollywood's biggest film, television and news brands under one roof.
ABC Australia · 03:53
ADF pauses use of Supacat following fatal rollover in NT ↗The Australian Defence Force has paused the use of the Supacat troop carrier involved in the rollover that killed Army Corporal Brendan Hannam and injured five others in a training exercise south of Darwin on Monday.
Al Jazeera · 04:00
What Israeli schools teach ↗What Israeli schools teach
The Guardian World · 04:00
EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars ↗Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese imports EU trade negotiators are heading to China for two days of crunch talks aimed at sealing a breakthrough deal tackling Beijing’s record £1bn-a-day trade surplus by curbing its exports of cheap hybrid el…
ABC Australia · 04:03
Ex-cop thought she'd seen it all until car thieves scaled her balcony ↗A former police officer says she feels violated after her fourth-floor balcony was accessed by offenders who allegedly stole her and her husband's cars.
BBC World · 04:12
Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices ↗The world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.
ABC Australia · 04:17
Breaking: Former child psychiatrist jailed for sexual abuse of patients ↗Benjamin Wen is sentenced to more than a decade behind bars for sexually abusing boys he treated at his clinic in Perth's south.
ABC Australia · 04:18
Coffee prices at some cafes rise by 10pc after RBA card surcharge ban ↗A ban on card surcharges has led some cafe owners to lift coffee prices. It's an unintended consequence of the Reserve Bank's card surcharge ban, which was intended to lower prices for consumers.
Al Jazeera · 04:20
Tree nearly as old as US torn down to expand Mexico border wall ↗A 200-year-old cottonwood tree has been cut down to make way for a 44-km US-Mexico double border wall despite protests.
ABC Australia · 04:25
Marrickville Golf Club received closed non-competitive grants on five past occasions ↗Labor MPs nominated Marrickville Golf Club for closed, non-competitive grant funding on five previous occasions before it was promised $6 million at the 2025 election by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The Guardian World · 04:39
Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze ↗Russian officials said a Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked and a crew of 23 Indian nationals rescued An oil tanker off Russia’s Black Sea coast was struck by a naval drone, triggering a huge fire and black smoke cloud that blanketed parts of the resort city of Sochi, Russia’s transport ministry has said. The…
The Guardian World · 04:42
Former bishop sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men ↗Christopher Alan Saunders becomes highest-ranked Catholic in Australia convicted of sexual abuse over his time as member of clergy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former high-ranking Catholic known for hosting boozy parties will spend at least four and a half years behind bars for…
Al Jazeera · 04:43
Israelis pause to mark October 7 Hamas-attack anniversary ↗Israelis gathered at memorials to mark the moment the Hamas-led attack began on October 7, 2023.
ABC Australia · 04:55
Logan mayor warns of backyard 'slums' as council slashes granny flat tax ↗Logan's mayor says the move will allow unscrupulous landlords to fit more renters in crowded backyards.
ABC Australia · 04:56
Woolworths freight fuel levy surcharge almost triples since Iran war ↗Experts say consumers and suppliers will "ultimately pay" for Woolworths' increase in its freight fuel levy surcharge.
BBC World · 05:00
The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope ↗Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.
Al Jazeera · 05:02
Three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: In numbers ↗Three years of attacks has devastated Gaza, killing tens of thousands, destroying homes, and collapsing basic services.
BBC World · 05:02
Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas-led attacks grapple with how to rebuild ↗Three years on from the attack on Nir Oz, in which 47 people were killed and 76 taken hostage, some survivors have returned to live there.
ABC Australia · 05:06
Volunteer ambulance officer of almost 50 years stood down amid investigation ↗A regional community has backed an ambulance volunteer after he was stood down from his role.
ABC Australia · 05:06
Home detention conditions ease for former MP charged with DV offences ↗A former South Australian MP accused of assaulting his former wife says he can "fully appreciate that people opt to go back to jail because it's easier" than complying with his onerous bail conditions.
ABC Australia · 05:07
'One of the greats' signs off after fourth Roosters premiership ↗High-flying winger Daniel Tupou retires from the NRL after winning his fourth grand final with the Sydney Roosters.
Al Jazeera · 05:12
Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows ↗Eastern-based parliament votes to replace longtime speaker with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi.
France 24 · 05:24
How Netanyahu survived the political fallout from the October 7 attacks ↗Three years after the deadly Hamas-led October 7 attacks in southern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for political survival ahead of legislative elections later this month. Reports that Arab leaders warned him of the assault in advance have undercut his claims that Israel's security chiefs are…
The Guardian World · 05:25
Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised ↗Hamam al-Hammami spent 175 days in New Zealand until May 2019, as Australian Jewish group calls for full investigation into his time in Melbourne New Zealand authorities have launched their own investigation into the flydubai co-pilot who allegedly tried to hijack an Israel-bound plane, after police confirmed he u…
ABC Australia · 05:29
Second execution attempt is 'uncharted territory' after Christa Pike wakes ↗As Christa Pike wakes in hospital following two doses of lethal injection drug, experts say Tennessee could still try to execute her.
The Guardian World · 05:39
Queensland man charged with murder after three-month-old son dies from ‘significant internal injuries’ ↗Uneeb Ullah, 28, from Logan, has been remanded in custody after his arrest on Tuesday evening for the alleged murder of the child Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Queensland man has been charged with the murder of his three-month-old baby son, after the boy died in hospital this we…
Al Jazeera · 05:41
How three years of Israel’s genocidal war have changed Gaza ↗War has devastated Gaza’s economy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and public services, transforming life.
France 24 · 05:42
Lionel Messi scores as Argentina beat Benin for his last international game ↗Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina, a 3-0 victory over Benin. A full tribute was paid to him before and after the match.
ABC Australia · 05:46
'Extremely unsafe environment': Ambos fears another record ramping month ↗South Australia's ambulance employees union is fearing another record month of ramping, saying up to 16 ambulances were ramped at Lyell McEwin Hospital the morning after the long weekend.
ABC Australia · 05:52
Private health legislation appears doomed without change ↗The Greens signal they will not back the the government's private health insurance legislation in its current form.
Al Jazeera · 05:54
Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears ↗Messi scored a goal and created two others as Argentina bid farewell to its most decorated footballer with a 3-0 win.
France 24 · 05:56
At least two killed in fire caused by 'massive strikes' on Kyiv ↗At least two people were killed in a fire in Kyiv after what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as"massive strikes" on the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday. Ukraine has come under increased attack in recent weeks as Russian attacks have targeted energy infrastructure and rail and road transport.
ABC Australia · 06:02
Indonesia's VP likely didn't finish high school and it could cost him his job ↗Indonesia's Constitutional Court has refused to disqualify Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka over questions about his educational history, but experts say he could be impeached anyway.
NPR News · 06:02
Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked ↗Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people, and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that Palestinians still grapple with. (Image credit: Ohad Zwigenberg)
Al Jazeera · 06:10
Finland orders halt to work on Google data centre sites ↗Finnish opposition has called for measures to prevent power shortages, soaring energy prices caused by data centres.
ABC Australia · 06:12
Criminals banned from using character references under proposed SA law reform ↗The SA government is proposing abolishing the use of good character references during sentencing for all criminal offences, a move which advocates say will make a tangible difference for victim-survivors.
ABC Australia · 06:15
Mint unveils new coins chronicling iconic Australian inventions ↗Five Australian inventions will soon feature on $1 coins as part of the Royal Australian Mint's new Bright Ideas collection.
Al Jazeera · 06:15
Yemen’s displaced children dream of returning to school ↗More than 137,000 students in conflict zones lose access to education, deepening Yemen's already dire schooling crisis.
Al Jazeera · 06:19
At least two killed in Kyiv as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine ↗Russia’s Defence Ministry says its forces carried out a 'massive strike' on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions.
Al Jazeera · 06:27
How has Israel’s genocide changed Gaza? ↗Gaza City’s port was a hub for fishing and tourism before the genocide. Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid shows what’s left.
Al Jazeera · 06:33
Has Russia’s fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia? ↗Iran's oil exports have struggled amid a US blockade. A Russian energy crisis because of Ukrainian attacks could help.
Al Jazeera · 06:41
Yemen’s Houthis attack Aden airport; Saudi forces down missile near Riyadh ↗Yemeni government says one of the missiles hit Aden airport's runway minutes before a flight from Cairo was due to land.
ABC Australia · 06:42
Australia among top picks for Chinese tourists during Golden Week holiday ↗As China's week-long national day holiday comes to an end, data suggests an increase in flight bookings from China to Australia.
ABC Australia · 06:42
Tensions escalate in Middle East as Houthis target airports ↗The attacks came as fighting intensified on several fronts in Yemen after Saudi-backed government forces launched a counteroffensive against the Houthis.
ABC Australia · 06:47
Inquiry hears delegate felt he 'brought danger' to his family after CFMEU comments ↗A commission of inquiry has heard members of the CFMEU prevented AWU delegates from visiting sites as part.
ABC Australia · 06:48
Lawyers for man who stabbed wife to death say no evidence he'd be violent again ↗Now 88 years old and with a likely diagnosis of dementia, he was previously found unfit to plead.
NPR News · 06:52
Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty ↗A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million. (Image credit: U.S. Dept. of Justice via AP)
The Guardian World · 06:52
Coalition MPs concede immigration pledge not fully costed by independent watchdog ↗Angus Taylor says opposition ‘worked closely’ with Parliamentary Budget Office but Liberal sources say it has not yet conducted a full analysis of the policy Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Coalition MPs concede the party’s newly released immigration policy has not been costed in fu…
ABC Australia · 06:59
Man charged over damage to Tasmania's Parliament House, Hobart casino ↗A Tasmanian man has been charged over two separate property damage incidents in Hobart, including at Parliament House where a number of windows were smashed.
ABC Australia · 07:07
Football Queensland clubs push back on governing body's fee changes ↗A spokesperson for Football Queensland rejects claims fees are going up and notes that the state has the lowest fees nationally.
ABC Australia · 07:07
Mother sentenced after 'negligence' causes son's death ↗A Mackay region mother has been freed after receiving a suspended sentence for the manslaughter killing of her young son.
ABC Australia · 07:18
Is a waterfront city stadium actually on the cards for Canberra? ↗A new proposal would place a stadium near the next stage of light rail and within walking distance of the capital's nightlife.
The Guardian World · 07:24
‘Lawyers should be running to courts’ to stop coal approvals after landmark ruling, NSW MP says ↗High court finding in favour of Hunter Valley community group sets precedent other environmentalists should follow, advocate says Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast A landmark decision in Australia’s first climate change high court case has been described as a clear message to governme…
BBC World · 07:37
Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102 ↗She starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.
France 24 · 07:47
Live: France suspends stun grenade use in school protests after 15-year-old loses hand ↗The French government has suspended the police use of stun grenades against protesting high school students, the interior minister announced Wednesday, after a teenager had his hand blown off up to the elbow by one fired by police. Eighteen internal probes have been launched in response to allegations of police brut…
The Guardian World · 07:49
Nicolas Ghesquière takes us into the future for Louis Vuitton show in Paris ↗Models walk runway at the Louvre with flying cars hovering above as designer envisions city life in a warming world In silk slip dresses, breezy vented tunics and gossamer layers of chiffon, the models on Louis Vuitton’s catwalk were perfectly dressed for an unseasonably warm October evening in Paris. As the show…
ABC Australia · 07:49
Fears of NT business closures after delayed dry season and proposed visa cuts ↗Top End tourism operators are calling for the creation of a dedicated fund to help struggling business survive the wet season, as they say looming cuts to holiday workers could push the sector past breaking point.
Al Jazeera · 07:49
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriations ↗Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Malaysia on his first visit since the 2021 coup.
The Guardian World · 07:51
At least 11 dead, 34 injured after ‘vile’ attack on Ukraine on Putin’s birthday, Zelenskyy says – Europe live ↗Ukraine president confirms series of attacks on Pryluky, Dnipro, Kremenchik, Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched “one fo the most vile strikes” on Ukraine last night, targeting the country’s energy infrastructure overnight. At least 11 people were killed , and more…
ABC Australia · 07:52
'No doubt': Hockey adamant corruption is flourishing in Washington ↗Donald Trump might be the most influential US president of the past 100 years according to Joe Hockey but that doesn't mean he hasn't "diminished' the standing of the US globally.
Al Jazeera · 08:16
Israeli troops seen smashing memorial in occupied West Bank ↗An Israeli soldier was spotted smashing a memorial to Palestinians during raids in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 08:17
Palestine: The Lost Team ↗The forgotten story of the football team that played as Palestine in 1934 — without Arab Palestinian players.
Al Jazeera · 08:22
Three years of Israel’s mass dispossession of West Bank Palestinians ↗Bedouin families uprooted by Israeli settlers describe a state-backed project of forced transfer in the West Bank.
The Guardian World · 08:30
Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made ↗Record prices caused by global shortages amid shutdown of war-damaged refineries in Middle East and Russia Shell’s refineries are expected to make almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel produced owing to record prices caused by shortages around the world. In a market trading update on Wednesday, the…
France 24 · 08:32
Politkovskaya 'predicted' Russia's turn under Putin, editor says on 20th anniversary of her death ↗Assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya "predicted" Moscow's trajectory under President Vladimir Putin 20 years ago, her former editor said ahead of the anniversary of her death on Wednesday. Politkovskaya had reported on the war in Chechnya and Putin's rise before she was gunned down in her Moscow apart…
Al Jazeera · 08:32
‘We’re short of resources’: France’s student protesters, in their own words ↗French students and teachers protesting school conditions spoke with Al Jazeera about their demands.
Al Jazeera · 08:35
Advocates decry detention of Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh by ICE in US ↗Arfat Sheikh was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport on September 24, advocacy group says.
Al Jazeera · 08:42
Head coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi ↗Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni said it was an ‘emotional day’ as Lionel Messi ends his international career.
ABC Australia · 08:43
'Special' moment for researchers as rare fin whales photographed ↗Two elusive fin whales have been photographed by drone as the rare species migrate north along WA's South West coastline.
NPR News · 08:44
Morning news brief ↗The investigation continues into whether Iran is linked it an incident at a U.K. air base, thousands join student-led protest in France, former German spy chief to face charges including espionage.
ABC Australia · 08:52
Israelis mourn on October 7 as Palestinians live in devastated Gaza ↗Israelis have gathered to commemorate the attack that killed 1,200 people and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that has left much of the territory in ruins.
Al Jazeera · 08:53
Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel ↗Three years on, the trauma of October 7, 2023, continues to reshape Israel’s politics, wars and place in the world.
Al Jazeera · 08:55
What does a year-long ceasefire in Gaza look like? ↗Israel attacked Gaza nine days out of 10 during a so-called ceasefire.
NPR News · 09:00
Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive ↗Northern Nevada has a reliably red congressional seat, represented by a Republican since it was drawn in the early 1980s. A complicated candidate and a potential blue wave this year could change that. (Image credit: William Hale Irwin)
NPR News · 09:00
BTS frontman RM is showing his art collection. Fans are flocking to see it ↗The pop superstar is showing art from his personal collection for the first time. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is packed with fans. (Image credit: Ethan Miller)
NPR News · 09:00
An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot ↗Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year. (Image credit: Rebecca Blackwell)
NPR News · 09:00
'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills ↗Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is. (Image credit: Paul Sancya)
NPR News · 09:00
3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacks ↗On the three-year mark since the Hamas-led deadly attack, Israelis are grappling with reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was repeatedly warned by regional allies ahead of time. (Image credit: Debbie Hill)
NPR News · 09:00
5 things civil rights data says about public schools ↗The federal Civil Rights Data Collection, for the first time in decades, tells us about the teacher workforce and reminds us racial disparities are still stark in American public schools. (Image credit: Joel Solis)
NPR News · 09:00
Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide ↗Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried. (Image credit: Tyrone Turner/WAMU for NPR)
NPR News · 09:00
Deep in Appalachia, a rail-to-trail project builds bipartisan support for a bridge ↗The Trump administration has been hostile to federal spending on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. But there's bipartisan support for a multiuse trail that would connect Ohio and West Virginia. (Image credit: Joel Rose)
NPR News · 09:00
Here's the latest sticker shock: Borrowing for a mortgage -- or a car ↗It's not just mortgages being at their highest level in almost three years — but the cost of loans for cars and higher education are among the borrowing costs affected, too. (Image credit: Nam Y. Huh)
ABC Australia · 09:06
Rottnest Island bus stop redevelopment over after bones found ↗Six months after Aboriginal human remains were found at the site, authorities have officially put an end to the works.
The Guardian World · 09:09
French police suspend use of stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand ↗Minister says use of grenades has been stopped ‘until we know what happened’ as protests across France continue How dilapidated are French schools and how bad is inequality in the education system? Europe live – latest updates France is suspending the use of stun grenades by police at high-school demonstrati…
BBC World · 09:38
California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children ↗Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang were arrested at their Arcadia mansion after 21 children were removed from their custody last year.
Al Jazeera · 09:41
France halts police use of stun grenades at student protests ↗Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to make public address after thousands rally to demand more funding for education.
BBC World · 09:45
Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel ↗Asahi and Kirin confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.
BBC World · 09:49
Sri Lanka's ex-first lady arrested over alleged misuse of children's hospital donations ↗The 73-year-old has been arrested over allegations that a charity she is linked to misused donations.
France 24 · 09:54
🔴Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to France's Henri Kagan, Japan's Kenso Soai ↗Al Jazeera · 09:55
Photos: Three years of Israel’s war on Gaza as tent cities spread amid ruin ↗Tent cities in Gaza grow as families mourn the dead, care for the injured, and endure relentless displacement.
BBC World · 09:59
Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia ↗Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.
ABC Australia · 10:00
Schoolgirl cold case inquest seeks to solve five-decade-old mystery ↗A new inquest examines whether a family member was involved in the disappearance of Mackay schoolgirl Marilyn Wallman in 1972.
NPR News · 10:05
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in chemistry ↗Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. (Image credit: Fredrik Sandberg)
ABC Australia · 10:06
'Hard to describe': Melbourne Jewish community marks October 7 ↗About a thousand people have packed out a venue in Melbourne's south-east to honour the lives taken three years ago when Hamas militants attacked Israel.
BBC World · 10:09
Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry ↗The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.
Al Jazeera · 10:12
Bulgaria ends search for missing crew after drone strike sinks cargo ship ↗Rescuers halt operation off the coast after finding no survivors.
France 24 · 10:17
Cancer cases rising among young people, research finds ↗New major research has found that cases of several different types of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the United States, and the Netherlands. Researchers are not exactly sure why there has been such an increase, but say it could be linked to a growing rate of obesity, poor diets and a lack o…
France 24 · 10:19
Trump to speak to Putin on plague as US, UN urge transparency ↗US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, as Washington and the United Nations called for transparency from Moscow. Russian authorities denied that they were imposing anti-plague measures and played…
France 24 · 10:20
Houthis attack Aden airport as fighting intensifies in Yemen ↗Yemen's Houthis attacked Aden's international airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones on Wednesday, the country's Transport Ministry said, as fighting between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Fighting has been focussed in recent days on areas around the Bab el…
Al Jazeera · 10:22
Christa Pike is awake after surviving execution: What happens now? ↗Tennessee death row inmate survives execution attempt, sparking legal and medical concerns.
France 24 · 10:23
Three years since Hamas October 7 attack: What did Netanyahu know? ↗Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Wednesday with intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country's deadliest day will be front and centre. Accusations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to stop Hamas's October 7 attack have threatened to poison his ca…
BBC World · 10:23
France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests ↗The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
France 24 · 10:24
Israel marks three years since Hamas's October 7 attack ↗Israel marks the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Wednesday, just weeks before an election in which the deadliest day in the country's history will be front and centre. Memorial events are planned throughout the day to pay tribute to the scores of people killed by militants led by the Islamist…
France 24 · 10:26
Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance ↗Paramount Skydance completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, creating a Hollywood heavyweight that hands CEO David Ellison control of one of the world's largest entertainment and news businesses. The deal brings together the studios behind "Mission: Impossible," "Harry Pott…
Al Jazeera · 10:28
CAS to hear Senegal appeal over AFCON title awarded to Morocco ↗Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing set to begin after Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF.
NPR News · 10:30
Who will win the 2026 Nobel Prize in economics? ↗A thinly traded prediction market offers a starting point. We explore potential winners and the big ideas that could earn them economics' biggest prize. (Image credit: Kena Betancur)
ABC Australia · 10:44
Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to duo for 'spectacular' chemical reaction ↗They won for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis, solving a chemical mystery more than a century old.
NPR News · 10:52
U.S. moves long-range bombers from U.K. And, Israel allegedly warned before Oct. 7 ↗A possible Iranian threat led the U.S. to remove long-range bombers from a U.K. base. And, Israelis are learning that their prime minister may have been warned before the Oct. 7 attacks. (Image credit: Dan Kitwood)
France 24 · 10:54
French government scrambles to calm nationwide student protests ↗The French government is looking to appease protesters after a week of high school student protests that spread across the nation. President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting Monday with his Prime Minister, Interior minister and Education minister in hopes of coming up with a solution to appease the protesters. But des…
Al Jazeera · 10:55
Girl pleads for world leaders to save her country from climate change ↗A 13-year-old girl has called on world leaders to act on climate change and save her country, Tuvalu.
France 24 · 10:55
Israeli papers commemorate October 7 attacks, three years on ↗PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 7: Papers mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. But first: the high school protests that have swept across France make the front pages at home and abroad. Also, the Argentinian press waves off Lionel Messi after his last international match. Finally, a British adventu…
France 24 · 10:55
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech ↗France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday demanding…
Al Jazeera · 10:58
US sets new demands for Iran deal: What are they? ↗US Vice President Vance’s call for reduced nuclear enrichment suggests room for compromise, but major obstacles remain.
The Guardian World · 10:59
Constitutional expert labels Albanese government’s golf club grant ‘grey corruption’ ↗Anne Twomey says $6m for Marrickville golf club given under ‘farcical scheme’, which Labor has defended as within rules Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast A leading constitutional expert has labelled an Albanese government decision to award a $6m grant to a golf club in the prime minis…
The Guardian World · 11:00
Separatists win in Quebec – but does that bring separation from Canada any closer? ↗Lack of majority for Parti Québécois puts any referendum in doubt, especially amid bruising trade war with Trump The victory of the Parti Québécois in Monday’s election in Quebec might seem to bring its signature goal, of separating the French-speaking province from Canada, much closer – but Canadian unity may not…
France 24 · 11:04
October 7: Israelis mark three years since Hamas attacks ↗Israel is marking the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Wednesday with memorials across the country. At the site of the Nova music festival, where more than 300 people were killed, families gathered at dawn for a moment of silence and paid tribute in front of portraits both of fes…
BBC World · 11:05
Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 15 ↗Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
ABC Australia · 11:05
NASA's Curiosity rover catches stunning Martian dawn ↗NASA has released a striking image of dawn on the Martian surface taken by its Curiosity rover, showing sunlight bathing jagged crags formed billions of years ago.
Al Jazeera · 11:13
Israeli attacks across Gaza kill at least four Palestinians ↗Israeli air strike kills Palestinian Civil Defence rescue volunteer in northern Gaza.
The Guardian World · 11:14
Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing apartment block as birthday gift for Putin ↗Building in Pryluky destroyed killing nine people including three children night before Russian president’s 74th birthday Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia’s military of deliberately killing civilians and bombing residential buildings as a macabre gift for Vladimir Putin, who celebrates his 74th birthday on W…
Al Jazeera · 11:14
Doha Debates: Should We Trust the News? ↗Is today’s news built to serve the truth?
Al Jazeera · 11:23
US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza genocide ↗US military aid and arms transfer continue unchanged, as US public sentiment shifts.
Al Jazeera · 11:40
Justina Shiroka Pula: Kosovo’s new president, elected during a crisis ↗An academic, former minister and a compromise choice, Pula was voted in by parliament amid protests.
Al Jazeera · 11:48
Miles away from Argentina, Messi’s farewell hits home for his Indian fans ↗Almost 15,000km away from Argentina, Messi's magical presence on the field left a lasting mark on fans across India.
Al Jazeera · 11:49
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta signs new contract with Premier League champions ↗Following Arsenal's first Premier League win in 22 years, the London club has extended Mikel Arteta's contract to 2030.
The Guardian World · 12:03
Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners ↗Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing Amazon deforestation has not lead to success at polls More fire, more ash, more crime, more death. And a globally important ecosystem driven ever more rapidly towards a point of no return. That is the prospect for the Amazon rainforest for at least the…
Al Jazeera · 12:04
German ex-spy chief arrested for treason: What we know ↗Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
Al Jazeera · 12:09
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes ↗South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash
ABC Australia · 12:28
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ↗The French government is pausing the use of stun grenades in its policing of student protests after a 15-year-old boy's hand was blown off earlier this week.
France 24 · 12:30
Three years after October 7 attacks, Israel's economy shows its strength ↗After shrinking briefly in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 attacks, Israel's GDP is predicted to grow by 4 percent this year. The country's tech sector – specifically its defence startups – has played a big part in this performance but challenges, notably demographic ones, are on the horizon. Meanwhile, the des…
Al Jazeera · 12:33
Yes, Zionism is racism ↗And there is nothing radical about declaring it. It is a fact of history.
Al Jazeera · 12:37
The UK Greens are wrong – Zionism is not racism ↗The party’s new policy reflects ignorance of Zionism and does nothing to advance Palestinian self-determination.
Al Jazeera · 12:38
Palestinian killed, several injured in Israeli pogrom in occupied West Bank ↗A 44-year-old Palestinian man was killed during Israeli settler assaults on olive harvesters in the West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 12:39
Israeli soldier assaults Palestinian woman in occupied West Bank ↗An Israeli soldier was filmed assaulting a Palestinian woman during a raid on a family home in the occupied West Bank.
The Guardian World · 12:43
‘Now is the moment’: housing activists at Madrid encampment pin wary hopes on Spain’s early election ↗Campaigners set up in more than 1,200 tents in Puerto del Sol square say challenge now is to translate a groundswell of public support into concrete change At a makeshift lunch counter tucked within a maze of tents at a housing protest camp in Madrid, Sélpide San Luis pointed to the dizzying pace of change. “We…
BBC World · 12:46
Ten people linked to Kenya's first-ever Ebola case quarantined as screening concerns grow ↗The patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, drove to Uganda and eventually flew to Kenya.
Al Jazeera · 12:53
Coco Gauff says online racist abuse was ‘draining’ after China Open exit ↗Coco Gauff admits the racism she suffered during China Open exhausted her after US tennis star missed out on quarters.
France 24 · 12:59
'Time doesn't heal': Parents of October 7 attacks victim Aner Shapira ↗The parents of a 22-year-old Israeli man who was killed when Hamas attacked the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023 have told FRANCE 24 how they can still feel him surrounding them even though he's no longer here. Shira and Moshe Shapira say that time doesn't heal, but they are learning how to live with their los…
Al Jazeera · 13:00
Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win chemistry Nobel for ‘mirror image’ breakthrough ↗Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
France 24 · 13:08
Historic lows expected for French wine harvest after record summer heatwaves ↗With its wine industry hit by a swathe of summer heatwaves, France is set to see this year's harvest hit a historic low. The total harvest is down 14 percent below the 2021–2025 average, according to estimates published Wednesday by the ministry of agriculture.
France 24 · 13:15
October 7, hour by hour: How the Hamas attack on Israel unfolded ↗On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a series of deadly attacks on Israeli towns and military sites near the Gaza border in a massive, coordinated assault. We look back, hour by hour, at how the events unfolded that day and how it has become known as the biggest massacre that the Jewish state has ever seen.
France 24 · 13:17
Devastation in Gaza: Three years of war reshape the enclave beyond recognition ↗Three years ago, the war between Israel and Hamas began. In Gaza, it has meant three years of bombardment that have dramatically transformed the Palestinian territory. Residents of the enclave try to survive the best they can, caught between hope for a better future and resignation.
France 24 · 13:18
Three years on, questions remain over what Netanyahu knew before October 7 ↗As Israelis mark the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, and with elections due later this month, one question keeps resurfacing: What did Benjamin Netanyahu know in the run-up to the attack? The Israeli prime minister has been accused of ignoring repeated warnings – an allegation he denies.
France 24 · 13:21
Three years on, October 7 massacre sites in Israel draw visitors seeking to remember ↗Three years after the October 7 attack, when Hamas militants killed at least 1,195 people in Israel – mostly civilians – the sites of the massacre near the Gaza border have become heavily visited memorials. They offer Israelis and Jews in the diaspora a place to honour those who were killed, as FRANCE 24’s Stéphane…
France 24 · 13:22
French parents join school protests to support and protect their children ↗Widespread protests swept across France on Tuesday over anger at the state of the country's school system. The police responded with tear gas and water canons when some on the fringes of the marches turned violent. Among the demonstrators were parents who came to march alongside their children to support their cause…
France 24 · 13:30
October 7: Former Israeli hostage speaks to France 24 ↗“The terrorists pulled us out through the window. They handcuffed me and pushed us into a car that they had brought from Gaza.” Former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran speaks to France 24.
Al Jazeera · 13:30
Saudi Arabia beat UAE 2-0 to end 22-year wait for Arabian Gulf Cup crown ↗Goals from Hammam Al-Hammami and Firas al-Buraikan give the hosts their fourth Arabian Gulf Cup trophy.
Al Jazeera · 13:31
Okinawa governor urges Japan action after US Marine arrested over killing ↗Growing anger after US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39.
NPR News · 13:32
DIY fertilizer is a blessing as farmers face steep prices due to the Iran war ↗It's hard enough being a small-scale farmer. Then the Iran war drove up fertilizer prices. So farmers are using a traditional Asian recipe to make their own. They call it a "labor of love." (Image credit: Andy Higgins for NPR)
France 24 · 13:36
'Great moral courage: The French thought they knew de Gaulle and suddenly realized they didn't' ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Julian Jackson, British historian, author and, Emeritus Professor of Modern French History at Queen Mary University of London. His biography of General de Gaulle laid the foundation for France's two-part biopic "De Gaulle". And on the heels of this surprise box office hit, Jacks…
Al Jazeera · 13:38
South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games ↗South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.
France 24 · 13:39
China's evolving funeral practices: From traditional burials to cremation ↗This year, China released new rules for funeral practices. The government is putting an emphasis on affordable and environmentally friendly funeral services. It's part of a decades-long reform to promote cremation. But in a country where burials are deeply rooted in local traditions, how are these attempts to modern…
France 24 · 13:43
Russia warns against spreading 'false information' as reports emerge of second plague case ↗The World Health Organization joined Western leaders on Wednesday in urging Russia to share more information about what killed a plague institute worker in Siberia as reports emerged of a second suspected case. The Kremlin said Moscow had shared what it knew and accused the media of spreading "false information".
France 24 · 13:52
Why American artist Mary Cassatt's legacy still resonates in France today ↗In this edition we're pleased to welcome back Lauren Jimerson to discuss the Mary Cassatt exhibit entitled "The Choice of Independence" that's currently showing at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. Lauren is an art historian and author, specialising in modern art and women artists. She tells us why Cassatt was a key figur…
NPR News · 13:53
Greetings from Lahore, Pakistan, whose high court offers an oasis for chatter and chai ↗The Lahore High Court is a near-perfect specimen of British South Asian colonial architecture and its main square is a pleasant spot shaded by banyan trees.
The Guardian World · 13:54
Mayor of Turkish opposition stronghold Izmir defects to Erdoğan’s party ↗Cemil Tugay joins ruling AKP after vowing he would never switch sides in boost for Turkish president The mayor of Izmir, Turkey’s third city and an opposition stronghold, has defected to the ruling AKP in a move hailed by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish president. Turkey’s opposition is battling an increasingl…
France 24 · 13:55
Russia-backed Mali junta retakes strategic town after separatists withdraw ↗The Malian army says it has entered the strategic northern city of Kidal, which was captured around five months ago by Tuareg separatists who announced their withdrawal earlier Tuesday as the military advanced – a symbolic boost to Mali's junta and its Russian backers. In late April, jihadists from Al-Qaeda-linked J…
Al Jazeera · 13:56
Why Paramount-Warner merger has sparked fears about press freedom ↗Chairman's family ties to Trump and Israel raise questions over editorial independence at CNN and CBS.
France 24 · 13:57
From Mai 68 to 2026: France’s long student protests tradition ↗Students, parents and trade unions were demonstrating across France Tuesday, protesting what they say is under-investment in high schools. From Mai 68 to the CPE crisis in 2006, major French student and youth protests have pressured leaders and transformed national politics.
The Guardian World · 14:00
Overseas, Albanese sees ‘the very definition of climate injustice’ – but at home, he still wants coal ↗It isn’t hard to see a contradiction between the PM’s message in Fiji and his opposition to legal action to stop a NSW coalmine Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast There are unlikely to be many bigger moments in Australian action on the climate crisis this year than a judgment by the hi…
Al Jazeera · 14:02
Millions of Pakistanis get government fuel relief but some miss out ↗Pakistan has subsidised petrol for millions, but some economists caution that those most needing help are left out.
The Guardian World · 14:06
‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil ↗After a surprise first-round victory, critics suggest son of disgraced ex-president could seek to continue his father’s authoritarian rule Flávio’s surprise first-round win highlights rapid rise of Brazil’s House of Bolsonaro Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right frontrunner to become Brazil’s next president , has vo…
France 24 · 14:06
What we know about espionage, treason allegations against Germany's ex-spy chief ↗A court on Wednesday ordered the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service August Hanning to remain in pretrial detention after his arrest on suspicion of espionage and treason, along with a former deputy who allegedly supplied him with secret files. Here's what we know about one of the biggest security…
France 24 · 14:12
A new 'Les Mis': This week in French film ↗This week on arts24, film critic Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the latest French cinema releases, starting with a new adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables". Vincent Lindon plays Jean Valjean, opposite Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert in a three-hour epic that brings a thriller-like tension to the clas…
France 24 · 14:17
New Comoros law bans foreign nationals from certain jobs ↗A new law in the Comoros bans foreign nationals from running certain small-scale businesses, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of people, most of them Malagasy. A measure that mirrors a growing wave of economic protectionism targeting migrant workers across the continent.
France 24 · 14:19
Brit adventurer back on UK soil after 28-year round-the-world walk ↗British adventurer on a 50,000-kilometre, 28-year trek home from South America without using any transport has set foot on UK soil after swimming the Channel, his publicists said Tuesday. Karl Bushby, a 57-year-old former paratrooper, set off from Punta Arenas, Chile, in November 1998, vowing to reach his mother's h…
France 24 · 14:22
African tourists cancelling trip as xenophobia shadows South Africa's appeal ↗South Africa has recorded record tourist arrivals over the past two months, with more than one million visitors arriving by air each month. But behind these encouraging figures, a concern is emerging: African tourists may gradually turn away from South Africa, even as tourism accounts for more than 8% of the country…
France 24 · 14:23
Scars from Oct. 7 fuel deep divisions over Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election ↗As Israel gears up for its first elections since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents are putting it at the heart of their campaigns. Three years on, the worst security failure in Israel’s history now threatens to end the career of its longest-serving prime minister. FRANC…
France 24 · 14:28
US woman who survived botched execution is conscious, speaking ↗The woman who survived a failed execution in a US prison last week is now conscious and speaking, but her prognosis remains unclear, her lawyers said on Tuesday. Christa Pike, 50, who was sentenced to death for a murder she committed when she was a teenager, received two supposedly lethal doses of the drug pentobarb…
The Guardian World · 14:45
Could the UK really rejoin the EU? ↗The big question facing Andy Burnham is not whether Brexit has harmed Britain, but if a rapidly changing Europe will keep the door open if the UK decides it wants back in • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here It was lobbed into the national conversation without fanfare or warning, alm…
The Guardian World · 14:46
Satellite images show attack jets at Chinese military facility in Laos ↗New ‘support and training centre’ prompts concern in region but China says it is ‘not directed at any third party’ Satellite images show attack jets stationed at a new Chinese military facility in Laos, which opened last week and gives Beijing’s air force its first foothold in mainland south-east Asia. Images p…
Al Jazeera · 14:52
Ex-German spy chief arrested: A history of spooks working for enemy powers ↗There have been many cases of top spies giving classified information to enemy nations. Here are some of the highlights.
ABC Australia · 14:58
Fossil of 'platypus-like' animal from dinosaur era unearthed in China ↗Scientists have found the earliest-known fossil of a mammal-like animal that lived more than 160 million years ago in the mid-Jurassic period and may have hunted fish and salamander.
ABC Australia · 14:58
New nuclear clocks could become world's most accurate timekeepers ↗The clocks are so accurate they could run for 30 million years and only lose a second of time.
NPR News · 15:00
Gut microbes followed migrating humans across continents, new study suggests ↗shocdye , a local fermented brew.'/> New research looks at the surprising similarities in the gut microbiomes of hunter-gathers in Tanzania and horticulturalists in Bolivia, and asks: What role do these bacteria play in human health? (Image credit: Michael Gurven)
The Guardian World · 15:00
‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds ↗Researchers found the shift from open woodland to dense forest after 1788 led to more intense fires, consistent with loss of cultural burning practices Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The drastic land use changes wreaked by colonisation created a “catastro…
The Guardian World · 15:00
Abortion pill access jumps almost 50% after Australia eases restrictions for pharmacies ↗The number of pharmacies stocking the MS-2 Step medication increased from 2,228 to 4,107 after rules relaxed in 2023 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The number of Australian pharmacies stocking an abortion pill increased by almost 50% when prescribing restrictions were relaxed, with…
Al Jazeera · 15:13
How Israel’s genocide in Gaza pulled Britons into the Palestine movement ↗Britons are risking freedom and reputations to stand with Palestinians and challenge government policy.
Al Jazeera · 15:25
The mass killing does not mean Israel’s winning ↗Israel’s military might has failed to achieve the political goals in Gaza it was supposed to.
BBC World · 16:00
Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks ↗Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.
ABC Australia · 16:01
Japan's beer brewers raided over claims they colluded to hike prices ↗Japan's Fair Trade Commission is investigating whether the beer brewers colluded to raise their prices at the same time over several years, blaming factors like rising raw material costs.
Al Jazeera · 16:02
More than 200,000 displaced as fighting escalates in Yemen, UN says ↗With 3,700 fleeing to Djibouti amid Houthi clashes, the UN warns three in four families in parts of Yemen face hunger.
Al Jazeera · 16:12
Germany’s Merz vows to fight ‘extremism’ after AfD, far-left election gains ↗Far-right and far-left parties gain ground in local elections as Merz's approval rating sinks.
NPR News · 16:15
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt' ↗As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal. (Image credit: Sue Julian)
France 24 · 16:15
France: Government suspends stun grenade use in school protests ↗France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality after two weeks of protests marked by frequent violent clashes that have left hundreds injured.France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school…
ABC Australia · 16:24
'Birthday gift to Putin': At least 20 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine ↗Ukrainian President Volodymry Zelenskyy said a strike on a residential building in Pryluky, which killed four children, was one of the 'most vile" from Moscow's army.
France 24 · 16:41
What France's student protesters want – and what the government is offering ↗Staff shortages, rats in the corridors, and a university admissions system that feels like a lottery: As protests sweep France, high school students have drawn up a list of demands to deal with these and other issues. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised a government response by the end of October, but whet…
Al Jazeera · 16:47
UEFA football leaders meet to shape strategy to oust FIFA’s Infantino ↗European football leaders gather in Berlin with the aim of shaping strategy to oust Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.
NPR News · 16:55
How Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has brought the culture wars to the military ↗The New York Times reporter Greg Jaffe says Hegseth has disproportionately blocked promotions of Black and women senior officers, and he's also been purging the military of transgender people.
The Guardian World · 17:03
German court orders detention of former intelligence chief after spying arrest ↗August Hanning, 80, appears before judge after being accused of treason and espionage on behalf of foreign state A formal arrest warrant has been issued against Germany’s former top spy, with a judge ordering him to be held in pre-trial detention, a day after he was arrested on suspicion of treason and spying on b…
France 24 · 17:05
France suspends the use of stun grenades after student protester loses hand ↗The French government said Wednesday it would suspend the use of stun grenades in its attempts to manage the student protests now roiling the country after a 15-year-old boy had his hand blown off during a clash with riot police.
Al Jazeera · 17:05
US mortgage rates hit their highest level in three years ↗Rising borrowing costs have pushed mortgage applications to their lowest level since February 2025.
France 24 · 17:23
France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protests ↗The French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.
Al Jazeera · 17:28
Over 100 arrested in Belgium student protests over education costs ↗Protesting students have demanded education reforms in French-speaking areas of the country.
BBC World · 17:29
Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness ↗People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.
France 24 · 17:46
'Resilience' of Israelis as they mourn the loss of loved ones and 'the sense that we can be safe' ↗Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Dr. Danny Brom, Founding Director of METIV, the Israel Psychotrauma Center in Jerusalem. According to Dr. Brom, as Israelis and Jewish people around the world continue to mourn the largest loss of Jewish life on a single day since the Holocaust, their fundamental sense of collect…
ABC Australia · 18:00
What Singapore really thinks of Australian solar power export plan ↗It has unrivalled ambition and is backed by a tech billionaire, but Sun Cable's plans to export solar power to Singapore are floundering.
ABC Australia · 18:00
The high life and low crimes of Broome's 'bastard of a bishop' ↗Fury is growing around the Catholic Church's handling of jailed outback bishop Christopher Saunders, who remains a senior cleric despite being convicted of sexually assaulting young Aboriginal men.
ABC Australia · 18:00
How a virulent series gave rise to Sandpapergate ↗In 2018, Sandpapergate rocked Australian cricket to its very core. Here's how a febrile atmosphere colluded with a team persistently testing the limits of acceptability to change the game.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Firefighter looked shark in the eye before it bit off his leg ↗Speaking for the first time since he survived the attack last month, Mel Ismail recalls the moment he looked the apex predator in the eye.
NPR News · 18:00
Why Trump just loosened the rules on 'dyed diesel' — normally a farm fuel ↗Trump is temporarily allowing this fuel to be used on highways, although it's typically just for off-road farm and construction vehicles. Could that lower the price of diesel? (Image credit: Scott Olson)
Al Jazeera · 18:02
Spanish unions call general strike over housing before snap election ↗The general strike is the first to be jointly backed by Spain's two largest unions in 14 years.
Al Jazeera · 18:03
Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s devastation, three years after October 7 ↗Three years after the October 7 attacks, more than 74,000 people have been killed in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 18:16
US Supreme Court hears challenge to air force UXO detonations in Guam ↗Advocacy group claims military sidestepped impact review, says case highlights lack of representation in US territories.
Al Jazeera · 18:16
How genocide in Gaza followed Bosnia’s painful pattern ↗Three years into Israel’s war on Gaza, we examine patterns that echo the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
ABC Australia · 18:25
Strangulation a 'red flag' for escalating abuse but signs often hidden ↗Family violence experts say more work is needed to better spot the often hidden signs and integrate services for victim-survivors of strangulation.
Al Jazeera · 18:26
In El Salvador’s mass trials, lawyers struggle to defend hundreds ↗Human Rights Watch says defendants face proceedings where lawyers have struggled to access case files.
Al Jazeera · 18:27
Most Americans oppose Trump’s taxpayer-funded ‘golden age’ ads: Poll ↗Trump says he will pay for future ads, but the White House says taxpayers will not be reimbursed for past ones.
Al Jazeera · 18:27
LSD – from counterculture to clinical trials ↗From psychiatric research to counterculture and secret CIA mind-control experiments, LSD makes its way back to the lab.
Al Jazeera · 18:29
Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on airports killed three foreign nationals ↗Moroccan, Algerian women killed in Abha, Sudanese national killed in Riyadh.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Quiz: Think you know vinyl, CDs and cassettes? Prove it ↗Vinyl sales keep climbing, cassettes are creeping back and CDs are having a second life. But how much do you actually know about the formats that refuse to die?
ABC Australia · 18:30
Will you really get 'left behind' if you don't use AI? ↗Whether it was from the mouth of a tech leader or celebrity, you've probably heard that "if you don't use AI, you'll be left behind." I went to three AI academics to ask if that's true.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Aaron Sorkin takes on Facebook again, and this time he's furious ↗The "spiritual sequel" to The Social Network delves into the 2021 scandal that revealed how far Facebook will go to keep users on platform.
Al Jazeera · 18:31
Kenya on high alert amid concern over screening after first Ebola death ↗Kenya’s government has intensified Ebola preparedness efforts amid growing concern over lapses in border screening.
Al Jazeera · 18:32
At least 24 killed as Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine ↗Ukraine says Russia launched a massive overnight barrage of 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles and ballistic missiles
BBC World · 18:40
Eritrean troops move deep into Ethiopia's Tigray region, residents tell BBC ↗Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.
Al Jazeera · 18:43
Witnesses spot Eritrean troops inside northern Ethiopia as tensions flare ↗Eritrea dismisses allegation as Ethiopia's pretext for more war.
Al Jazeera · 18:57
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s anti-Zionist remarks stir Israel election row ↗Rabbi Dov Lando's comments expose tensions over Zionism, conscription and Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox allies.
ABC Australia · 18:57
Former RBA board member says another rate hike this year 'plausible' ↗Another interest rate hike this year is "plausible", but not necessarily likely, according to economist Ian Harper, who only left the RBA Monetary Policy Board in August.
ABC Australia · 18:57
'It became a cemetery': Three years on, Gaza remains in ruins ↗Three years after the Hamas-led attacks in Israel on October 7, much of Gaza lies in ruins.
ABC Australia · 18:57
Judge rules evidence from Christa Pike's botched execution be preserved ↗A court orders Tennessee authorities to preserve "anything that was in the actual room" during the failed execution of Christa Pike, as well as recordings and witness accounts.
ABC Australia · 18:59
Performance explores perinatal mental health and world of motherhood ↗Adelaide-based dancer Zoë Dunwoodie drew inspiration from her experience of motherhood, her grandmother's postpartum mental health and her mother's love of llamas to shape her latest performance.
ABC Australia · 19:00
Greens launch election platform with promise to slash grocery prices ↗The Greens will take on major supermarkets and address community safety with new policies inspired by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The Guardian World · 19:00
Canada to extend assisted dying exclusion for people whose sole condition is mental illness ↗Legislation an effort by ruling Liberals to address growing clash over who has access to doctor-assisted death Canada’s federal government said Wednesday it would advance legislation to prevent people whose sole health condition is mental illness from accessing euthanasia, an effort by the ruling Liberal party to…
ABC Australia · 19:04
Victorians say 'lazy planning' leading to poor social housing outcomes ↗Residents near a proposed social housing project in Bendigo say the state government's fast-tracked planning process is allowing "lazy planning" to go ahead without sufficient scrutiny.
France 24 · 19:04
Trump says 'we don't think' Russian plague is bio-weapon ↗US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the death of a Russian plague laboratory worker did not appear to be linked to a biological weapon. "We don't think so. We're going to find out soon enough, but we don't think so," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked if a "bio-weapon" was involved. Russia…
ABC Australia · 19:05
Was pre-COP a flop? Questions loom over the Australian government ↗The Pacific Islands climate summit held ahead of the official COP31 in Türkiye had its disappointments from the start, but the blame for falling short of climate targets rests with many.
NPR News · 19:08
Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now? ↗The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad in December at Fort Hood, where he killed 13 people in 2009. The announcement came days after a botched lethal injection in Tennessee. (Image credit: Eli Kaplan)
ABC Australia · 19:15
Five cars set alight outside Melbourne homes in fourth night of firebombings ↗It brings the number of cars destroyed across the city this week to 11.
France 24 · 19:19
Evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, heart of Spain's housing protests, dies ↗Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked housing protests in Spain, has died, Madrid's tenants' union said on Wednesday. Massive protests following Abascal's eviction spiralled into a political crisis, eventually leading Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call a snap election.
ABC Australia · 19:31
Town questions $15b data centre set to use enough power for 1m homes ↗One Wagga Wagga resident says she feels "back-stabbed" by the development, while others say the town needs more industry.
ABC Australia · 19:33
Bathurst 1000: How to watch, race start time and weather forecast ↗Here is what you need to know about this weekend's Bathurst 1000, including when the race begins and how you can follow the action.
The Guardian World · 19:38
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request ↗Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website The Trump administration pressured multiple countries to withdraw their sponsorship of a leading European conference on disinformation, with Canada, Lithuania and the EU’s diplomatic service subsequent…
ABC Australia · 19:39
'Landmark' child safety racial discrimination class actions to be discontinued ↗The Queensland lawsuits are being brought to an end in the Federal Court due to a lack of funding. First Nations families who signed up to the action years ago say the system has failed them once again.
Al Jazeera · 19:40
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained over election chief protest ↗Rahul Gandhi has been arrested several times at protests demanding the resignation of poll body chief.
France 24 · 19:45
White House promotes 'Trump TV' with an AI-altered photo ↗The White House has promoted “Trump TV” using an AI-altered photo of passengers apparently watching the president’s new streaming channel. But the image was originally posted online in February 2023, showing passengers watching the NFL Super Bowl, with one watching the film “Hitch”. The original photo was modified u…
ABC Australia · 19:48
Aussies hit back at ex-players in build-up to first South Africa Test ↗Travis Head accuses former Australian players of levelling unfair criticism at the current Test squad, saying the game has changed significantly since they played.
France 24 · 19:52
'It's still unclear whether Netanyahu will pay for what happened during his time in office' ↗As Israel marks the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, questions linger about the warnings Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received about them. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Ayala Panievsky, Lecturer at City University of London and author of The New Censorship, explains that the allegations in the…
ABC Australia · 19:52
New armed police unit unveiled after Bondi terror attack ↗The new long-arms carrying unit is expected to begin public training on Sydney's streets after months of secretive work behind the scenes.
NPR News · 19:53
Judge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preserved ↗A week after the failed execution, Pike is awake but is said to be angry and confused. Her lawyers said Wednesday's hearing was about "transparency." (Image credit: George Walker IV)
Al Jazeera · 19:57
Former Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing indigenous men in Australia ↗The Catholic Church in Australia has been marred by abuse allegations in recent years.
NPR News · 19:59
This surprising mammal fossil is giving scientists something to chew on ↗It's likely you've already chewed and swallowed some tasty morsel today. But when did that ability emerge? New evidence points to at least the middle Jurassic, back when dinosaurs still reigned. (Image credit: Chang-Fu Zhou/Shandong University of Science and Technology)
ABC Australia · 20:00
Small SA town's 'out of control' pigeon population ↗A remote community in South Australia's Murraylands has been battling to manage a large number of pigeons for about two decades. Residents say the issue is getting "out of control", both as a financial burden and a potential health hazard.
ABC Australia · 20:12
Live: Labor has 'real concerns' about ATO's credit card payments decision ↗Clare O'Neil says the federal government has "real concerns" about the Australian Tax Office's decision to stop accepting credit card payments for tax bills. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 20:14
CA 'actively' looking at women's schedule as Aussie stars raise concerns ↗Frustrated players speak with Cricket Australia over the lack of elite women's matches at home in the peak of summer.
Al Jazeera · 20:14
Democratic FCC member warns of AI robocall misinformation risks in US ↗FCC commissioner warns against AI robocalls, citing risks of misinformation before crucial midterm elections.
France 24 · 20:14
Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: tenant union ↗Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked housing protests in Spain, has died, Madrid's tenants' union said on Wednesday. Abascal's eviction sparked a series of protests across Spain in the past couple of weeks, including activists camping on one of Madrid's main squares, and calls for tacklin…
Al Jazeera · 20:17
Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate in East Jerusalem nears ↗Former British consul Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully by demanding the UK close its consulate.
France 24 · 20:17
France schools protests: more than 6,100 arrested since start of demonstrations ↗After more than two weeks of high school protests across France, police have arrested a total of 6,100 individuals, the majority of whom are minors who, until now, had no previous criminal record. So, what has happend to these students, and what lies ahead for them? FRANCE 24's Caitlin Brown has more.
BBC World · 20:27
Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid ↗Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.
ABC Australia · 20:27
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked protests dies ↗Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests, has died. Ms Abascal had been hospitalised after she was evicted from the apartment she had lived in for seven decades.
Al Jazeera · 20:27
US Republicans, independents express low trust in election integrity: Poll ↗A Gallup survey highlights a deep – and historic – partisan divide over confidence in the country's elections.
ABC Australia · 20:28
Rural hospital welcomes first student midwives in more than a decade ↗A central Queensland community fought for years for the return of the local birthing service. The next challenge is attracting and retaining the people who will keep it running.
BBC World · 20:29
Chinese runner dropped by sponsor after riding bike during marathon ↗Sun Yuanyuan was seemingly pictured on the back of another person's bike during part of the Berlin Marathon.
ABC Australia · 20:31
Live: ASX set to fall, day after Wall St hit record highs ↗The ASX is set to fall after its US counterparts also slightly dropped overnight, a day after Wall Street reached record highs. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
The Guardian World · 20:31
Trump backs away from top aides who reportedly advised pro-Russia government ↗President floats firing Chris LaCivita and James Blair over any ‘conflict’ after reports of work in Republika Srpska Donald Trump distanced himself from two top advisers on Wednesday, claiming he did not have “any idea who else they work for”, after it was reported they spent the weekend assisting a pro-Russia gov…
ABC Australia · 20:36
Alarming data shows rental tenants have hit breaking point ↗New data from Domain shows that despite severe rental shortages, landlords aren't having much luck increasing rent as tenants hit affordability limits.
ABC Australia · 20:37
Major Australian gambling companies face restrictions if NT bill passes ↗An independent politician is set to introduce a private member's bill to the Northern Territory parliament, which if passed would impose a string of new laws on some of Australia's largest online gambling companies.
France 24 · 20:37
Africa joins the data center backlash ↗In tonight's edition, witnesses say Eritrean troops have moved into Ethiopia's Tigray region, but Asmara rejects the reports. Also, the African Union launches the Africa Credit Rating Agency, aiming to assess the financial health of African states and companies. And South African civil society is pushing back agains…
The Guardian World · 20:46
WHO says it does not have ‘full picture’ from Russia following suspected plague death ↗‘Transparent information sharing’ from Moscow is required to conduct full risk assessment, UN agency says The World Health Organization has said it does not have the “full picture” from Russia following the suspected death from plague last week of a 28-year-old laboratory worker in Siberia. Darya Shipilova died…
ABC Australia · 20:48
LIV Golf loses star over 'unacceptable' terms ↗As it fights to emerge from bankruptcy, LIV Golf learns one of its major drawcards intends to leave the breakaway circuit.
BBC World · 20:51
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says ↗Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
Al Jazeera · 20:54
Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit ↗Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit
The Guardian World · 20:57
María del Carmen Abascal, symbol of Spain’s housing protests, dies aged 87 ↗Maricarmen’s eviction from Madrid apartment after over seven decades set off wave of protests against housing crisis ‘Now is the moment’: housing activists at Madrid encampment pin wary hopes on Spain’s early election María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old whose eviction set off a nationwide wave of protests…
NPR News · 21:06
What is the pneumonic plague? ↗The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker. (Image credit: Science Source )
Al Jazeera · 21:06
Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war ↗Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war
Al Jazeera · 21:08
Harmanpreet Kaur: The captain who changed how India’s women played cricket ↗Kaur's magical innings instilled belief in the Indian women's cricket team before she led them to a first world title.
Al Jazeera · 21:09
South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories ↗WTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.
France 24 · 21:13
French PM vows to address debt despite student protests ↗French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has tried to calm both student protesters and jittery bond markets. In an address to the nation, Lecornu stressed that the education ministry had not seen any cuts in last week's budget proposal, but insisted the government must cut its public deficit to 5%. There are growing…
France 24 · 21:19
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests after pupil loses hand ↗France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday demanding…
ABC Australia · 21:23
Live: Blakey chase intensifies as blockbuster AFL trade looms ↗The prospect of a Nick Blakey trade suddenly looks very real, with clubs ready to pounce for the suspended Sydney star. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog.
France 24 · 21:24
UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case ↗A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday it doesn’t know how a lab worker in Siberia died, and she urged Russia to provide more information about a case that prompted global concerns about suspected pneumonic plague. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
Al Jazeera · 21:30
Trump on why he thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize ↗US President Donald Trump said it would be a ‘great discredit’ to the Nobel Peace Prize committee.
ABC Australia · 21:30
Clean-air advocates want the government to axe woodfired heaters ↗Victoria is moving new homes off gas, but clean-air campaigners say wood heater pollution is getting less attention, while some households say they want to keep theirs.
Al Jazeera · 21:33
Pro-Palestine university groups march in London on October 7 anniversary ↗Pro-Palestine students took to the streets of London on October 7, despite police calls to postpone the march.
ABC Australia · 21:41
Woman charged with manslaughter over alleged road rage hit-and-run ↗On the day of 73-year-old Trevero Fleet's funeral, a Bega Valley woman was charged with manslaughter over the alleged road rage hit-and-run incident that led to his death.
France 24 · 21:50
Israel marks three years since October 7 attack ahead of elections ↗Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Wednesday with silent tributes and renewed strikes on Gaza as political debate intensified ahead of elections. Families gathered at the Nova festival site and Kfar Aza kibbutz. Gaza officials said strikes killed five people despite a year-old ceasefi…
ABC Australia · 21:50
Adelaide 36ers coach claims he was 'targeted' by refs in United loss ↗Trevor Gleeson is left flabbergasted after being whistled for a technical foul during the 36ers' loss to Melbourne United in the NBL's Ignite Cup.
NPR News · 21:53
The WHO seeks more details on the death of a plague research lab employee in Russia ↗The World Health Organization says it wants more information on what caused the death of an employee at a Russian plague research lab. Russia says the woman died of pneumonia of unknown origin.
France 24 · 22:01
Thousands protest Flavio Bolsonaro, fearing far-right return in Brazil ↗Thousands of people joined a student march in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to protest against Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil's October 25 presidential runoff. Bolsonaro led Sunday's first-round vote, prompting demonstrators to rally behind incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and oppose the far right's retu…
ABC Australia · 22:04
'Glimmer of hope' as near-extinct Darling River snails discovered ↗A once-abundant snail nearly disappeared as weirs and irrigation diverted water from its river home. But it found protection in the very structures that almost wiped it out.
Al Jazeera · 22:05
Judge orders officials to preserve Pike execution evidence ↗A Nashville judge ordered Tennessee officials to preserve evidence from Christa Pike’s failed execution
The Guardian World · 22:05
Rubio in Greece digs into past to tout Trump’s ‘America first’ approach ↗In the shadow of the Parthenon, the secretary of state gave a selective reading of history as he urged Europe to ‘awaken from its slumber’ The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, delivered a classically inspired apologia for Donald Trump’s “America first” foreign policy on Wednesday, giving a sweeping speech to th…
France 24 · 22:10
No longer the same Israel? October 7th and the future of the Jewish State ↗For now, it's still Benjamin Netanyahu’s Israel. In 2023, in the immediate aftermath of the country’s worst day of bloodshed in its history, pundits predicted the quick demise of the right wing prime minister. On this the third anniversary of the October Seventh attacks, Israel’s still not reckoned with the security…
BBC World · 22:10
How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear ↗The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.
Al Jazeera · 22:14
‘No to the father, no to the son’: Thousands march in Rio against Bolsonaro ↗Students and other protesters marched against Flavio Bolsonaro after he advanced to Brazil's presidential run-off.
BBC World · 22:20
'House of Horrors': California couple accused of abusing surrogate-born children ↗The BBC's Madeline Gerber describes the conditions of the mansion where the children - some as young as two months old - were living.
France 24 · 22:27
DNC sues Trump administration over taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting president ↗The Democratic National Committee sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday over taxpayer-funded television ads promoting his political message, alleging illegal government propaganda. The lawsuit seeks to halt federal funding for the ads, which have cost more than $12 million to air ahead of Novembe…
ABC Australia · 22:32
Seafood shop owners fear being forced to close due to gillnet ban ↗There are fears small businesses may struggle if the looming gillnet ban pushes Queensland fishers out of the water.
BBC World · 22:50
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week ↗The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.
ABC Australia · 22:50
How Vika and Linda made leap from backing singers to hall of famers ↗Singing in church and being intimidated by Paul Kelly helped Vika and Linda Bull find their own stories. Four decades later, they are more confident than ever.
ABC Australia · 23:00
More problems emerging along WA's high-profile 'electric highway' ↗As electric vehicle sales boom across Australia, drivers and tourism experts say issues with remote parts of Western Australia's EV charging network could deter tourists from travelling to the Pilbara.
BBC World · 23:18
New York court hears arguments in ongoing 9/11 families' lawsuit against Saudi Arabia ↗The families allege that men with links to the Saudi government helped those who carried out the 2001 attacks, something the country denies.
Al Jazeera · 23:20
Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support before waking, lawyers say ↗Death row inmate who survived execution by lethal injection is said to be 'angry and confused' about what happened.
ABC Australia · 23:28
US expected to charge former Venezuelan president with more crimes ↗Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are being held in a New York prison on drug trafficking charges, with their trial expected to begin in June.
BBC World · 23:29
Why Zimbabwe tycoon 'Sir Wicknell' was loved and hated in Africa ↗Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.
BBC World · 23:31
She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over ↗The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.
Al Jazeera · 23:33
UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says shots fired at Israeli border post ↗The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said there were no casualties after small arms fire targeted a border post.
Al Jazeera · 23:45
EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure ↗Talks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.
ABC Australia · 23:55
Critically injured 13-year-old got firebombing order on WhatsApp ↗The teenager is fighting for life after being engulfed in flames during the arson attack in Melbourne's north-west on Monday.