Thursday, 8 October 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Yemen war live: Yemeni forces claim key heights as Houthi attacks go on ↗Saudi-backed Yemeni forces claim advances in western Taiz's mountain belt overlooking the coast.
Nature News · 00:00
UAE completes Arab world's first solo space probe – and sets course for an asteroid ↗Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03154-4 The device will be launched on a joint UAE-US-built craft. Some researchers say it could be the last mission constructed with outside help.
Nature News · 00:00
Will AI scoop your science? Some researchers see a gloomy future ↗Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03128-6 Scientists worry that increasingly capable large language models will beat them to discoveries.
Nature News · 00:00
Plague scare: what scientists know — and what Russia won’t say ↗Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03215-8 Unverified rumours swirl around the death of a Siberian laboratory technician. Nature talks to a biosecurity specialist to unpack the fallout
Nature News · 00:00
Big dogs age faster than little ones — rogue ‘jumping genes’ might be to blame ↗Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03199-5 Study of almost 900 dogs from roughly 120 breeds finds that rapid ageing of large canines is linked to changes in the epigenome.
Nature News · 00:00
Author Correction: Histone readers MLLT1 and MLLT3 concentrate AID to confer locus specificity ↗Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11266-0 Author Correction: Histone readers MLLT1 and MLLT3 concentrate AID to confer locus specificity
Nature News · 00:00
Woody ‘blankets’ deployed on Arctic permafrost to reduce carbon emissions ↗Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03045-8 A start-up company is testing whether stabilizing areas of rapidly eroding permafrost can prevent greenhouse-gas emissions.
Nature News · 00:00
Editorial Expression of Concern: Maternal gut bacteria promote neurodevelopmental abnormalities in mouse offspring ↗Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11070-w Editorial Expression of Concern: Maternal gut bacteria promote neurodevelopmental abnormalities in mouse offspring
Nature News · 00:00
Women are talking about menopause — health systems must listen ↗Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03218-5 In the Arab world, lack of training, research and discussion about menopause is hampering care. Three changes can help.
Nature News · 00:00
US proposes $100,000 charge for international students to do post-graduate work ↗Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02921-7 Proposed rule would choke off a crucial STEM talent pipeline, policy specialists say
Nature News · 00:00
How to build a mouse: Embryo development captured in stunning detail ↗Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03193-x Gene-editing technologies enabled researchers to trace the cell-by-cell development of a single fertilised mouse egg to a late-stage embryo.
Al Jazeera · 00:16
Saudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airports ↗Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Houthi strikes on two of its international airports have killed three people.
Al Jazeera · 00:16
Russia dismisses reports of second plague case as ‘false information’ ↗Senior WHO official urges Russia to provide more information on the suspected pneumonic plague cases.
Al Jazeera · 00:33
US stocks slide as oil prices fluctuate over renewed Iran war fears ↗Oil prices rose on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies, before falling on the possible release of more reserves.
ABC Australia · 00:40
Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis walks out of Adelaide Pre-release Centre ↗Snowtown murderer James Spyridon Vlassakis has been filmed leaving the Adelaide Pre-release Centre after having his parole confirmed almost a month ago.
ABC Australia · 00:42
Mental health capacity restored in November after fire, government says ↗Mental health services in Tasmania's north-west were severely impacted after part of a public hospital was damaged in a fire. The government says most of those services will be restored next month.
BBC World · 00:46
Cornell rape case accuser has received ‘threats’, attorney tells BBC Newsnight ↗Thomas Giuffra is representing a woman, known in legal documents as Jane Doe, who alleges she was raped at a frat house on campus in 2024.
Al Jazeera · 00:47
How kidnappings are hitting Nigeria’s Borno families hard ↗Across Borno, abductions are leaving families with depleted savings, missing loved ones and disrupted education.
ABC Australia · 00:52
Families devastated after 45 plaques stolen from cemetery ↗More than 40 memorial plaques have been stolen from a cemetery at Aberdare, near Cessnock, in the NSW Hunter Valley.
The Guardian World · 00:57
Datacentre company Firmus’s high flying valuation may be coming back down to earth ahead of expected ASX debut ↗Sources say Firmus is slashing its price and may even shelve initial public offering altogether Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The momentum behind Firmus Technologies’ high-flying valuation is showing severe cracks just weeks out from its anticipated ASX debut. Multiple sources b…
ABC Australia · 01:00
Prominent Indigenous elder charged over child sex assault allegation ↗Aboriginal Housing Company boss Mick Mundine is charged over an historical child sexual assault allegation.
ABC Australia · 01:00
Prominent Indigenous elder arrested over child sex assault allegation ↗Aboriginal Housing Company boss Mick Mundine has been arrested in Redfern over a historical child sexual assault allegation.
Al Jazeera · 01:02
Yemeni government forces claim 1,860 Houthis ‘neutralised’ ↗Yemeni government forces said in a social media post that they carried out 2,103 'precise targeting operations'.
ABC Australia · 01:12
Public-private partnership mooted for west Melbourne train stations ↗Melton City Council has voted to explore options for delivering two much-needed train stations in Melbourne's outer west, including a potential public-private partnership.
Al Jazeera · 01:15
Death of 87-year old sparks furious Spain housing protests ↗Hundreds of protesters gather outside Spain’s Parliament, demanding action over soaring rents.
Al Jazeera · 01:21
Democrats sue US President Trump over taxpayer-funded ad campaign ↗Trump has faced a bipartisan backlash over ads that critics say violate prohibitions on taxpayer-funded propaganda.
Arts & Letters Daily · 01:32
After his 10-year-old daughter died, Darwin sought solace in his barnacles. For the naturalist, grief was best relieved by work ↗After his 10-year-old daughter died, Darwin sought solace in his barnacles. For the naturalist, grief was best relieved by work
Arts & Letters Daily · 01:32
Generational analysis is almost always nonsense," says Leon Wieseltier. No one told Yale's Kent Professor of Law and History ↗Generational analysis is almost always nonsense," says Leon Wieseltier. No one told Yale's Kent Professor of Law and History
Arts & Letters Daily · 01:32
Is a 600-page history of the British novel a monument to a dying form? If so, it's a joyous one ↗Is a 600-page history of the British novel a monument to a dying form? If so, it's a joyous one
The Guardian World · 01:48
Jurors in Beau Lamarre-Condon murder case shown photos of decomposed bodies ↗Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to the February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Photographs of the decomposed bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies have been shown to 15 jurors tasked with deciding whether the tw…
ABC Australia · 01:49
'Enough is enough': Alan Jones emails to 17yo read in court ↗A court is read extensive correspondences Alan Jones had with a 17-year-old boy after he asked for help with his family's financial struggles.
Al Jazeera · 01:49
Why is Guantanamo prison still open? ↗Guantanamo Bay opened after the US invasion of Afghanistan. 25 years later, the war is over, but the prison remains open
ABC Australia · 01:54
Indonesian government faces wildfires lawsuit as haze blankets region ↗Civil society organisations in West Kalimantan province are suing the Indonesian government alleging negligence in their handling of the region's wildfires.
ABC Australia · 02:00
Coffee and cake or an ultramarathon? Why people run to extremes ↗Sally Beggs says she "couldn't even run to the mailbox" when she started running. Now she enters 50-kilometre ultramarathons. What compels someone to take on these extreme sports?
The Guardian World · 02:05
OpenAI used AI to help write email warning Australian government AI had hacked its websites ↗Exclusive: Revelation comes after company’s executive told parliamentary inquiry he did not believe AI had been used to write message Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast OpenAI used AI to help write the email to the Australian government advising that its AI agent had hacked into key de…
ABC Australia · 02:09
Roosters lose fifth player after winning NRL premiership ↗Spencer Leniu has joined the exodus of Sydney Roosters premiership stars with the prop becoming the fifth player to confirm their departure from the grand final side.
ABC Australia · 02:10
US sanctions Fijian businessman over alleged corruption tied with China ↗The US has banned a Chinese Fijian businessman accused of being a member of a criminal network with ties to the Chinese government.
ABC Australia · 02:19
Australia wants to regulate AI like banks and airlines ↗The federal government is looking to banking and aviation regulation as it develops laws that would make AI companies demonstrate they can identify and manage risks.
ABC Australia · 02:19
Labor split on ATO credit card ban as businesses call for leadership ↗The federal government is facing growing pressure over the Australian Taxation Office's decision to stop accepting credit card payments for tax bills.
ABC Australia · 02:20
The 'Gate of Tears' at the centre of Houthis' latest battle for control ↗The Bab el-Mandeb Strait has become a "lifeline" for global trade. But in the battle between Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and the Houthis, it's even more important.
ABC Australia · 02:26
Wallabies resist urge to shift Suaalii from wing for Bledisloe Cup Test ↗The Wallabies have kept Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing for Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup Test at Auckland's Eden Park, with Isaac Henry named in the centres.
ABC Australia · 02:35
Major share market float of Firmus in trouble as interest wanes ↗The company is reportedly having to price its shares lower as it closed its books to potential investors abruptly overnight.
Al Jazeera · 02:48
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says ↗The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 02:50
US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to China ↗The State Department has accused the man of paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance Chinese interests.
ABC Australia · 02:55
Election candidates say vandalism and attacks on the rise ↗State and local election hopefuls are calling out the stealing and defacing of election signs, along with a rise in racism and intimidating behaviour, with one political expert saying Australia is witnessing a decline in voter behaviour.
BBC World · 03:00
Trump wants a new Camp David retreat at his posh Florida golf club ↗Trump's estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David and mark another tradition transformed by Trump.
BBC World · 03:02
Texas carries out first US execution since Christa Pike's botched lethal injections ↗Lawyers for Jamaal Howard had asked a judge to pause the execution after Christa Pike's botched lethal injections.
France 24 · 03:02
Saudi Arabia strikes back after deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh and airports ↗Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh’s King Khalid international airports claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed the ballistic missile launch platform used to attack Riyadh, as fighting with the Houthis inten…
ABC Australia · 03:09
Citizen sleuth tracks down bike after theft from home ↗An Adelaide woman who had two bikes stolen found one within hours after conducting her own investigation, with a man now arrested on theft and other charges.
ABC Australia · 03:18
Riot police tear gas French mayor in student demonstrations ↗Bally Bagayoko says he told police to stop as they "charged" at students demonstrating over poor education conditions.
ABC Australia · 03:19
Domestic violence advocates raise concerns over expansion of police powers ↗The changes would grant the police the power to issue a three-year on-the-spot protection order, an expansion of the 12-month directions that came into effect in January.
Al Jazeera · 03:25
Global protests mark October 7 attack with calls for Gaza ceasefire ↗Demonstrators have taken to streets across the world to demand an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and the West Bank.
ABC Australia · 03:26
CCTV of Lamarre-Condon shows alleged killer's movements hours after deaths ↗A NSW court has released more CCTV compilations showing the movements of accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon following the deaths of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
France 24 · 03:28
Live: French high school, university students call for fresh protests as funding demands grow ↗French high school and university students were called out to protest again on Thursday, two days after a large turnout demanding more funding, as the government made a series of conciliatory gestures aimed at ending the crisis. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.
BBC World · 03:32
Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say ↗The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
BBC World · 03:38
France's school protests: what lies behind the anger ↗Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.
ABC Australia · 03:41
Monk who preyed on girls at Melbourne temple handed 13-year sentence ↗A County Court judge ordered Naotunne Vijitha, 71, to serve 13 years and 2 months for sexually abusing six girls at a Melbourne temple.
ABC Australia · 03:41
Amateur players' chance to win $1m against pros returns to Australian Open ↗The Australian Open's 1 Point Slam will again draw star power in January with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among the players set to compete against pros and amateur qualifiers for a $1 million prize.
BBC World · 03:41
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 ↗Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
ABC Australia · 03:43
Breaking: NZ Rugby launches court bid to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise ↗New Zealand Rugby has sought interim and final injunctions before the NRL's Papua New Guinea team is officially launched later this month.
The Guardian World · 03:54
Indonesia accused of ‘gross negligence’ in wildfires lawsuit as haze tests region ↗NGOs in Indonesian Borneo file class action lawsuit calling for government to better manage annual fires and The Indonesian government has been accused of “gross negligence” in a class action lawsuit over its handling of wildfires that have cloaked large parts of South-east Asia in a toxic haze, shuttered schools…
The Guardian World · 03:54
Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages ↗Investigators probe Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo breweries – which together control more than 90% of Japan’s beer market Japanese authorities have raided the country’s four biggest breweries over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beer and other beverages – a practice media reports said could have f…
ABC Australia · 03:58
Woman loses medical negligence claim over partially amputated leg ↗A NSW woman loses a medical negligence claim over the amputation of part of her left leg.
The Guardian World · 04:00
Sardinian village where more women reach 100 may be new centenarian ‘blue zone’ ↗In Bolotana, 70 miles from island’s original blue zone, 13% of women who reach 70 will live on to a century The secret to longevity is being a woman – specifically, a woman in one part of Sardinia. At least, that is the conclusion of a study on centenarians in a tiny mountain village on the Italian island. Sardi…
Al Jazeera · 04:14
South Korea pledges legal action over alleged fuel exports to Russia ↗Ukrainian reports of South Korean fuel exports to Russia come amid strained tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.
ABC Australia · 04:30
Female rage inspires new adaptation of classic novel Little Women ↗As creative and technical arts degrees and school subjects dwindle around the country, Queensland Theatre Company is thinking deeply about how to support the local ecosystem.
Al Jazeera · 04:30
Trump interrupted by protesters at Texas rally ↗At least 10 protesters were removed from a Trump rally in San Antonio as he was heckled during his speech.
ABC Australia · 04:31
Art loan scheme on chopping block amid Tasmanian cost cutting ↗Tasmania's arts sector is fearing for the future of a nation-leading purchasing scheme that looks to be affected by government job cuts.
ABC Australia · 04:32
WA's oil and gas industry watches impact of High Court ruling closely ↗WA's energy sector is sounding the alarm over a landmark High Court ruling that overseas emissions from a proposed NSW coal mine were required to be considered when approving the project.
ABC Australia · 04:39
Canberra attempted murder trial over alleged machete attack abandoned ↗An attempted murder trial in the ACT Supreme Court, which was set to begin this week, has been abandoned after one of the accused pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
ABC Australia · 04:42
'Live on forever': Brock inspires Bathurst 20 years on ↗Just as he does every year, Craig Lowndes is drawing on memories of Australian motorsport legend Peter Brock to fuel yet another attempt at the Bathurst 1000.
The Guardian World · 04:45
South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken law ↗Responding to a Guardian report that revealed thousands of tonnes of fuel was transported to Russia, Seoul said it was investigating the cases South Korea will take legal action if it finds that shipments of fuel from its ports to Russia broke domestic law, the government has said, responding to a Guardian report…
The Guardian World · 04:48
‘That is a lie’: alleged Alan Jones victim denies family tried to get money out of broadcaster, court hears ↗Youngest complainant in trial alleges Jones put his tongue in his mouth and touched him on the bottom during visit to shock jock’s property Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Listen to the podcast Alan Jones on Trial An alleged teenage victim of Alan Jones has denied his family trie…
ABC Australia · 04:55
Woman charged with attempted murder of two boys with 'noxious substance' ↗Police allege the 47-year-old woman exposed two boys, aged 12 and 15, to a noxious substance at a home in Mitchelton on September 24.
ABC Australia · 05:00
Drivers 'sitting ducks' on deadly Western Highway stretch, resident says ↗On a 16 kilometre stretch of the Western highway between Stawell and Horsham, there have been six deaths on the road over six years.
ABC Australia · 05:00
Drivers 'sitting ducks' on deadly Western Highway stretch, resident says ↗On a stretch of the Western highway between Stawell and Horsham, there have been 12 road deaths in six years.
ABC Australia · 05:00
Dropped Aussie opener out of Sheffield Shield match with concussion ↗Jake Weatherald's wretched run has continued, with the discarded Test opener forced out of the start of the domestic cricket season with concussion.
BBC World · 05:00
US and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC finds ↗Bassam al-Hassan, linked to reporter Austin Tice's abduction, is being sheltered in return for information.
ABC Australia · 05:01
Data breach reported at SA private hospital ↗An Adelaide private hospital has notified individuals and cyber security authorities of a data breach of personal information.
BBC World · 05:06
'Every day there is killing': Palestinians in Gaza face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls ↗Many Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled.
Al Jazeera · 05:06
Signage at UK consulate in East Jerusalem removed as Israel’s deadline over ↗Thursday marks 30 days since Israel's foreign minister ordered the closure of the UK consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.
Al Jazeera · 05:09
Protesters in Colombia rally against ties with Israel ↗Hundreds took to the streets of Bogota to protest against the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
BBC World · 05:10
Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90 ↗Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
ABC Australia · 05:11
Biggest coal-producing state fears impact of High Court emissions decision ↗The federal government says the High Court decision is constrained to New South Wales but the industry in Queensland isn't so sure there won't be ramifications.
NPR News · 05:22
Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season ↗The National Hurricane Center said late Wednesday that the hurricane was on track to strike the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week. It's expected to bring heavy rains and potentially flash flooding. (Image credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
ABC Australia · 05:23
Farmer devastated after dog attack leaves 40 lambs dead ↗West Australian farmer Brad Cluett says a series of dog attacks have seen 80 sheep from his flock either killed or euthanised, and he wants action taken.
ABC Australia · 05:26
High Court's coalmine emissions ruling says 'the quiet part out loud' ↗Activists, politicians and the resources sector are fired up about a High Court ruling over a planning statute.
The Guardian World · 05:30
NSW police commissioner made last-minute bid to hold closed-door hearings into Sydney anti-Herzog protest ↗Police watchdog says Mal Lanyon’s timing in raising the issue was ‘regrettable’ and led to delays Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales police commissioner made a last-minute bid to hold hearings into Sydney’s anti-Herzog protest behind closed doors, delaying the inqui…
Al Jazeera · 05:34
Why single Ebola death in Kenya has sparked fears of wider African spread ↗According to the WHO, the Kenyan patient first got sick in the DRC, where the patient had been living, and was treated there.
France 24 · 05:35
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo controversy rumbles on ↗The controversy between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus continues, following the lengthy statement released by the forward on Tuesday. Ronaldo explained his decision to leave the Portugal squad and accused his coach of breaking his word. The affair dominated the headlines in the Portuguese press, overshadowing Por…
The Guardian World · 05:43
Thursday briefing: Why young people are taking to the streets across France ↗In today’s newsletter: A youth-led movement is protesting crumbling school buildings and teacher shortages while turning adult focus onto wider educational inequalities Good morning. In my experience, at any protest, the most memorable and encapsulating slogans are always the ones written by hand with marker pe…
NPR News · 05:56
Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died ↗María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while hospitalized. (Image credit: Bernat Armangue)
The Guardian World · 05:58
Bachelor star Sam Wood denied bail as police allege he choked woman until she ‘thought she would die’ ↗Court hears police attended Wood’s Victorian home over a similar allegation about three years ago, but the woman had not complained then out of ‘fear of retribution’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A woman who was allegedly choked and assaulted by the former Bachelor star Sam Wood t…
ABC Australia · 05:59
An average of 17 older Australians died each day last year waiting for home care ↗More than 6,400 older Australians died while waiting to receive home care last year, an increase of more than a third on the previous year.
The Guardian World · 06:00
UK’s military needs to focus spending on domestic defence, not overseas missions – report ↗Exclusive: Thinktank says Britain’s drive towards global commitments is symptom of ‘outdated foreign policy’ The UK’s military is too focused on global commitments at the expense of domestic defence, meaning the government’s planned increase in defence spending is likely to result in even greater waste, a thinktan…
ABC Australia · 06:03
Breaking: Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges after allegedly choking wife ↗Police allege Mr Wood became involved in a family argument in Noosa on Saturday night before he assaulted and choked his wife.
Al Jazeera · 06:08
What did Palestinians take when they fled after October 7? ↗Palestinians displaced by war chose cherished items, revealing poignant stories amid devastation in Gaza.
France 24 · 06:09
El Nino set to intensify before peaking in December, UN warns ↗The United Nations warned on Thursday that El Nino will intensify before peaking in December, bringing higher temperatures to much of the planet and compounding the effects of man-made climate change. The World Meteorological Organization added that this naturally occurring weather phenomenon could be the strongest…
Al Jazeera · 06:11
How October 7 redrew the map of the Middle East ↗Three years of war have upended alliances, weakened US influence and reshaped the region’s power balance.
ABC Australia · 06:19
Charges dropped against 12yo after alleged bashing of Sunshine shopkeeper ↗Prosecutors withdrew charges after conceding they could not prove the boy was criminally liable following the death of Sunshine man Van Viet Truong in August.
France 24 · 06:27
French students prepare for more marches as hundreds of schools close ↗FRANCE 24's Jamie Smith-Maillet reports from a high school in Paris as students across France prepare for more marches on Thursday.
NPR News · 06:27
Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club ↗President Trump said he wants to develop one of his Florida golf courses into a presidential retreat where his successors can spend quiet weekends, describing it as "sort of a Camp David." (Image credit: Alex Brandon)
ABC Australia · 06:30
Angus Taylor tries to find his place on the migration middle road ↗As the three-cornered migration battle continues, Angus Taylor is trying to position his party in the middle of the government and One Nation.
Al Jazeera · 06:30
Acclaimed Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75 ↗Patekar won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours.
ABC Australia · 06:32
Melbourne man accused of spreading Islamic State material granted bail ↗A Melbourne magistrate has granted bail to 65-year-old Mohamed Bakit, telling a court he has a significant neurological disability.
ABC Australia · 06:35
Kai Allen shines as Ford gets engine change for Bathurst ↗Kai Allen has fired the first warning shot ahead of Sunday's Bathurst 1000 with the fastest time across today's two practice sessions.
ABC Australia · 06:36
Another NASA crew is coming home. Here's what to expect from their splashdown ↗NASA's Crew-12 astronauts are set to parachute back to Earth in a SpaceX capsule, after 237 days of conducting orbital research and lab maintenance on the International Space Station.
Al Jazeera · 06:50
Yemen’s government needs tribes to defeat the Houthis. Will they join? ↗Yemen's tribes could prove crucial to government's fight against the Houthis, but many may wait before choosing sides.
ABC Australia · 06:57
Apple's age-verification feature welcomed by Pornhub owners ↗The world's most popular porn site has returned to Australia after Apple introduced a new age-verification process targeted at eliminating minors' exposure to explicit content.
ABC Australia · 06:58
Two more charged with murder over fatal house party attack ↗Two more men have been charged with murder over the death of a 21-year-old man at a house party south of Brisbane, bringing the total number of people charged to 11.
ABC Australia · 07:01
NT environmental regulator has 'low confidence' in plan for outback data centre ↗The Northern Territory's environmental regulator says it has a "low level of confidence" in the current plan for an outback data centre.
BBC World · 07:06
Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain ↗Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
ABC Australia · 07:10
Mine backed by US, Australia and Gina Rinehart moves towards construction ↗After decades in development, a $1.8 billion rare earths mining project has finally seen ground broken in remote Central Australia.
Al Jazeera · 07:12
Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell ↗'I have the utmost respect for what you've accomplished with Argentina,' Ronaldo writes in response to Messi's post.
France 24 · 07:17
Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports court ↗Senegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The closed-door hearing comes nine months after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of their trophy after the team's players walked off the…
France 24 · 07:42
'Most Israeli citizens lost confidence' in govt: Leaders 'shift' blame, 'block' commission inquiry ↗Oliver Farry welcomes Guy Poran, a former Israeli Air Force officer and member of Mistaclim (Looking the Occupation in the Eye). Poran sees October 7 as a profound rupture in Israeli society following the unprecedented Hamas attack, which targeted civilians across generations. He argues that responsibility for the f…
Al Jazeera · 07:49
Southampton manager Eckert can stay on despite role in ‘spygate’ scandal ↗Tonda Eckert let off with fine and reprimand but avoids ban and will continue in his role with the club.
The Guardian World · 08:10
French high school protests continue despite PM’s promise of action – Europe live ↗Demonstrators have rejected a promise by Sébastien Lecornu to present a plan to fix the country’s education system by the end of the month French education minister Édouard Geffray has invited the three leading high school students associations for further talks at the ministry later this afternoon. This comes a…
BBC World · 08:13
Christa Pike now walking after US execution went wrong, lawyer tells BBC ↗A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
Al Jazeera · 08:15
India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab ↗Musk has claimed unnamed entities are blocking Starlink's launch to maintain their monopoly.
Al Jazeera · 08:15
Why Israel loves skunk water ↗Israel’s foul-smelling weapon turns Palestinian repression into a sales pitch.
ABC Australia · 08:20
Lethal injections are not as humane as suggested, say experts ↗The botched execution of Christa Pike exposes the fallacy of lethal injections being the most humane method of execution.
The Guardian World · 08:24
French minister invites UK to ‘come all the way back’ to the EU ↗Finance minister, Roland Lescure, welcomes Burnham’s pledge to explore closer ties with bloc The French finance minister has invited the UK to “come all the way back” to the European Union after Andy Burnham raised the prospect of a new referendum to reverse Brexit. Roland Lescure was speaking after the prime mi…
Al Jazeera · 08:25
Video: Signs removed from British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem ↗Signs from the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem were removed overnight as a deadline for its closure loomed.
Al Jazeera · 08:29
Christa Pike almost taken off life support before she woke up ↗Death row inmate Christa Pike has regained consciousness following a botched execution in Tennessee, her lawyer says.
Al Jazeera · 08:31
How Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi ↗As even Israel's traditional allies are distancing themselves from Netanyahu, Modi's India has embraced the country.
ABC Australia · 08:34
UK to continue 'vital services' after Jerusalem consulate ends functions ↗Britain says its nearly 200-year-old consulate in Jerusalem will remain operating at a smaller scale after Israel ordered it shut in a dispute over sanctions on settlements.
Al Jazeera · 08:37
‘Nature can recover’: Inside the race to rescue world’s crisis-hit wildlife ↗Spark of hope for a natural world beset by crisis, as conservation efforts succeed amid a 73 percent drop in wildlife.
NPR News · 08:45
How 'Musk' director Alex Gibney became a critic ↗A trove of documents and interviews with people close to tech billionaire Elon Musk reveal a damning picture of his rise as one of the world's richest and most powerful men. (Image credit: Ken Cedeno)
NPR News · 09:00
Flock is catching flak. Experts say other police surveillance tools are more worrisome ↗Real-time crime-center software is a sometimes overlooked but powerful tool allowing police to aggregate immense amounts of data, significantly expanding their surveillance reach. (Image credit: Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group)
NPR News · 09:00
As crypto and prediction markets expand, their regulator shrinks ↗Even as the agency is tasked with drawing up new rules for crypto and prediction markets, its staffing and enforcement actions have dropped precipitously during the second Trump administration. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)
NPR News · 09:00
Syrian general accused of atrocities is protected by U.S. and Lebanon, NPR and BBC find ↗A former Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity is living quietly in Lebanon, bankrolled and protected by American and Lebanese authorities, a BBC/NPR investigation has found. (Image credit: BBC)
NPR News · 09:00
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map ↗Both parties are spending heavily in roughly 60 House districts — where Trump won by an average of nine points in 2024 — that could be key to deciding control of the chamber, an NPR analysis finds. (Image credit: Jeff Dean)
NPR News · 09:00
Medical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fix ↗In Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can't pay. (Image credit: Lauren Justice)
Al Jazeera · 09:00
Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf tour over ‘unacceptable’ terms ↗'Rahm has reviewed the proposed terms of LIV 2.0 and has determined that they are unacceptable,' his lawyer said.
ABC Australia · 09:15
Matildas coach backs Mary Fowler's absence from friendlies ↗Coach Joe Montemurro has said the Matildas support Mary Fowler's decision to miss upcoming friendlies for personal circumstances and is adamant they have the creative players available to cover her.
France 24 · 09:20
School protests part of a broader French malaise? ↗High school students across France launched a fresh day of protests on Thursday, despite government attempts to ease the crisis which has rocked the country for days. But coinciding with a cost of living crisis and apprehensions around upcoming presidential elections, are the protests part of a wider French malaise?…
France 24 · 09:20
Diplomats, students take shelter in Saudi capital as Yemen's Houthis step up attacks ↗Foreign diplomats and international schools in the Saudi capital took safety measures on Thursday, with pupils at one school sheltering in a basement, as loud blasts rattled the city and Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a new attack against its airport. In a further blow to Riyadh, Turkey ruled out sending troops to co…
France 24 · 09:26
France to release 10m barrels of diesel in bid to curb rising prices ↗French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday that he would make ten million barrels of diesel available to distributors in France, in a bid to help ease pressure on fuel prices. The diesel, which was purchased before the recent price surge and would be made available at cost price, would "automatically low…
Al Jazeera · 09:37
Bosnia’s political future looks increasingly like its past ↗Three nationalist parties are poised to dominate again, deepening fears of division and paralysis.
ABC Australia · 09:38
Serial underwear thief's missing map teased link to child who vanished ↗An attempt to reopen an inquest into the disappearance of Mackay schoolgirl Marilyn Wallman failed in 1988 because evidence linked to a sex offender had disappeared.
Al Jazeera · 09:40
UK police charge Royal Navy member accused of working with foreign power ↗Police say the incident is not connected to ongoing investigations at the RAF Fairford airbase.
France 24 · 09:44
Strait of Hormuz crisis fuels Cairo's plastic recycling business ↗In the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo, within the labyrinthine streets of the Manshiyet Nasser district, nearly 120,000 residents process a third of the megacity's waste every day. Long marginalised, these informal recycling specialists are now undergoing a dramatic transformation due to geopolitical tensions i…
ABC Australia · 09:51
NT government departments hit by massive network outage ↗A massive network outage interrupted all government departments in the Northern Territory today, affecting services from hospital to police systems.
France 24 · 09:53
Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after Tennessee's failed execution effort ↗Christa Pike, sentenced to death for a 1995 murder, awoke "angry and confused" in a hospital this week with a long recuperation ahead after surviving Tennessee's botched effort to execute her, her lawyers said on Wednesday.
France 24 · 09:55
Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport as fighting continues in Yemen ↗Yemen's Houthi rebels said Thursday they had struck Riyadh airport with another ballistic missile as Saudi authorities said three people were killed and 36 wounded in previous Houthi strikes on Riyadh and Abha international airports earlier this week. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed 82 Houthi military targ…
BBC World · 09:56
South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row ↗It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
France 24 · 09:56
Anger mounts in Spain as woman whose eviction ignited housing protests dies ↗Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose dramatic eviction last month sparked mass housing protests that led to an early election, has died, the Madrid tenants' union said on Wednesday, as thousands demonstrated over her death. France 24's correspondent in Madrid Sarah Morris has the details.
France 24 · 09:58
UK, Germany to launch partnership to counter cyberattacks as Burnham visits Berlin ↗Britain and Germany will launch a joint partnership to counter sabotage and cyberattacks as Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet in Berlin on Thursday, shortly after both leaders warned of the hybrid threat from Russia. France 24's Nick Holdsworth has the latest from Berlin.
France 24 · 09:59
El Nino to intensify with peak in December, UN warns ↗El Nino will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since at least 1950. The naturally occurring weather phenomenon is set to bring higher temperatures to much of the planet, the UN's weather and climate agency said, with it…
Al Jazeera · 10:00
How much does France spend on education compared with the rest of Europe? ↗Amid student protests, Al Jazeera visualises how French spending stacks up against defence and healthcare.
BBC World · 10:07
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles in Gulf off Qatar, maritime agency says ↗Casualties have been reported on the vessel, identified by a maritime intelligence firm as the oil and chemical tanker, Acers.
France 24 · 10:08
Dozens killed in Russian strike on buses in Ukraine's Kramatorsk as Kyiv targets data centre ↗At least 30 people were killed in a Russian strike on two buses in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk in the eastern Donetsk region on Thursday. Earlier, a drone hit a data centre belonging to Russian technology company Yandex, causing a fire.
NPR News · 10:13
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say ↗Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated. (Image credit: José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR)
The Guardian World · 10:16
Russian attack on two buses kills 30 near Ukraine frontline ↗Authorities say 18 people also wounded after incident in Kramatorsk in country’s ‘fortess belt’ Europe live – latest updates Thirty people have been killed after Russia struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine, according to local authorities. “As of now, the death toll f…
BBC World · 10:16
Russian strike on buses kills 33, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge ↗Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded bus in the frontline city to kill as many civilians as possible.
France 24 · 10:29
French astronaut Adenot begins journey back to Earth ↗French astronaut Sophie Adenot along with the rest of the SpaceX Crew-12 has begun its journey back to earth from the International Space Station. The seasoned helicopter pilot was only the second French woman to travel to space and has now broken the record for the longest continuous stay in orbit by a European ast…
France 24 · 10:30
Eritrean troops reportedly enter Ethiopia’s Tigray region ↗Eritrean troops have deployed in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, multiple sources said Wednesday, threatening to turn an internal conflict into a wider regional war. Fighting broke out between the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopian federal forces on September 23, sparking fears of a retur…
The Guardian World · 10:30
Queensland literary awards: ‘stunning’ debut inspired by segregated shantytown wins top prize ↗Lenora Thaker wins $30,000 prize for ‘a work of state significance’ for The Pearl of Tagai Town, which draws on her family’s history in Cairns-Malay Town A “stunning” debut novel described as “unambiguously and distinctively Queensland” has won the $30,000 top prize at the Queensland literary awards (QLAs). Meri…
ABC Australia · 10:30
Kids turning to chatbots to disclose online sexual victimisation ↗More children are turning to AI chatbots when they are sexually victimised online and the federal police commissioner says parents and the community need to step up their support.
France 24 · 10:31
African Union launches continent's first credit rating agency ↗The African Union launched the continent's first credit rating agency on Wednesday, seeking to provide an alternative to the "big three" global ratings agencies as debt burdens weigh on many African economies. The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) — the creation of which African leaders endorsed in 2018 — was laun…
Al Jazeera · 10:31
Russian attack on buses in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk kills at least 33 people ↗Eighteen people were wounded in the Russian attack on city in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, local authorities say.
Al Jazeera · 10:32
Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegration ↗Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Malaysia for a two-day visit, his first since he became president in April.
France 24 · 10:35
Evicted pensioner Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing crisis, dies at 87 ↗PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 8: Maricarmen, the evicted Spanish pensioner who became the face of Spain's housing crisis, dies in hospital. Also, France braces for "Act Four" of high school student protests against dilapidated schools and poor staff presence. Finally, actress Zendaya sparks a row over etiquette a…
ABC Australia · 10:40
Breaking: Russian attack on bus stop kills at least 33 in Ukraine, officials say ↗More than 30 people were killed when Russia struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 10:48
Photos: Protests erupt after 87-year-old evicted woman dies in Madrid ↗Nationwide outrage grows after the death of woman whose eviction sparked protests and political tensions.
Al Jazeera · 11:02
The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war ↗Reports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait.
Al Jazeera · 11:03
School protests, blockades resume in France despite PM’s promise to act ↗Dozens of people have been injured in the protests, including students, teachers, and police officers.
France 24 · 11:05
🔴Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Canada’s Anne Carson ↗France 24 · 11:12
Palestinians gained 'nothing' from October 7, Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris says ↗In an interview with FRANCE 24, Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris called the October 7 attacks a "horrible act of terrorism" that brought Palestinians "only destruction", while warning of an "expansionist" Israeli government. He also said that the economic fallout from the Iran war is already "happening", defended…
NPR News · 11:25
Strike on Ukrainian public bus leaves 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv ↗Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine have killed 30 people and injured at least 18, according to authorities. The attacks included a strike on a public bus and have worsened power outages in Kyiv. (Image credit: Evgeniy Maloletka)
BBC World · 11:31
Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile ↗The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.
NPR News · 11:35
Isaias intensifies to hurricane. And, judge orders Pike execution evidence preserved ↗People in the Gulf are preparing for bad weather this weekend after Isaias intensified into a hurricane. And, a judge has ordered Christa Pike's failed execution evidence be preserved. (Image credit: Brandon Bell)
The Guardian World · 11:44
Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026 ↗World’s most prestigious prize for literature goes to Canadian poet known for genre-crossing works including Autobiography of Red The Nobel prize in literature has been awarded to the Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson, the Swedish Academy has announced. The academy cited the author’s “bold and inventive oeu…
Al Jazeera · 11:45
India to Turkiye, can new proposals to broker Russia-Ukraine truce succeed? ↗India, Turkiye, Egypt and the US have put forward proposals for ceasefires in bid to protect global energy and shipping.
BBC World · 11:52
Bear kills man in home attack near Mongolian capital ↗Police say the bear entered a traditional nomadic dwelling near Ulaanbaatar, killing a man and seriously injured a woman.
Al Jazeera · 11:53
Hegseth address sailors in pushup apology and Trump impression ↗US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth did a ‘two pushup’ forfeit after factual errors addressing US sailors.
France 24 · 11:54
Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, dies ↗María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while hospitalised.
Al Jazeera · 11:56
Can emergency reserves ease the diesel crisis? ↗The G7 plans to release emergency fuel stocks as diesel shortages raise transport costs and squeeze household budgets.
Al Jazeera · 11:59
Why has Iraq devalued its currency, and why are some MPs against it? ↗MPs oppose dinar devaluation, citing increased living costs and financial strain on Iraq’s most vulnerable populations.
NPR News · 12:01
South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon ↗The test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility. (Image credit: Jeon Heon-kyun)
BBC World · 12:01
Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed? ↗The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.
BBC World · 12:02
Italy overhauls electoral system after fiercely contested debate ↗Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.
Al Jazeera · 12:02
Sri Lanka arrests ex-President Rajapaksa’s wife in graft case ↗Sri Lanka’s former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested in a corruption case.
BBC World · 12:04
Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation ↗Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani had been secretly released on parole in 2025, after serving less than half his sentence.
ABC Australia · 12:04
Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature ↗The 76-year-old was honoured "for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature," the Swedish Academy said.
Al Jazeera · 12:10
Italian law to give election winners bonus seats: Why that’s controversial ↗Critics say the proposed law is undemocratic, potentially granting a winning coalition outsized power in parliament.
NPR News · 12:13
South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute ↗The South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation. (Image credit: Seth Wenig)
France 24 · 12:15
EU trade envoy eyes yawning goods deficit on first day of China visit ↗The EU's trade commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, arrived in Beijing this Thursday for two days of talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao. Sefcovic stated his goal of "rebalancing" an "unsustainable trade deficit". One particular area of concern is the auto sector, where Chinese hybrid vehicles have increased the…
The Guardian World · 12:16
Can Sánchez convince Spanish voters he is their best hope for fairer housing? ↗Recent death of 87-year-old woman likely to focus attention on crisis in run-up to general election at end of November Europe live – latest updates Even before María del Carmen Abascal died on Wednesday night , a mere fortnight after her eviction from the Madrid flat where she had lived for most of her life, th…
Al Jazeera · 12:27
UK’s Burnham ‘open’ to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet programme ↗GCAP pact between the UK, Italy and Japan to build a new fighter jet welcomed Canada as an ‘observer' in July
Al Jazeera · 12:44
South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs ↗South Korea recalls envoy from Kyiv amid diplomatic tensions over alleged transfer of North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
Al Jazeera · 12:44
Two killed after building partially collapses in Turkiye’s Istanbul ↗Eight survivors rescued from the rubble as fears of further collapse slow operations in Istanbul’s Maltepe district.
France 24 · 12:48
French teens keep up school blockades despite prime minister's pledge to act ↗French teenagers blockaded some high schools and marched through cities on Thursday after the government promised to address their grievances about teacher shortages and dilapidated school buildings. Reporting from Paris, France 24's Jamie Smith-Maillet says protesters he has spoken to see the government measures as…
France 24 · 12:51
Boston Ballet returns to Paris and builds lasting legacy ↗In this edition of Entre Nous we speak to Mikko Nissinen, the artistic director of the Boston Ballet, which is performing this week at the historic Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris. He tells us what it means to come back to Paris and what the French audience can expect from works by Alexander Ekman and Akram Khan.
France 24 · 12:52
Conflict in Yemen: What are the Houthis’ aims? ↗Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports, including in the capital Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs. The Iran-backed Houthis have claimed a wave of attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure in recent w…
France 24 · 12:54
France student protests: What measures is the government taking? ↗French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said in a televised address Wednesday evening that the country could not be "indifferent" to the concerns of protesting high school students, acknowledging that the "anger of young people does not come from nowhere". He denied that security forces have "orders to confront" the…
ABC Australia · 13:14
South Korea recalls ambassador as row with Ukraine escalates ↗Tensions between South Korea and Ukraine started escalating last month when Ukraine revealed it had transferred two North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
Al Jazeera · 13:20
US scientist’s children erupt in joy after hearing he won Nobel ↗Video shows US scientist Karl Deisseroth breaking the news to his son and two daughters that he won the Nobel Prize.
France 24 · 13:29
New Paris exhibition explores Ireland's housing crisis through contemporary art ↗Huge demonstrations have been held over the last few weeks in Spain over its housing crisis, but the issue is not restricted to Spain. Many other countries also have a huge problem with housing, including Ireland, with experts saying that for every street of 10 houses, the country actually needs 12. Now a new exhibi…
Al Jazeera · 13:32
Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it? ↗British Foreign Secretary Miliband said the consulate building would remain but would be called 'UK Mission, Jerusalem'.
Al Jazeera · 13:38
Rubio praises nationalism and ties ‘America First’ values to ancient Greece ↗US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Western nations to prioritise their own interests in a speech in Athens.
France 24 · 13:40
High school student protests continue in France ↗#France: high school students continue to protest Thursday in the face of what they say is the government’s failure to respond to their demands. Follow the fourth day of protests on FRANCE 24
The Guardian World · 13:42
Giorgia Meloni wins vote on controversial ‘bonus seat’ changes to electoral system ↗Italy’s opposition parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that extra reward for those with 42% of support distorts public representation Europe live – latest updates A controversial overhaul to electoral law that critics say is aimed at boosting Giorgia Meloni’s chances of clinging on to power in electi…
France 24 · 13:43
'They killed her': Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies ↗The 87-year-old whose eviction last month sparked nationwide protests in Spain has died. Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her home of more than 70 years last month, after it was bought by an investment fund. After news of her passing, some who took to the streets say they believe her death was brought on by the s…
France 24 · 13:44
30 dead in strike on Ukraine bus as Russian attacks intensify ↗Thirty people were killed and at least 18 were injured by Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine that included an attack on a public bus, authorities said Thursday, as an intensive pre-winter wave of attacks continued.
Al Jazeera · 13:45
French PM vows changes as students keep up school protests ↗French PM Sebastien Lecornu has promised to address student concerns as protests force hundreds of schools to close.
France 24 · 13:45
Microsoft brings more AI to PCs as it challenges Apple ↗Microsoft unveiled on Wednesday an AI coding model that can run directly on personal computers and new security technology to prevent AI agents from accessing data without permission, challenging Apple's push to bring more AI into personal devices.
ABC Australia · 13:46
Breaking: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor wins court battle to have police search warrants quashed ↗Police have been forced to accept warrants they use to search Andrew Mountbatte-Windsor's homes earlier this year were unlawful, in a London court.
Al Jazeera · 13:51
Canadian Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature ↗The Swedish Academy praised the 76-year-old poet and essayist's work for being 'bold and inventive'.
France 24 · 14:00
Protest culture: Why do French students repeatedly rise up? ↗France is in the international spotlight as massive student protests show no sign of stopping. Demonstrating is something of a rite of passage for young people in France, a moment when teenagers discover politics and their collective voice. How has this "protest culture" manifested itself in recent French history? A…
The Guardian World · 14:00
One Nation’s AI video is vile and tired – but the ensloppification of Australian politics doesn’t stop there ↗The inflammatory clip shows the wild west of online politicking created by unrestricted access to AI – and why watchdogs need more powers to do something about it Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation’s new AI-generated campaign video is a new low – even for them. The video –…
Al Jazeera · 14:01
‘This is a crisis of hope’: Echoes of 1968 as France’s students rise up ↗As in 1968, when student protests triggered nationwide strikes, today’s crisis is about generational discontent.
Al Jazeera · 14:01
King David Hotel bombing to consulate row: A timeline of UK-Israel tension ↗Israel's order to shut UK's Jerusalem consulate is the latest downturn in a relationship strained since before 1948.
Al Jazeera · 14:02
Shoot the People: Global Activism through Misan Harriman’s Lens ↗Influential British Nigerian photographer and activist Misan Harriman captures global protests that drive social change.
Al Jazeera · 14:07
New York Mayor Mamdani under fire for attending October 7 vigil ↗New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani was met by crowds calling him a ‘traitor’ for attending a vigil for October 7.
France 24 · 14:09
Search warrants for former prince Andrew's homes were unlawful, UK court rules ↗Police who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of investigations into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have agreed the search warrants were unlawful, a London judge said Thursday. The 66-year-old younger brother of King Charles II was arrested on February 19 on suspicion o…
BBC World · 14:10
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign ↗Bernadette Greene-Placentia says her memory of the attack is spotty and that she was knocked unconscious.
BBC World · 14:33
'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize ↗Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship.
The Guardian World · 14:37
Nicolás Maduro and his wife indicted for alleged torture of US citizens ↗Ousted Venezuelan president and Cilia Flores have been in jail in New York since early January The deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted for alleged conspiracy to commit torture, according to Manhattan federal court papers unsealed on Thursday. The superseding…
Al Jazeera · 14:43
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles ↗Saudi Arabia says two ballistic missiles were intercepted as they headed towards the capital, Riyadh.
Al Jazeera · 14:50
More killed in Kramatorsk as Russia targets Ukraine’s transportation system ↗Russia’s attacks on trains, buses and ports are paralysing Ukraine’s transport network and endangering civilians.
The Guardian World · 15:00
French students vow to continue protests, saying ministers’ pledges not enough ↗Schools blockaded again across country as teenagers and teachers demand more investment and ‘concrete measures’ to improve conditions Europe live – latest updates High school students have again blockaded schools and marched through cities across France, promising to continue their campaign despite government p…
Al Jazeera · 15:01
What were Trump operatives doing for pro-Russian politician Dodik in Bosnia? ↗Reports that Trump aides were paid to advise Bosnian Serb leader ahead of parliamentary election raise alarm.
France 24 · 15:05
How long will the global energy crunch last? ↗High energy prices continue to drive inflation and stoke anger among voters around the world. But with more crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and governments releasing more emergency fuel stockpiles, how long will the energy crunch last?
ABC Australia · 15:05
It took 10 billion years for this signal from the early universe to reach us ↗A newly discovered fast radio burst from 3 billion years after the big bang is among the most mysterious objects in astronomy.
BBC World · 15:07
Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture ↗The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.
The Guardian World · 15:15
Thousands to march in Madrid after death of evicted pensioner Maricarmen ↗Rally to remember woman, 87, whose rent battle with investment firm triggered nationwide protests over housing crisis Thousands of people are expected to march through the centre of Madrid on Thursday evening in memory of María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her flat in the capital a…
Al Jazeera · 15:19
London voters go to polls for Holborn and St Pancras by-election ↗The vote in London's Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary seat tests whether Burnham can restore faith in Labour.
Al Jazeera · 15:20
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife charged over torture allegations ↗The new US charge adds to the existing drug trafficking case against Venezuela’s former president and first lady.
France 24 · 15:23
Student protesters 'showing no signs of backing down' ↗Students who have been protesting classroom conditions in France for days are "not looking like they are willing to back down", says France 24 reporter Claire Paccalin, despite promises by the French prime minister to bring in measures to address their grievances.
NPR News · 15:24
White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack ↗Ryan has spent decades pressing presidents for answers. She talks about access, power, race and how asking questions put her in President Trump's crosshairs. Her new book is Notes on a Blacklash .
France 24 · 15:30
‘A celebration of the hybrid form’: Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize ↗Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for playful, genre-blending works that fuse the classical and the modern. Artist, podcast host and writer Mia Funk joined France 24 to discuss Carson’s work.
France 24 · 15:34
#IAmJaneDoe: A campaign in solidarity with Cornell alleged gang-rape victim ↗A wave of videos is spreading across social media under the hashtag #IAmJaneDoe to express solidarity with an anonymous Cornell University student who alleges she was sexually assaulted by several members of a fraternity in 2024.
NPR News · 15:34
4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space ↗Four people — two NASA astronauts, one from the European Space Agency and a Russian cosmonaut — spent nearly eight months at the space station, conducting spacewalks, science experiments and research. (Image credit: NASA via Anil Menon)
BBC World · 15:44
US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says ↗More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
ABC Australia · 15:50
Maduro and wife Flores face new charge of conspiracy to commit torture ↗The ousted Venezuelan president and his wife were captured by the US military at their Caracas home and taken to New York in January.
Al Jazeera · 15:50
Video said to show Mali army in Kidal after retaking city ↗Recently published video is said to show Mali’s armed forces in Kidal after retaking the strategic northern city.
Al Jazeera · 15:53
UK ex-prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error ↗London-based judge says error 'does not bring investigation to an end' as police probe disgraced former royal.
ABC Australia · 15:54
Botched execution survivor Christa Pike 'up and walking' ↗Lawyers say the convicted killer has got out of bed for the first time, but is still "somewhat foggy".
France 24 · 16:02
French, US and Russian astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space ↗SpaceX brought France's Sophie Adenot and fellow astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway and Andrey Fedyaev back to Earth on Thursday after an eight-month mission on board the International Space Station that saw Adenot become the first French woman to walk in space.
NPR News · 16:05
New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture ↗U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him. (Image credit: Ariana Cubillos)
The Guardian World · 16:11
Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray ↗Government forces’ attack raises risk of internal conflict in Ethiopia that could trigger regional war Eritrean troops who crossed into Ethiopia’s Tigray region have come under drone attack from government forces, raising the risk that renewed internal conflict in Ethiopia could trigger an all-out regional war be…
The Guardian World · 16:11
Researchers find 180,000 giant tortoises living on island in Seychelles ↗Figure is highest ever recorded for species and confirms one of Indian Ocean’s greatest conservation success stories A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once endangered species is thriving. A population of Aldabra giant tortoise lives on an island in S…
NPR News · 16:18
The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego ↗The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew.
Al Jazeera · 16:21
Man City must ‘stick together’ after Premier League charges, says Haaland ↗Erling Haaland calls on Man City to unite as Premier League club appeals more than 100 charges of wrongdoing.
BBC World · 16:24
Zambia signs US health deal after disputes over data-sharing ↗The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.
Al Jazeera · 16:53
UEFA details FIFA presidential candidate criteria in bid to oust Infantino ↗UEFA draws up qualities required for a candidate to run against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in March's election.
Al Jazeera · 16:55
Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near Manila ↗Taal Volcano near the Philippine capital briefly erupted, sending a dark grey ash plume 4,000 metres above its crater.
France 24 · 16:57
Two Latvian men arrested at UK base housing US and NATO intelligence hubs ↗British counter-terrorism police are investigating after two Latvian men were arrested Thursday near a Royal Air Force base in southeast England housing US and NATO intelligence operations, police said in a statement. The arrests come days after a major incident at another UK base led the US military to withdraw B-1…
Al Jazeera · 17:07
Dozens killed in Russian strike on civilian buses in eastern Ukraine ↗At least 33 people were killed after a Russian strike hit two civilian buses in a city within the Donestsk region.
Al Jazeera · 17:08
CAS promises Senegal-Morocco AFCON title decision within days ↗The Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule within days on appeal against decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title.
France 24 · 17:08
As elections near, how are French political parties reacting to student protests? ↗Students in France are pledging to keep taking to the streets despite the country's prime minister making a speech on Wednesday in which he said the government would come up with a plan to address their concerns. How have political parties in France been reacting to the movement? Delano D'Souza has been finding out.
France 24 · 17:09
The Russian-occupied town in Ukraine facing starvation ↗Trapped and facing starvation, residents of the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine risk their lives to travel for hours by foot and bicycle along mine-strewn roads to get food and water. The town near the Ukrainian city of Kherson on the war's southern front has been under Russian control since 202…
France 24 · 17:11
Russian attack on Ukraine busses part of 'a steady increase in attacks on civilians' ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday there would be a response to a Russian strike that hit two buses in the frontline city of Kramatorsk, killing 30 people and wounding 18 others. France 24's Andrew Hilliar says it comes a bid a growing number of Russian attacks on civilians in the country, with UN…
France 24 · 17:12
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature ↗Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for playful, genre-blending works that fuse the classical and the modern. The Toronto-born Carson, 76, draws on themes and stories from ancient Greek and Roman literature for writing that often blends elements of poetry, es…
Al Jazeera · 17:17
Jerusalem Daily: Remembrance and mourning ↗Thousands protest worldwide in solidarity with Gaza as Palestinians mourn those being killed in daily Israeli strikes.
Al Jazeera · 17:25
US suspends Microsoft and Adobe from visa programme amid fraud claims ↗Visa probe also targets universities for allegedly exploiting international students to reduce US wage costs.
Al Jazeera · 17:27
Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea ↗Syrian authorities questioned why search and rescue operations were called off before the fate of 10 sailors was known.
France 24 · 17:42
Aaron Sorkin, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White: The director and cast behind the Facebook sequel ↗Fifteen years after "The Social Network", Aaron Sorkin is taking on Facebook again. His new film, "The Social Reckoning", looks at what the platform has become and the role it plays in division, extremism and misinformation in America, themes that have fuelled his long-running public feud with Mark Zuckerberg. It te…
Al Jazeera · 17:58
Hurricane Isaias charges towards the US Gulf Coast with dangerous winds ↗The storm is forecast to strike Florida, Alabama and Mississippi with up to 10 inches of rain this weekend.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Friday news quiz: Exploding cans, rejected credit cards and dapper animals ↗Say what you like about the ABC news quiz, it's better than copping an exploding can to the face.
ABC Australia · 18:00
The duality of Australia's newest cricket captain Sophie Molineux ↗Eight years after making her international debut, the country girl from Bairnsdale is now Australia's cricket captain. But Sophie Molineux's rise hasn't come without challenges, or criticism.
ABC Australia · 18:00
'Excruciating' pain and 'dead' tissue: The drug of choice for US executions ↗On paper, Tennessee's death penalty protocol looks neat. But experts say the drug used in lethal injection risks severe pain and a feeling of drowning.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Taiwan's return to nuclear power driven by AI hunger for electricity ↗Taiwan is considering abandoning its Nuclear-Free Homeland policy and restarting its last nuclear reactor, shut down only last year.
ABC Australia · 18:00
'Essentially unstoppable': How tobacco cartels funnel cash offshore ↗Australia's illicit tobacco trade has become so lucrative that criminal overlords have built a secret pipeline suspected of smuggling tens of millions of dollars overseas.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Unless you're Hanson, migration can be a dangerous sinkhole ↗In the furious debate about migration policy, figures and justifications get easily lost in a quagmire of vocal stakeholders, potential losers and outcomes that may not stand the test of the real world.
ABC Australia · 18:00
How Australian mortgages compare to the US, Japan and South Korea ↗With most Australian mortgages being variable loans and interest rates at a 15-year high, experts weigh in on different approaches to mortgages in other parts of the world.
The Guardian World · 18:00
Astronomers detect mysterious burst of energy from a galaxy far, far away ↗Intense flash of radio waves is more than 10bn years old and has travelled through ‘approximately 80% of cosmic history’ A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a mysterious flash of energy was released into the universe. Astronomers have now detected that flash, a burst of radio waves which travelled for mor…
Al Jazeera · 18:01
Two Latvian men arrested inside UK military base after breach ↗Police say nothing so far suggests the incident at RAF Molesworth linked to events surrounding RAF Fairford last month.
Al Jazeera · 18:07
Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says ↗Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel on the campaign trail.
Al Jazeera · 18:11
Israel opens first-ever pavilion at Morocco defence show ↗Israel opened its first national pavilion at Morocco's Marrakech Air Show, joined by Israel's top military contractors.
BBC World · 18:17
Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design ↗The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Elective egg freezing costs thousands, but most women never use them ↗Experts say people considering freezing their eggs for non-medical reasons need more evidence-based information as most will not use them and, even if they do, the procedure is not a guaranteed pathway to parenthood.
ABC Australia · 18:30
How Madonna and Gandalf ended up on Troye Sivan's new album ↗A Madonna sample, a medieval castle party and Sir Ian McKellen in full Gandalf mode: welcome to Troye Sivan's new era.
NPR News · 18:37
Suicide is up among Black Americans. We need to talk about it. ↗NPR's Michel Martin hosted a panel conversation about mental health and suicide in the Black community, exploring a difficult subject in deeply personal conversations.
ABC Australia · 18:38
Botswana's UNESCO wetlands offer lessons for Australia ↗What Botswana's pristine wetlands and waterways are teaching Australians about climate change, over-extraction and conservation.
ABC Australia · 18:46
Car burnt in driveway in Melbourne's south-east 14th this week ↗A police commander says it is believed the repeated arson attacks are linked to organised crime and appear to be an intimidation tactic.
ABC Australia · 18:50
Katie Lynch wants to see AFL 'harness the momentum' of Pride Round ↗The Gold Coast Suns' Katie Lynch would like the power of the AFLW's dedicated Pride Round to be extended across the whole code.
ABC Australia · 18:54
South Africa vs Australia Test series, everything you need to know ↗Australia heads back to South Africa for a three-Test series for the first time since 2018 and the infamous Sandpapergate series. Here's everything you need to know.
ABC Australia · 19:02
Once a home for handmade, artists say Etsy's now overrun with AI ↗Global online marketplace Etsy is known as a home for the handmade, with Etsy proclaiming its mission to "keep commerce human." But buyers and sellers are reporting an influx of AI-generated products and, in some cases, copied artistic works.
ABC Australia · 19:03
Singapore launches new dating app — but not everyone qualifies ↗FirstDate is exclusively for public servants and comes as fertility and marriage rates fall in the city-state. Will it help turn them around?
ABC Australia · 19:05
Veterans sue government over 'mass and routine' medical data sharing ↗A new class action will allege the federal government breach privacy laws by sharing thousands of ex-ADF members' medical records to an Australian university.
ABC Australia · 19:05
Family day care shrinks as parents opt for centre-based care ↗Researchers are concerned family day care services might disappear in Australia as educators leave the sector feeling unsupported and parents increasingly choose centre-based child care.
Al Jazeera · 19:06
Philippines ex-President Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC rules ↗The former president is able to understand the charges and follow the proceedings, panel of experts find.
BBC World · 19:10
Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis ↗Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
Al Jazeera · 19:12
‘War lives in me’: Gaza playwright Ali Abu Yasin wins English PEN award ↗Honoured for his artistic resilience, Ali Abu Yasin continued writing for theatre amid the rubble.
Al Jazeera · 19:17
Man City charges: Maresca says players focused on Liverpool test ↗Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca claims players unfazed by financial breaches verdict ahead of Liverpool showdown.
ABC Australia · 19:26
Historic club's closure reveals sad new truth about Footscray ↗With crime and a cost-of-living crisis on its doorstep, a historic and beloved club in Footscray has been forced to close, leaving its members heartbroken.
ABC Australia · 19:31
Woman wins $460k child sexual abuse case after cross-examining abuser ↗A legal expert says a woman who won a civil sexual abuse case after cross-examining the man who abused her as a child is "extraordinary" and rare.
ABC Australia · 19:37
Unique Rite of Passage ritual alive and well in Inala's Indigenous community ↗For two decades, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in Inala have taken part in the Rite of Passage Ball.
ABC Australia · 19:40
Amount of people barred from working with children in Qld nearly doubles ↗The government says thousands of additional blue card refusals mean a strong system, but legal academics warn it could have unintended impacts.
ABC Australia · 19:42
Proposed waterfront stadium 'quite different' to Griffin's Canberra plan ↗A waterfront stadium was part of the original plan for Canberra, but a historian says a new proposed venue could "knock out parts" of the architects' legacy.
Al Jazeera · 19:43
At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war ↗The damage, documented in a Congressional Budget Office report, comes as Trump faces criticism over war's cost.
Al Jazeera · 19:46
Prosecutors in Maradona death trial seek sentences up to 12 years ↗Seven medical professionals face calls for 12-year prison sentences in trial over Argentina icon Diego Maradona's death.
ABC Australia · 19:48
Renewed push to trial pet-friendly train, metro carriages in NSW ↗More than 6,500 people have signed a petition in support of the two-year trial, which would require pet owners to keep their dogs on a lead or in an approved carrier if riding in designated animal-friendly carriages.
Al Jazeera · 19:49
India’s Cockroach movement says members detained as protests continue ↗India's opposition and student-led CJP movement demand election chief's resignation, plan mass demonstration Saturday.
Al Jazeera · 19:49
Israeli settlers systematically target the Palestinian olive harvest ↗Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank are destroying olive trees.
Al Jazeera · 19:57
Israeli settlers take Palestinian olives, and their harvest traditions ↗As Israeli settlers harvest olives on Palestinian land, farmers face growing violence and loss of an ancient tradition.
ABC Australia · 20:00
Woman, child found dead in car in dam ↗A woman, 36, and a child, 10, from Maryborough have been killed in a double fatal incident on Thursday afternoon.
ABC Australia · 20:02
Illness uncertainty as Australia weighs up Test XI ↗South Africa is going in with spin for the first Test in Durban, but the Australian line-up is still unclear with illness and pitch questions still to be answered.
ABC Australia · 20:04
'Cheaper to buy everyone new TVs' as regions lose terrestrial channels ↗While some residents who still rely on their aerials are sad to lose channels, others say they have already switched online.
Al Jazeera · 20:06
How much worse can Yemen’s humanitarian crisis become? ↗UN says fighting has displaced more than 200,000 people in five weeks.
ABC Australia · 20:14
Live: Minister moves to smooth over government response to ATO payment change ↗Pat Conroy has tried to smooth over the federal government's response to the ATO's decision to end credit card payments. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 20:16
Pedestrian, police car struck after Sydney CBD carjacking ↗Police arrest a 36-year-old man after he allegedly committed a carjacking and struck a pedestrian and two cars, including a police vehicle, in Sydney's CBD.
France 24 · 20:17
'Fighting for our future': France high school students vow no let-up ↗Over 70,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Thursday demanding better education and less police brutality, as students protested nationwide despite government attempts to ease a crisis that has rocked the country for more than a week. Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools, w…
France 24 · 20:22
‘Nothing will stop us’: French student protests show few signs of ending ↗Students on Thursday barricaded a Parisian high school with garbage bins before police shot tear gas at them as France’s nationwide protests showed little sign of ending. At least a dozen demonstrations supporting the high school students’ movement were planned across the country while 375 schools were fully or part…
ABC Australia · 20:33
'Consumers should feel ripped off': How coffee brands have changed ↗If your coffee tastes different, you may not be imagining things. Brands have quietly changed their recipes and labels after bean prices surged to almost 50-year highs.
Al Jazeera · 20:34
Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem ↗The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate.
France 24 · 20:35
Spain mourns Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction sparked housing protests ↗Protests and anger have grown across Spain after the death of an 87-year-old woman in the wake of her eviction from her home. Maricarmen Abascal was thrown out of her home of seven decades in what became the "cause celebre" of Spain's housing crisis. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid.
ABC Australia · 20:38
Gambling lobby hits back at bill proposing deposit caps, inducements ban ↗A Northern Territory parliament bill seeks to mandate deposit caps and ban inducements, among a series of changes that would affect 50 online bookmakers and their customers nation-wide if passed.
ABC Australia · 20:40
Live: AI company quivers worry Wall Street and ASX ↗Concerns about two AI companies yet to list, Open AI in the US and Firmus in Australia, are worrying markets. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
The Guardian World · 20:40
Men accused of shooting Australian surfer brothers and US friend dead in Mexico to learn fate as trial concludes ↗Martin and Debra Robinson, the brothers’ parents, will address the court before a Mexican judge hands down the verdict A Mexican judge is expected to hand down his verdict on Thursday in the high-profile murder trial of three men accused of killing two Australian surfers and their American friend in 2024. Austra…
France 24 · 20:42
Black sea and black ops: How exposed is Europe to Ukraine war spillover? ↗The story’s as underreported as it is consequential for the entire planet: Three Turkish-owned cargo ships out of Ukraine hit in EU waters by suspected Russian drones. One, the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sinking Tuesday off Bulgaria. Ten Egyptian and Syrian crew missing. For its part, Ukraine’s been hitting Russian tan…
Al Jazeera · 20:43
South Africa protests turn violent amid rage over asylum ruling ↗Several cars torched and foreign-run businesses forced to shut in Johannesburg's Soweto and coastal city of Durban.
Al Jazeera · 20:47
US charges Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro over torture allegations ↗Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores face a new US charge over alleged torture.
ABC Australia · 20:49
Snowtown killer's outing from prison 'sickening', victim's nephew says ↗James Spyridon Vlassakis, one of four people convicted over the Snowtown murders, has been granted parole. A relative of one of the victims has condemned his move to the Adelaide Pre-Release Centre.
ABC Australia · 21:01
Coastal businesses fear backpacker visa cap will drive workers away ↗The hospitality industry says the backpacker ballot will create workforce shortages, but a new migration agreement could help holiday towns in NSW.
Al Jazeera · 21:04
What is the Mecca defence pact? ↗Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan are activating their defence pact to counter attacks from Yemen’s Houthis.
ABC Australia · 21:05
Tax bungle by governments could impact workers if ATO chases money ↗Tasmanian state service employees who took voluntary redundancies stretching back well over a decade could be on the hook for a tax bill after the state government self-reported a tax bungle.
Al Jazeera · 21:11
Trump gives top US science awards to Elon Musk and other tech executives ↗The National Medal of Science is annually given to scientists and engineers for major contributions in their fields.
ABC Australia · 21:13
Man kept in jail illegally amid psychiatric facility bed shortage ↗A mentally impaired man is kept in jail illegally because of a chronic lack of beds in the state’s only psychiatric facility caring for prisoners.
Al Jazeera · 21:17
Police use tear gas and water cannons on student protestors in Paris ↗Police fired tear gas and water cannons as demonstrators gathered in Paris to demand more funding and teachers.
France 24 · 21:19
Trump envoys, European officials to discuss ‘new ideas’ for Ukraine peace in Miami ↗US President Donald Trump’s envoys will meet Ukrainian negotiators and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss new proposals to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, two US sources told AFP. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will present ideas developed during recent talks with both sides, one source said Thursday.
ABC Australia · 21:24
Special edition coins continue Live Aid legacy 41 years on ↗The Perth Mint unveils plans to release special edition Live Aid collectible coins as one of the architects of the legendary concert reflects on its legacy four decades on.
ABC Australia · 21:30
Midwives warn insurance changes could reduce homebirth services ↗An insurance exemption for private practise midwives will end next year.
ABC Australia · 21:44
Live: Bombers out of Blakey race as Saints prepare offer to test Swans ↗The race to acquire Nick Blakey from the Swans appears to be down to two teams. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog.
Al Jazeera · 21:49
What Man City charges anger Liverpool before Premier League game? ↗Clubs reportedly want reimbursements after Man City charges - one of those, Liverpool, are first opponent in fallout.
ABC Australia · 21:52
Prince Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after royal split ↗The Duke of Sussex opens up about his mental health challenges at points in his life, including following the death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales.
ABC Australia · 21:53
Brisbane Lions slump a long time coming for AFLW powerhouse ↗The Brisbane Lions are in an unfamiliar spot on the AFLW ladder, with their finals hopes hanging by a thread. But the slump for the perennial contenders has been a long time coming.
Al Jazeera · 21:55
Four astronauts return to earth after an eight-month space mission ↗The crew completed a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.
France 24 · 22:01
Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says ↗The Pentagon said the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan would be livestreamed on December 3. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday the execution would be public. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 in a 2009 shooting at the Texas military base.
ABC Australia · 22:05
More young men than ever are gambling, but not to win ↗On a Friday night in a pub during the footy finals, the ABC asked every table if they had a bet on; all but one did. Experts say it's a red flag against the government's limited gambling reforms.
Al Jazeera · 22:10
French giants Bordeaux relegated to sixth tier for financial irregularities ↗Six-time French champions Bordeaux, the club where Zinedine Zidane made his name, to play in sixth tier after sanctions.
ABC Australia · 22:12
Breaking: Data centre operator pulls share market float after lacklustre investor demand ↗The company searching for private funding as IPO gets pulled just a day after it closed its books to investors.
ABC Australia · 22:17
Pentagon says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be live-streamed ↗The United States's first execution by a military firing squad since World War II will be live-streamed, the Pentagon has said.
The Guardian World · 22:17
Firmus pulls biggest ASX float since Telstra amid investor doubt about datacentre company ↗The offer would have been the biggest debut on the stock market since the telecommunication giant in 1997 Firmus Technologies has scrapped what was set to be Australia’s biggest company listing in decades after investor demand for its much-hyped AI data centre business failed to materialise. A Firmus spokesperso…
BBC World · 22:21
Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says ↗"We'll make sure that people are able to watch it," the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.
ABC Australia · 22:25
Khawaja's 'Sandpapergate' book does not worry Cummins ↗Pat Cummins says he is proud of the Australian team's evolution since the 2018 "Sandpapergate" incident, as Usman Khawaja, who played in that Test, prepares to release his autobiography.
BBC World · 22:26
USS Lincoln finally docks in San Diego after 10-month mission ↗USS Lincoln finally docks in San Diego after 10-month mission The US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever.
Al Jazeera · 22:30
Putin pledges Russia’s support to end US-led war on Iran ↗The Russian and Iranian presidents met in Turkmenistan ahead of regional summit.
ABC Australia · 22:30
Turtles found buried in metres of mud returned to rejuvenated wetland ↗Turtles rescued from the Gingham Waterhole in north-west NSW have begun returning, while keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo incubate more than 250 eggs laid by females brought into care.
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:32
Robert Frost was both a skeptical believer and a believing skeptic. Yet his letters reveal a soul closer to despair ↗Robert Frost was both a skeptical believer and a believing skeptic. Yet his letters reveal a soul closer to despair
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:32
Silicon Valley’s self-styled futurists build marvelous machines. Their politics, though, recycle discredited ideas. Jill Lepore explains ↗Silicon Valley’s self-styled futurists build marvelous machines. Their politics, though, recycle discredited ideas. Jill Lepore explains
Arts & Letters Daily · 22:32
A quip about Hitler made Hannah Arendt and Mary McCarthy enemies. A subway-platform truce made them friends for life ↗A quip about Hitler made Hannah Arendt and Mary McCarthy enemies. A subway-platform truce made them friends for life
ABC Australia · 22:41
Deputy mayor candidate could be sacked if suspension is upheld ↗Hobart councillor and deputy mayor candidate Louise Elliot is appealing a third suspension handed down by a code of conduct panel during the current term of council. If upheld, the minister could be called in to sack her.
Al Jazeera · 22:54
Israel kills or wounds Palestinian every 90 minutes in Gaza since ceasefire ↗Islamic Relief calls for global action as deadly Israeli attacks in Gaza continue and humanitarian conditions worsen.
ABC Australia · 22:58
'A real love story': Renowned Yolŋu artist and wife die in same week ↗An Arnhem Land clan leader who once sued the Reserve Bank of Australia after his art was used on the world's first polymer bank note has died within a week of his wife.
ABC Australia · 23:00
Michael Robotham's latest novel sat in his bottom drawer for 35 years ↗When the internationally bestselling crime novelist first dreamt up Tell Me Something True, he saw it as a coming-of-age story rather than a crime yarn.
ABC Australia · 23:00
No end in sight for multi-million-dollar Cable Beach development ↗Broome locals say they are not surprised the opening of a multi-million-dollar redevelopment of Cable Beach is facing further delays.
ABC Australia · 23:01
Powderfinger confirm reunion, 16 years after breaking up ↗Powderfinger, one of the most decorated acts in Australian music history, have confirmed they're reforming 16 years after calling it quits. Here's everything we know so far.
ABC Australia · 23:04
Breaking: Man found dead by police after 'serious incident' in Perth's south ↗Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man at a house in Orelia, with a second man found at the property taken into custody.
BBC World · 23:11
Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire breaks silence to BBC ↗Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.
ABC Australia · 23:11
State government takes control of Sydney Town Hall Square project ↗The council says the plaza, which will require the demolition of several buildings the city has obtained since the 1980s, is necessary to create a gathering point for community events, music events and markets.
BBC World · 23:14
Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming? ↗A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.
ABC Australia · 23:30
Students run hairdressers and cafe at remote Indigenous school ↗Not only can the students attain certificates, it also gives back to the remote community, filling a gap in services offered locally.
Al Jazeera · 23:31
Man City charges: Mourinho jokes Premier League case will outlast him ↗Jose Mourinho, long an outspoken critic of Man City's spending, joked that the Premier League case could outlast him.
ABC Australia · 23:31
Nurse says hospital parking fix needed after being chased to her car ↗Audrey McAllister was followed by a group of men after a shift. The nurses union says a lack of safe and affordable parking options is putting workers at risk.
Al Jazeera · 23:36
Hegseth says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be ‘public’ ↗An official at the Pentagon told Al Jazeera that former US Army Major Nidal Hasan's execution would be 'livestreamed'.
France 24 · 23:42
OpenAI bans Russian, Iranian ChatGPT propaganda networks ↗OpenAI said Thursday it shut down Russian and Iranian influence operations that used ChatGPT to create fake journalist personas and support a purported think tank spreading anti-Ukraine propaganda. The Iranian operation involved seven profiles posing as Western journalists to place lengthy articles in media outlets…
Al Jazeera · 23:53
Kenyan patient suspected of Ebola infection tests negative ↗Preliminary lab results ease fears of a second case in Kenya, after the country reported its first-ever case this week.
France 24 · 23:56
US files new torture charges against Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores ↗The United States on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture, adding to drug trafficking and firearms charges. Prosecutors allege detainees, including US citizens, suffered waterboarding, rape and beatings. The pair remain in US custody…
The Guardian World · 23:59
Plans for Sydney’s controversial new public square in doubt after NSW government intervention ↗State planning minister declares project ‘state significant’, wresting approval process away from local council Plans for a grand new public square in centre of Sydney are in doubt after the New South Wales planning minister declared the project “state significant”, wresting the approval process away from the City…