Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Saudi coalition hits Houthi sites; Aramco office hit in east ↗A Saudi Aramco building has been hit in Dhahran, following Saudi-led coalition strikes on Houthi 'vital assets' in Yemen
Nature News · 00:00
This is why butterflies are so hard to catch ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03301-x High-speed camera footage reveals the visual tricks butterflies use to evade predators.
Nature News · 00:00
Daily briefing: China’s extraordinary rise in science ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03322-6 Explore China’s efforts to grow its scientific and technological might. Plus, how butterflies trick the eye and what could be the oldest shipwreck ever found.
Nature News · 00:00
Growing plane and ship traffic degrade the air of western North America ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03239-0 Pollution from transport across the Pacific Ocean is raising ozone levels above a region whose own emissions have dropped.
Nature News · 00:00
‘Incredible’: bleached corals thrive within days when touching healthy neighbour ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03266-x A coral fragment can form a tissue bridge with a dying counterpart — and provide it with crucial microalgae.
Nature News · 00:00
Author Correction: Wafer-scale epitaxy growth of high-mobility p-type boron carbon nitride ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11267-z Author Correction: Wafer-scale epitaxy growth of high-mobility p-type boron carbon nitride
Nature News · 00:00
Modelling mouse embryogenesis from chemically induced totipotent stem cells ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11164-5 A mouse embryo model derived from chemically induced totipotent-like stem cells progresses through key developmental milestones, including gastrulation, embryonic axis formation, haematopoiesis and early organogenesis.
Nature News · 00:00
Elp1 is required for myeloid differentiation and brain repopulation ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11112-3 Primary cultured haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells are used to analyse the molecular mechanisms of brain myeloid differentiation, and this platform enabled the identification of elongation factor ELP1 as an important regulator of this…
Nature News · 00:00
Engineered TYK2 dependence enables myeloid-selective IL-10 receptor agonism ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11176-1 A tetravalent nanobody-based myeloid-selective IL-10 receptor agonist recapitulates IL-10’s potent suppression of monocytes, macrophages and dendritic cells while avoiding stimulation of T cells.
Nature News · 00:00
Global conservation area coverage substantially exceeds current estimates ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11157-4 A globally representative sample of 25 countries and territories indicates that conservation areas cover 26.81% of the land, much closer to the 30% by 2030 target than officially reported.
Nature News · 00:00
Evidence for multi-Li + clustering in lithium-ion battery electrolytes ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11138-7 Machine-learning-enabled atomistic simulations, spectroscopy, electrochemical data and quantum-chemical calculations reveal previously unstudied multi-lithium-ion complexes without bound anions, improving understanding of lithium-ion-battery…
Nature News · 00:00
Overlooked brown fat in our bodies linked to wide range of health benefits ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03302-w Massive study of more than 100,000 people finds surprise connection between ‘good’ body fat and improved mental health.
Nature News · 00:00
Structural basis of ligand recognition and gating in mosquito IRs ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11239-3 Structural basis of ligand recognition and gating in mosquito IRs
Nature News · 00:00
Becoming real ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03114-y An endless blessing.
Nature News · 00:00
How early tetrapods got their neck ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03061-8 As fish evolved into four-limbed creatures, their skull separated from their shoulders to form a neck. Now we learn that this early neck was surprisingly rigid.
Nature News · 00:00
China’s extraordinary rise in science and how it will change the world ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03222-9 The nation is on a trajectory to lead the world in science, a development that will reshape technological advancement, innovation and the balance of global power.
Nature News · 00:00
Biomedical engineering is growing rapidly, but will it help patients? ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03202-z Assimilating the latest technology into health systems is a key challenge facing the field.
Nature News · 00:00
Will my lack of country-specific grants limit my chances of employment abroad? ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02442-3 A researcher in Latin America seeks advice on the best way to present themselves when applying for faculty positions in Europe and North America.
Nature News · 00:00
A guide to the Nature Index ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03206-9 A description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality that is available free online at natureindex.com.
Nature News · 00:00
Nature Index reveals the four countries to watch in biomedical engineering ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03204-x These nations are making their distinct mark in the field through specialization and collaboration.
Nature News · 00:00
China’s AI research is booming. Where is it headed? ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03223-8 Nature speaks to analysts and researchers about what it’s like to work in AI in China.
Nature News · 00:00
Alveolar stem cells go beyond making gas-exchange cells to repair damaged airways ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03085-0 Alveolar type 2 (AT2) cells are the stem cells of the lung’s air sacs and are responsible for maintaining alveolar structure and gas exchange. A study that tracked AT2 cells shows that, after injury to the airway, they can also migrate betwe…
Nature News · 00:00
Hydrogels and MRI: meet three biomedical engineers reshaping health care ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03205-w Researchers are making great advances across medical disciplines, using a wide range of tools and processes.
Nature News · 00:00
Protecting nature means valuing biodiversity ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03219-4 Appeals for extra money are failing. Fundamental changes are needed to safeguard the planet for future generations.
Nature News · 00:00
Large blind test of methane-detecting satellites lends credibility to emissions data ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03075-2 Twelve methane-sensing satellites were tested for their accuracy in measuring controlled-release events in the Arizona desert over a year-long blind test. Many were found to detect and quantify releases accurately, with instruments purpose-b…
Nature News · 00:00
Some Jurassic period birds were flightless ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02645-8 The fossil discovery of an early avian ancestor in China reveals that flightless birds lived alongside the known flying species.
Nature News · 00:00
Smartwatch health data are piling up. How can doctors keep pace? ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03203-y To harness the full value of wearable devices for monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, protocols must be established.
Nature News · 00:00
Catalytic transfer of carbon atoms enables spirofusion of C–C σ-bonds ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11242-8 Catalytic transfer of carbon atoms enables spirofusion of C–C σ-bonds
Nature News · 00:00
Lay of the land: terrestrial conservation efforts cover a wider area than thought ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03081-4 Governments around the world have pledged to conserve 30% of the terrestrial realm by 2030, but official data suggest that the target is barely halfway to being met. A combined global and national-level data set now shows that up to 27% of l…
Nature News · 00:00
The world is closer to a major conservation target than scientists thought ↗Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03307-5 Analysis suggests number of protected areas is hugely underestimated but biodiversity is still in peril — plus, a huge study looking at the health effects of brown fat.
The Guardian World · 00:10
Jim Chalmers denies Anthony Albanese rolled him over credit card payments for tax bills ↗Treasurer’s comments come after prime minister revealed he intervened to delay a controversial ban on such payments to the ATO Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Treasurer Jim Chalmers has denied being rolled by Anthony Alba…
ABC Australia · 00:17
'A lot of emotion:' First round of redundancies to hit Whyalla steelworks ↗More than 250 Whyalla steelworks employees have accepted redundancies but those wanting to stay are facing an anxious wait.
ABC Australia · 00:20
Court overturns heritage order that stalled $1b NSW gold mine ↗The Federal Court rules that a Commonwealth decision that blocked a NSW gold mine was "made without authority".
ABC Australia · 00:20
Students risk 'cognitive outsourcing' if AI overused, schools warned ↗A review of studies on AI use in education finds real risks that it can disrupt student learning with lifelong consequences.
Al Jazeera · 00:27
How podcasts became political powerhouses ↗Are podcasts remaking politics or just bypassing scrutiny?
ABC Australia · 00:33
High Court rules in favour of prisoner trying to freeze her eggs ↗High Court judges allowed her appeal and ruled a previous decision by Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) should be quashed.
ABC Australia · 00:35
Nine roller-coasters close across US, Canada after man dies during ride ↗Nine roller-coasters have been closed across the US and Canada as new information emerges about the death of a 42-year-old man.
ABC Australia · 00:38
Storms 'swirling like a tornado' leave trail of destruction in parts of NT ↗Central Australian businesses and residents are assessing damage from severe storms that have swept through parts of the Northern Territory.
France 24 · 00:41
Kyiv power plant hit by Russian missile without warning from allies ↗Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that a Russian ballistic missile struck a Kyiv power plant without advance warning from Western allies, killing at least two people and wounding around 20. The attack came days after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, r…
ABC Australia · 00:43
'Stranded patients' in NSW hospitals prompts call for change ↗New South Wales must think outside the box to stop the number of "stranded" aged care patients in hospitals from getting out of control, says the state's productivity commissioner.
Al Jazeera · 00:45
Israeli attacks kill one in Gaza, wound journalists in occupied West Bank ↗A year into the ceasefire, nearly two-thirds of Gaza is in Israeli hands and Netanyahu vows control of the West Bank.
ABC Australia · 00:46
Drive-by shooting at house in Melbourne's western suburbs ↗Police say offenders fired multiple shots at a house and car in Caroline Springs before fleeing the scene overnight.
The Guardian World · 00:53
Graduate student accused of poisoning colleague and trying to flee to China arrested at LAX ↗Microbiologist Aili Wang, 32, poisoned tea of colleague in Wyoming who had pending patents, prosecutors allege A Wyoming microbiology graduate student from China has been arrested on accusations she poisoned the tea of a colleague who had pending patents and with whom she did not get along, then tried to flee the…
BBC World · 00:59
What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster ↗Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.
The Guardian World · 01:05
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on allegations of spying ↗FSB security agency said reporter was arrested on island of Sakhalin, alleging he was collecting information about Russia’s defences Russia has arrested a Japanese journalist on the far east island of Sakhalin and accused him of espionage, Moscow said on Tuesday. Russia regards Japan as an “unfriendly” country b…
Al Jazeera · 01:07
Namibia battles cattle disease outbreak as EU suspends several meat imports ↗Foot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock farmers’ livelihoods and disrupts meat supplies as authorities impose curbs.
ABC Australia · 01:10
Finance presenter Alan Kohler to sign off from ABC for final time ↗Alan Kohler will walk out the door of the ABC's Melbourne studios tonight after presenting his final finance report, ending a 31-year career at the public broadcaster.
Al Jazeera · 01:15
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn for money laundering, sanctions violations ↗The second-largest US bank faces record penalties for failing to comply with money laundering and sanctions laws.
ABC Australia · 01:33
Canberra court hears public servant 'fixated' on alleged stalking victim ↗Prosecutors opposed the man's release, arguing he has a "fixation" on his alleged victim and there is a risk he could endanger her safety if released.
Al Jazeera · 01:43
Colombia peace tribunal charges ex-FARC members with anti-Indigenous crimes ↗The former rebels are accused of abuses such as torture, murder and the displacement of Indigenous communities.
Al Jazeera · 01:44
Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US ↗Opposition leaders in Jamaica question why the deportation deal with the Trump White House has not been made public.
The Guardian World · 01:45
Rachel Smith will turn 39 in prison. The high court says she could freeze her eggs from behind bars ↗Australia’s highest court says Queensland drug trafficker extracting and storing eggs is not ‘assisted reproductive technology’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A woman has won an appeal in Australia’s highest court about her right to freeze her eggs while behind bars. Rachel Smith…
ABC Australia · 01:54
Less can be more for Rugby League World Cup ↗The Rugby League World Cup exists in a constant state of change, but ahead of the tournament opener between Australia and New Zealand, the much-maligned tournament can prove less can be more.
ABC Australia · 01:55
Former ABC presenter 'lucky to be alive' after being struck by e-bike ↗Margaret Throsby is calling for tighter regulations on e-bikes, as she recovers from major surgery after being struck on a shared path last month.
Al Jazeera · 01:56
Violence in Pakistan over emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold ↗Protesters in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province clashed with police over emergency and governor’s rule.
ABC Australia · 01:58
Groom sues wedding coach hire company over deadly Hunter bus crash ↗Mitchell Gaffney has launched civil proceedings against Linq Buslines over the Greta bus crash that occurred after his wedding, killing 10 guests.
The Guardian World · 01:58
Court overturns Tanya Plibersek’s protection order which company says blocked controversial NSW goldmine ↗Federal court overrules decision by former environment minister for the McPhillamys goldmine development at Blayney The federal court has overturned a rare protection order issued by former environment minister Tanya Plibersek under Indigenous heritage legislation, which the company said effectively blocked a cont…
ABC Australia · 02:01
Reassessment of billion-dollar silver mine sparks tractor protest ↗Opponents of a proposed billion-dollar silver and lead mine drive tractors through Mudgee as the Independent Planning Commission begins reassessing the project.
BBC World · 02:05
Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings ↗The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.
BBC World · 02:09
Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run ↗Ten years after the series finale, the "Girls" are getting back together to explore the "milestone of turning forty", HBO says.
ABC Australia · 02:14
Afghan batter recreates infamous hamstring injury used against Australia ↗It was the actions of number nine Qais Ahmad in the dying minutes that drew the most attention in the match's final act.
The Guardian World · 02:15
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial shown crime scene reconstruction as ballistics expert traces bullet trajectories ↗3D computer video of Paddington terrace shown to jurors outlines prosecution version of alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies A computer-generated reconstruction of the alleged double murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies has been played to a Sydney jury, as pictures showing gun marks on a bedroom door w…
ABC Australia · 02:24
Failed caravan company AOR allegedly traded insolvent since 2023 ↗Administrators for Australian Off Road caravans say the company owes creditors, including customers, $14 million.
ABC Australia · 02:28
Live: Last-gasp drama and surprises in store on AFL trade deadline day ↗The future of a number of players remains up in the air as the AFL's trade period reaches its final few dramatic hours. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 02:29
Two seriously injured in Palumpa violence, Wadeye unrest continues ↗NT Police have arrested one man following armed fighting in the remote community of Palumpa which seriously injured two others, while violent unrest in the nearby community of Wadeye has flared up again.
ABC Australia · 02:40
Conflicting advice left prospector stranded on outback tenement ↗A prospector receives a three-month permit to retrieve and secure his equipment after years of conflicting advice forced him to break the law to leave his outback tenement.
Al Jazeera · 02:45
Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missiles for second day with no warning ↗Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv for a second consecutive day without advance warning.
ABC Australia · 02:52
What to know about the cancer the pope has been diagnosed with ↗The pope has recovered from surgery to remove part of his lung, so what caused his illness, and how likely is he to recover?
Al Jazeera · 02:55
UN Human Rights Council elects 15 members in uncontested vote ↗Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats.
ABC Australia · 03:06
Compensation scheme for abuse survivors must be extended, MPs say ↗The scheme is scheduled to close in June 2028 but its backlog is outpacing processing.
Al Jazeera · 03:06
Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blasts ↗The trial is expected to run into February and could test Germany's political stance on Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 03:09
Houthi missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as battles intensify ↗Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring people.
ABC Australia · 03:14
Breaking: Man charged with murder of Carlton woman Jayda Allen Bonner ↗Homicide detectives have charged a 31-year-old man with murder, and believe he and Ms Bonner knew each other.
Al Jazeera · 03:23
Israel returns 22 stolen ancient artefacts to Greece ↗The cultural exchange comes amid strengthening ties between the two countries.
France 24 · 03:23
Trump asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over allegations ↗President Donald Trump asked US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign on Tuesday after reports alleged she sought $100,000 from a Trump supporter to pay personal credit card debt and accepted luxury trips and hotel stays from wealthy Greek businessmen. Guilfoyle denied wrongdoing and vowed to defend her…
France 24 · 03:35
What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis ↗Pope Leo underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerours tumour from his right lung after saying that a nodule had been "detected at a very early stage". Following a "successful" operation, the Vatican said the pontiff would undergo additional testing.
The Guardian World · 03:37
Family of Indigenous woman found dead in Melbourne mourn ‘vibrant, beautiful young girl’ ↗Police have charged a 31-year-old man with the alleged murder of Jayda Allen Bonner, whose body was found in a Carlton apartment on Saturday Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Warning: This article contains images of and ref…
ABC Australia · 03:37
Children found by police after escaping from Canberra daycare ↗The owners of Northside Community Service have apologised after two five-year-olds went missing from Majura Early Childhood Centre in Dickson.
France 24 · 03:39
Live: Saudi Arabia reports Aramco building hit and four wounded in Houthi missile attacks ↗Saudi Arabia reported damage to an Aramco building in Dhahran and four people wounded in Riyadh on Wednesday, after the kingdom intercepted Houthi missiles targeting the capital. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
ABC Australia · 03:41
Clock ticking on funding to launch Australian of the Year to space ↗The countdown is on for the federal government to decide if it will accept an European Space Agency offer to send Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station.
Al Jazeera · 03:57
UN official says ‘window of opportunity’ for peace in DR Congo ↗The envoy lauds the progress in diplomatic efforts despite the worsening security and humanitarian situation.
ABC Australia · 03:59
RACQ report finds Brisbane's petrol the most expensive of five biggest capitals ↗Brisbane drivers are paying an average of 199.2 cents per litre for unleaded, 10.6 cents more than the previous quarter, and 242 cents per litre for diesel.
The Guardian World · 04:00
Ukraine is littered with landmines on a scale last seen in Vietnam. How can they be removed? ↗Faced with deadlier threats, demining groups are coming up with new ways of working using drones and AI Crouched over on her hands and knees in a field of weeds, Olena Kabanova is digging into the ground. With a shovel and a steady hand, the 58-year-old digs out a neat square around the spot where a mine detector…
ABC Australia · 04:08
Lamarre-Condon visited farm where he allegedly tried to sink bodies, jury told ↗The bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were found near a monastery at Bungonia, south of Sydney, in surfboard bags eight days later after the alleged murders.
ABC Australia · 04:09
Woman charged over infant death previously reported missing interstate ↗Benjamin Nicholas Houghton and Yue Ning Lieu, also known as Linda Lieu, have been charged with criminal neglect and concealing human remains.
BBC World · 04:10
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage ↗The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo.
Al Jazeera · 04:16
Saudi-born engineer for OpenAI arrested for planting listening bug ↗OpenAI says it discovered a hidden recording device in one of its offices, wrapped in toilet paper behind a television.
BBC World · 04:21
Watch: Hong Kong crowds queue to see Van Gogh painting unveiled for first time in 60 years ↗Châtaigniers en fleurs, also known as Chestnut Trees in Blossom, is expected to receive record bids at auction this weekend.
The Guardian World · 04:22
$20m public liability insurance to rally in a park: how council red tape hinders the right to protest ↗Public gatherings stymied by bureaucracy, Australian Democracy Network and Deakin University researchers find Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Council red tape is stymieing the right to protest, a report has said, after a regional New South Wales council told a protest organiser they…
Al Jazeera · 04:25
Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boom ↗City-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.
ABC Australia · 04:27
DV survivor confronts 'monster' ex-partner who raped and burned her ↗Domestic and sexual violence survivor Kellie Franklin has confronted her attacker in court, labelling him an "absolute monster" for the damage he had inflicted on her body and her life.
Al Jazeera · 04:27
China and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reports ↗The long-delayed bridge will formally open on Thursday, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency.
ABC Australia · 04:28
Government says perpetrators of financial abuse will be pursued in court ↗Perpetrators of financial abuse who use the tax and social security systems to create debts as a form of coercive control could soon be held liable.
ABC Australia · 04:32
Warning signs missed before Melbourne girl’s death in ED, coroner finds ↗The Victorian coroner says doctors at Monash Medical Centre missed opportunities to save the life of 8-year-old Amrita Lanka in 2022.
ABC Australia · 04:46
Calls for judge to be stood down after teen avoids jail for rape ↗The teenager's 18-month suspended sentence has sparked outrage in the Canberra community.
ABC Australia · 05:00
Rex grounds two routes 10 months after $60m rescue package ↗Less than a year after Rex was sold with the aid of a federal government rescue package, the embattled airline has suspended services to Orange and Port Macquarie.
BBC World · 05:00
World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey ↗Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
ABC Australia · 05:06
Trump's new press secretary faces questions about her legal credentials ↗White House press secretary Katie Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, answered only three questions and called her husband "my president" during her first briefing.
Al Jazeera · 05:07
Ukrainian drones strike more than 100km into Russian territory ↗Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov region. The regional governor reported one person was killed.
ABC Australia · 05:14
Speeds of 188km/h, skids, burnouts before crash that killed driver's friend ↗Zachary Robert Kolm sentenced to nine years for manslaughter over Burnett Heads crash.
ABC Australia · 05:34
Forcing gas producers to sell to Australia won't 'crash' prices, King says ↗Burned once before on energy bill promises, the resources minister won't say what new gas reservation laws will do to wholesale gas prices, but promises they will cause downward pressure without crashing the market.
ABC Australia · 05:35
Powderfinger adds new shows for 2027 tour after pre-sale madness ↗Powderfinger is heading back out on the road in 2027, playing 24 shows across Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and Cairns.
Al Jazeera · 05:39
Man City deserve to keep trophies despite charges, says PSG’s Luis Enrique ↗Enrique, a friend of former Man City boss Guardiola, hopes the club can avoid the sanction of losing its titles.
Al Jazeera · 05:40
From Cairo to Tokyo: Can you guess these twin cities? ↗As a London borough moves to cut ties with Haifa, test your knowledge of the world's twin cities.
ABC Australia · 05:40
Mining giant BHP to cut hundreds of jobs at iron ore mines ↗Mining giant BHP has confirmed job cuts at its iron ore operations in Western Australia.
The Guardian World · 05:44
Wednesday briefing: Why small boat crossings are here to stay ↗Wednesday briefing: Why small boat crossings are here to stay In today’s newsletter: The collapse of the UK’s ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal with France exposes the limits of border enforcement that did little to stop crossings, and only made them more dangerous Good morning. You’d be forgiven for missing it.…
ABC Australia · 05:49
Migration rhetoric 'harming' reputation in Asia, uni vice-chancellor says ↗The debate over slashing international student numbers is harming Australia's reputation in Asia, and should it come to pass, would cripple local research capabilities, a Tasmanian academic leader says.
France 24 · 05:49
Champions League: Arsenal leave no chance to Lille and Olivier Giroud ↗Lille suffered heavy defeat at Arsenal (3-0) in Champions League matchday 2. Olivier Giroud made his return to Arsenal, his former club.
Al Jazeera · 05:51
Sudan cannot afford to dismiss a chance for dialogue ↗A new initiative faces serious questions about military influence, but its critics should not write it off prematurely.
The Guardian World · 05:52
Australian industry reliant on gas for ‘foreseeable future’, resources minister tells press club ↗Madeleine King says national gas reservation scheme, expected to come into effect from 2028, will reduce power prices Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The resources minister, Madeleine King, says Australian industry will b…
ABC Australia · 05:54
Rare earths company could be nationalised as China-linked investors fail to divest ↗Resources Minister Madeleine King has left open the door to nationalising a Perth-based critical minerals company as several China-linked investors are defying federal government orders to divest from it.
ABC Australia · 05:54
Recording device found in women's 'shower facilities' of Australian navy ship ↗Senator Jacqui Lambie says there are claims that footage taken from the device "may have been uploaded online" before it was discovered.
ABC Australia · 05:59
Rural doctors hit out at 'unsafe' birthing services model amid shortages ↗Rural GPs in South Australia's Mid North are urging the government not to trial a new birthing service at two of their hospitals, saying it will fragment patient care and have flow-on effects on an already under-pressure health system.
ABC Australia · 06:00
Walters explains choice of Walsh over Tedesco for World Cup opener ↗Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters raises eyebrows by choosing the Broncos star at fullback over James Tedesco for Thursday night's clash against the Kiwis, outlining his reasons for overlooking the 2026 Clive Churchill Medallist.
The Guardian World · 06:00
Ukrainian soldier to go on trial over sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines ↗Special forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov denies involvement in the 2022 blasts that left pipelines badly damaged A Ukrainian soldier is to go on trial in Hamburg accused of taking part in one of the most brazen acts of sabotage in postwar European history – the 2022 attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines between…
ABC Australia · 06:05
RJ Mitte on disability and self-belief, in his own words ↗Growing up with cerebral palsy, RJ Mitte always had his grandfather's voice in his ear backing him when others said he would never walk or talk properly.
ABC Australia · 06:08
Hospitality bosses warn of empty cafes and kitchens under migration cuts ↗The latest pushback on sweeping migration cuts has come from the hospitality industry in a social media campaign focused on the consequences for everyday Australians if crucial jobs are left vacant.
ABC Australia · 06:17
WOMADelaide reveals 2027 line-up marking 35 years of The World's Festival ↗Adelaide's revered event has celebrated global music since 1992. This year's diverse line-up is no exception.
France 24 · 06:23
🔴Ukraine live: Russia's 'targeted' strikes on energy leave 600,000 without power, Zelensky says ↗ABC Australia · 06:23
Inmate died after waiting 305 days for help, NSW coroner finds ↗A lengthy wait for support in a NSW prison where two mental health nurses are responsible for 700 inmates likely contributed to the death 2023 death of Alexander Gavranic, a coroner has found.
BBC World · 06:32
Turkey police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts ↗Halk TV says its staff are unable to enter the building in Istanbul, and a new manager was appointed to run the channel.
ABC Australia · 06:37
Government fails to secure support for beleaguered private health bill ↗Controversial private health insurance changes affecting older Australians are now on life support, after the legislation was effectively thrown out of parliament by the Coalition and crossbench.
France 24 · 06:41
Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland ↗US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was slated to begin in Greenland. The US, Denmark and Greenland last month signed a security agreement after Trump's repeated threats to seize control of the island.
Al Jazeera · 06:46
Photos: Student protest in Albania prompts violent clashes with police ↗Protesters in Tirana throw bricks at the Education Ministry building as police respond with tear gas and water cannon.
ABC Australia · 06:47
Albatross colony to be vaccinated by hand in fight against bird flu spread ↗Wildlife experts will gather on an uninhabited island off Tasmania to vaccinate a colony of wild shy albatrosses against the deadly H5 strain of bird flu.
ABC Australia · 06:58
Fresh calls for CCTV after alleged robbery, assault in Victorian town ↗Stawell residents pressure the council to beef up security following an alleged assault last week.
Al Jazeera · 07:05
‘Like we don’t exist’: Palestinians in West Bank denied say in Israel vote ↗Palestinians in the occupied West Bank see little prospect Israel’s election will change their lives under occupation.
Al Jazeera · 07:08
‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least six, cuts power in Kyiv ↗At least six people have been killed in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine.
ABC Australia · 07:13
Drownings 'quick', 'silent' and 'can happen anywhere', 3yo's inquest hears ↗The Northern Territory Coroner is examining the drowning death of a three-year-old boy found face down in the family's backyard pool by his father in 2025, putting the territory's pool safety laws under the microscope.
NPR News · 07:16
CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now ↗A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until the matter goes to a formal trial. (Image credit: Graeme Sloan)
ABC Australia · 07:16
Boy sentenced to seven years' jail over crash that killed grandmother ↗Rosemary Franzidis was killed when the boy — aged 16 at the time — lost control of a stolen car crashing into her car and an unmarked police vehicle.
The Guardian World · 07:19
Video recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin navy ship in Cairns ↗Defence announcement comes after Jacqui Lambie tells parliament a camera had been found concealed in a women’s shower on board Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A “video recording device” was found in the cabin of a Royal Australian Navy ship in Cairns, the defence department has reve…
BBC World · 07:21
Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, Zelensky says ↗Ukraine's president says "critical" infrastructure was hit overnight, while emergency services say at least three were killed.
ABC Australia · 07:22
Man accused of Paralowie child abduction granted home detention bail ↗An 18-year-old alleged to have abducted a child in Adelaide's north earlier this month is granted home detention bail, with conditions including that he not go within 100 metres of playgrounds or kindergartens.
ABC Australia · 07:26
Qld union officials to undergo 'fit and proper' test under proposed changes ↗A review of Queensland's industrial relations laws has handed down its report with more than 100 recommendations.
Al Jazeera · 07:31
Why Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas are being investigated for corruption and crimes ↗Several members and allies of once-powerful dynasty, including the wife of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, are under arrest.
Al Jazeera · 07:32
Ex-DRC President Joseph Kabila joins hands with M23 rebels: Why it matters ↗Kabila's move confirms numerous accusations from the government in Kinshasa of his ties to armed rebels.
ABC Australia · 07:32
'Strange' mango season ramps up in Australia's north ↗It is mango time in the Northern Territory, but yields this year are well down compared to previous seasons.
Al Jazeera · 07:35
Yamal magic helps Barcelona beat Galatasaray in Champions League ↗Yamal provided two assists and 'turned the game around' for Barcelona, who won 4-1 in Istanbul.
ABC Australia · 07:36
Pope's AI adviser warns Australia's copyright changes risk 'new form of colonialism' ↗Father Paolo Benanti is a Franciscan friar but he's also a key adviser to the Vatican on AI and he has a warning for Australia on the actions of AI companies.
Al Jazeera · 07:38
How Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ is reshaping southern Lebanon ↗Demolished homes, shifting military lines, stalled withdrawals leave Lebanese uncertain if they can return.
ABC Australia · 07:40
New laws could soon ban cats from public places in WA — here's what's on the cards ↗As changes to Western Australia's cat laws await final approval in state parliament, several councils are considering options, including curfews.
Al Jazeera · 07:41
Palestinians say Israel’s democracy ‘is a joke’ ↗As Israelis prepare to vote, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say they have little hope of change.
ABC Australia · 07:48
Patient allegedly set on fire, two others doused in accelerant at Sydney hospital ↗A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after allegedly pouring accelerant on three patients and setting one of them on fire.
ABC Australia · 07:50
Alice Springs resident whose home was destroyed welcomes funding support ↗Alice Springs resident left without home after 96km/h winds tore off her roof in Monday's storm has welcomed joint Commonwealth and Northern Territory government disaster relief funding.
ABC Australia · 07:53
Shots fired in Tullamarine linked to road rage incident, police say ↗Police are investigating reports of a collision and shots fired in Melbourne's north-west after a confrontation authorities suspect is linked to an earlier road rage incident.
Al Jazeera · 07:57
Tensions with teachers, pupils and Turkiye: Inside Azerbaijan’s hijab row ↗Teachers fear losing their livelihoods and students risk being excluded as Baku's close ally appears critical.
The Guardian World · 07:59
Labor’s bill to cut private health insurance rebate blocked by Greens over pensioner carve-out ↗Almost 80,000 older Australians expected to end private health cover by 2028-29 as a result of Albanese government’s proposal Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor’s bid to cut the private health insurance rebate for over-65s has been blocked in parliament, with the Greens insisting…
ABC Australia · 08:02
Woman charged over crash that claimed life of 11yo girl ↗A woman whose young passenger was killed in a two-car crash in Adelaide's south last month has been arrested and charged with aggravated causing death by dangerous driving.
The Guardian World · 08:05
Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted ↗Outage of terminals managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX comes as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine without any advance warning from US Ukrainian soldiers in combat have suddenly had their access to Starlink satellite internet terminals restricted as the Trump administration has increased pressure on Ukraine…
The Guardian World · 08:08
Child safety officer incorrectly assessed Elizabeth Struhs as ‘safe’ day after she was admitted to hospital in coma ↗Inquest into death of eight-year-old Queensland girl who was denied insulin by her religious parents told her case was complex Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A child safety officer incorrectly assessed Elizabeth Struhs as “safe” one day after she arrived at hospital in a coma and n…
Al Jazeera · 08:08
Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland ↗The US president also praises the security advantages of last month's deal with Denmark and Greenland.
ABC Australia · 08:10
The boldness Australia needs has no political home right now ↗When the Cold War ended, the US became Asia's uncontested leader. The hope, at the time, was that China would simply go along with that arrangement. Clearly, that's not how things are turning out.
The Guardian World · 08:22
Russia showing ‘ostentatious disrespect’ towards US with latest attacks on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says – Europe live ↗Zelenskyy says Russia attacked ‘infrastructure covered by the ceasefire announced by the American president’ Ukrainian soldiers have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted Poland’s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski has taken to X to confront the platform’s billionaire owner Elon Musk over reported re…
Al Jazeera · 08:24
How do Iranians move money abroad to avoid US sanctions? ↗From currency brokers to crypto, Iranians find ways to circumvent sanctions, but each comes with its own problems.
The Guardian World · 08:39
Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’ ↗Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posts footage of citizenship ceremony to Instagram Joni Mitchell has become a US citizen, after first moving to the country in the mid-1960s. The Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posted footage of her citizenship ceremony on her Instagram account, along with a photo of her next…
NPR News · 08:43
Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican says ↗Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.
NPR News · 08:49
Morning news brief ↗Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sits down with NPR to talks about the ongoing war in his country, Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announced, U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns.
ABC Australia · 08:51
India's 'cockroach' movement leaders detained for five days ↗Two leaders of India's "cockroach" youth movement will serve five days in jail after being detained during a protest.
Al Jazeera · 08:51
Jerry Seinfeld dances as pro-Palestine protesters interrupt show ↗Jerry Seinfeld dances as pro-Palestine protesters interrupt show
Al Jazeera · 08:51
India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders jailed after entering ‘banned’ protest site ↗Two Cockroach Janta Party leaders have been jailed for five days after entering a banned protest site in India's Delhi.
NPR News · 09:00
In Kansas, a newly-competitive Senate race tests limit of Trump's unpopular policies ↗Kansas voters could send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century — and flip the governor's office back to Republican control, even in what could be a tough year for the GOP. (Image credit: Stephen Fowler)
NPR News · 09:00
'They're stealing from the poor': A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millions ↗Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features. But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed. (Image credit: Octavio Jones for NPR)
NPR News · 09:00
The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation ↗Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S..
NPR News · 09:00
The skincare sample is free. What happens next can cost thousands ↗For years, customers have complained of aggressive sales tactics and charges at mall skincare stores. NPR investigated the business that connects many of them.
NPR News · 09:00
Civil rights advocates plan to send thousands of observers to midterm polling places ↗For many election cycles, civil rights groups and political parties have fanned out to monitor polling places, but the charged midterm environment has many organizations stepping up efforts this year. (Image credit: Olivier Touron)
Al Jazeera · 09:05
China’s exports surge amid AI-driven demand ↗Exports grew by 36.3 percent in September, the biggest leap since the COVID-19 pandemic.
NPR News · 09:09
Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct ↗The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)
France 24 · 09:09
‘Dark day for Turkey’: Pro-opposition TV channel boss slams police raid, broadcast halt ↗Turkish authorities appointed a government trustee to run popular broadcaster Halk TV on Wednesday after police raided its headquarters, halting live broadcasts and arresting 11 people. Halk chairman Cafer Mahirogluin denounced "a dark day for Turkey", adding that seven of his family members were among those detained.
France 24 · 09:14
Ukraine says Starlink restricted operations overnight, disrupting military missions ↗Elon Musk's Starlink imposed restrictions on the operation of internet terminals in Ukraine overnight, disrupting military missions, an adviser to the Ukrainian president said on Wednesday. The official said Ukraine was given no prior warning about the restrictions to the satellite system it relies on for battlefiel…
BBC World · 09:25
What we know about Russia's overnight strikes on Ukraine ↗BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.
NPR News · 09:28
These workers help train robots who could one day steal their jobs ↗Factory workers in India are being asked to wear GoPros to record the way they do their jobs. The ultimate goal is to train robots to take over. Will it work?
France 24 · 09:29
Nvidia's Huang announces new investments in French tech sector ↗Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stops by Paris to tout new stakes in French AI-enabled tech firms like medical booking site Doctolib. Also in this edition: OpenAI says it caught a spy red-handed, and China's trade surplus continues to boom despite soaring energy costs and trade conflicts.
France 24 · 09:33
Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer operation ↗Pope Leo XIV spent a calm night and was to begin post-surgery recovery Wednesday, a day after having a cancerous tumour removed from his lung. Part of the pope's right lung was removed in the operation and the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is awaiting the results of tests to determine if the cancer has…
ABC Australia · 09:35
Breaking: Michelin Guide dishes out first Australian stars to array of SA restaurants ↗A spread of South Australian restaurants has achieved distinguished culinary honours by becoming the first in the nation to receive stars from world-renowned guide Michelin.
France 24 · 09:35
Trump fires Greece ambassador Guilfoyle over ethics scandal ↗The White House said on Tuesday it had asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign after a series of news reports raised concerns she sold access to Trump administration officials in exchange for money, gifts and favors. US President Donald Trump had said on Monday that he was considering firing Guilf…
France 24 · 09:39
Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac murder ↗Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted for years of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday. The sentence, which will likely see him die in custody, comes three decades after…
Al Jazeera · 09:40
Girl rescued from flaming apartment after Israeli attack on Gaza ↗Civilians rushed to rescue a girl trapped in a burning apartment after an Israeli attack struck a building in Gaza City.
France 24 · 09:40
French protests enter 4th week: Demonstrations backing students gather strength ↗Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students demanding better conditions in a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term winds down. French students say they are determined to press their demands over absent teachers, dilapidated buildin…
France 24 · 09:41
Ukraine reports Russian attacks with no warnings, Trump says US still sharing intel ↗US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington was still sharing intelligence with Ukraine, even as Kyiv reported new Russian missile attacks that came without usual warnings and accused Russia of violating an energy truce the US president announced at the weekend. Kyiv relies heavily on US intelligence f…
France 24 · 09:43
Spanish royals make sensitive official visit to sensitive Ceuta enclave ↗Cheering crowds waving Spanish flags filled Ceuta on Tuesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made a diplomatically sensitive visit to the city following July's migrant influx from Morocco. Their trip is the first royal visit since 2007, when a diplomatic crisis erupted with neighbouring Morocco, which claims sov…
France 24 · 09:45
Ukrainian ex-officer stands trial in Germany over Nord Stream bombing ↗A Ukrainian ex-military officer goes on trial in Germany on Wednesday, accused of organising the secret operation that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022, severing western Europe from the biggest source of Russian natural gas. The suspect, identified under German privacy rules only as Serhii K.,…
France 24 · 09:48
A bear with a taste for honey: Winnie the Pooh turns 100 ↗The world's most famous and very greedy bear is celebrating his centenary this year. Winnie the Pooh made his debut in a story called "The Wrong Kind of Bees" in the London Evening News. The first collection of stories, illustrated by E. H. Shepard, was published as a book on October 14, 1926.
Al Jazeera · 09:53
How a radio glitch triggered a false hijack alert in Germany ↗Authorities scrambled fighter jets to escort a plane from Corfu to Nuremberg after a pilot sent a hijack alert.
France 24 · 09:57
'Super-Earths' might be better than our planet. But are they reachable? ↗PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 14: Portuguese papers are discussing the country's housing problems. Next: in Germany, a humanoid robot has sexually assaulted a teenage girl. In science news, there might be planets more habitable than Earth out there. Finally, Cosmopolitan helps us find out if we are dating a loser.
Al Jazeera · 10:08
Israeli air strike kills Palestinian woman in Gaza City ↗The woman's young daughter was rescued from a large fire inside the apartment, caused by the attack.
Al Jazeera · 10:14
Albanian students clash with police as they protest over education and jobs ↗Albanian students clash with police as they protest education costs, poor university conditions and bleak job prospects.
ABC Australia · 10:25
Cracking firetrucks, $1b funding shortfall identified in Victorian audit ↗Victoria's auditor has found $1.5 billion dollars is needed to provide critical upgrades to the state's fleet of aging fire trucks, with more than 1,600 CFA trucks needing replacement by 2034.
ABC Australia · 10:44
Zelenskyy says partners not warning Ukraine of incoming ballistic missiles ↗President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no early warning from partners about incoming Russian ballistic missile strikes on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv.
Al Jazeera · 10:46
Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist: Why are tensions rising? ↗Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.
Al Jazeera · 10:49
Israeli plan to reopen settler ‘Route 463’ threatens to isolate Ramallah ↗Israeli plans to reopen Route 463 for settlers threaten to isolate Palestinian villages and fragment Ramallah.
France 24 · 10:51
F1, Rwanda announce creation of African Grand Prix ↗Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix since 1993 in "the early 2030s" after the circuit announced a decade-long deal with the country on Tuesday. The East African nation has been chasing a Grand Prix race for years, having already used football, basketball and other sports to enhance its image and a…
France 24 · 10:53
Dangote refinery extends IPO: Plant has reshaped Nigeria's fuel market ↗There has been a huge popular success for the IPO of the Dangote Refinery now ending on October 27th, 2026, after a 2-week extension. With the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a surge in global crude prices and, in turn, supply shortages – pushing African…
France 24 · 10:55
Faithful pray for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis ↗World leaders, Catholics across the globe and senior cardinals at the Vatican offered prayers for Pope Leo on Wednesday after doctors announced the 71-year-old pontiff had been diagnosed with lung cancer and had part of one lung removed. The cancer diagnosis for a pope known to be relatively young and energetic and…
France 24 · 10:56
Republicans weigh midterms strategy, pour money into campaigns even in red states ↗US President Donald Trump said Tuesday Republicans face an equally difficult fight to retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's midterm elections, despite forecasts suggesting a considerably tougher contest in the House. Yet the party is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into…
Al Jazeera · 10:57
Settlers set fire to mosque in West Bank as Israeli forces raid villages ↗Settlers also attacked a boy in a separate incident in the town of Beita, south of Nablus.
Al Jazeera · 11:05
Trump plans for ‘massive’ resource exploration in Greenland ↗US President Donald Trump announces a plan on Truth Social for oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland.
Al Jazeera · 11:16
Iran steps up Hormuz surveillance: Attacks soar, oil flows crash again ↗Ships in the Strait of Hormuz have been experiencing the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war.
BBC World · 11:24
Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police ↗Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew after days of unrest that first began over water shortages.
France 24 · 11:33
French student protesters are being 'exploited' by political forces, Macron says ↗French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that France's student protesters are being "exploited" by political forces ahead of the country's presidential election in April 2027. Hard-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon participated in a Paris demonstration while hard-right frontrunner Marine Le Pen voiced supp…
NPR News · 11:38
Zelenskyy sits down with NPR. And, Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a sit-down interview with NPR as Russia's full-scale invasion nears the 5-year mark. And, Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Al Jazeera · 11:39
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile launched towards Riyadh ↗Saudi civil defence authority says danger passed after it issued alerts via its national early warning platform.
Al Jazeera · 11:43
Do any of these Israeli candidates support a Palestinian state? ↗Do any of these Israeli candidates support a Palestinian state?
France 24 · 11:51
Trump's crackdown on migrants: New documentary investigates ICE operations ↗A new documentary from our sister channel France Télévisions explores US President Donald Trump's relentless crackdown on immigration and the agency carrying it out – United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE. "ICE : La chasse a l'homme", or "A Manhunt Named ICE" interviews agents and al…
Al Jazeera · 12:03
Fulham manager Arbeloa fined for Man Utd refereeing outburst ↗Alvaro Arbeloa fined $33,000 for remarks made after Fulham's 1-1 draw against Manchester United in September.
The Guardian World · 12:21
Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newborns ↗Health minister says government ‘did not authorize’ Danish-led hepatitis B trial in babies backed by RFK Jr Guinea-Bissau has not approved the controversial hepatitis B study in newborns that would be funded by the US government and private partners, the African country’s minister of health said on Tuesday. The…
France 24 · 12:21
Louvre boss warns of closure risk without major renovations ↗The Louvre Museum risks having to close its doors to the public unless lawmakers approve a major overhaul of the creaking and over-capacity institution, its head told a French newspaper on Wednesday.
France 24 · 12:21
Louvre boss warns of closure risk unless museum is 'repaired, updated and transformed' ↗The world's most-visited museum "will eventually have to close its doors to the public" unless the French state steps in to finance a major overhaul, Louvre director Christophe Leribault told Le Figaro on Wednesday, in the latest dire warning about the creaking institution hit by a string of scandals including water…
Al Jazeera · 12:28
Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel ↗Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella.
BBC World · 12:36
Burnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US ↗It comes ahead of a meeting between the prime minister and President Zelensky at Downing Street.
BBC World · 12:37
What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis ↗The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.
Al Jazeera · 12:50
Iraq’s PM tells Saudi crown prince Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks ↗Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was struck by drones last month in an attack that originated in Iraq.
Al Jazeera · 12:52
Man City’s appeal over 114 charges to be heard by January, regulator says ↗Manchester City have contested the guilty verdict, and the appeal will be heard by mid-January or the end of January.
France 24 · 12:52
Cheap weapons, growing fears: Inside the Taliban’s drone campaign against Pakistan ↗Pakistan says it intercepted 23 suicide drones launched from Afghanistan into Pakistani airspace in September alone. Since the conflict began in February 2026, the Taliban have increasingly used drones to attack Pakistan, raising concerns in Islamabad.
France 24 · 12:58
French MPs back bill to tackle sexual and gender-based violence ↗In France, a child is reportedly raped or sexually assaulted every three minutes. In a bid to put an end to sexual and gender-based violence, French MPs have voted for a comprehensive bill that could turn into law by the end of the year; it has yet to be debated by the more conservative Senate at the end of the mont…
NPR News · 13:00
Hands-on with the Ocarina of Time remake, the most ornate Zelda game ever made ↗The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. '/> We got to play the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time early. Here are our impressions of the remake and its elaborate new style. (Image credit: Nintendo)
The Guardian World · 13:04
French minister accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment campaigns’ against European leaders ↗Jean-Noël Barrot criticises X owner in speech attacking foreign efforts to destabilise France before 2027 election France’s foreign minister has accused Elon Musk of using his social media platform to orchestrate “massive online harassment campaigns” against European leaders as he took aim at foreign efforts to de…
Al Jazeera · 13:17
Iran targets Starlink as ‘tool of war’ with hints of more internet curbs ↗One official claims satellite internet could erode online governance in Iran amid war with the US and Israel.
Al Jazeera · 13:18
What we know about OpenAI engineer arrested over office spying ↗Saudi OpenAI employee was arrested over allegations he planted a hidden device to record sensitive company conversations
Al Jazeera · 13:22
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of ‘espionage’ ↗A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence.
Al Jazeera · 13:25
How AI apps are offering free substitutes for Big Tech software ↗AI-developed ArtCraft is challenging Adobe after disrupting legacy software's economic model.
BBC World · 13:25
Are the European Women's World Cup play-offs working? ↗The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.
The Guardian World · 13:26
Locking UK out of ‘Made in Europe’ law will ‘hurt’ carmaking across EU, says Mercedes-Benz boss ↗Ola Källenius says it will ‘weaken the industry on both sides’ ahead of act intended to counter non-EU competition Locking the UK out of the EU’s flagship industrial “Made in Europe” legislation would amount to a “deliberate choice” by EU leaders to “hurt” the car industry across the bloc, the head of Mercedes-Be…
Al Jazeera · 13:28
UK restaurateur claims losses after video calling for Gaza destruction ↗A UK restaurateur is claiming losses, weeks after posting a video appearing to urge Israel to destroy buildings in Gaza.
The Guardian World · 13:31
Closer EU trade ties greater prize for UK than making separate deals, minister says ↗Exclusive: Douglas Alexander, on trade delegation to India, talks up economic benefits of joint trading arrangements with Europe UK politics live – latest updates Britain will benefit from much closer trading relations with the EU even if that means giving up its ability to negotiate free trade agreements, the…
NPR News · 13:33
Inflation sizzled in September -- and Social Security benefits will get a boost ↗Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living. (Image credit: Isabelle Souriment/Hans Lucas)
France 24 · 13:34
Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard reunite on the silver screen in thriller 'Karma' ↗This week on arts24, our French film critic Manon Kerjean covers thrillers, history, legend and animation. "Karma" reunites exes Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard on screen for a thriller about a woman fleeing her past and the cult she escaped. "Moulin" follows Resistance hero Jean Moulin's final days in captivit…
BBC World · 13:35
Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state ↗All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.
BBC World · 13:40
US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections ↗The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
ABC Australia · 13:45
Russell Brand a 'ruthless, calculated sexual predator', court hears ↗A prosecutor describes Russell Brand as a "ruthless calculated and manipulative sexual predator" in her opening address at the British entertainer's rape trial.
France 24 · 13:47
'Dark day for Turkey': Govt takes control of most-watched news channel ↗Police raided Turkey's most-watched news channel, Halk TV, early Wednesday, halting broadcasts and installing a government-appointed administrator in the latest move against pro-opposition media. Halk TV chairman Cafer Mahiroglu condemned the move against the broadcaster's Istanbul headquarters as "a dark day for Tu…
France 24 · 13:48
Duane Davis sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac killing ↗Duane Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted in books and interviews of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles, United States.
Al Jazeera · 13:50
Two scenarios for the Yemen war ↗What comes next is either a retreat for the Houthis or a war of attrition.
France 24 · 13:50
Escalating conflict in Yemen as Houthis say seized new strategic area ↗The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen released footage said to show operations in the Taiz governorate. Fighting between the Houthis and forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government, backed by Saudi-Arabia, has escalated dramatically in recent weeks after the Houthis managed to seize a number of st…
France 24 · 13:52
Ukraine asking US, SpaceX and NATO to clarify Starlink limitations ↗Ukraine is in contact with the US, SpaceX and NATO to seek clarification over limitations imposed on its access to the Starlink satellite internet system, a source in the country's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. Ukrainian troops have reported that the Starlink connection is being shut off when travelling at hig…
France 24 · 13:53
School closures persist in France as protests gain momentum ↗Some high schools in France remained closed on Wednesday, a day after tens of thousands of people joined rallies across the country to support protesting students. On Saturday, national demonstrations against the spiralling cost of living are to take place, and unions and student groups see the two protest currents…
France 24 · 13:55
Cornell University bans fraternity parties after alleged gang rape ↗Cornell University will ban parties and social events at fraternity houses until the end of the academic year, its president said on Tuesday, responding to the outcry over an alleged gang rape on campus in 2024. The measure is the strongest reaction yet from Cornell's leadership to a lawsuit filed by a former underg…
France 24 · 13:57
Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling military missions as ties with US worsen ↗Ukraine accused Elon Musk's SpaceX on Wednesday of limiting Starlink services, crippling its drones, as Russian missiles knocked out power stations in attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky called "ostentatious disrespect" to Donald Trump. Kyiv's relationship with Washington has taken a sharp turn for the worse since…
France 24 · 13:58
Ceuta an 'inalienable' part of Spain, king says on key visit ↗King Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. But the monarch, who rarely makes political interventions, emphasised Spain's need to "maintain good neighbourly relations" with Rabat aft…
France 24 · 14:00
Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks ↗Yemen's Houthis said Wednesday they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco, after Saudi officials reported a strike on a building in an area housing the energy giant's operations centre. Powerful explosions meanwhile rattled the Saudi capital, as the coalition fighting the Houthis said it had intercepted…
Al Jazeera · 14:08
Colombia inaugurates embassy to Israel in Jerusalem ↗Palestinian officials slam move by Colombian government that marked major shift after ex-president had cut Israel ties.
BBC World · 14:18
Hundreds of thousands of workers on strike across Republic of Ireland ↗It comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government.
The Guardian World · 14:29
France’s students are angry about more than crumbling classrooms and missing teachers ↗Beneath a wave of school protests in France lies a more existential worry: the future prospects of an entire generation • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Say what you will about France’s high schools, they still produce world-class slogan writers. Here’s a brief selection spotted…
Al Jazeera · 14:36
What is potash, and why is the US importing it from Belarus? ↗US reliance on Canadian potash, a key fertiliser mineral, adds to farmers' cost concerns amid trade tensions.
France 24 · 14:37
In Phoenix, young ultra-conservatives look to carry on Charlie Kirk’s legacy ↗More than a year after the assassination of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk in September 2025, young activists from the organisation he co-founded, Turning Point USA, are working tirelessly to honour his legacy by rallying the youth vote ahead of the US midterm elections.
Al Jazeera · 14:38
Law of the Sea comes to life in the hunt for sanctioned Russian oil ↗Ukraine's Western allies are using maritime law to inspect Russian shadow tankers.
Al Jazeera · 14:39
Saudi national charged with planting a listening device at OpenAI offices ↗US FBI said Abdulrahman Alfozan was engineer at the tech giant from June 2025.
Al Jazeera · 15:00
Manchester City vs PSG Live: Champions League ↗Follow updates from the league stage clash, including the buildup, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
Al Jazeera · 15:06
Renewed fighting risks ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Yemen, aid groups warn ↗Almost one million people cut off from food aid as health infrastructure overwhelmed by war-wounded.
Al Jazeera · 15:09
Pope Leo recovering well after cancer surgery, Vatican says ↗The 71-year-old pontiff is recovering in Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.
BBC World · 15:12
Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say ↗The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera · 15:15
Judge extends White House access for US media outlets amid Trump standoff ↗CNN, MS Now and Politico can continue to access White House as judge maintains Trump's ban likely illegal.
Al Jazeera · 15:24
Why Martinez highlighted Manchester United’s woes in Madrid meltdown ↗Amid Premier and Champions League woes, Man United players and fans ponder how preseason optimism has turned to despair.
Al Jazeera · 15:31
US inflation rises before midterm elections, fuelling rate hike fears ↗Economists divided on Fed rate hike as inflation creates uncertainty before US midterm elections in a tense market.
The Guardian World · 15:33
Mont Blanc the ‘roof of Europe’ loses more than a metre of height in a year ↗Peak of French mountain now 4,807 metres high and fluctuates year by year due to changes in Alpine climate Europe’s highest peak shrank by more than a metre last year, data has shown. Mont Blanc in France now stands 4,807.47 metres above sea level, a team of surveyors from the Haute-Savoie regional department sa…
BBC World · 15:34
Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says ↗All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.
The Guardian World · 15:48
Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery ‘progressing as planned’ ↗Pontiff has begun walking in his hospital room and is eating normally after operation to remove growth, doctors say Pope Leo’s recovery from a lung cancer operation is progressing as planned, his doctors have said, as the pontiff received good wishes from around the world, including a letter from Britain’s King Ch…
Al Jazeera · 15:49
Ronaldo’s among three Saudi Arabia games postponed due to Houthi attacks ↗Saudi Pro League postpones three matches after Houthi attacks, including one involving Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.
Al Jazeera · 15:49
Jerusalem Daily: UN demands Israel do more to stop settler violence ↗Netanyahu warns again of Israel’s ‘enemies’ planning an attack before elections.
BBC World · 15:54
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer ↗Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
Al Jazeera · 16:08
UN official warns of looming food crisis as Hormuz fertiliser plan stalls ↗Without a quick deal to move fertiliser through the strait, agricultural productivity would 'significantly drop'.
Al Jazeera · 16:10
US Social Security benefits to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027 ↗Retired Americans will see a $75 boost in monthly cheques as benefits rise amid widespread inflation challenges.
France 24 · 16:21
Houthis threaten escalation after strike on Saudi oil giant Aramco ↗Yemen's Houthi rebels said Wednesday they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco after officials in Riyadh reported a strike on a building in an area housing the energy giant's headquarters. The Iran-back militia also claimed missile strikes on the capital Riyadh and vowed to continue attacking…
Al Jazeera · 16:22
At least two security officials killed near Iran’s critical Chabahar port ↗Iran says 'terrorist groups' supported from outside the country are targeting security forces.
Al Jazeera · 16:23
Fire erupts at Albania’s Education Ministry as protests enter third day ↗At least 16 additional protesters have been arrested after clashing with riot police.
BBC World · 16:23
Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim ↗It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
Al Jazeera · 16:41
Tehran municipality accused of ‘overstep’ after launching welfare projects ↗Tehran's new municipal welfare projects face intense criticism over funding sources, transparency, and inflation claims.
Al Jazeera · 16:46
AI in politics: Is Albania the EU’s testing ground? ↗Albania is experimenting with artificial intelligence in politics.
BBC World · 16:47
Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff in steepest cuts since 2022 ↗The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.
Al Jazeera · 16:51
Suspected Israeli online operations cause alarm in Iran and Lebanon ↗Suspected online espionage triggers intense security crackdowns and counter-intelligence measures in Iran and Lebanon.
France 24 · 16:51
‘The idea that Modi must be feared because he holds all levers of power has gone out of the window’ ↗Is Narendra Modi losing his most powerful political asset: the perception of invincibility? As India's youth protest movement confronts an increasingly combative government, Dr. Subir Sinha, Director of the SOAS South Asia Institute and Reader in Development Studies, argues that the political significance of the dem…
BBC World · 16:56
Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support ↗The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
The Guardian World · 17:00
UK’s ‘incoherent’ approach to China plagued by lack of expertise, report says ↗International alliance of China-sceptic legislators warns of risks inherent in misjudging bilateral relationship The UK’s approach to China is “beset by incoherence” and plagued by a lack of senior expertise, according to a report warning of the risks inherent in misjudging the bilateral relationship. An audit b…
Al Jazeera · 17:02
Ukraine accuses Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling Starlink terminals ↗Officials say ability to block Russian drones restricted as Kyiv reels from second night of ballistic missile attacks.
Al Jazeera · 17:03
Kenya’s health ministry confirms second Ebola case ↗A relative of the first case, 39-year-old man's infection raises concerns of a cross-border spread.
Al Jazeera · 17:05
Settlers attack Palestinian mosque near occupied East Jerusalem ↗Settlers attack Palestinian mosque near occupied East Jerusalem
Al Jazeera · 17:11
Palestinian collective uses art to connect Gaza and the West Bank ↗A Palestinian exhibition opening simultaneously in Bethlehem and Gaza is challenging Israeli restrictions.
Al Jazeera · 17:11
Saudi tennis ‘slam’ with Alcaraz, Djokovic postponed amid Houthi attacks ↗The Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament has been pushed from October to December by Saudi organisers.
France 24 · 17:18
‘Growing ambitions’: Dr. Kendall on Houthis’ quest to be recognised as Yemen’s ‘legitimate' leaders ↗What is the strategic logic behind the Houthis’ increasingly high-risk confrontation with Saudi Arabia? “Their experience in the past is that threats pay,” explains Dr. Elizabeth Kendall, Middle East specialist and President of Girton College, University of Cambridge. Dr. Kendall argues that the movement’s increasin…
The Guardian World · 17:21
Student protests in Albania turn violent as demonstrators clash with police ↗Government building and two banks set on fire as tens of thousands take to streets over education costs and corruption Tens of thousands of students have taken to the streets of Tirana, the Albanian capital, setting alight a government building and two banks and hurling stones at police during a protest over risin…
Al Jazeera · 17:32
Ex-UK army chef jailed for ‘terror’-related offence ↗The former British Army member harboured 'extreme right-wing' views and was ordering explosives components, say police.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Chalmers and Frydenberg have more in common than they like to admit ↗Delivering reform is proving more difficult by the day. Labor has to go back to the drawing board on its plan to remove the more generous private health insurance rebate for over-65s. That's a $3 billion savings measure up in the air.
ABC Australia · 18:00
Investing bonanza as younger Australians lean on AI advice ↗The ASX said a record 11.5 million Australian adults now hold investments outside traditional superannuation and their main home. Emerging trends include taking AI advice, investing in crypto and the doubling of ETF ownership.
ABC Australia · 18:00
The latest tactic in Australia's illegal tobacco trade is hiding in plain sight ↗As Labor seeks support for tougher tobacco laws, new intelligence reveals how offshore factories are making illegal cigarettes look like genuine Australian products.
ABC Australia · 18:00
This strange sea animal is on menus, but it is disappearing from our reefs ↗A new study shows one species of sea cucumber lives much longer than previously thought, putting it at even more risk of being eaten to death by humans.
Al Jazeera · 18:00
How six Ukrainian divers could have blown up Russia’s $20bn pipelines ↗A Ukrainian military officer is on trial in Germany over an act of sabotage that remained unsolved for years.
BBC World · 18:00
What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try ↗New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
Al Jazeera · 18:03
Real Madrid’s Vinicius banned for Clasico after hair-pull red card ↗Vinicius will miss El Clasico on October 25 in his four-match ban for pulling Saliba's hair in La Liga.
ABC Australia · 18:14
Free abortion pledge if Labor re-elected in Victoria next month ↗Victoria would provide free abortion care if Premier Ben Carroll is re-elected, with a politically charged plan to provide better care for women in regional and rural communities.
ABC Australia · 18:29
Death puts spotlight on 'promise' to ban ambulance ramping ↗A man's death following a lack of available ambulances has put the spotlight on a Tasmanian Liberal's election promise.
ABC Australia · 18:30
Five artworks to see at 15 Artists exhibition at Redcliffe Art Gallery ↗The invitation-only exhibition showcases some of the best and brightest early- to mid-career artists in Queensland.
ABC Australia · 18:30
It's 'the vibe': Does McDonald's ruin a town? ↗Communities around Australia have fought to keep the fast-food giant out of their towns for various reasons. What happens when they lose?
ABC Australia · 18:34
Alleged Chinese spies targeted former premier and AFP commander via LinkedIn ↗The same alleged Chinese spying network at the centre of Australia's first conviction for reckless foreign interference approached more than 100 people linked to Australia, including a former state premier, a police commander and several federal government officials.
ABC Australia · 18:38
Firmus' IPO may have flopped but one state leader still sees 'opportunity' ↗Some say Firmus' money-raising venture last week reflects badly on the fledgling data centre builder, but it appears there's at least one Australian leader who has confidence in the venture — Tasmania's premier.
Al Jazeera · 18:39
Israel’s former security chief sues Netanyahu for October 7 defamation ↗Bar and Netanyahu have traded blame over the Hamas-led attack, as elections in Israel loom.
France 24 · 18:40
How far will cockroach movement go? India's youth-led protests defy Modi government ↗It all started as a bit of online satire by a few young people fed up by corruption. Clearly though, the Cockroach movement's no longer a laughing matter for India’s government which has shut transport and blocked rallying points in the capital to quell the momentum of youth-led mobilization that's already down the…
ABC Australia · 18:41
The 'huge problem' Saudi Arabia faces in its conflict with the Houthis ↗The Houthis are trying to increase their leverage against Saudi Arabia while the kingdom is reportedly finding it harder to defend against attacks. It presents a "huge problem" in the conflict.
ABC Australia · 18:43
ParaMatildas hunt more Australian football history at World Cup ↗Having won Australia's first-ever round ball World Cup in 2024, the ParaMatildas begin the 2026 tournament in uncharted territory for an Australian football team and with the world's best "plotting" against them.
ABC Australia · 18:45
In NAZA, IDF soldiers detail mass killings in their own words ↗Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have been exiled from their home country over their documentary, NAZA, which features IDF personnel detailing systematic slaughter.
ABC Australia · 18:46
From Scotland to Tasmania, tiny town welcomes new GP ↗A tiny Tasmanian town's first local GP in nine years has arrived, all the way from Scotland.
The Guardian World · 18:54
In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll ↗Throttling of mobile internet system will affect Kyiv’s air defences more than its strikes on oil refineries. Now Zelenskyy must be hoping that US intel holds In Ukraine the situation was already jittery enough. Donald Trump has been inventing ceasefires and buying Russian diesel to shore up his flagging popularit…
ABC Australia · 18:56
Builder chosen for Hobart's Macquarie Point stadium ↗The company that built a 30,000-seat arena in Christchurch, New Zealand, is understood to have won the tender to construct Hobart's new roofed stadium.
ABC Australia · 18:59
Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to take Russia's side is 'painful' ↗The US president is openly calling for Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be replaced and for sanctions on Russian diesel.
The Guardian World · 19:01
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story ↗Article in Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, days after it won Caine prize for African writers The Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using AI to write a prize-winning short story after an article in the Atlantic said software had flagged it as almost completely AI-generat…
ABC Australia · 19:01
Police execute search warrants in veteran report fraud investigation ↗Officers searched the home of Josh Tinning, whose company provided medical and psychiatric assessments for veterans to submit as evidence for compensation payouts.
Al Jazeera · 19:02
Bangladesh arrests two for luring locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine ↗Twenty Bangladeshi citizens have been killed after being used by Russia as 'bait' to locate enemy positions, police say.
ABC Australia · 19:05
CCTV shows crane hitting powerline at modular home site ↗A crane company is fined over a powerline strike that left a worker with critical burns.
ABC Australia · 19:07
Do you know what year these movies were released? ↗Fancy yourself a cinephile? Then you must be able to tell us what years these very famous films were released.
ABC Australia · 19:15
Flinders University admits to $965k underpayment of casual staff ↗Flinders University has apologised for underpaying 1,405 current and former staff an amount that equates to roughly $687 underpaid per person.
Al Jazeera · 19:17
World’s oldest known shipwreck found in Turkiye ↗The world’s oldest known shipwreck has been discovered off Turkiye’s coast, dating back nearly 5,000 years.
Al Jazeera · 19:23
Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support ↗Award-winning author Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from the UK over her support for Palestine Action
ABC Australia · 19:28
Sally Rooney pulls books from UK over her support for Palestine Action ↗The Irish author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends says her support for Palestine Action means her books cannot be sold in the UK.
ABC Australia · 19:31
Schutt stars as Aussies sweep Bangladesh in ODI series ↗A four-wicket haul from Megan Schutt and unbeaten half-centuries to Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland secure Australia a 3-0 ODI series win over Bangladesh.
ABC Australia · 19:32
Did universities generate a 'faux crisis' to justify job cuts? ↗Universities said staff cuts were necessary to secure their financial futures. But disputed models, alternative plans and changing forecasts suggest other choices may have been available.
ABC Australia · 19:36
Some older Australians embrace downsizing and apartment living despite costs ↗Moving from a house to an apartment can come with fees like stamp duty and strata, but for some, the lifestyle perks outweigh the costs.
France 24 · 19:39
Trump sparks outrage over AI tiger video after sharing footage of fatal UK attack ↗Donald Trump has sparked outrage after sharing the distressing footage of a 23-year-old man with mental illness being fatally mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, captioned "Don't ever mess with nature!" This followed hours later by an AI-generated video of himself taming a tiger. The posts have been condem…
NPR News · 19:42
Aboard an icebreaker, a writer got a closer look at the Arctic's 'Sea Change' ↗Sea Change. '/> As polar ice melts in the Arctic, shipping lanes are opening up, making the region a new zone of superpower competition. Writer Rana Foroohar explains the stakes in Sea Change.
France 24 · 19:49
Starlink restriction 'no surprise' after Musk condemned Ukraine strikes on Russian data centres ↗Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreath Professor of War…
BBC World · 19:52
Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine? ↗It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
Al Jazeera · 19:53
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s top legislator ↗Jorge Rodriguez has been removed from OFAC's sanctions list in latest US push for oil control and bilateral diplomacy.
Al Jazeera · 19:54
How will a new alliance affect the conflict in eastern DRC? ↗Former President Joseph Kabila has joined forces with M23 fighters.
France 24 · 19:56
Nord Stream may have been lawful target, argue lawyers for Ukrainian accused of bombing ↗Lawyers for a Ukrainian ex-military officer accused of leading the bombing of Russia's Nord Stream pipeline in September 2022 argued at the start of his trial in Germany on Wednesday that "an aggressor's infrastructure" may have been a lawful target. FRANCE 24's Juliette Brown reports.
ABC Australia · 20:02
Live: Labor scraps controversial ministerial discretion in digital duty of care bill ↗The federal government has scrapped controversial ministerial powers in proposed new online safety laws and beefed up protections for news content. Follow live.
ABC Australia · 20:03
Top gymnastics coach fined after assaulting two female teen athletes ↗Former top gymnastics coach Jamie Glen Cannon, who once coached at a prestigious Brisbane private school, has pleaded guilty to assaulting two teenage girls.
Al Jazeera · 20:10
Spanish NGO halts Mediterranean rescue operations, citing fuel prices ↗SMH says it can no longer afford search-and-rescue work in one of the world's most dangerous migration routes.
Al Jazeera · 20:12
Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six ↗Following a move from Paris Saint-Germain, Bradley Barcola gets first Liverpool goals with Champions League hat-trick.
ABC Australia · 20:14
Aussie cyclists begin World Championships with silver medal ↗Australia reaches the podium in the men's team sprint at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships for the fifth consecutive time.
Al Jazeera · 20:14
Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse ↗Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse
France 24 · 20:15
What is Starshield, SpaceX's military version of Starlink? ↗Elon Musk’s SpaceX restricted “military-grade” Starlink services overnight into Wednesday, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses, Ukraine reported. In response, Musk said that the US government was behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system.
France 24 · 20:19
Musk says US govt responsible for any Starshield restrictions affecting Ukraine ↗SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that any restrictions on Ukraine's use of the Starshield system would be due to decisions made by the US government after both Ukrainian officials and US lawmakers raised concerns over disrupted satellite communications and their impact on Kyiv's defence against Moscow.
ABC Australia · 20:22
Calls for better post-cancer care to give isolated survivors support ↗After beating cancer, it took Carly Gogel months to find herself again, and she is not alone.
ABC Australia · 20:24
Overhaul means more South Coast rail services but longer trips ↗South Coast passengers will get more than 200 extra weekly services from November 15, but they come with longer Sydney journeys and changes to airport connections.
Al Jazeera · 20:25
Houthi attacks disrupt travel plans for Mecca pilgrims ↗Muslim pilgrims headed to Mecca for Umrah are facing travel disruptions as Houthi attacks hit Saudi Arabia.
Al Jazeera · 20:25
Infantino faces FIFA rebels in Zurich after failed World Cup stake sale ↗Gianni Infantino faces FIFA rebels after failed World Cup sale, while members to be offered $6.35bn development fund.
Al Jazeera · 20:27
Mexico to force Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect minors on platform ↗Mexico will require the digital platforms to protect minors from violent and sexual content.
NPR News · 20:27
How one network of mall skincare stores targeted vulnerable people across the U.S. ↗Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S.
BBC World · 20:29
Student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana ↗Thousands of students in Albania are calling for better university conditions and job prospects, but buildings have been set on fire in the unrest.
Al Jazeera · 20:29
Woman rescued after being swept away by Istanbul flash flood ↗A woman was rescued by passersby after being swept along by floodwaters in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district
The Guardian World · 20:30
Australian politics live: Victoria Labor promises free abortion care if re-elected; Albanese criticises Hanson’s ‘monoculture’ ↗Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Private health insurance changes ‘recalibrating precious taxpayer dollars’, says Wells The health minister, Mark Butler, yesterday promised to reintroduce a bill to reduce private health insurance rebates for over-65s, a…
France 24 · 20:32
Kenya reports second Ebola case ↗In tonight's edition, Kenya confirms a second case of Ebola. Also, Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay warns that international justice is facing growing pressure. And millions of people in Nigeria have been without Tiktok for about a month.
Al Jazeera · 20:33
World’s oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkiye ↗Clay analysis traces recovered storage jars to early history workshops operating across the Jordan Valley.
ABC Australia · 20:34
Live: ASX to open lower following losses on Wall Street as US inflation data drops ↗ASX to open lower following a sea of red on Wall Street as US inflation data comes in hotter than expected. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Al Jazeera · 20:39
Sky turns orange as wildfires rage across Indonesia ↗An orange haze is blanketing Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan as wildfires rage across the province.
ABC Australia · 20:40
Youth crime advocate charged with drug offences, stripped of funding ↗Mount Isa man Brodie Germaine, known for his advocacy in preventing youth crime, has been charged with multiple drug offences, as the state government terminates a $280,000 grant.
BBC World · 20:41
Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters ↗Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 20:42
Families of Trinidadian men killed in US boat strike demand accountability ↗The Trump administration has killed at least 239 people in boat strikes denounced as extrajudicial killings.
Al Jazeera · 20:47
Israeli quadcopter drone drops bomb in Lebanon ↗An Israeli quadcopter drone was filmed dropping a bomb on the outskirts of the village of Zibqin in southern Lebanon.
Al Jazeera · 20:52
West Indies beat India to level T20 series as Hope continues record run ↗Shai Hope’s 102 gives West Indies a 24-run series-leveling win over India in fourth cricket T20 as another record falls.
BBC World · 20:55
Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm ↗Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
France 24 · 20:55
French glassmaker Duralex pulled back from the brink - again ↗The French glassmaker Duralex is known for its practically unbreakable tableware - and business model. It's been pulled back from the brink for the fifth time in 25 years, by an entrepreneur who is vowing a new, environmentally-conscious chapter for the manufacturer. Also in the show - high energy prices fuel inflat…
France 24 · 20:58
French anti-terror investigators probe True Crime Community link to school shooting ↗The French anti-terrorism prosecutor has taken over the investigation into a school shooting near Marseille, after an initial probe found the 14-year-old suspect appeared to belong to a group called the True Crime Community. Two teachers were shot and wounded, after a student opened fire with a hunting rifle that ha…
France 24 · 21:01
French anti-terror investigators probe True Crime Community link to school shooting ↗The French anti-terrorism prosecutor has taken over the investigation into a school shooting near Marseille, after an initial probe found the 14-year-old suspect appeared to belong to a group called the True Crime Community. Two teachers were shot and wounded, after a student opened fire with a hunting rifle that ha…
ABC Australia · 21:03
Indigenous women document DV crisis offering governments their own solutions ↗In the remote Northern Territory, where a local women's shelter is already at capacity, a group of Indigenous women have created a roadmap they hope will break the cycle of domestic violence.
ABC Australia · 21:30
Regulator pauses major Mallee centre from taking on new foster children ↗A major foster care provider on the Victoria-NSW border has been barred from taking on new referrals to its foster care program, one year after the NSW regulator first demanded it improve its operations.
ABC Australia · 21:30
Victoria gives final state approval for biggest wind farm in southern hemisphere ↗The 219-turbine wind farm, on agricultural land at Warracknabeal in the state's west, now needs federal government approval.
Al Jazeera · 21:35
Colombia opposition groups launch protest against de la Espriella’s cuts ↗Former President Gustavo Petro joined thousands of demonstrators in Bogota in march against austerity, Israel ties.
Al Jazeera · 21:35
PSG beat Man City 4-2 in Champions League thriller ↗PSG score three first-half goals, but an Erling Haaland brace nearly drags Manchester City back into the match.
ABC Australia · 21:40
The data that shows who won and lost in this year's AFL trade period ↗With compromised drafts on the horizon, this trade period saw two distinct methods as AFL clubs planned for the "win now" and the "win later".
France 24 · 21:48
PSG beat Manchester City in Champions League after financial rules verdict ↗Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain held off a second-half comeback to beat Manchester City 4-2 away in the Champions League on Wednesday. Goals from Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha gave PSG a 3-0 lead before Erling Haaland struck twice. Maghnes Akliouche added a fourth, while Ferran Torres missed a lat…
Al Jazeera · 21:50
Real Madrid come from 3-1 down to beat Roma on Champions League travels ↗Real Madrid ease pressure on manager Jose Mourinho with a 4-3 win at his former club Roma in a Champions League classic.
ABC Australia · 21:51
Ancient ceramics retrieved from 'world's oldest known' shipwreck ↗An archaeologist from Sydney reveals her role in the discovery of the "world's oldest known" shipwreck, found in southern Türkiye.
ABC Australia · 22:00
David Chau's mission to make finance news 'tolerable' ↗From lawyer to restaurant greeter to party entertainer, David Chau tried on several hats before finding his fit in the ABC business team. Now he explains his approach to a new role, replacing Alan Kohler!
ABC Australia · 22:10
Kimberley youth night spaces heralded as 'blueprint' for WA ↗Community leaders say youth night centres in Broome and Fitzroy Crossing have significantly reduced youth crime. Advocates hope a new temporary hub in Kununurra will deliver the same outcome for young people.
BBC World · 22:19
Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird ↗Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
France 24 · 22:35
Albania protests turn violent as protestors demand PM Rama's resignation ↗Anti-government protests in Albania’s capital Tirana turned violent for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, leaving several government buildings damaged and at least one ablaze. Thousands demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation and improved university conditions. Police fired tear gas and deployed water…
ABC Australia · 22:37
Australia is the monster that turns World Cup dreams to nightmares ↗Ahead of the women's Rugby League World Cup, the dominance of the Jillaroos looms like a spectre.
ABC Australia · 22:38
Qld tourism businesses say fuel prices behind drop in visitor numbers ↗Carly Clark is passionate about hosting tourists on her animal rescue property but despite being less than a 5-hour drive from Brisbane, visitors to her farm have declined.
ABC Australia · 22:40
Automated feedlot proposal draws community ire in Victoria's south-east ↗A Victorian farmer has submitted a proposal to create one of the state's first undercover, automated feedlots, drawing criticism from locals who are citing concerns about road safety and odour.
Al Jazeera · 22:57
ICE pushes back on report suggesting body cameras that automatically record ↗The immigration agency rejects a report from a government watchdog recommending improvements to its body camera policy.
BBC World · 23:01
How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer ↗With Christmas on the horizon, we trace children's toys from factories in China to US shelves.
BBC World · 23:02
How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections ↗Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
Al Jazeera · 23:03
Denmark pushes back as Trump touts Greenland oil and mineral deals ↗Recent US-Greenland-Denmark agreement excludes mining or drilling rights while reinforcing Greenland's sovereignty.
ABC Australia · 23:08
City man organises charity drive to show appreciation for farmers ↗A group of strangers with a love of cars has hit the road in WA to focus on farmer mental health.
France 24 · 23:12
North Korea test-fires submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions ↗North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported Thursday, saying the launches posed no threat to neighbouring countries. The tests follow heightened tensions with South Korea after a September 21 landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone inj…
ABC Australia · 23:22
19yo charged over Sydney school pick-up attempted shooting ↗A 44-year-old man and his 15-year-old daughter managed to get out of their car and runaway from the gunman, who was dressed in black and wearing a balaclava.
The Guardian World · 23:30
Sydney hospital patient charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting fellow patient alight ↗NSW police allege Raymond James Dungay doused three patients in petrol before setting one alight at Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A patient at a Sydney hospital has been charged with…
ABC Australia · 23:31
Hundreds of outback burial sites uncovered by Dave 'the Grave' Hunter ↗Ground-penetrating radar technology has helped identify two cemeteries that a regional council did not know existed.
BBC World · 23:32
India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats ↗Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?
The Guardian World · 23:32
Illegal tobacco increasingly hard to spot, with some fakes featuring Australian health warnings ↗Government warned that counterfeit tobacco produced by criminal organisations in south-east Asia is becoming more sophisticated Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The black-market tobacco trade continues to thrive as sellers turn to counterfeit packaging to skirt bans, prompting calls…
The Guardian World · 23:34
Paddington: The Musical is coming to Sydney in 2027 ↗Hugely successful West End show will open at Capitol Theatre in September 2027, with dates in other Australian cities yet to be announced Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Australia, prepare to start guarding your marmalade reserves: the award-winning Paddington: The Musical is on its way. The accla…
Arts & Letters Daily · 23:51
After his mother died mysteriously, a German doctor began to suspect a respected forensic scientist. Things got stranger from there ↗After his mother died mysteriously, a German doctor began to suspect a respected forensic scientist. Things got stranger from there
Arts & Letters Daily · 23:51
Years before Darwin, an evolutionary treatise rattled Tennyson’s faith, but didn't break it. "Science was still a delight and a visionary promise” ↗Years before Darwin, an evolutionary treatise rattled Tennyson’s faith, but didn't break it. "Science was still a delight and a visionary promise”
Arts & Letters Daily · 23:51
A Ph.D. certifies expertise in a discipline. But ignorance is a precondition for thinking something new. James Miller explains ↗A Ph.D. certifies expertise in a discipline. But ignorance is a precondition for thinking something new. James Miller explains
France 24 · 23:52
Lula’s party accuses Meta of election interference ahead of Brazil runoff ↗Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s party plans to file a complaint against Meta with the Organisation of American States, alleging election interference, his campaign said Wednesday. The party accuses Meta of restricting Lula’s online content ahead of the October 25 presidential runoff against Senator F…
Al Jazeera · 23:58
US destroys dhow suspected of Iranian command and control ↗The US says it destroyed an Iran-affiliated boat in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of conducting surveillance.