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Sailors missing as two ships set ablaze in Romanian Black Sea Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Rescuers were searching for seven missing crew members from one of two chemical tankers that caught fire in Romanian territorial waters.
Review ordered after man dies waiting two hours for ambulance Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The 53-year-old man called for help after experiencing chest pains but was dead by the time paramedics arrived.
Story of young woman accused of witchcraft wins $100,000 book award Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Bernice Barry felt different growing up. She gifted that difficult experience to the protagonist of her book, The Names of a Hare, which just won the ARA Historical Novel Prize.
Inquest hears missing schoolgirl's skull used as ashtray at pub Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
An inquest into the disappearance of Marilyn Wallman hears that a piece of the schoolgirl's skull was kept in a shed and used as an ashtray before it was handed over to the police.
Man faces court after 'frightening, costly' truck collision with train Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
A man who drove his truck into a train on a level crossing in Katherine in 2023, causing it to derail and injure two workers, has pleaded guilty to two counts of careless driving causing harm.
Chickens euthanased in NSW egg farm 'emergency situation' Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Chickens at an egg farm on the NSW Central Coast are being euthanased as the business is investigated over claims of animal cruelty.
ACT walks back pledge for ankle bracelets on DV perpetrators Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
A prominent domestic and family violence service says it fears electronic monitoring might merely provide an illusion of safety.
Man to serve more than five years over fatal crash Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
A Victorian man will serve at least five years prison for causing a crash while under the influence of drugs, killing a much-loved mum.
Indonesia to deploy dry ice to reduce thick haze from fires Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The haze caused by intense fires has drifted into neighbouring Singapore, Malaysia and East Timor.
A-League star in fiery exchange with reporter over suspension loophole Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Auckland FC's Sam Cosgrove responds angrily after a reporter asks about the club's use of a loophole allowing him to play the A-League opener despite a two-game suspension.
28 students and a teacher dead after school roof collapse in Pakistan Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
At least 28 students under the age of 13 and one teacher have been killed when a school roof collapsed in Pakistan's Peshawar city.
Live: Aussies win all-time Worlc Cup classic, Ponga suffers suspected broken arm Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Australia has won a classic World Cup clash against New Zealand, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a match-winning hat-trick. Follow live.
Anika Wells opens door to lawsuits against big tech companies Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Labor is considering a Greens push to let Australians sue online platforms for harm as the Coalition maintains its opposition to new digital safety laws.
Med student denies driving McLaren supercar at 259kph down highway Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
A 21-year-old medical student has pleaded not guilty to speeding down a WA highway at speeds of more than 250 kilometres per hour in a luxury car.
ACCC takes Kmart to court over nail glue burns and button battery safety Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The consumer watchdog has taken legal action against Kmart, alleging it breached Australian consumer law by selling millions of bottles of nail glue that caused burns.
Once Melbourne's 'laughing stock', Star ferris wheel turns again Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Often the butt of Melburnian jokes, the observation wheel reopened to locals and tourists alike this week.
China 'dumped' aluminium windows and doors in Australia, report finds Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Australia's international trade monitor has found the Chinese exports aluminium windows and doors were "dumped" here, heavily undercutting local prices and damaging the local industry.
This Spanish poet's work was banned and censored. Now it's an epic movie Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Australians finally get to see why La Bola Negra, nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes and snapped up by Netflix, shines so brightly.
Liberal senator's parting advice as drama in parliament rivals a French film Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
With just three sitting weeks of parliament left, the government is working hard to negotiate its way through numerous roadblocks coming from all sides of politics.
Ex-police officer found guilty of sexually touching colleagues without consent Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Matthew Stephen Cameron, 33, was initially charged with nine counts of sexual touching without consent and one count of sexual assault against three younger male colleagues.
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Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears. Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Russia reports a Ukrainian strike on an oil refinery on Thursday, after Ukraine's president says a pause is over following fresh Russian attacks. Why Starlink internet is so important on the battlefield in Ukraine Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country. UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate". Severe drought declared in parts of southern England Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal. Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction. Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended. Tiny critically endangered puddle frogs hatch at London Zoo Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 The Afia Birago’s puddle frogs are a recently identified species from a single Ghanaian forest. My son wants to try protein powders - I asked experts how safe it was Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Are protein supplements recommended for pre-teens and teenagers or is a big, juicy steak just as good? Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm. Wales has an education crisis. Can it be fixed? Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help. How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US. How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area. What's going on between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store bird? Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store. Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency? Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino. Sign up now Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026 From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism to your inbox. UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend. White House defends new press secretary after questions about her legal credentials Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived. Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days. Crew in Lewis fishing boat tragedy named by police Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 The alarm was raised after the men's fishing boat failed to return as planned to Lewis on Tuesday.
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