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News from the ABC Australia

French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

France is reeling from widespread damage caused by violent protests that saw 1,800 people arrested

Jordon Steele-John says he has been falsely accused of inappropriate conduct
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has denied allegations of inappropriate conduct raised in a letter to the Greens.

Aussies survives dramatic collapse to beat New Zealand in first women's T20
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Australia survives a scare to down New Zealand by two wickets in the first T20 at North Sydney Oval.

Australia claims second silver at track cycling world championships
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Leigh Hoffman's star continues to rise in the world of track cycling, but he could not best Dutch legend Harrie Lavreysen in the final of the individual sprint.

Fatalities as 'serious incident' causes fire at Canadian military base
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

People have been killed and injured in a serious incident that resulted in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to the defence minister.

Two teenagers arrested after fight involving dozens of youth at Glenelg
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Two teenage boys have been arrested following an alleged fight at Mosely Square in Glenelg, involving dozens of young witnesses.

Kangaroos flick switch to kill off Bombers' resistance
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

North Melbourne is in the box seat to win the AFLW minor premiership after kicking the last seven goals to see off Essendon's challenge. 

Boland's double-strike the highlight as rain ruins day one in Gqeberha
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Scott Boland strikes twice in two balls during a brief period of play as rain almost entirely washes out the first day of the second Test between Australia and South Africa Gqeberha.

Teenage boy rescued from Brisbane stormwater drain
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Firefighting crews deployed an inflatable boat in a tunnel under Brisbane's Kangaroo Point to rescue the boy.

Diamonds centurions forced to the bench in Constellation Cup loss
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

It was defender Courtney Bruce's 100th milestone game to start the Constellation Cup but the brand new centurion and her captain Liz Watson were both sent to the bench in Australia's 56-50 loss to New Zealand in Auckland.

Two people in custody after protest at offshore Woodside gas platform
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Two people are in police custody after occupying an offshore Woodside platform about 200 kilometres off Western Australia's coast to protest against the company's gas operations. 

Violence forces lockdown, early closure of Perth agricultural show
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Violence between dozens of youths has forced the early closure of a long-running Perth agricultural show, with police called to quell the disturbance.

Labor pledges $30 toll cap as Coalition targets gas ban
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Victoria's premier and opposition leader have announced duelling pledges on public transport fares and gas installations in the latest round of campaigning ahead of next month's state election.

Man in custody after allegedly stabbing woman
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

A woman is recovering after being allegedly stabbed several times in the head and torso by a man known to her on Thursday afternoon in the Riverina town of Leeton. 

Tim Winton's Cloudstreet wins Top 100 Australian Books countdown
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Cloudstreet has taken out the Top 100 Australian books countdown with The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton rounding out the top three.

Animal welfare group calls for accountability after latest racing death
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

The fallout continues from the death of Ohope Wins in the Caulfield Cup, with animal rights groups saying the number of equine fatalities in Australia are "not acceptable".

Bill Lark is the godfather of Australian whisky but he has never seen times like these
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

A global whisky downturn is hitting distillers from Kentucky to Kilkenny. But it is unfamiliar territory for Tasmania, where producers are facing their biggest challenge since the state was governed by colonial law.

Inside the Chinese city helping sustain hermit kingdom North Korea
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

I was on a tourist boat as it passed into North Korean waters, just 100 metres from the shoreline of the hermit kingdom. The tourists around me were all asking one question.

Woman dies while rock fishing on NSW far south coast
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

The 25-year-old was located in the water by a nearby fishing vessel and was unable to be revived.

Timor-Leste president says first gas agreements to be signed
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Jose Ramos-Horta says agreements for the long-stalled Greater Sunrise gas project will be signed within the next few months.



News from the BBC World Service

Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.

Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.

Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.

A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

Watch: Police hunt for synthetic drugs in Chicago jail
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as America battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

Suspects hunted after police officer injured in shooting
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

A firearm has been recovered by officers after a man and a woman fled the scene, detectives say.

Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.

There's a crackdown on sports piracy but is it already out of control?
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.

Braam! How the music in The Traitors plays with your emotions
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.

The playground murder - trauma, loss and a love that endured
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.

Top Turkish pop group go from reality TV to Wembley in one turbulent year
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.

Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.

Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students.

Watch: Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living.

BBC pauses civil service secondment scheme
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

The BBC said all journalism and editorial decisions are made by BBC journalists and editors.

NHS data breaches a disgrace, says health secretary
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

A total of 15 NHS staff are sacked for accessing records of the Nottingham attacks victims.

Watch: Pope thanks well-wishers in first event after cancer surgery
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.

I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition.

Horse-drawn carriages in New York City expected to be outlawed
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Both the speaker of the city council and the mayor have expressed support for ending the practice.



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