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Netanyahu orders major West Bank offensive after Hebron attack Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has seized on an attack by two Palestinian gunmen in the southern city of Hebron to mount the offensive.
Gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, killing at least six Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Gunmen have opened fire inside a church in Jordan with at least six people killed and dozens injured.
One dead, four injured in Paris shooting as police probe terror link Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
One person has been killed and at least four others injured in a Paris shooting being investigated for possible terror links.
Meghan Markle says she was told of 'disturbing' allegations about father in 2018 Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Meghan the Duchess of Sussex has revealed she was informed of "disturbing allegations" involving her estranged father in 2018.
Donna Nelson returns to Perth on international prisoner transfer Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Perth grandmother Donna Nelson, convicted of attempting to smuggle drugs into Japan, is back in Australia, according to official Japanese sources.
Taiwan shuts down and grounds flights ahead of Typhoon Champi Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Taiwan shut down schools and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi hit the island.
Man allegedly bragged about having 'killed someone' after hit-and-run Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
A Port Augusta man who allegedly bragged about having "killed someone" has faced court for the first time after returning to Alice Springs to "hand himself in".
Two Israeli soldiers killed in attack on West Bank military checkpoint Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Israel has ordered its soldiers to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank following a shooting that left two Israeli soldiers, as well as the shooters dead.
Rebel Wilson wins second court case with company awarded $10 Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
UK production firm, AI Film, has lost its legal bid to sue actor Rebel Wilson in the Supreme Court for $15 million.
Australia at the heart of 'transformational' cancer vaccine breakthrough Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
A world-first cancer vaccine has been shown to radically reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence and death.
'Safe air' bill passes NT parliament following Inpex, Santos scandals Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
A scheme to monitor and publicly report toxic air pollutants around Darwin Harbour can now be set up.
Australians light candles for critically injured Helen Haines Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Candles have been lit at homes and community gatherings around Australia to support independent MP Helen Haines, who remains in critical condition after being struck by a car.
Former Bachelor Sam Wood loses bid to block media from court files Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
On October 4, the fitness entrepreneur was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting, relating to an incident alleged to have taken place at a luxury apartment in Noosa.
Grieving family will 'never understand' decisions made by killer Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
The family of a man who was shot dead during a 13-hour manhunt addresses his killer in the Supreme Court.
Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial postponed to allow time to find barrister Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
The looming rape trial of former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been postponed amid a bitter courtroom clash between lawyers.
Man jailed for six years for killing friend in drunk driving crash Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
The family of a former high school teacher who died from injuries sustained in a Tura Beach car crash last year have described him as "a friend to everyone".
Teen jailed for sexually assaulting jogger while on bail Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
A teenage boy who sexually assaulted a jogger on a walking trail in Canberra's north has been jailed until at least May 2028.
Fortnite returns to Apple's Australian app stores after landmark case Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
The Federal Court has ordered Apple to open up its devices to other app stores, as part of a landmark finding that the tech giant violated Australian competition law.
Premier Coal gives employees redundancy forms ahead of move to close night shifts Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
One of Western Australia's last coalmines is set to reduce its operating capacity by nearly half, which unions say will result in job losses.
NSW's second-largest national park created to protect koalas Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Spanning from Coffs Harbour to Kempsey, New South Wales's second-largest national park has been created after years of campaigning to protect koalas and their habitat.
News from the BBC World Service
Meghan says she was informed about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018 Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The Duchess of Sussex issues a statement following reports her father Thomas Markle is being investigated over child sex abuse images in the Philippines. Watch: BBC presenter battles strong winds as storm hits Newquay Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the "full force" of the storm arrives. Deadly shooting near Paris investigated as 'crime of terrorism', minister says Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 One person is killed and five wounded in a series of attacks and the suspected gunman has been apprehended. Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare. Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again' Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women. Watch: Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Det Con Linda Williams, a victim of serial abuser David Carrick, says she has no faith in the system. White House says Melania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster' Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Ukraine and Russia have not confirmed the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive. Two Israeli soldiers killed in attack by suspected Palestinian gunmen in West Bank Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The two attackers were shot dead after a gun battle outside Hebron, four days before Israel's general election. Woman at centre of Cornell University rape inquiry in 'constant fear', lawyer says Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The woman, known anonymously as Jane Doe, alleged she was drugged and raped by several men on Cornell's campus. Six shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Another 28 people are injured in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way. Final James Bond screen tests to take place this weekend, reports say Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Callum Turner and Jack Lowden "appear to be in the mix" of actors doing screen tests for the role. Why should I stockpile and what will I need? Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand. Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turning Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Recent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms. 'It's been relentless': IT workers scramble to fix PHP flaw described as worst crisis in years Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 IT and cyber experts have told the BBC about their struggles in the last 48 hours to update their systems. Why a student protest movement is challenging 12 years of Vučić rule in Serbia Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 After two years of student protests, Serbians vote on Sunday in elections that could bring down the ruling party. Have Man Utd become the unmanageable club? Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty. I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms. Weekly quiz: How long did Katie Zacharia last as White House press secretary? Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? 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. Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.
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