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News from the ABC Australia

More than 5,000 pepper spray canisters sold in the NT since start of trial
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

A report on the sale and use of pepper spray for self-defence in the Northern Territory under a government trial has found 3,714 people have bought the product so far, with 46 prohibited buyers identified and three non-lawful deployments recorded.

Breaking: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action over Epstein files arrest
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against police over his arrest in relation to the Epstein files earlier this year.

Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers, Newcastle Yowies claim Koori Knockout glory
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

More than 40,000 spectators attended the "modern day corroboree" on Worimi Country at Raymond Terrace in New South Wales.

WA premier backflips on desalination plant amid $543m pipeline upgrade
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The WA government is weighing up future plans for a desalination plant in Esperance as work on a $543 million upgrade to the historic Goldfields water pipeline ramps up.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces early election
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called an early election as the country grapples with a housing crisis.

Four ways to incorporate fresh asparagus into dinner this week
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

From one-pot pasta to a crunchy green salad, these easy recipes will put spring asparagus on your weeknight menu.

Runner honours mother in epic Perth to Sydney relay for DV awareness
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Alongside five mates, Hayden Sumner has completed a cross-country relay from Perth to Sydney in honour of his late mother, who spent years in abusive relationships.

Australia's Rugby League World Cup squad is a sign of the changing times
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Kevin Walters pulls off a few surprises in his Australian squad for the Rugby League World Cup, but the side he will try and lead to glory is proof we are in a new era for Test football.

The FBI calls this type of cult 'modern-day terrorism'. It has found its way to Australia
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

They are sadistic and manipulative, often targeting children through digital platforms. Now, as part of an ABC investigation, a teen tells how an online cult incited her into ritualistic acts. 

IS-linked Australians in Iraq face 'risk of unfair prosecution', HRW warns
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Human Rights Watch is warning 13 Australians believed to be held in Iraqi jails on suspicion of links to the Islamic State group face inhumane treatment and potential execution.

Samoan PM apologises for 'heil Hitler' salute at family event in 2007
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt apologises after video emerges of him performing a Nazi salute and saying the phrase "heil Hitler" at a family event in 2007.

NBL owner pays state $577 a week to rent stadium
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The Tasmanian government has effectively been leasing out a stadium to property developer and NBL owner Larry Kestelman for less than it would cost to rent most houses in the area, a parliamentary report has found.

Nobel Peace Prize won't go to Trump this year, experts say
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

It is often regarded as the most prestigious of all Nobel prizes, which are given to those who have "conferred the greatest benefit to humankind". But the Nobel Peace Prize can also be controversial.

Illegal tobacco crackdown in Victoria has come too late, says ex-policeman
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Premier Ben Carroll has conceded the Victorian government should have acted sooner on illegal tobacco but insisted progress had been made since the new enforcement powers came into effect.

Yemen's government declares major operation against Houthis
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The Yemeni president says the military is working to recapture vast parts of the country from the Houthis, who have withstood a series of attacks from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and their Western allies over the years.

Cowboys and girls dress up for Santa Teresa/Ltyentye Apurte horse races
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

In this remote corner of central Australia, the Santa Teresa/Ltyentye Apurte horse races are a dusty affair with the best in cowboy fashion.

NT man caught driving 100km/h over speed limit
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Northern Territory Police have charged a man with speeding and high-range drink driving after catching him allegedly driving at more than 100km/h over the limit before returning a blood-alcohol result of 0.153.

Best is yet to come for Naufahu Whyte following NRL grand final victory
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Naufahu Whyte wouldn't have looked out of place should he have won the Clive Churchill Medal after the Roosters' grand final victory, and the Tricolours prop is adamant we have yet to see his best.  

Bank of America met with Australian super funds and delivered a warning
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Interest rates are approaching levels that would hurt Australia's economy and the retirement savings managed by major superannuation funds, according to the Bank of America's head of interest rates strategy.

Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The grand final sides feature in the Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup, with James Tedesco back in and Sydney's Sam Walker and Newcastle's Bradman Best among six debutants.



News from the BBC World Service

US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

No reason has been given for the withdrawal, but it follows a major incident last week when police were alerted to "suspicious vehicles" near the airbase.

Andrew takes legal action over search warrants relating to arrest
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released under investigation in February.

Polanski banned from Israel after party's motion declaring 'Zionism is racism'
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The vote has caused divisions among figures at the top of the party at its conference in Brighton.

Protesters scuffle with police as migrants brought ashore on south coast
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The Home Office said 149 migrants were brought ashore and taken by coach to a processing centre in Kent.

BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers

Potty training scheme to roll out to 20 more areas
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The government wants 75% of children to end their first year of school with a good level of development by 2028.

Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.

France closes up to 500 schools over student protests
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.

Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The president named his national intelligence chief as the taskforce's head as worries over AI grow.

Court of Appeal to hear residents' parade challenge over Drumcree dispute
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The deadlock over the Orange Order march in Portadown - opposed by residents of the Garvaghy Road - has lasted since last Sunday morning.

The job interview question you don't have to answer
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview.

How Keith Alexander blazed a trail for black football managers
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Ex-players and family members on the legacy of the late Lincoln, Peterborough and Macclesfield boss.

Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.

'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series
Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026

The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.

The Papers: Badenoch's 'bonfire of green laws' and 'Drop in global dealmaking'
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Monday's front pages include stories about Kemi Badenoch at the start of the Tory conference, plus reports on global finance , abuse in schools and a BBC romance.

Radical change needed to cut Scottish child poverty, says charity
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation says Scotland is on course to miss legally-binding poverty targets "by a wide margin".

All six passengers presumed dead after plane went missing off US coast
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The aircraft lost communication with flight controllers after significantly dropping in altitude, according to flight data.

Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capital
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

Thousands have taken to the streets after talks between authorities and Khan's party ended in deadlock.

Forced to call him 'Dad': Trial over sexual abuse in disabled care home shocks South Korea
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

The BBC spoke to one of three residents at a care home who were sexually assaulted by a staff member.



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