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News from the ABC Australia

Quick hits: Carey's classic starts the rot and Hoff finishes it off
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Alex Carey breaks the game open with a spectacular take, Pat Cummins confuses Beau Webster for Muttiah Muralitharan, and Josh Hazlewood's career-best wins it for Australia. Here are the quick hits from the final day of the first Test between Australia and South Africa. 

More than 300 scientists say AI oversight needed after 'preventable' hacks
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Hundreds of scientists from more than 30 countries call for greater AI safety measures in an open letter, saying that without them, critical infrastructure risks being exposed.

Germany scrambles jets after airline radio glitch sends false hijack alert
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Nuremberg Airport said all passengers are safe after a flight from Corfu transmitted an emergency code.

Labor can't count on One Nation fading away, Chalmers warns
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Labor is projecting confidence it can defeat One Nation despite the minor party's sustained polling strength and growing voter frustration.

World Cup revenge, Olympics firing Mooney beyond 100
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Beth Mooney is still smarting over Australia's World Cup loss to India last year, and as the star prepares for her 100th ODI against Bangladesh, she still has her eyes set on a couple of long-term goals.

Driver who allegedly crashed into Newcastle Knights crowd faces more charges
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

P-plater Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe allegedly injured 10 people during the incident on October 3, including a five-year-old girl.

The secret to a long-term happy relationship may not be what you expect
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

We hear a lot about relationship challenges, but what makes happy couples tick?   

Anne Aly accuses Liberal MP of racism after 'stoning' comment
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The Labor frontbencher says she has received 19 death threats this week alone while calling out Angie Bell's remarks in a social media post.

Liberal stands alongside water buyback supporters despite party opposition
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

South Australian politicians say it is time for the eastern states to contribute their fair share of water to the Murray-Darling Basin.

PM says government trying to stop 'abhorrent' US execution live stream
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Anthony Albanese says the government is exploring all options to prevent the potential live streaming of a US execution from being seen in Australia.

Australia defeats South Africa by 214 runs on day five in Durban
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

South Africa loses its final four wickets for just five runs to be bowled out for 206, with Josh Hazlewood finishing with career-best figures in Durban.

Reports of bed bugs on a Qantas flight prompt warning from expert
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

An expert says there is virtually nothing passengers can do once they are aboard a bed bug infested flight but suggests places where to start looking for the critters.

Canberra's V8 Supercars rookie Zach Bates 'put everything on the line'
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Canberran V8 Supercars rookie Zach Bates "still can't believe" he finished third at the Bathurst 1000 on Sunday.

The French supermarket hack could happen in Australia, experts say
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Experts say the incident demonstrates a shift in the cybersecurity threat landscape. 

Toyah Cordingley's killer appeals murder conviction
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The man who murdered Toyah Cordingley has had an appeal against his conviction and sentence heard in a Brisbane court.

Why the MAHA movement is turning on Trump and RFK Jr
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Robert F Kennedy Jr vowed to Make America Healthy Again, but his alliance with Donald Trump has left some true believers jaded.

Ming dynasty statue unearthed in WA back in Chinese hands
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A small buddha statue discovered by prospectors in Shark Bay is returned to Chinese officials in an emotional ceremony.

Prison staff would not need to consider prisoners' human rights under bill
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Corrections staff would not have to act compatibly with human rights in their dealings with prisoners under a Queensland bill.

Eleven Edge Early Learning centres to close after failing to find buyers
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Administrators for Edge Early Learning say they have secured offers for 53 centres after the company collapsed in August, but eleven centres are set to close.

Girl, 15, accused of stabbing British tourist in Cairns
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Police are reassuring people about safety in the Cairns CBD after a 15-year-old girl allegedly stabbed and seriously injured a British tourist.



News from the BBC World Service

MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Sir Ken McCallum says more is being done to tackle state threats than since the Cold War - and warns AI could be used to develop drones and potentially bioweapons.

Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A health and safety investigation is under way at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the incident.

Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

Watch: Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

Supreme Court hears appeal over Maids Moreton murder
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The Supreme Court is considering arguments over who legally caused Peter Farquhar’s death.

BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.

One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at US amusement park
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

One person is dead and others were injured after an incident at the amusement park in the US state of Georgia.

Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.

Murder investigation after four people die in arson attack
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A man, a woman and two children died after a house fire and two other children are critically ill.

How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.

Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks.

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.

Chris Mason: Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.

The Sabrina Carpenter clip which helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.

Hundreds more prisoners being freed in second phase of early release scheme
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The second tranche of prisoners being released includes those serving up to two and a half years.

Ex-Met Police officer trained to support rape victims accused of rape
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Mark Tyrrell raped and sexually assaulted a woman over about two years, his trial is told.



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