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News from the ABC Australia Australia's rising road toll reverses hard-won safety improvements Australia's road toll has taken a deadly turn, with experts warning that unpopular policies may be needed to halt the alarming trend. How Australian publishers tell if a book has been written by AI Australian writers and publishers are calling for the government to intervene in the industry's "existential crisis" over the rise of artificial intelligence. Test your Halloween movie knowledge with our spooky quiz It's officially spooky season! But how well do you really know your slashers? Take our quiz … if you dare. Quiz: Welcome to the travel Thunderdome Where would you find Lake Disappointment? And which city was the capital of the Incan Empire? Twelve-year-old wins national slam poetry competition with 'Dear ChatGPT' Two aspiring poets have been crowned champions at the 2026 Australian Poetry Slam finals at the Sydney Opera House. 'Critical habitat' decision could affect Macquarie Harbour salmon farms Tasmania's environment department is considering declaring Macquarie Harbour a "critical habitat" for the endangered Maugean skate, which could have significant ramifications for the state's west coast salmon industry. Business Council names Victoria worst state for business, again South Australia tops the list of most business-friendly states, according to the Business Council of Australia. Crossbench push to give Australians a free way to fight back against big tech Australians struggling to resolve disputes with social media platforms could get an independent avenue for appeal under a crossbench proposal backed by the Greens. Will AI crush the things that make life meaningful? In a rush to force AI on us, policymakers are embracing a technology that is exceptionally good at destroying the things that bring meaning to our lives. 50,000 people could get compensation for unlawful Centrelink suspensions The federal government has invited more than 50,000 people to apply for compensation as it reinstates part of its controversial welfare compliance regime. High inflation explained, from cause to possible cure If you are feeling the squeeze at the check-out, official data confirms what your receipt likely shows: prices keep rising. Here are the reasons behind it. Flavio Bolsonaro has passports cancelled as whereabouts unclear The senator lost a presidential election earlier this week to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and was later ordered to hand in his passport to authorities in relation to a money laundering probe. Nordic leaders press Putin to end Ukraine war in rare phone call The move breaks with a longstanding practice among Western European leaders of shunning direct contact with the Kremlin. Fighting paused in Ukrainian city under deal announced by Melania Trump A ceasefire brokered with the assistance of Melania Trump has come into effect in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky. Two charged with helping Iran over RAF Fairford incident Two men have been charged with national security offences over last month's incident at RAF Fairford, a US-run military base in England. AFP boss warns boys as young as 12 being radicalised at home New Australian Federal Police data has analysed teen boys being radicalised, shattering previous intelligence assumptions about who is targeted. Greens launch $21-a-week tax cut in bid to 'replace Labor' New Greens leader David Shoebridge will address the National Press Club, proposing a new tax cut and a welfare boost and declaring he will pursue "rivers of gold" from the resources sector. Loyal back to reclaim Sydney to Hobart record Anthony Bell brings his Loyal name back to the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race after 10 years away. But his new challenger is a rebadged version of last year's line honours winner. Chinese sponsors cut ties with Kylian Mbappé after Mao meme backlash Chinese sponsors drop French soccer star Kylian Mbappé after a video surfaced appearing to show him commenting about a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong. Company director charged over alleged kickbacks in Pilbara corruption scandal A man has faced court over alleged payments to a corrupt former manager at the Shire of East Pilbara. News from the BBC World Service Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living. Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world? The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast. Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her. I'm a single mum and limit my weekly shop to £40 - here's what I want from the Budget People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget. Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes. Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex His trial hears statements he gave to police between 2023 and 2025, denying allegations against him. Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin An end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said. Worker at US embassy in London investigated over abuse images is senior Air Force member The BBC has been told Lt Col Michael Morris, who was flown out of the UK before being questioned by police, is under investigation. Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive The Oleshky ceasefire, which the White House said was secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid to get in and civilians to get out. My husband's death was hard enough - then came the admin Louisa says her experience of dealing with household bills after her husband John died left her feeling "frustrated and angry". Ranking England's Ballon d'Or winners - how does Kane compare? From Stanley Matthews to Harry Kane, how do England's Ballon d'Or winners rank? Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden. 'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey. Will the public change its mind about Meghan? This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan. Boy who stabbed girl at school was radicalised online, says father A father calls for tighter controls on extreme material after his son's attempted murder conviction. Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closure Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom". 'Living next door to anti-social behaviour has been hell' Man calls for better support after seven years of anti-social behaviour from neighbours. Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say. UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month. 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