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News from the ABC Australia

Woman tells court alleged rape by Russell Brand 'happened so fast'
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Russell Brand, 51, denies the allegations as he is tried for three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Ukraine receives 'no early warning' as missile barrage pounds Kyiv
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies intelligence-sharing with Ukraine is suspended as Vladimir Putin proposes a summit with Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to discuss the war.

After MP 'attacked' in the street, our democracy is facing its biggest test
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

With four words, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese laid bare the horrifying nature of an attack that has sent shock waves through Australia.

What we know about the 'attack' on Helen Haines
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Police are investigating an incident involving independent MP Helen Haines this afternoon. 

Israel police arrest suspects over settler attacks
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The arrests were made after the United States, France, Belgium and Poland called on Israel to take action after diplomats and a photojournalist were attacked. 

Tropics attract city dwellers in regional migration trend
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

New data shows city dwellers are moving to regional Australia at levels matching records set in the pandemic.

Funeral held for Corporal Brendan Hannam killed in military exercise
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Corporal Brendan Hannam has been remembered as a "man of character" and "a loving partner" at his funeral today. The 28-year-old Australian soldier was killed during a military training exercise in Darwin a fortnight ago.

Massive whale carcass leaves council with $180k bill, budget headache
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The cost of removing a massive humpback whale that washed up on a popular Perth beach last month cost almost $180,000, with the local council fretting about how to pay for it.

NT public housing tenants told 'three strikes' and you're out
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Under a new three strikes policy for Northern Territory public housing tenants, "minor" anti-social behaviour breaches attract one strike, "moderate" breaches two and three strikes can be handed down for "significant" breaches.

Wind makes conditions tricky for fire crews in Tasmania's north
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Firefighters have been kept busy by windy conditions and a "difficult to control" bushfire threatening properties in Tasmania's north. 

Six-year plastics factory fight takes toll on Moss Vale residents
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Residents tell the NSW Land and Environment Court the dispute over the recycling plant is affecting their health, retirement plans and taking psychological toll due to sustained uncertainty.

Indi MP Helen Haines critically injured after 'attack' at electorate office — as it happened
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Anthony Albanese says counter-terrorism police are investigating and a man has been arrested after Indi MP Helen Haines was "attacked" near her electorate office in Victoria's north-east. 

Sydney councillor resigns from Hunter's Hill Council over 'toxic chamber'
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Marc Lane said he could not continue serving the rest of his term on the Liberal-dominated council, citing a lack of debate over key council decisions.

Australia could be without structural and rail steelmaking for up to five years
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Whyalla workers say critical safety equipment like heat suits contained "massive holes" when the plant was run by Sanjeev Gupta, whose company GFG Alliance is not taking responsibility for the broken blast furnace.

Police 'unable to rule out' dogs' involvement in man's death after attack
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Officers found the body of a 48-year-old man in bushland off Kittyhawk Drive at Chermside just before midday on Sunday.

Boland puts Australia in the box seat against South Africa after rain-shortened day
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Scott Boland continues to deliver for Australia as the tourists make the most of a rain-shortened day two of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha.

'This wasn't an accident': Helen Haines hit by car outside electorate office
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Independent MP Helen Haines has been critically injured in what the prime minister says was a deliberate attack, sparking shock and anger across the political spectrum.

Navy member stood down with pay after recording device found
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The navy's vice admiral said the decision for the person to continue to receive pay was "normal convention" during an investigation.

Aussie seamer Darcie Brown cut down by back injury
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Darcie Brown's WBBL season is over before it begins, and the seamer's chances of featuring in Australia's T20 Women's Champions Trophy campaign is also in doubt after a back injury.

St Kilda AFL player Charlie Banfield accidentally runs over friend with car
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

St Kilda AFL player Charlie Banfield accidentally ran over his close friend with a car on a private property in WA's south-west earlier this month.



News from the BBC World Service

Watch: Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.

Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.

Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.

Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.

Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.

Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchers
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Researchers travelled to a remote Pacific Island to confirm whether an object first spotted on satellite imagery in 2020 solved the mystery of the pilot's disappearance.

Mission set to blast off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.

Uefa gives Infantino two-week deadline to release key documents
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Uefa's letter contained 42 questions, covering Fifa's failed private investment proposals, its Peace Prize and the fallout from Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card.

Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now.

Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.

Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.

Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The apparent attack on MP Helen Haines suggests the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised.

The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

An artist living hundreds of miles away felt compelled to help the village that lost its children.

Are free-scoring Brighton genuine Premier League contenders?
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Brighton's start to the season has surprised many outsiders. But how high could they finish?

Watch: The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation vote
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Albertans are voting on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence via a referendum, splitting even some close-knit families.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Kylie Jenner's debut at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in $50m bra sparks mixed reaction
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The reality star's surprise appearance on the runway in the diamond encrusted piece has sparked mixed reaction.

Trial hears Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The activist is accused of "bully-boy tactics" and denies harassment causing fear of violence.

Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.



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