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News from the ABC Australia

India releases 'cockroach' leaders as movement calls for more protests
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

In a social media post after his release, the founder of the "cockroach" movement said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "an embarrassment to India".

The LARPers escaping algorithims and finding real life in the past
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Medieval life is violent and the diet is spare, but the absence of doomscrolling makes it more than worthwhile, live-action role-players say.

WA moves ahead with plans to create mega-uni amid concerns
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Premier Roger Cook says a potential merger could create a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity as all three universities raise concerns about the move.   

Roos get past Dockers as Blues and Hawks taste victory
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

North Melbourne recovers from an early scare to beat Fremantle, while Carlton and Hawthorn triumph over Sydney and Brisbane respectively.

Live: Steve Smith takes back-to-back blinders to decimate South Africa
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Two glorious pieces of slips fielding by Steve Smith sees him become the greatest catcher in Tests as South Africa struggles in its pursuit of Australia's first-innings 390 at Kingsmead. Follow live.

Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after landslide triggers flood
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

A dry landslide in north-central Nepal triggers flash flooding that prompts villagers to evacuate. 

Owners fear rare lamb worth up to $25K stolen
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

A rare lamb worth up to $25,000 has gone missing from an Adelaide Hills property, with its heartbroken owners urging the community to keep an eye out for the distinctive breed.

Missing Melbourne hiker Jordan Yap has died in Peru, authorities confirm
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Australian man Jordan Yap has been found dead, weeks after he failed to return home from a solo hike in a remote region of Peru.  

The Aussie guy who gave away his kidney and 10pc of his income for life
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

The controversial movement that asks you to do as much good for the world as you can.

'Incredibly difficult': Business reports robbery after crash injures five
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

ACT Policing is investigating after a Canberra massage parlour was allegedly robbed following a car crash into the premises that injured five people.

Children of shark victim call for return to the ocean at his memorial
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

With flowers and photos, more than a thousand people gather at Sorrento beach to remember the shark attack victim.

From evading an abusive marriage to dying from a face lift, this is Nellie Melba 
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

There's a dessert (the peach Melba), a snack (Melba toast) and an exit strategy ("doing a Melba") named after her, and, trust us, Nellie merits all of that.

Australian government warns against flying to Saudi capital after three attacks on airports
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Flights have been suspended in and out of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, after three attacks on its main airport. Here's the latest travel advice for the Middle East. 

Trump factor could help Democrats win Republican strongholds at midterms
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Ohio is one of several previously reliably Republican states that have suddenly and unexpectedly come into play ahead of the November midterms.

Two Carlton AFL players hospitalised in Melbourne
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

The club has confirmed Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward have been admitted to hospital under separate circumstances.

Logan man charged with stabbing murder
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Police say the men, both aged 32, knew each other. The accused is due to face court on Monday. 

Palestinian supporters mark Global Day for Gaza
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

As part of the Global Day for Gaza, protesters are gathering in capital cities and various regional locations across Australia.

WA artist with cerebral palsy finds voice through painting
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Colin Hanssen was not expected to live past his first birthday, but now the 31-year-old has defied the odds and found his voice through art.

Gravel cycling championship brings global audience to tiny town
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Thousands of cyclists and spectators have flooded into Nannup, in southern WA, for the town's first effort to host the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships. 

'The empty places that remain' since Australia joined Afghanistan conflict
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

The 25th anniversary of the start of Australian service in Afghanistan is commemorated at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.



News from the BBC World Service

'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.

Man dies after tiger attack at wildlife park
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

The man was reported to have entered the tiger enclosure before he was attacked, police say.

US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.

MPs seek to overturn ruling that stops police being sued for failings
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

MPs are seeking to stop immunity applying when police fabricate evidence or are dishonest or negligent.

Delhi sees more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Police say they will keep restricting access to the city centre after thousands of people were detained and released on Saturday.

Northern Lights dazzles skies across the UK
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

Three friends on their student debt: One paid off, one chipping away and one creeping up
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Lizzy, Charlotte and Libby studied at the same time, but their student debt now looks very different.

Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.

AI is creating a 'human premium' for art made by people, but will it hold?
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Amid a surge in AI content, many are placing extra value on art that's obviously made by a human. But can that last, asks Ros Atkins

Toxicity and uncertainty await Man City as they prepare to take on Liverpool
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday with a lot of uncertainty hanging over them. Phil McNulty looks at what lies ahead.

I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned - it was bipolar
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Kimberley Atkinson assumed her symptoms were depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically.

UK launches flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.

Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests.

Man, 36, arrested six years on from double murder
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

Junior Ajose, 36, and Cheriff Tall, 21, were gunned down at a lockdown party six years ago.

Young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to Myanmar's army
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

A desperate junta is in a war of attrition against ethnic militias and and civilian resistance.

Expedition hopes to find aviator Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

The team en route to the suspected crash site aim finally to solve the mystery of her 1937 disappearance.

'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.

Young people are taking up bell-ringing to make connections
Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026

Katie Anderson says making music with others is an antidote to screens and scrolling.

Historic cathedral introduces £12 fee for visitors from outside Scotland
Posted on Monday October 05, 2026

St Giles' Cathedral now charges an entrance fee for visitors from outside Scotland.

'Tropical jungle' of wallabies, porcupines and parrots must move after neighbours complain
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

James Wale moved to the site two years ago and keeps animals including wallabies and rare birds.



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