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News from the ABC Australia

Automated aged care algorithm needs a human override, ombudsman finds
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A damning report has laid bare serious concerns about the use of Australia's automated aged care funding system.

'Our motherland needs us': The Israeli expats flying home to vote
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens abroad, including hundreds from Australia, are travelling to Israel to vote in the country's most consequential election in decades.

Australia's second largest veggie company admits 'cartel conduct'
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Perfection Fresh Australia has admitted fixing the price of broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce sold to Aldi stores in New South Wales.

Prisoner loses court case over access to Vegemite
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A convicted killer fails to overturn a ban on Vegemite in Victoria's prisons after court hears it can be used to make alcohol and impair sniffer dogs from detecting contraband.

Lamarre-Condon told friend he misinterpreted alleged confession, court hears
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The accused told his friend he had "misheard" an alleged confession he had "killed people" in recordings played to court.

Rome demonstrators storm Colosseum as Europe's youth protests spread
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Defying an Italian government crackdown, thousands of people march through cities across the nation, clashing with police and infiltrating the Colosseum in Rome.

Woman granted bail after allegedly trying to snatch teen's hijab
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The young women and some of their mothers had gathered at Bayside Park on February 21 after Iftar, a meal eaten after sunset during the Islamic month of Ramadan.

Worker dies in hospital after being dragged under ute at service station
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A 36-year-old who man was hit and dragged under a ute while checking underground fuel levels at a Coffs Harbour service station last week has died in hospital.

Zempilas echoes 'The Road Not Taken' as WA Liberals face difficult choice
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The WA Liberals must make a difficult choice as they confront the threat of One Nation, and leader Basil Zempilas left no doubt about it while selling his vision for victory to the party faithful.

Melbourne Market board quits over appointment of former Demons chief Paul Guerra
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The Victorian government says Paul Guerra brings significant commercial, governance and stakeholder engagement experience to the role as chair of the Melbourne Market Authority.

Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva re-elected president
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, defeats right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a run-off to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.  

Victorian Liberals to ban 'globalise the intifada' chant if elected
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says the phrase will be outlawed under incitement to violence laws if her party wins government.

Antonelli is two points away from the F1 title, and can win it next week
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Next weekend's Mexican Grand Prix shapes up to be the coronation of Kimi Antonelli as an F1 champion. Here is how he can seal the world title. 

'Meant to be in Perth': Passengers confused by Sydney's new airport
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Some passengers were unaware their flights were to Western Sydney International Airport.

Women take bushfire preparation into their own hands
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

A regional WA town aims to reduce a knowledge gap by upskilling women ahead of the fire season. 

Youth boxing program fights off negativity, provides positive role models
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Fighting in a ring may not seem like the most obvious way to help young men learn to control their emotions, but the team behind this free boxing program say it has done exactly that.

Fowler's City draw to end winning start
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Mary Fowler provides an assist, but Manchester City lost its 100 per cent winning start to the WSL season in a furious derby draw with Manchester United.

Police say they don't expect retaliation for Logan drive-by shooting
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Police say there were "elements of pre-planning" to the attack on Saturday, but there was "no indication" the victims were targeted.

Labor promises $6.8b South Coast rail fix days after timetable backflip
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Days after proposed timetable changes were abandoned, the government is promising to electrify the rail line from Kiama to Bomaderry and add additional tracks.

England 'gutted' after second extraordinary ODI defeat in as many games
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

An 89-run last-wicket stand gives Pakistan a stunning ODI victory over England, who just days ago failed to defend 429 in its last game against Sri Lanka. 



News from the BBC World Service

Lula wins but faces hostile Congress and divided country
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

President Lula has pulled of a surprise win, but he will face a hostile Congress and a polarised country.

Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 properties without power
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

An amber wind warning has now expired after severe weather sweeps across the UK.

Elation across Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić concedes to student-led protest movement
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.

Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government

Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.

Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Rapper Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The Super Bass singer is the latest big name to campaign in Michigan, where a tight Senate race is playing out ahead of the 3 November midterms.

Letter making claims about Meghan's father written by his first wife, BBC understands
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Roslyn Loveless, who has since died, divorced Meghan's father in 1975. Meghan said she had been informed about the "disturbing allegations" in 2018.

End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd fans make clear who they blame
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.

Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.

Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.

Sharon Osbourne: 'I visit Ozzy's grave every day'
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The TV presenter says she can see Ozzy's burial site from her window, and regularly talks to him.

How a movement of students brought down Serbia's Vučić
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.

The Papers: 'Budget tax reprieve for pensioners' and 'Meghan dad net to widen'
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Stories about the Budget and the investigation into the father of the Duchess of Sussex feature on Monday's front pages.

Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.

Board of Deputies of British Jews declares Greens to be racist party
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

The Jewish body's vote comes in response to the Green Party passing a "Zionism is racism" policy motion.

Death toll in Nigeria village raided by gunmen rises to 48, police say
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Unidentified gunmen on motorcycles swooped on a remote village on Friday, looting shops and setting houses ablaze.



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