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Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
The grand final sides feature in the Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup, with James Tedesco back in and Sydney's Sam Walker and Newcastle's Bradman Best among six debutants.
New movie corrects the record on Tenzing Norgay's Everest climb Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Australian filmmaker Jennifer Peedom fell in love with the Himalayas as a young woman. She is now retelling its most famous story.
Breaking: Bolsonaro defies expectations in Brazil presidential vote to face Lula in run-off Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro, has finished ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the country's election, which will go to a run-off in three weeks.
Tom Cruise movie Digger bombs at box office, Verity takes top spot Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Movie star Tom Cruise suffers one of the worst debuts of his career with his new movie Digger.
Auction clearance rate sinks to three-month low as property market slows Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Australia's auction clearance rate has slumped to a three-month low, while new data shows the number of unsold homes has surged by more than 20 per cent in the past year.
Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into airport, Israeli media reports Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
The flydubai co-pilot allegedly tells investigators he intended to continue flying normally before crashing into the main airport in Israel.
Man fatally shot by police after crashing car into tree Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
An independent review by the Professional Standards Command will be conducted after a man was fatally shot by NSW police near Yass on Sunday.
Fire destroys abandoned mental health hospital building near Hobart Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Millbrook Rise opened in 1934, initially to provide care to those returning from war. The original building has been abandoned for several years.
'We'll be there': Fans rally behind Knights after grand final loss Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Despite Sunday's loss against the Roosters, Newcastle Knights fans remain proud of the team's effort.
As China tensions escalate, Japan builds its own spy agency Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Japan may soon have its own "CIA", with the nation working with "the utmost urgency" to establish its first centralised network of intelligence operations since World War II.
Mary Fowler's Man City boost with big WSL win over Arsenal Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Mary Fowler's landmark 100th game for Manchester City is a bright spot for the beleaguered club, with a big win over Arsenal keeping them with a perfect record on top of the WSL.
19yo driver allegedly rammed rideshare with two people inside Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
A 19-year-old driver who allegedly rammed a rideshare vehicle carrying two passengers has been arrested in Adelaide's north, with SA Police also responding to several other crashes, including one in which a 53-year-old man was killed.
'Don't drop it': Star's nervous moment as Roosters celebrate in Bondi Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Grand final hero Mark Nawaqanitawase lifts the Provan-Summons trophy to adoring fans as his coach describes the Roosters star as "extraordinary".
Teen pedestrian critical after being hit by e-bike near Wollongong Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Police allege an e-bike rider returned an alcohol reading more than twice the driving limit and positive tests for cocaine and meth after a crash critically injured a 16-year-old girl near Wollongong.
US marine arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery in Okinawa Posted on Monday October 05, 2026
Japanese police arrest a 20-year-old US marine in the Okinawa prefecture on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman.
Live: First official trade logged as Coleman Medallist joins fourth AFL club Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026
The AFL trade period officially opens and Collingwood makes the first move on day one. Follow all the news and debate live.
What to look for during the AFL trade period Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026
As one footy season ends, the next one begins almost immediately with free agency, trade and the draft period.
NT government scrambles for Batchelor dialysis options ahead of YiSSA closure Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026
The government has previously said dialysis patients would not be moved to Batchelor, 100 kilometres from Darwin, when they are evicted from the YiSSA accommodation facility in the NT capital.
Opal miners, whip crackers and teddy makers eye Olympic stage Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026
In the most remote parts of the state, communities are hoping they too can have a crack at a piece of Queensland's Olympic pie.
Former foster child's NDIS plan didn't prepare him for adulthood Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026
Coby spends his days at his computer. His experiences with Child Safety Services while in foster care have left him anxious and distrustful, and his NDIS plan failed to prepare him for life as an adult. Then they tried to move him into public housing.
News from the BBC World Service
US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US. Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October. Polanski banned from Israel after party's motion declaring 'Zionism is racism' Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 The vote has caused divisions among figures at the top of the party at its conference in Brighton. I'm a classic old school Conservative, says Kemi Badenoch Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 The Tory leader seeks to echo Margaret Thatcher as she sets out her guiding political principles. Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition. Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body. British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Measures include extended opening hours, as well as an audio guide and additional seating for visitors. Protesters gather as migrants brought ashore on south coast Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 A dinghy was believed to be carrying 120 migrants, according to French media. Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. France to close up to 500 schools on Monday over student protests Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says. Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space' Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Police in Baltimore have said the young girl was not a target of the shooting but was caught in the crossfire. Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row. 'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices. The Papers: Badenoch's 'bonfire of green laws' and 'Drop in global dealmaking' Posted on Monday October 05, 2026 Monday's front pages include stories about Kemi Badenoch at the start of the Tory conference, plus reports on global finance , abuse in schools and a BBC romance. Why Canada is preparing for an unlikely US invasion Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada. The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics. What to know about Brazil's election as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival. Gentle parenting, helicopter or snowplough – is there really a best way to be a parent? Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm. US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan Posted on Sunday October 04, 2026 Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.
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