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'Reprehensible': The Trump money grab that disgusts former adviser Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Donald Trump's former shortest serving press secretary adds to concerns the US President has let the nation down, while making allegations surrounding corruption.
Relatives of Elizabeth Struhs speak at final day of inquest Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
The inquest has been examining whether various government agencies' responses to the eight-year-old's child protection case were adequate before her death in 2022.
Live: Rain offers Australia slight hope of saving second Test Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
South Africa are odds on to level the series with victory in the second Test, with Australia needing a monumental batting effort to salvage a draw in Gqeberha. Follow live.
PM was planning golf club photo-op when news of his membership broke Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Anothony Albanese's office was planning a photo opportunity to celebrate a $6 million grant to the Marrickville Golf Club days before the ABC revealed his undisclosed honorary membership.
Disgraced former AFL footballer Nick Stevens to remain behind bars Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Former AFL player Nick Stevens fails in his bid to have his prison term set aside after previously being found guilty by a jury of fraud-related charges.
Helen Haines remains critical, three days after car attack Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Floral tributes have continued to be added outside Ms Haines's Wangaratta office, with grief still raw among local and interstate visitors alike.
Two years after promised change, forced adoption survivors are still waiting Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
For decades, thousands of unmarried women were pressured or forced to surrender their babies for adoption. Two years since a WA report into the practice, survivors are frustrated with the pace of change.
'Tireless advocate' Pat Miller to be honoured with state funeral Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
The trailblazing legacy of Patricia Ann Miller AO, a proud Arrernte woman and former NT Australian of the Year, will be honoured with a state funeral.
Schutt banned for two matches after prescription medication failure Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Australian women's star fast bowler Megan Schutt apologises for a breach of prescription medication guidelines.
Colombian narcotics police 'have no record' of AFP anti-drugs taskforce Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Two Colombian National Police departments say they have no evidence of an agreement with the Australian Federal Police for its newly-announced international anti-drugs taskforce.
KPMG ban on government work extended after 'serious ethical failings' Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
The federal government extends its ban on KPMG bidding for new government work until at least the end of February, following allegations its audit partners misused client data then mishandled a whistleblower's complaint.
Accused 'dead set' he was not driving in crash that killed four Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
A 25-year-old man has taken the stand in the Dubbo District Court, where he is on trial after pleading not guilty to dangerous and drink-driving charges over a crash on the Newell Highway that killed four people.
'She became younger': Gascoigne's success at 57 Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Despite her reputation today as one of Australia's most influential artists, Rosalie Gascoigne did not start exhibiting any of her work until she was aged 57.
SA mother spared jail for 6yo daughter's death in car crash Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
A mother who got lost on the way to church before failing to give way at an intersection – causing a crash which killed her own child – will not be sent to prison, a court has heard.
Accused killer tells court fellow prisoner threw faeces on him Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn tells a court he has had been attacked with faeces and bodily fluids during his time in custody, as he seeks bail ahead of a trial next year.
Aussie Borlase on winning side as Atlanta Dream leads WNBA Finals Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Australian basketballer Izzy Borlase is one step closer to a WNBA title as her Atlanta Dream side beats Golden State Valkyries to lead 2-1 in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals.
Out-of-home care manager pleads not guilty to choking, raping colleagues Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Damian Ellis Spohr denies 30 charges relating to five alleged victims between 2020 and 2025, spanning several locations across New South Wales.
Roberts-Smith says failed court case cost Kerry Stokes 'upwards of $30m' Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith gives a lengthy radio interview where he says he "wouldn't change a single thing" about his military career.
Man shot by police in Sydney allegedly pointed gun at officers Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
A 21-year-old man allegedly made threats before a confrontation with police in Sydney's south-west, NSW Police said.
Amid the hunt for World Cup glory one of Tonga's greats is not done yet Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Nobody has played rugby league for Tonga more than Tui Lolohea and as the island nation hunts its first ever World Cup the last survivor of the team's old days has proven he has still got plenty to offer.
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What is PHP and why did it spark an international cyber-security alert? Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response. Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce. Rosenberg: Russia agrees to Ukraine talks but sees little to talk about in new peace push Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026 President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes. Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia. How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition. Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read any more' Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Dame Judi Dench tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life. Is the UK set to green-light a huge untapped oil field in the North Atlantic? Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Scotland editor James Cook visits Rosebank - the UK's largest known untapped oilfield - in the North Atlantic. Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Judges will be given new powers to impose tougher prison punishments on offenders who refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing. Only one female scientist named in GCSEs, research finds Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 A new study finds Rosalind Franklin is the only woman named in Key Stage 4 science specifications. Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026 The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California. Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029 Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities. Better weather, pay, more opportunities: Why graduates are ditching the UK to move abroad Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating. The real reasons there so few young politicians in the US Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system? Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs. Where did Britain’s missing “trillion pound” oil fund go? Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds. The Papers: 'Drill, Andy Drill!' and a Budget for 'bloody-minded entrepreneurs' Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Several of today's papers continue to follow the "storm" surrounding Andy Burnham's decision to approve a new gas field and what that will mean for future ones. Japan is known for world-class events - but the Asian Games were chaotic Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Hotel chaos, transport mishaps and diplomatic blunders cast a spotlight on organisers and the firm hired to deliver the games. Why is a peat fire so bad? BBC is in Indonesia to find out Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 The BBC's Liza Tambunan is in central Kalimantan, to explain what peat is and why Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade. Sign up now Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026 From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism to your inbox. UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warns Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.
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