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News from the ABC Australia Ten songs named after famous people from Nicole Kidman to Elon Musk Songs are designed to evoke emotion and some will have you dancing around reciting a celebrity's name. Breaking: Man in custody over alleged attack against Helen Haines named Helen Haines was struck by a Toyota LandCruiser at about 3:30pm outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria, yesterday. NAB to slash up to 2,500 jobs in massive restructure National Australia Bank says it will cut about 6 per cent of its workforce by mid-2027, as it overhauls its operating model. NFL QB in hospital at 4am before London game due to blood clots Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has blood clots in his lungs and, according to media reports, the former Super Bowl MVP is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season. New video of Sydney Town Hall protest shows excessive force, court told In the video clips, police can be seen grabbing protesters by the head or neck at a rally against the Israeli president in Sydney.  Japan launches first mission to collect samples from Martian moon An international space mission aiming to collect sand and rock from one of Mars's moons is expected to land in Australia once the sample is retrieved. Quick hits: Renshaw floored by miracle grab as Bavuma's six stops traffic Matt Renshaw cannot believe his own fielding brilliance and Temba Bavuma's soaring six stops traffic after a soggy outfield threatens to ruin it all. Here are the quick hits from day two of the second Test between Australia and South Africa. Efforts to rehabilitate land damaged by Roe 8 works exceeding expectations Almost a decade after parts of sensitive WA bushland were razed for a controversial Roe Highway extension that was never completed, efforts to restore the area have exceeded expectations. FIFA given deadline to answer questions over failed World Cup sell-off UEFA gives FIFA until November 2 to release documents relating to Gianni Infantino's aborted attempts at a secretive investment plan for the World Cup and other governance issues. Behaviour expert says smart glasses bans at pools may be ineffective One fifth of Victoria's councils have confirmed they are investigating or implementing measures to prohibit covert recording devices from community pools and recreation facilities over privacy concerns. Live: ASX to fall as NAB share price on watch over 2,500 job cuts NAB plans to slash about 6pc of its workforce. On Wall Street, Nasdaq leaps +1% as Wall Street fights "tech bubble" chat. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Five NT community pools have closed and report warns there are more to come Despite having the highest drowning rate per capita in Australia, more pools in the Northern Territory are in danger of being closed due to aging infrastructure and workforce shortages. Toll of war in Ukraine cited as Svitolina, Monfils announce end of marriage World number six Elina Svitolina says she and former tennis player Gael Monfils are ending their marriage, with the Ukrainian adding that the emotional toll of Russia's war in her homeland has left her needing to rediscover herself. 'Crown jewels' of Australia's savannah tropics to become national parks Tiny grasswrens, palm cockatoos and hundreds of wetlands will be protected under a major Queensland land deal involving three cattle stations turned national parks. Driver killed, bus and car engulfed in flames on Phillip Island Police say the car crossed onto the wrong side of the road and struck the bus, which had 25 people on board. One man down and on a flattening pitch, Boland and Starc continue to shine There were some moments of joy for South Africa as they tried to rescue the first innings. But Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc made sure Australia remained on top in the second Test. What would it take to finally oust ACT Labor? Labor has been in office in the ACT for 25 years, and while it's not always been smooth sailing, the party's grip on power has been particularly tested in the past 12 months. LNP says 'a long way to go to reverse' Queensland's youth crime crisis Despite data showing the number of victims of crime falling around 4 per cent, many Queenslanders say they still don't feel safe. I Am Australian co-writer 'not happy' song used at conservative conference Musician Dobe Newton is "not happy, Jan" after the classic he co-wrote, I Am Australian, was used without permission at a conservative political conference.  KI ferries close temporarily as ramps upgraded for new vessels Ferry services to Kangaroo Island have temporarily stopped for three days as SeaLink prepares to introduce the first of two new vessels, after a "frustrating" wait for locals. News from the BBC World Service Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France It comes after the country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities. Watch: Clean up begins after French riots but police remain Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted. Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing. Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land. Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth. Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children. US Church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq' Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape. Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, says court filing The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment. Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now. Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says. Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car In the apparent attack on MP Helen Haines, the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised. Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war. The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home 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? Brighton's start to the season has surprised many outsiders. But how high could they finish? Sign up now From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism to your inbox. Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together. Trial hears Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters The activist is accused of "bully-boy tactics" and denies harassment causing fear of violence. US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China. Uefa gives Infantino two-week deadline to release key documents 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. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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