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News from the ABC Australia

Botched execution survivor Christa Pike 'up and walking'
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Lawyers say the convicted killer has got out of bed for the first time, but is still "somewhat foggy".

Maduro and wife Flores face new charge of conspiracy to commit torture
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The ousted Venezuelan president and his wife were captured by the US military at their Caracas home and taken to New York in January. 

It took 10 billion years for this signal from the early universe to reach us
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

A newly discovered fast radio burst from 3 billion years after the big bang is among the most mysterious objects in astronomy.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor wins court battle over search warrants
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Police have been forced to accept warrants they used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes earlier this year were unlawful. 

South Korea recalls ambassador as row with Ukraine escalates
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Tensions between South Korea and Ukraine started escalating last month when Ukraine revealed it had transferred two North Korean soldiers to Seoul.

Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The 76-year-old was honoured "for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature," the Swedish Academy said.

Russian attack on bus stop kills at least 33 in Ukraine, officials say
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

More than 30 people were killed when Russia struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine.

Kids turning to chatbots to disclose online sexual victimisation
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

More children are turning to AI chatbots when they are sexually victimised online and the federal police commissioner says parents and the community need to step up their support.

NT government departments hit by massive network outage
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

A massive network outage interrupted all government departments in the Northern Territory today, affecting services from hospital to police systems.

Serial underwear thief's missing map teased link to child who vanished
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

An attempt to reopen an inquest into the disappearance of Mackay schoolgirl Marilyn Wallman failed in 1988 because evidence linked to a sex offender had disappeared.

Matildas coach backs Mary Fowler's absence from friendlies
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Coach Joe Montemurro has said the Matildas support Mary Fowler's decision to miss upcoming friendlies for personal circumstances and is adamant they have the creative players available to cover her.

UK to continue 'vital services' after Jerusalem consulate ends functions
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Britain says its nearly 200-year-old consulate in Jerusalem will remain operating at a smaller scale after Israel ordered it shut in a dispute over sanctions on settlements.

Lethal injections are 'nothing like we think', expert warns
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The botched execution of Christa Pike exposes the fallacy of lethal injections being the most humane method of execution.

Mine backed by US, Australia and Gina Rinehart moves towards construction
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

After decades in development, a $1.8 billion rare earths mining project has finally seen ground broken in remote Central Australia.

NT environmental regulator has 'low confidence' in plan for outback data centre
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The Northern Territory's environmental regulator says it has a "low level of confidence" in the current plan for an outback data centre.

Two more charged with murder over fatal house party attack
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Two more men have been charged with murder over the death of a 21-year-old man at a house party south of Brisbane, bringing the total number of people charged to 11.

Apple's age-verification feature welcomed by Pornhub owners
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The world's most popular porn site has returned to Australia after Apple introduced a new age-verification process targeted at eliminating minors' exposure to explicit content.   

NASA Crew-12 astronauts return to Earth after 8 months in space
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The team splashed down in a SpaceX capsule, after 237 days of conducting orbital research and lab maintenance on the International Space Station.

Kai Allen shines as Ford gets engine change for Bathurst
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Kai Allen has fired the first warning shot ahead of Sunday's Bathurst 1000 with the fastest time across today's two practice sessions.

Melbourne man accused of spreading Islamic State material granted bail
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

A Melbourne magistrate has granted bail to 65-year-old Mohamed Bakit, telling a court he has a significant neurological disability. 



News from the BBC World Service

Warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful, court says
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

A criminal investigation into the former prince continues and police have retained material seized from his homes.

Two Latvian men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base in Cambridgeshire
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Police say they apprehended the suspects at about 02:00 while they were inside the perimeter.

Three sisters who drowned in sea off Brighton took own lives, inquest finds
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who lived in London, drowned in the sea in May.

Royal Navy sailor in court accused of preparing to spy for Russia
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The 24-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.

Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details".

Death of 12-year-old girl prompts call for allergy management ratings
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Mia St Hilaire had a tree nut allergy and suffered an anaphylactic shock after drinking a milkshake.

Forty five Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women, says chief constable
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Chief Constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to face action as officers are re-vetted.

Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.

'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.

Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Ukraine accused Russia of targeting two crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.

UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Ahead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".

Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible films star had previously put symptoms down to "character fault".

Gaten Matarazzo on life after Stranger Things as he makes West End debut
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The 25-year-old actor opens up about embracing his return to the stage as he stars in a revival of Rent.

'I was blamed for my baby's death, now NHS needs to change'
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme.

Gazans face near-daily Israeli strikes a year into ceasefire
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The ceasefire saw thousands of Palestinians held by Israel released in return for the remaining hostages held in Gaza.

Could Christa Pike face execution again and by what method?
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Killer Christa Pike has survived lethal injection, raising questions about whether Tennessee will try again.

France's school protests: What lies behind the anger
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.

Birmingham Airport announces £2bn expansion
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The first stage of development, upgrading baggage systems and terminals, could start in 2027.

Body found in Colombia in search for missing Anton Green
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Anton Green's family are told a body found in Colombia is believed to be the missing 43-year-old.

Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.



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