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Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover to form media giant Skydance Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
The combined company brings together Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros Pictures, the CBS News and CNN networks, and the HBO and CBS television brands under the control of David Ellison.
Crew missing after drone sinks ship in Black Sea off Bulgaria Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
Bulgaria's prime minister says the Russian war in Ukraine risks becoming a "global conflict" if it was not brought to an end, after drones struck two vessels in the Black Sea.
Former German spy chief arrested over alleged espionage and treason Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
August Hanning, who ran Berlin's BND foreign intelligence service, is accused of paying to access secret documents for a foreign spy service.
De Minaur retires injured, handing China Open title to Djokovic Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
The Australian number one said he didn't want the competition "to finish like this" and thanked fans.
'No future': Thousands gather in France as high school protests continue Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
Police have fired tear gas at protesters blockading French high schools as students, teachers and parents take to the streets over school conditions.
Customers' personal details may have been accessed in hack, Asos says Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
"Engage with us, or we will leak it," Asos shoppers warned in an alarming message sent from online retailer's app.
Nobel Prize in Physics honours work on 'ghost messengers from space' Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
Belgian physicist Francis Halzen wins the Nobel Prize in Physics for work on subatomic particles at the South Pole.
Nickel miner fined $810k over boilermaker's spinal injury Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
Canadian-owned First Quantum Minerals was slammed over the 2023 incident that left the mine worker permanently injured.
Veteran news anchor Richard Morecroft dies, aged 70 Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
Morecroft was a regular presence on television screens for more than 30 years.
Hundreds protest against Australia's largest defence expo in Perth Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
Protesters in Perth gather to oppose the biennial Land Forces expo, held in Perth two years after ugly scenes in Melbourne.
One Nation AI-generated video sparks cafe owner row with Lee Hanson Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
A Tasmanian cafe owner and Pauline Hanson's daughter have become embroiled in a row over an AI-generated video depicting people ditching their social and political allegiances and revealing themselves as One Nation supporters.
Jannik Sinner to miss rest of tennis season with knee injury Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
World number one Jannik Sinner will prioritise his recovery from a knee injury, opting to sit out the rest of the 2026 tennis season.
Australia's 'quite striking' move towards US defies trend Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
Mystery still surrounds what happened near UK RAF base Fairford but analysts warn US allies may face seeing their bases targeted.
Zach Merrett staying 'open-minded' after high-profile AFL move to Hawks Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
With his long-awaited move to Hawthorn finally done, Zach Merrett says he has "no preconceived ideas" as to what role he will play for Sam Mitchell's Hawks.
Top OpenAI boss on hack apology tour 'can't explain' Australian AI distrust Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
OpenAI's chief strategy officer, Jason Kwon, made his first public appearance in Sydney since the hack, saying he could not explain why Australians distrust AI.
Alan Jones kiss left 17yo feeling 'violated', court told Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
The 85-year-old ex-radio broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to 21 counts of indecent assault and sexual touching, relating to alleged incidents between 2003 and 2020.
What to know about pneumonic plague after conflicting reports of a death in Russia Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
Russian officials have provided conflicting information about the death of an employee at a Siberian "anti-plague" laboratory. Here's what we know about pneumonic plague.
Police investigate alleged assault of child by gymnastics coach Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
Splitz Gym in Brisbane escalated the matter after it received information alleging a "serious child safeguarding breach by a coach".
New police tasers to be introduced in troubled NT community Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
The Northern Territory police will transition to high-tech, long-range, multi-round tasers, with the first 100 to be rolled out in regional and remote areas across the NT.
Photo forced Lamarre-Condon into 'damage control', court told Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026
A trial is told Beau Lamarre-Condon became "fixated" with Jesse Baird after the latter cut ties with the former police officer.
News from the BBC World Service
Watch: At the scene of student protests in Lille Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 The BBC's Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from a large demonstration in northern France. British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month. ASOS app users receive push notifications apparently sent by hackers Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 Dozens of people appear to have received a strange message from the clothing and beauty store's app. I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds. PCs who used Taser and baton on amputee, 92, sacked Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 A disciplinary hearing finds both officers used unnecessary force on Donald Burgess at his care home. From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers? Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases. Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power. UK special forces could face prosecution as Afghanistan evidence referred to police Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 Evidence relating to a number of detention operations carried out by British personnel between 2010 and 2013 is being examined. Childminder who left 27 children alone in her home pleads guilty to neglect Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 Amanda Mathewson, 55, pleaded guilty to neglect and abandoning children in her care at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86. What is pneumonic plague and how does it spread? Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 The death of a worker from a Russian lab that researches plague has prompted questions about the disease. Why Tories are talking about winning the next election Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them. 'We are terrified but we want to get an education', say Yemeni schoolgirls Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 The BBC reports from a school in Taiz, Yemen, where children are determined to keep learning despite the vicious civil war. We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57 Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children. Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days. Boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at UK airport for the first time Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight. Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition. Afghan men jailed for rape of teenager after being caught fleeing UK by French police Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 Three men tried to flee the UK in a lorry after their crimes, but were stopped by French police. M4 junction closures and new Menai bridge in plans to tackle congestion on Welsh roads Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 Welsh government will also re-examine the case for a new motorway in proposals announced today.
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