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News from the ABC Australia Inside the civil war engulfing Kazem Hamad's international crime empire The ABC can reveal lethal infighting has erupted inside the crime ring largely responsible for Victoria's illegal tobacco extortions, firebombings and murders as Hamad's second-in-command goes "rogue". NAPLAN returns to pen and paper after digital backlash Education ministers are blaming too much screen time for the declining performance of Australian students on international tests. Supercells forecast for Queensland and NSW after overnight hail dump A trough over southern inland Queensland has already triggered a line of severe storms this morning. Trump describes midterms as 'most important in our lifetime' Donald Trump acknowledges his Republican Party is facing an uphill battle at the midterm elections this week, amid polling that suggests he could lose control of Congress. Rising costs approaching 'scary' levels for home owners As a Melbourne Cup Day rate rise looms, people tell the ABC they are cutting back significantly to make ends meet. Holiday beach warning as surf injuries set to spike over summer Sunshine Coast doctors are warning beachgoers about the risk of life-changing spinal injuries as holiday crowds prepare to head to the coast. Outback helicopter firm grounded over 'serious and imminent risk to safety' A helicopter company with bases in WA and Queensland has had its fleet grounded over a "deliberately and systemically non-compliant safety culture". Community radio station faces closure as Sydney Water issues eviction notice Station volunteers say Hawkesbury Radio was a lifeline for outer north-west Sydney residents during recent floods and bushfires, but it could soon close. Addo-Carr's future in Parramatta's hands as B-sample returns negative Josh Addo-Carr remains committed to the Parramatta Eels, but is waiting to hear back from the club on whether he will be sacked or not. Live: Reserve Bank tipped to hike interest rates to 18-year high The Reserve Bank board meets today after senior central bank officials warned inflation was still too high, prompting expectations of a fifth hike this year. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Daily briefing: Trump administration appeals to court in California ballots stoush The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court in a bid to block thousands of California ballots from being counted. It comes as politicians make their final pitch to voters ahead of election day. Another SA council scraps Acknowledgement of Country Lower Eyre Council votes to abandon the acknowledgement, dismaying Indigenous residents who were not consulted on the matter. Step one: Survive. Step two: Protect the planet These three scientists are conducting vital research at the Earth's poles that will help us understand how our planet is changing — and they're pushing the boundaries of exploration in the process. Molecular traces from 'blood cells' found in 115-million-year-old dinosaur bones The surprise discovery of an iron-carrying molecule preserved in the bones of a Brazilian dinosaur adds to research about soft tissues found in fossils that are millions of years old. Live: Albanese defends economic record ahead of rates decision Anthony Albanese has defended the government's economic record from Antigua ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest rates decision today. Follow live. High Court to hear challenge to under-16s social media ban Australia's world-first social media ban for users under 16 will face its first major legal challenge in the High Court today, nearly a year after taking effect. Airbnb host accused of using AI image of blocked toilet to claim damages The host lodged multiple claims against the guest, including one for $1,755 to repair a blocked toilet and clean "extraordinary soilage". Bringing blue corn from Mexico to Australia for traditional tortillas Melbourne-based Mexican food company La Tortilleria has harvested a crop of blue corn to make traditional tortillas, after six years of research and development. Residents campaign for curfew at new Sydney airport due to noise For residents living near the new Western Sydney International Airport, its October opening raised concerns and fears for the future of their tranquil suburbs. Parts of jet appear to have broken off before fatal Florida crash Parts of a business jet appear to have broken off before the aircraft crashed in Florida, killing nine people, according to a federal investigator. News from the BBC World Service Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers The home secretary laid out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency. Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C. 'All this food is now useless': Piles of rubbish after shop freezers hit by cyber-attack Dozens of supermarkets in seven European countries dumped huge quantities of food after refrigerators and freezers were targeted in a cyber-attack. Russian bombing kills 26 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says Officials say at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern Ukrainian village in what the president called an "utterly horrific" attack. Copilot in deadly Florida jet crash identified in reports as 20-year-old In air traffic audio, a crew member can be heard shouting: "We are going to crash into the ground!" What Florida jet audio and flight data tells us about its final moments A private jet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, according to US authorities. MP Carla Lockhart quits DUP in Drumcree row Lockhart had called for the DUP to remove First Minister Michelle O'Neill from office. Two boys arrested after Halloween party stabbings Two teenage boys, both from Southampton, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Fighting returns to Kherson region after longest Ukraine war ceasefire Though unprecedented, the six-day truce has done little to alter the wider trajectory of a war that continues to grinds on. Prosecutors hint at retrial for Lindsay Clancy on murder charges Judge William Sullivan said if the case is headed to a retrial, that could happen as soon as March 2027. Man who drugged and raped wife with strangers 'led double life' Nine men are on trial accused of helping a Stockport man fulfil "barbaric fantasies" against his wife. A simple guide to the midterms US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency. US midterms campaign 'shattering' spending records to be most expensive ever The 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from. Democrats have high hopes - but are the polls right? Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee. A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide. Fake nuclear warning from hacked app sparks unease but not panic in Ukraine Many Ukrainians, who have faced years of Russian attacks, did not take the messages seriously and doubted their veracity. Labour MPs pull their punches on immigration changes Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts". What Americans are voting for in this election The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States. If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech? Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges. Jamal Edwards' sister on celebrating SBTV's 20-year legacy and hopes of discovering new talent The online music platform helped launch the careers of acts like Dave, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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