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Netanyahu orders major West Bank offensive after Hebron attack
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has seized on an attack by two Palestinian gunmen in the southern city of Hebron to mount the offensive.

Gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, killing at least seven
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Gunmen have opened fire inside a church in Jordan with at least seven people killed and dozens injured.

One dead, four injured in Paris shooting as police probe terror link
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

One person has been killed and at least four others injured in a Paris shooting being investigated for possible terror links.

Meghan Markle says she was told of 'disturbing' allegations about father in 2018
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Meghan the Duchess of Sussex has revealed she was informed of "disturbing allegations" involving her estranged father in 2018.

Donna Nelson returns to Perth on international prisoner transfer
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Perth grandmother Donna Nelson, convicted of attempting to smuggle drugs into Japan, is back in Australia, according to official Japanese sources.

Taiwan shuts down and grounds flights ahead of Typhoon Champi
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Taiwan shut down schools and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi hit the island.

Man allegedly bragged about having 'killed someone' after hit-and-run
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A Port Augusta man who allegedly bragged about having "killed someone" has faced court for the first time after returning to Alice Springs to "hand himself in".

Two Israeli soldiers killed in attack on West Bank military checkpoint
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Israel has ordered its soldiers to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank following a shooting that left two Israeli soldiers, as well as the shooters dead.

Rebel Wilson wins second court case with company awarded $10
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

UK production firm, AI Film, has lost its legal bid to sue actor Rebel Wilson in the Supreme Court for $15 million.

Australia at the heart of 'transformational' cancer vaccine breakthrough
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A world-first cancer vaccine has been shown to radically reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence and death.

'Safe air' bill passes NT parliament following Inpex, Santos scandals
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A scheme to monitor and publicly report toxic air pollutants around Darwin Harbour can now be set up.

Australians light candles for critically injured Helen Haines
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Candles have been lit at homes and community gatherings around Australia to support independent MP Helen Haines, who remains in critical condition after being struck by a car.

Former Bachelor Sam Wood loses bid to block media from court files
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

On October 4, the fitness entrepreneur was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting, relating to an incident alleged to have taken place at a luxury apartment in Noosa.

Grieving family will 'never understand' decisions made by killer
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The family of a man who was shot dead during a 13-hour manhunt addresses his killer in the Supreme Court.

Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial postponed to allow time to find barrister
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The looming rape trial of former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been postponed amid a bitter courtroom clash between lawyers.

Man jailed for six years for killing friend in drunk driving crash
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The family of a former high school teacher who died from injuries sustained in a Tura Beach car crash last year have described him as "a friend to everyone".

Teen jailed for sexually assaulting jogger while on bail
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A teenage boy who sexually assaulted a jogger on a walking trail in Canberra's north has been jailed until at least May 2028.

Fortnite returns to Apple's Australian app stores after landmark case
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The Federal Court has ordered Apple to open up its devices to other app stores, as part of a landmark finding that the tech giant violated Australian competition law.

Premier Coal gives employees redundancy forms ahead of move to close night shifts
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

One of Western Australia's last coalmines is set to reduce its operating capacity by nearly half, which unions say will result in job losses. 

NSW's second-largest national park created to protect koalas
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Spanning from Coffs Harbour to Kempsey, New South Wales's second-largest national park has been created after years of campaigning to protect koalas and their habitat.



News from the BBC World Service

Meghan says she was informed about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The Duchess of Sussex issues a statement following reports her father Thomas Markle is being investigated over child sex abuse images in the Philippines.

Watch: Moment part of Brighton's historic West Pier collapses
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Footage taken during Storm Austen shows a section of the famous landmark battered by large waves and collapsing into the water.

Deadly shooting near Paris investigated as 'crime of terrorism', minister says
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

One person is killed and five wounded in a series of attacks and the suspected gunman has been apprehended.

Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.

White House says Melania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster'
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Ukraine and Russia confirm the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive.

Glasgow museums remove mummified remains from public view over ethical concerns
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Kelvingrove Museum and The Hunterian say they have removed human remains from display because of ethical concerns.

Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again'
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.

Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Thirty-four people are also injured in the attack in southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.

Watch: CCTV footage appears to show gunmen at site of Jordan shooting
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Dozens of people had been inside the church for a funeral when the shooting began, local media report.

Israeli forces begin demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers shot dead
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The soldiers were killed in an attack by two Palestinian gunmen at a checkpoint outside the West Bank city on Friday morning.

Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife

Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.

Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turning
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Recent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms.

'It's been relentless': IT workers scramble to fix PHP flaw described as worst crisis in years
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

IT and cyber experts have told the BBC about their struggles in the last 48 hours to update their systems.

Why a student protest movement is challenging 12 years of Vučić rule in Serbia
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

After two years of student protests, Serbians vote on Sunday in elections that could bring down the ruling party.

I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.

A Ballon d'Or campaign as fierce off the pitch as on it
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The Ballon d'Or is football's greatest individual accolade - and the thirst to win it has grown in recent years.

Weekly quiz: How long did Katie Zacharia last as White House press secretary?
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Woman at centre of Cornell University rape inquiry in 'constant fear', lawyer says
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The woman, known anonymously as Jane Doe, alleged she was drugged and raped by several men on Cornell's campus.



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