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News from the ABC Australia Five cars set alight outside Melbourne homes in fourth night of firebombings It brings the number of cars destroyed across the city this week to 11. Was pre-COP a flop? Questions loom over the Australian government The Pacific Islands climate summit held ahead of the official COP31 in Türkiye had its disappointments from the start, but the blame for falling short of climate targets rests with many. Victorians say 'lazy planning' leading to poor social housing outcomes Residents near a proposed social housing project in Bendigo say the state government's fast-tracked planning process is allowing "lazy planning" to go ahead without sufficient scrutiny. Greens launch election platform with promise to slash grocery prices The Greens will take on major supermarkets and address community safety with new policies inspired by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani. Performance explores perinatal mental health and world of motherhood Adelaide-based dancer Zoë Dunwoodie drew inspiration from her experience of motherhood, her grandmother's postpartum mental health and her mother's love of llamas to shape her latest performance. Judge rules evidence from Christa Pike's botched execution be preserved A court orders Tennessee authorities to preserve "anything that was in the actual room" during the failed execution of Christa Pike, as well as recordings and witness accounts. 'It became a cemetery': Three years on, Gaza remains in ruins Three years after the Hamas-led attacks in Israel on October 7, much of Gaza lies in ruins. Former RBA board member says another rate hike this year 'plausible' Another interest rate hike this year is "plausible", but not necessarily likely, according to economist Ian Harper, who only left the RBA Monetary Policy Board in August. Will you really get 'left behind' if you don't use AI? Whether it was from the mouth of a tech leader or celebrity, you've probably heard that "if you don't use AI, you'll be left behind." I went to three AI academics to ask if that's true. Aaron Sorkin takes on Facebook again, and this time he's furious The "spiritual sequel" to The Social Network delves into the 2021 scandal that revealed how far Facebook will go to keep users on platform. Quiz: Think you know vinyl, CDs and cassettes? Prove it Vinyl sales keep climbing, cassettes are creeping back and CDs are having a second life. But how much do you actually know about the formats that refuse to die? Strangulation a 'red flag' for escalating abuse but signs often hidden Family violence experts say more work is needed to better spot the often hidden signs and integrate services for victim-survivors of strangulation. The high life and low crimes of Broome's 'bastard of a bishop' Fury is growing around the Catholic Church's handling of jailed outback bishop Christopher Saunders, who remains a senior cleric despite being convicted of sexually assaulting young Aboriginal men.  What Singapore really thinks of Australian solar power export plan It has unrivalled ambition and is backed by a tech billionaire, but Sun Cable's plans to export solar power to Singapore are floundering. How a virulent series gave rise to Sandpapergate In 2018, Sandpapergate rocked Australian cricket to its very core. Here's how a febrile atmosphere colluded with a team persistently testing the limits of acceptability to change the game. Firefighter looked shark in the eye before it bit off his leg Speaking for the first time since he survived the attack last month, Mel Ismail recalls the moment he looked the apex predator in the eye. 'Birthday gift to Putin': At least 24 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a strike on a residential building in Pryluky, which killed four children, was one of the "most vile" from Moscow's army. Japan's beer brewers raided over claims they colluded to hike prices Japan's Fair Trade Commission is investigating whether the beer brewers colluded to raise their prices at the same time over several years, blaming factors like rising raw material costs. New nuclear clocks could become world's most accurate timekeepers The clocks are so accurate they could run for 30 million years and only lose a second of time. Fossil of 'platypus-like' animal from dinosaur era unearthed in China Scientists have found the earliest-known fossil of a mammal-like animal that lived more than 160 million years ago in the mid-Jurassic period and may have hunted fish and salamander. News from the BBC World Service Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat. Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls. Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September. Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday. Man to face trial for attempted murder of British child in Alps park attack Abdalmasih Hanoun, accused of carrying out an attack at a French park in 2023, is set to face trial. World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island. Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely. Watch: Why French police have stopped using stun grenades on student protesters France has halted the use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old boys hand was blown off during student protests. Family tribute to 'kind and loving' GP found dead at home Hannah Cain's family say they have been "devastated" by her death on Sunday. Notorious gangland enforcer Paul Ferris dies aged 62 The criminal-turned-author is believed to have died on Tuesday night after a short illness. Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry. What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits? BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth. The 2010s sweet treat that's making a comeback and causing hour-long queues Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK. What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and how did she survive? The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after an execution attempt. Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats. Stephen King's Carrie returns to explore the horrors of social media Another beloved classic gets a modern-day twist. Its cast and creator argue why it needed to be remade. Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants Unlike other flagship titles, E-Day will only be available on Xbox at a time of rising console costs. Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept. Eleven arrested as pro-Palestinian marches held in London Five people were arrested for inciting racial hatred at a protest outside the office of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Met says. Southampton manager to stay in role after being given suspended ban over Spygate scandal Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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