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Breaking: Five shot in Washington DC, gunman still at large Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Five people were shot in Washington DC early Thursday, local time, and authorities are trying to capture the gunman.
Ukraine says Starlink communications disrupted as US envoys meet Putin Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says disruptions to the Starshield satellite communications service - the military version of Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starlink - is affecting the Ukrainian front line.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang quits after affair with alleged Chinese spy Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Jensen Huang, the founder of global artificial intelligence giant Nvidia, has resigned from his position as CEO.
With club in drop zone, Manchester United sacks manager Michael Carrick Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
With the famous club sitting in the relegation zone, Manchester United says "a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions", ending the 10-month stint of the 45-year-old former midfielder.
Floreat gunman inadvertently recorded himself during shooting, inquest hears Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
The inquest into the deaths of Jennifer and Gretl Petelcyzc hears new details about the day they died and the gunman's interactions with police weeks before the shooting.
Putin kills many enemies, one convicted of espionage has a different story Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Russia's FSB snatched US journalist Evan Gershkovich in a Yekaterinburg restaurant. What followed was life in a Russian jail cell and being part of a prisoner swap for an assassin.
Marsh dodges Sandpapergate questions in testy press conference exchange Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Mitch Marsh brings out the straight bat when peppered with questions regarding the 2018 South Africa tour.
Surgeon among six killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza hospital Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
An Israeli air strike on Nasser Hospital has killed at least six people and injured 20, Palestinian health authorities say.
FA scrambles for Jordan alternative with Socceroos reluctant to travel Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Socceroos players remain hesitant to travel to Jordan due to security concerns and Football Australia is searching for answers.
Kiwi duo Ponga and Waaka claim Golden Boot awards after stunning seasons Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
New Zealand takes home both the men's and women's Golden Boot awards after two stunning individual seasons.
Data centre industry butts up against community challenges Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
The peak body for the data centre industry says community consultation remains a sticking point, as Quantum DC halts its Tungkillo project.
Ex-wife of police prosecutor tells court of assault just after C-section Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
The ex-wife of a police prosecutor delivered a powerful victim impact statement to the court after he was found guilty of a string of domestic violence offences.Â
With Jensen Huang under pressure, Nvidia finds itself with no succession plan Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Holding the position of co-founder, president and chief executive, Jensen Huang has about 60 executives reporting directly to him and has said himself he does not believe in succession planning.
Coalmine reopens despite previous owners saying royalties made it unprofitable Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
A new Queensland company has purchased its fourth Bowen Basin coal mine, employing 275 workers to reopen a coalmine.
Victorian Big Build inquiry rebukes agency on redactions Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Heavily redacted documents from the Big Build authority have prompted harsh words from the Royal Commission into alleged corruption on major public projects.
Pool's defibrillator not working when nine-year-old boy drowned Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
A coronial inquest into the drowning of a nine-year-old boy has been adjourned after new evidence, including the recording of Triple Zero calls, came to light in court.
What went wrong for Indonesia's VP Gibran Rakabuming Raka? Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Indonesia's vice-president has resigned amid mounting calls for his impeachment. Here's what we know about why he resigned and who could be in the running for the position.
NSW teacher banned from schools but avoids jail over intimate images Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Teacher Brody Luke Anderson is banned from working in any NSW public school after taking photos of a naked sleeping man.
A coffee cart and the Finnish embassy gain more traction than Albanese Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese packed in the announcements this week before heading overseas for summits once again. But criticism, rumours and a viral Instagram post made it hard to get cut-through.
Hunt is on for heir to strange block of land Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Could you be the long-lost owner of a 16m by 60cm strip of land in south-east Queensland, whose last known owner was August Thorsborne, a 19th-century businessman who died more than 100 years ago? The Department of Transport and Main Roads needs to know.
News from the BBC World Service
Nvidia's CEO was the rock star of AI before his dramatic unravelling Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global AI race has crumbled. Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last? Teenage girl admits murder in row over boy Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Kayla Smith, 18, pleads guilty to the murder of Chloe Watson Dransfield, who she stabbed to death. 'We've got to run': Inside ruined Ukraine power plant under constant drone threat Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Dan Johnson visits one of the country's largest power stations, barely left standing after a ballistic missile strike by Russia. Ukraine says military Starlink disrupted again as US envoys meet Putin in Moscow Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits. Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza. Watch: 'Life-changing moment' boy turns on Tourette syndrome device to help stop tics Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 The wrist device, which has been developed by researchers in Nottingham, has been described as "life-changing". 'You're triggering me': How to understand your therapy-speak teen Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Words most often heard in the therapist's chair have made their way into day-to-day conversation - here's a parents' guide to understanding it. Who is Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress and who could take over after Jensen Huang resigned? Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Chief financial officer Colette Kress in in charge of Nvidia for now, but several others are in the frame as potential successors. Schools, libraries and parents face 'difficult decision' over David Walliams books Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Some schools remove the children's author's books from their libraries after allegations against him. Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Ahead of a week which will focus minds on the UK's relationship with the bloc, the prime minister's stance on Europe is causing MPs to think about their leaders' individual strategy. Drugs running was like 'a paper round' for exploited son, mum says Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 More younger children are targeted by gangs as exploitation jumps by 85% in five years, BBC finds. The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong? Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators in Mississippi Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874. Poundland gets more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 A deadline to secure a buyer was set to expire at midnight, but the retailer now has an extra 10 days to find a buyer. Two men found guilty of spying for Iran over plan to target UK-based journalists Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 The men were convicted of engaging in conduct likely to assist an Iranian intelligence service. Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership' in COP31 speech Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey. Activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage after slashing migrant dinghy in Channel Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Activist Danny Tommo pleads guilty to criminal damage at Portsmouth Crown Court. Russell Brand's social media accounts disabled by Meta Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 It comes after the 51-year-old disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years in prison.
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