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News from the ABC Australia

Hacking attempts surge as websites race to patch PHP issues
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

A cloud firm says millions of hacking attempts have been made since critical vulnerabilities were revealed in software used on 70 per cent of the world's websites.

Zelenskyy says fresh Russian strikes show 'no change' in Kremlin position
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Russia pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow overnight despite the latest US push to end the conflict.

Shark trapped in South Korean city won't return to sea
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Although "Bukangi" has become a mascot for the city of Busan, everyone agrees the dusky shark should go back to the open sea. But getting her to leave is proving difficult.

Chalmers says investors feel good about Australia despite gloom at home
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers hails positive news for business investment, despite domestic gloom over inflation and productivity.

Nationals leader set to attempt switch to lower house
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Nationals MP Michelle Landry is expected to announce on Friday that she will retire from federal politics at the next election.

Snowy 2.0 to cost 12 times more than initial budget with further delays
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Australia's biggest renewable energy project, which has faced financial and timeline challenges since its inception, could now cost $25 billion and is expected to be delivered in late 2029. 

NT government accused of politicising Kumanjayi Little Baby's death
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The Northern Territory government has used its parliamentary majority to pass a motion condemning Chansey Paech for comments he made to the media about Kumanjayi Little Baby on Tuesday.

Police investigating death of woman and child in Melbourne's east
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Detectives are investigating the circumstances around the death of a woman and a child in Melbourne's east.

Man charged over WA MP threats says weapon was musical instrument
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

A man charged over an allegedly threatening incident at Labor MP Hannah Beazley's electorate office tells a Perth court he was holding a musical instrument, not a weapon, as police allege.

Affordable home scheme went from 'blessing' to 'disaster', buyers say
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Buyers of properties in this Canberra suburb say they have been left stranded as they grapple with incomplete works while locked in contractual disputes with the builder.

'Reprehensible': The Trump money grab that disgusts former adviser
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Donald Trump's former shortest serving press secretary adds to concerns the US President has let the nation down, while making allegations surrounding corruption.

Relatives of Elizabeth Struhs speak at final day of inquest
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The inquest has been examining whether various government agencies' responses to the eight-year-old's child protection case were adequate before her death in 2022.

Australia falls to defeat in final session, South Africa levels series
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

South Africa battled the weather and a resilient Australian rearguard to win the second Test in Gqeberha by an innings and 31 runs to level the series at 1-1.

PM was planning golf club photo-op when news of his membership broke
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Anothony Albanese's office was planning a photo opportunity to celebrate a $6 million grant to the Marrickville Golf Club days before the ABC revealed his undisclosed honorary membership.

Disgraced former AFL footballer Nick Stevens to remain behind bars
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Former AFL player Nick Stevens fails in his bid to have his prison term set aside after previously being found guilty by a jury of fraud-related charges.

Helen Haines remains critical, three days after car attack
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Floral tributes have continued to be added outside Ms Haines's Wangaratta office, with grief still raw among local and interstate visitors alike.

Two years after promised change, forced adoption survivors are still waiting
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

For decades, thousands of unmarried women were pressured or forced to surrender their babies for adoption. Two years since a WA report into the practice, survivors are frustrated with the pace of change.

'Tireless advocate' Pat Miller to be honoured with state funeral
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The trailblazing legacy of Patricia Ann Miller AO, a proud Arrernte woman and former NT Australian of the Year, will be honoured with a state funeral.  

Schutt banned for two matches after prescription medication failure
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Australian women's star fast bowler Megan Schutt apologises for a breach of prescription medication guidelines.

Colombian narcotics police 'have no record' of AFP anti-drugs taskforce
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Two Colombian National Police departments say they have no evidence of an agreement with the Australian Federal Police for its newly-announced international anti-drugs taskforce.



News from the BBC World Service

AI discovered a massive cyber-security flaw - here's what happened
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The BBC's technology correspondent Joe Tidy explains how it happened, and what it means for you.

Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.

Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was "quite aggressive".

Moment man rescued from sinking car by Australian TV reporter
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Journalist Will Murray describes how he and a bystander saved an SUV driver from his vehicle.

Two storms in two days as Austen and Boelo head for UK
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The Met Office has named a new storm, Boelo, which is set to bring another round of stormy weather to the UK over the weekend.

Retired decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m after years in attic
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

He says he found treasure in his attic where the collection had been stored for 15 years.

French weekend protests to be limited to union demos only, says Macron
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Some cities including Lyon and Nice have banned all protests, and the French president said only authorised demos would be allowed.

Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read anymore'
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The actress tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.

Tommy Robinson hired detectives to find journalists, court told
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The political activist cries in court while on trial accused of harassing Daily Mail journalists.

Ilhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn raid on her home is forcing her to move out
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The congresswoman said federal agents seized over a dozen items, including cell phones and notebooks, as part of a federal investigation.

Caroline Flack's brother 'never recovered' from her death, inquest hears
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.

The real reasons there are so few young politicians in the US
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?

Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.

Zoe Kleinman: PHP is the cyber equivalent of an unexploded bomb
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

It has been a dramatic, public and global response, but the cyber event hasn't happened yet.

How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.

Better weather, pay, more opportunities: Why graduates are ditching the UK to move abroad
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

Rosenberg: Russia agrees to Ukraine talks but sees little to talk about in new peace push
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.

New York City reconsiders a classic attraction: are horse-drawn carriages abuse?
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

As councillors prepare to banish the vehicles, views in Central Park are divided over the 160-year-old tradition.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Is the UK set to green-light a huge untapped oil field in the North Atlantic?
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

Scotland editor James Cook visits Rosebank - the UK's largest known untapped oilfield - in the North Atlantic.



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