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News from the ABC Australia India crushed at home by 408 runs as South Africa win Test series 2-0 South Africa has clinched its first Test series win in India in 25 years with a crushing 408-run win in the second Test, claiming a 2-0 series sweep. Court hears sand found in car of man accused of Toyah Cordingley's beach murder The Supreme Court in Cairns has heard Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of the 24-year-old's 2018 murder, first came to the attention of police because of his blue car, which they later searched. Commuters facing chaos on Sydney rail network after wild weather Commuters have been plunged into chaos as the train network faces major delays due to severe weather in Sydney. Australia's top universities seek changes to key environmental reform Australia's top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a a key piece of environment legislation, drawing the ire of dozens of academics. Staff evacuated, calls for ADF help after Cyclone Fina wrecks school Staff have been evacuated from a remote boarding school on the Tiwi Islands, and students may not be able to return to classrooms this year, after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina tore through the region with devastating force on Saturday night. Councillor resigns for personal reasons after 'accidental' strip club visit A City of Joondalup councillor, who lodged an expense claim for a drink he bought at a strip club, resigns from the council citing "personal reasons". NACC chief executive apologises to parliament for inaccurate evidence National Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Philip Reed writes to parliament apologising for inaccuracies in evidence given during Senate estimates. Socceroos learn who they will not face in the World Cup pool stage The Socceroos, by pot luck, have avoided some of the sport's strongest nations for the 2026 World Cup pool stage. Taiwan announces $61 billion defence budget to defend itself against China Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says the budget was introduced for the country to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China. 'Deluded' parents jailed over criminal neglect of twin boys Murray Bridge parents of young twins who suffered dozens of rib fractures and injuries have each been jailed, after previously being found guilty of criminal neglect.  How to spot 'ghost stores' posing as Australian businesses With Australians expected to spend billions this Black Friday, the consumer watchdog is warning about a growing number of "ghost stores" targeting unsuspecting shoppers and posing as local businesses promising premium goods, when in reality they are shipping fast fashion from overseas. Wallabies unveil 2026 Tests as new coach begins with Japan matches Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss will launch his tenure against Eddie Jones's Japan, Australia's 14-Test schedule for 2026 shows. Social media ban for under-16s challenged in High Court Australia's social media age ban is being challenged in the High Court on the grounds that it restricts young teens' implied right to freedom of political communication. Labor accused of turning blind eye to Nauru corruption allegations Greens senator David Shoebridge reads what he alleges to be extracts from a secret AUSTRAC report that has not been made public, in the Senate late on Tuesday. 'Biologically male' athlete stripped of world's strongest woman title An Australian strongwoman has been dramatically promoted to second at the world championships after the winning athlete was stripped of the title because they were "biologically male". Parents say baby who died wasn't properly monitored during birth A WA family has been devastated by the death of their newborn son at Perth's premier maternity hospital, and are desperate for answers on how the delivery of their fourth child went so tragically wrong. Perry Kouroumblis to stand trial over 1977 Easey Street murders The 66-year-old accused of killing two women in Melbourne in 1977 will stand trial over the murders, but has had a rape charge dismissed. Police union warns Labor 'austerity' drive would undermine security An apparent request across the public service to find and suspend low-priority spending would undermine security if applied to the AFP, according to its union. Backlash prompts midnight NYE Sunshine Coast fireworks backflip Sunshine Coast Council has caved to public pressure and will resurrect its Mooloolaba midnight fireworks display, bringing the region into line with other Queensland towns. ATO targets Queensland businesses suspected of failing to pay staff, taxes An investigation into farms and labour hire businesses in Queensland's agricultural heartland have uncovered $25 million in unpaid taxes, according to federal authorities. News from the BBC World Service Tax rises, benefits and minimum wage. What could be in today's Budget? Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget. Trump's envoy to have Ukraine peace plan talks at Kremlin next week Russia confirms the US president's close aide will travel to Russia, hours after Trump tasked him with meeting Putin. Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now. Australian teens launch court challenge to social media ban They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional. Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers. Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence. Chris Mason: Reeves will be hoping the Budget buys her some time Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen. 'I'm on £22,000 and want free bus travel for all students' BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget. Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour as minimum wage increased The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living. Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank. Warner settles lawsuit with AI music firm and launches joint venture The label is going into business with tech start-up Suno after settling a lawsuit against the company. Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife, Joan, dies aged 80 Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for". Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia. Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction Hundreds of children remain missing following other recent abductions in Nigeria. Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force. The Papers: 'Rachel Reeves' Budget Ledger' and 'Jury trials scrapped' Budget day is here and the newspapers focus on the chancellor's highly-anticipated statement. The looming election Trump can't afford to lose In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic. What we know about the cruise ship death of Anna Kepner The soon-to-be high-school graduate's body was found in her cabin while she was on vacation in the Caribbean with her extended family. English actor Jack Shepherd, star of Wycliffe, dies at 85 He will be remembered for his roles as TV detective Charles Wycliffe and fictional Labour MP Bill Brand. Parking inspector and wife arrested for €1m meter theft The man is alleged to have stolen coins from parking meters in the German town of Kempten, police said. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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