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The evidence that drew a smile from accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
For the bulk of his murder trial former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has remained impassive, except for when his former friends have been on the stand testifying against him.
Trump's 'excursion into hell' commentary may come back to bite Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
What so many of the current major global conflicts have in common with the debacle in Iraq is their undefined, or sometimes not truthfully defined, missions.
Why keeping Tom Cruise's secret made Sophie Wilde 'so stressed' Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Less than a decade ago Sophie Wilde was graduating from NIDA. Now she's rubbing shoulders with Tom Cruise in one of the most anticipated and divisive movies of the year.
ABC 50/50 quiz: Testing your knowledge of Kermit the Frog, Princess Diana and 90s TV principals Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned, we might try to trick you.
Magnitude-4.8 earthquake strikes in rural Victoria Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Geoscience Australia says the quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres just after 2am, and that the epicentre was near Leongatha, about 135km south-east of Melbourne.
Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after flooding disaster Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
August's deadly flooding event in Nepal has triggered plans to drain four glacial lakes which could take up to six years.
Detailed plan led to murder of Hong Kong model Abby Choi, court hears Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Hong Kong influencer, Abby Choi's, ex-husband and in-laws have pleaded not guilty to her murder, after police made a grim discovery at a suburban home in 2023.
Indian 'Cockroach Party' protestors demand elections chief resign Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Hundreds of "Cockroach Party" protesters in India have taken to the streets, calling for one of the country's chief electoral commissioner to be impeached.
Man City appeals guilty findings of breaking EPL's financial rules Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Manchester City denies the Premier League's finding that it used "sham" commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs.
Healthcare workers killed in Ledcourt triple-fatal had a 'bright' future in Australia Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Regional Victorian couple who died in a multi-vehicle crash are remembered as "loving" and "caring" people.
Flydubai 'hero' pilot says praying gave him courage Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Captain Smit Machchhar has been hailed a hero for his actions aboard a flydubai flight after his co-pilot stabbed him and the plane began a steep descent.
Former Liberal politician Bruce Baird dies aged 84 Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
The party stalwart was father to former NSW premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird.
Bookkeeper admits defrauding $2.8m from farming family Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Michelle Kathleen Lawson discussed the hardships of farming with the family that employed her for almost two decades while secretly taking from their accounts, a court has heard.
Woman who stopped Adelaide beach brawl speaks out Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
In an exclusive interview with the ABC, a woman who tried to stop a brawl on an Adelaide beach before being pelted with bottles has spoken publicly for the first time.
Man charged after toy poodle suffers broken jaw in alleged attack Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Central Coast woman Tania Gorry says she was left traumatised after a stranger allegedly snatched and attacked her pet poodle Bella.
Perth man accused of letting toddler steer car appears in court Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Jake Douglas Smith is alleged to have uploaded a video to social media showing a small child steering a car through a residential area.
Rogue OpenAI agent accessed second NSW government website Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
The rogue AI agent entered a National Parks and Wildlife Service web application containing publicly available historical information and data on fires.
NRLW needs its own CEO, says legend Ali Brigginshaw Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Retiring Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw wants the NRLW to appoint its own chief executive to guide the future direction of the women's game.
'Great idea': ACT government examining making ambulances free Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
The ACT government has accepted a Legislative Assembly committee's recommendation to consider making emergency ambulance call-outs free in the territory.
'Lifeless' baby took two gasps after delivery, inquest hears Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
One expert has told the court there were likely signs of life when Alby Spreadborough was born at Emerald Hospital, while another disagreed.
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Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation". Watch: Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high? Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising. Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 More than 600 schools have faced disruption as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue. Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure. I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived. Alison Hammond has heart check-up in hospital after rushing off This Morning while on air Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 The host says she is "fine" but getting checked after leaving midway through Friday's This Morning. Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024. Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87 Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies. 'Cult' priest guilty of rape and assault of women Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 The leader of Sheffield's former Nine O'Clock Service movement is facing prison for abusing 13 women. Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering migrant site Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, is accused of multiple offences in Dover in the spring. Dolly Parton sings Jolene in Welsh in recording released after her death Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 Parton's niece Jada Star and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis say the country artist was proud to sing in Welsh. What's really going on with the lymphatic drainage beauty trend videos? Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 Fans of these massages claim they "depuff" and "define" their stomach - but what's actually happening to their bodies? School protests send shivers down French government's spine Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield. Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election. What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago. How to see the Orionid meteor shower this weekend Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 Friday sees the start of the Orionid meteor shower as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet. It peaks later in October. 'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures. Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 Experts say US military assistance, using shuttle tankers and pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz mean exports have rebounded. Watch: 'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot. London Fire Brigade named in Met's evidence file on Grenfell fire Posted on Friday October 02, 2026 The brigade is among 20 organisations the police have compiled evidence against since 2017.
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