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News from the ABC Australia More than $3m spent on government merch, including condoms and lollies The Commonwealth is clamping down on merchandise across all agencies in a bid to limit the amount of taxpayer funds going towards promotional items. Courtney Barnett's songs aren't just about Courtney Barnett The details in Courtney Barnett's songs often belong to her. The feelings somehow belong to everybody. More than 3,000 deaths in Indonesia linked to fire pollution, report says Pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in September, according to a new study. Ferrari fastest as Verstappen says Kiwi rival should 'act a little smarter' Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fastest in both practice sessions for a Mexico City Grand Prix set to crown 20-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli as Formula 1's youngest champion. Flavio Bolsonaro says in livestream he left Brazil due to 'persecution' In an Instagram livestream, the defeated Brazilian conservative presidential candidate says he and his wife fled to the United States "without anyone knowing". Dead dolphin tests positive for H5 bird flu A dolphin that washed ashore on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula tests positive for bird flu. RFDS pilots continue risky highway landings as Nullarbor airstrip sits unsealed Pilots for the Royal Flying Doctor Service will continue to stage risky landings on the Eyre Highway, with no indication of when the sealing of the Eucla Airstrip is set to begin. Israel's Arab parties emerge from deadlocked election as kingmakers A record turnout of Arabs, many of whom identify as Palestinian citizens of Israel, tipped the political scales in the election and turned the Arab-majority parties into kingmakers in a deadlocked result. The Republican senator campaigning on her clashes with Trump Donald Trump desperately wants to retain a Republican majority in the US Senate. He is banking on the success of a senator whose campaign tactics include talking up her differences with the president. Inside fraternities and why they are so important to US colleges Fraternities have long been the setting for US college comedies, but have also been accused of fostering a culture permissive of sexual assault, substance abuse and hazing. So what are they? Flesh-eating Buruli ulcer cases are rising. Here's how to protect yourself Buruli ulcer, a flesh-eating bacterial skin infection, occurs in some parts of Australia during the warmer months. Here's what you need to know. US approves $3 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine The move is one of the most significant steps to supply defensive weapons to Kyiv since the start of the second Trump administration. Bunnings shelves Halloween straitjacket costume after criticism Bunnings removes a straitjacket costume from its online store as mental health advocates urge retailers to stop selling Halloween outfits that portray people with mental illness as "insane". History preserved as training base for generations of soldiers rebuilt Almost $850 million will be spent upgrading the base where more than 300,000 Australian Army recruits have done their basic training. Person in life-threatening condition with meningococcal B infection A young adult has been diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease, South Australia's 22nd case this year. Two dead, one critical in horror crash near Byron Bay Two people have died and a third has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a crash south of Byron Bay. Tourists 'break the rules' diving with humpback whales in Tonga Fears of over-tourism and the conduct of foreign operators are putting Tonga's whale-swimming industry in the spotlight. Fancied Melbourne Cup horse Defiantly ruled out by vets The Melbourne Cup field changes again, with international challenger Defiantly ruled out of the race after failing a vet inspection on Derby Day. Finding megafauna footprints holds special meaning for these students Aboriginal students map the footprints of megafauna that once roamed where their ancestors walked on South Australia's far west coast. New chapter begins in Fremantle as Walyalup Bridge set to open A woman who survived a 10-metre plunge from the Fremantle Traffic Bridge in a car 70 years ago is hoping for a less dramatic crossing when the new almost $600m Walyalup Bridge opens on Sunday. News from the BBC World Service US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles. Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations The prime minister says Britain must "face up to the past" for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but reparations are "not the right answer". Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind. Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become. Celebrity Traitors comes to a climax in nail-biting final The second series of the hit show reached its climax on Friday after attracting 15 million viewers. Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them. He left 28 years ago, now after 36,000 miles Karl Bushby is almost home Global walker Karl Bushby is almost within sight of his journey's end after 28 years away. G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the meeting and accused his government of killing innocent civilians in Ukraine. Why MPs keep talking about an early election despite Burnham's denials The prime minister has categorically ruled out an early general election, but it has not stopped speculation at Westminster. Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track. Police Scotland carrying out 'active inquiries' into Andrew and Epstein Balmoral visits The force said it had received information and stressed its inquiries were at "an early stage". US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months. Responsible or panicked? Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis Filter straws to a disposable toilet - people in the US, Japan, Sweden and Netherlands on what's in their emergency stashes. 'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes From Alaska to Texas, candidates with an eye on Congress are using their personal style to stand out. The Papers: 'Rush to recover stolen $6bn' and 'War on wind farms' The theft of billions of dollars from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, makes Saturday's front pages. He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years. Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town - its residents are fighting to save it A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work. Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far When a wedding fell apart, 11 strangers helped create something unforgettable Bridget Devaney turned to the internet with a proposal that sounded equal parts hopeful and improbable - come to Ireland and celebrate the wedding that never happened. UK could see 10 days without rain after 'wettest week in two years' With high pressure developing across the UK, the start of November is looking very settled with no significant rain in the forecast. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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