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Australia politics live: Labor dubs Frydenberg ‘leader in waiting’ who wants to ‘jack up GST’; crews sent to Alice Springs after storm

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Robert Pether has stressed his innocence and recalled his brush with death in his first comments since the Australian engineer departed Iraq after serving more than five years in jail.

Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise

Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral

Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028

Surge in EHCP applications poses risk to public finances and may lead to deteriorating levels of support Councils are warning of potentially “catastrophic” debts, which are forecast to reach a record £10bn over the next 18 months, as a result of rapid growth in demand for special…

Queensland ombudsman backs away from calls to close youth prison so ‘unsuitable’ some children self-harm to get transferred

Inmate advocacy group attacks watchdog’s ‘gutless retreat’ on Wacol youth remand centre Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Queensland ombudsman has backed away from calls to close a youth prison so “unsuitable” for children that some are self-harming…

Australia politics live: Labor dubs Frydenberg ‘leader in waiting’ who wants to ‘jack up GST’

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Robert Pether has stressed his innocence and recalled his brush with death in his first comments since the Australian engineer departed Iraq after serving more than five years in jail.

Coventry 4-1 Newcastle: Sky Blues earn first home win of season to move out of Premier League relegation zone - Sky Sports

Coventry 4-1 Newcastle: Sky Blues earn first home win of season to move out of Premier League relegation zone Sky Sports Coventry 2-0 Newcastle: Frank Lampard's Sky Blues leap out of the Premier League drop zone BBC Matchday Guide: Newcastle United (H) Coventry City Football Club…

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series. Here is an in-depth intelligence briefing on what the headline implies, strategic implications for geopolitics, and how BBC News reported the situation.

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's planned lung operation this week

Pope Leo XIV is expected to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule this week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, with doctors anticipating a recovery of about seven days.

Immigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home

Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".

Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island

Researchers will sleep on their ship to avoid giant crabs that can lift heavy weights, split open coconuts, and may have played a role in Earhart's demise.

Bolivia investigates ex-president Evo Morales over alleged ties to 2009 killings

Leftist former leader accused of involvement in shooting of three Europeans in Santa Cruz and torture of two others Bolivia’s attorney general has announced an investigation into leftist former president Evo Morales, alleging his involvement in the murder and torture of European …

Virgil van Dijk warns Manchester City players to get used to hostile atmospheres - The Guardian

Virgil van Dijk warns Manchester City players to get used to hostile atmospheres The Guardian Manchester City: A statement win but does it carry weight in a season of limbo? BBC Reaction: Andoni Iraola's press conference after Liverpool's loss to Man City Liverpool FC Premier Lea…

DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels

Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday, despite being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the group.

A&E corridor care crisis sees boy, 2, with ‘tummy ache’ die from twisted bowel - Daily Mirror

A&E corridor care crisis sees boy, 2, with ‘tummy ache’ die from twisted bowel Daily Mirror

Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says. Here is an in-depth intelligence briefing on what the headline implies, strategic implications for geopolitics, and how BBC News reported the situation.

Australia may risk a diplomatic spat with the Trump administration if it limits the viewing of a US execution

A history of tech giant legal challenges and US political criticism shows there’s no easy solution for the eSafety commissioner Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s online safety regulator has a few levers to limit the public seeing the US’s pl…

RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad role, dies aged 34

Mitte, who played Walter White Jr on acclaimed show, had cerebral palsy and advocated for disability representation The Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte died on Monday aged 34, his representatives confirmed. Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas . No cause of death was given.

Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections

As election day looms, the president turns his eyes overseas for help with a pressing domestic problem. Here is an in-depth intelligence briefing on what the headline implies, strategic implications for geopolitics, and how BBC News reported the situation.

Russell Brand trial live: Jury selection begins before start of rape and sexual assault case - Sky News

Russell Brand trial live: Jury selection begins before start of rape and sexual assault case Sky News Russell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial BBC Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know The New York Times Jury selected for actor Russell Brand's …

Paris Motor Show kicks off as China-EU rivalry heats up

The biennial Paris Motor Show kicks off with a record number of Chinese brands descending on the French capital. European carmakers are fighting back, showcasing their latest models, as the EU announced a deal with China to limit the imports of hybrids.

Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak

The flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled after passengers on the plane's previous journey complained of bug bites.

Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school

A 14-year-old was detained after the middle-school principal and teacher were injured. Here is an in-depth intelligence briefing on what the headline implies, strategic implications for geopolitics, and how BBC News reported the situation.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 - BBC

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 BBC See more headlines and perspectives on Google News

No, these pictures do not show the Houthi attacks on Riyadh King Khalid Airport

As Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport has suffered a string of deadly attacks, claimed by the Houthis, a slew of AI-generated or decontextualised videos and photos have been circulating on social media, purporting to show the strikes of the last few days.

US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants

The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.

'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst says

President Donald Trump's envoys told ​Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meet…

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation. Here is an in-depth intelligence briefing on what the headline implies, strategic implications for geopolitics, and how BBC News reported the situation.

Ethiopian govt forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border

In tonight's edition, Ethiopian forces tighten their grip on Tigray, advancing into the key town of Adwa after rebels withdrew. Also, police arrested 30 people amid violence across South Africa.

Archbishop of US military condemns Pentagon plans to livestream execution

Timothy Broglio says Catholics on army firing squad should ask to be excused since it clashes with church teachings The archbishop who oversees the spiritual care of Catholics serving in the US military condemned the Pentagon’s proposed plans to livestream the firing squad execut…

Tehran denies involvement in UK Fairford air base incident as Britain summons Iranian ambassador

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being responsible for a terror-related incident in September at England's Fairford air base, which is used by the United States military.

French presidential hopeful Glucksmann says 'battle begins' to revive divided left

French presidential candidate Raphael Glucksmann declared Monday that the "battle begins" as he launched a bid to unite a fragmented left ahead of next year's election.

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little. Here is an in-depth intelligence briefing on what the headline implies, strategic implications for geopolitics, and how BBC News reported the situation.

Selma Blair arrested at JFK after she allegedly attacked flight attendants

Several news outlets reported Blair allegedly punched a flight attendant, bit another and tried to open plane door The actor Selma Blair was arrested on Sunday at John F Kennedy (JFK) airport in New York on allegations that she attacked flight attendants on a Delta Air Lines flig…

Selma Blair arrested at JFK after she allegedly attacked flight attendants - The Guardian

Selma Blair arrested at JFK after she allegedly attacked flight attendants The Guardian US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants BBC Selma Blair ‘bit flight attendant and tried to open plane door’ The Telegraph Selma Blair Taken Into Custody…

BBC to stop recording The Archers in Birmingham for first time in its 75-year history

Plans for a new theatre for world’s longest-running soap in Digbeth scrapped as part of cost-cutting measures The BBC is set to stop recording The Archers in Birmingham for the first time in the show’s 75-year history, after scrapping plans for a radio drama theatre that was to b…