NSW plans more prison beds as remand numbers rise and union urges wider response
The state plans to reopen a 515-bed centre at Silverwater and add capacity at Parklea. Prison officers say beds alone cannot prevent domestic violence.
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Bogong moth sightings surge in New South Wales, but recovery remains uncertain
Researchers report unusually numerous sightings during the endangered moth's spring migration, while warning that observations alone cannot establish a population-wide recovery.
Taylor Swift, Charli xcx and Troye Sivan bring contrasting looks to the 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet
At the Los Angeles ceremony, a sculptural silver skirt, dark tailoring, feathers and vivid color gave the arrivals a wide range of styles.
National Academies update ocean carbon removal research roadmap as major questions remain
The updated strategy identifies the measurements and safeguards needed to assess ocean alkalinity enhancement, while separate experiments show why changes in seawater chemistry...
University of Gloucestershire students describe why they live at home
Two students describe the financial and personal reasons behind their decisions to commute, as the university expands support for students living at home.
GitHub will auto-enable new Copilot features for Business and Enterprise orgs on October 22 unless admins opt out
A new global default policy means unconfigured Copilot features, including MCP server access and AI code review, will switch on automatically for enterprise customers in 28...
Portland Museum of Art sets October 2 opening for free outdoor pavilion
PMA | AMP will offer seating, Wi-Fi and a new mural at 142 Free Street. Performances and screenings are planned, but no construction date has been set for the museum wing that...
Kin Museum shows Johan Turi’s Sámi art ahead of Sweden’s truth commission handover
The Kiruna exhibition brings Turi’s accounts of Sámi life together with contemporary art as a commission prepares to deliver its final report to Sweden’s government on 30...
Imran Khan’s party postpones Islamabad march to October 4 amid security restrictions
PTI delayed its planned September 27 march after authorities blocked routes into Pakistan’s capital. Party leaders disagree over why it was put back.
Premier League clubs seek advice on Manchester City compensation claims
Clubs are exploring whether alleged financial rule breaches caused them losses, but the league has not publicly announced the panel’s decision or any sanction.
NASA urges tighter casting controls for aluminum alloy 2219
A new technical bulletin says defects left in cast 2219 aluminum can weaken material properties and increase corrosion susceptibility. NASA recommends homogenization and...
Venezuela prisoner releases: rights groups report differing totals as election calls grow
Foro Penal has verified 20 releases, while other groups reported broader counts. The figures cover different checks and do not establish a single final total.
Matt Fitzpatrick wins French Open by three strokes for fourth title of season
Fitzpatrick held on after his five-shot lead narrowed, then made birdies at the 13th and 15th to win at Le Golf National. Runner-up Angel Hidalgo earned a place in The Open.
Concordia researchers find time above a climate target matters after temperatures fall
In 42 paired model scenarios, extra warming accumulated over time predicted changes that remained when global temperature returned to its comparison pathway.
Yatton floodplain ruling prompts call to change England’s planning policy
Campaigners want a change to national planning policy after a court upheld outline permission for 190 homes in north Somerset despite a failed flood-risk test.
Burnham’s universal social care pledge leaves funding and eligibility unresolved
The prime minister wants Labour to seek an election mandate for care that is free at the point of use across England. The scope of the service and how it would be paid for...
Aberdeen’s Union Street fills shops, but vacancies remain above 2020 level
A September survey shows fewer empty ground-floor units than in February. Aberdeen’s wider effort combines grants, property coordination and street works, while the longer-term...
Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of Serbia’s parliamentary election
Vučić signed his resignation on 27 September and plans to take part in the 25 October vote. Ana Brnabić is expected to become acting president after the announced handover.