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Brendan Nugent named as man in custody after alleged attack on Helen Haines
ABC News and Guardian Australia have identified the 43-year-old arrested after the Wangaratta incident. Police are still investigating what happened and why.
Indonesia says it can fight forest fires without foreign help for now
Indonesia says it can manage widespread fires with its own resources, while offers from Singapore and Malaysia remain subject to coordination and approval.
Ethan Bell refused bail over alleged assault of 13-year-old near Ipswich
An Ipswich magistrate remanded Bell in custody after prosecutors opposed bail, citing risks to the girl and the community.
Kim Sung-woo referred to prosecutors over alleged killing and kidnapping in Seoul
South Korean police recommended charges including retaliatory murder after the death of Kim's mother-in-law and the alleged kidnapping of his wife. Investigators are examining...
Trump says he is open to nuclear talks with Xi and Putin next month
The US president said he would join a three-way meeting if Xi wanted one, but the Kremlin says no meeting or agenda has been agreed.
National Tsing Hua University and NuCube agree to explore research microreactor
The Taiwan university is assessing whether NuCube technology could eventually succeed its aging research reactor and support medical and research work.
Chris Hipkins says Labour was wrong to fund Mongrel Mob-run rehabilitation programme
The Labour leader said governments should support methamphetamine treatment but should not give funding to gangs, revisiting a decision made while his party was in government.
Ukrainian and Sudanese migrants retain US deportation protections for now
The Department of Homeland Security says Temporary Protected Status holders remain protected after an October 19 expiry date, but has given no timetable for a final decision.
Judge orders teen accused in Mall of America attack plot to remain jailed
A federal judge cited community and flight risks in keeping Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud in custody. His lawyer sought monitored release and challenged the role of an FBI...
Colorado wildlife overpass linked to 91% drop in vehicle collisions with animals
A newly reported finding points to fewer wildlife-vehicle crashes at the I-25 Greenland crossing. The structure connects habitat across six lanes of traffic.
Helen Haines remains critical after Wangaratta attack as Winston Peters condemns violence
The Australian independent MP underwent surgery after being struck by a vehicle outside her office. A man has been arrested, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the motive...
Haiti elections remain on hold as gangs adapt to security operations, UN warns
UN officials told the Security Council that armed groups are taking hostages, retaliating against civilians and extending violence into rural areas as Haiti’s planned December...
Jim O’Callaghan questions why six rape cases were adjourned in legal aid dispute
Ireland’s justice minister says he will ask why six Dublin court cases involving rape allegations were adjourned after solicitors withdrew services. A defence solicitor rejects...
Mahmoud Khalil asks US Supreme Court to review ruling in detention case
The Palestinian activist is challenging an appeals court ruling that blocked a federal judge from ordering his release from immigration custody.
Pope Leo and Zelensky discuss aid and evacuation for occupied Oleshky
The Vatican said the pope urged cooperation to deliver food and medicine and allow civilians to leave safely. Ukraine and Russia were discussing a local ceasefire, but no final...
Florida obtains arrest warrant for Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The state charges the former Cuban leader with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder over an attack that killed four men. Cuba disputes the US account of the incident.
Air China adds Havana flight for passengers stranded by cancellations
An extra flight was scheduled for October 19 after repeated cancellations on Air China’s route through Madrid, with limited seats for eligible passengers.