Melbourne councils and water agency set 2050 goal for swimming in Yarra River
Four councils and Melbourne Water are pursuing a swimmable Yarra River by 2050, but the project has no cost estimate and parts of the waterway remain unsafe.
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Netanyahu warns future US president could be hostile, eyes closer ties with India
The Israeli leader said a hostile president could take office in two years, and stressed building alliances with India and Latin American nations.
Putin proposes Trump and Xi summit in China to discuss Ukraine, WSJ reports
Kremlin has suggested talks on the sidelines of APEC in Shenzhen next month, with Putin seeking terms that favour Moscow; Trump has not agreed.
Earhart search team says lagoon object was likely tree debris, not plane wreckage
Researchers investigating an object at Nikumaroro say it was probably deposited trees. The finding leaves Amelia Earhart’s disappearance unresolved.
China slams Japan PM Takaichi's offering to Yasukuni shrine
Beijing's embassy in Tokyo says the ritual offering by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to 'whitewash war crimes' and speed up remilitarisation.
Elizabeth Struhs inquest hears what her mother told a corrections officer before her death
A Queensland corrections officer described a December 2021 risk assessment with Kerrie Struhs and explained why Child Safety was not contacted before Elizabeth died.
Joe McVey urges focus on victims’ confidence ahead of Troubles Bill debate
Northern Ireland’s Commissioner for Victims and Survivors says independence and impartiality are essential as MPs prepare to consider changes to the Troubles Bill.
Oil prices ease as Trump waives Russia sanctions for 60 days
The waiver covers sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio citing the need to analyse economic impacts, while the UK says it takes a...
Expedition finds no trace of Amelia Earhart's plane on Nikumaroro
Researchers confirm the Taraia Object spotted in 2020 satellite imagery was likely a clump of trees, not the missing aircraft.
Teen accused in Melbourne CBD crash tells court he wants to plead guilty
A 16-year-old told a Melbourne court he wanted to plead guilty, but his lawyer said they needed to discuss the plea before he entered one.
Syria and World Bank agree multi-donor trust fund for recovery
The Start fund is meant to finance concessional lending, guarantees and technical assistance, but no donor amounts have been announced.
Meta says Claude tool activity triggered No Kings Instagram suspension
Meta says a security system mistook bursts of reading activity for bot traffic during the coalition’s demonstrations and early-voting push.
Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia after reported bomb threat
A flight bound for Vienna landed in Bulgaria on October 18 after its crew reported a bomb-threat signal near Romania. All 57 people aboard were taken off the aircraft.
Spain issues highest flood alerts after woman dies near Barcelona
Heavy rain disrupted travel across Spain as authorities suspended island classes and warned of further torrential rain in Valencia and Mallorca.
NSW warns against unapproved peptides as hospital visits rise sharply
ABC reported that nearly 220 people attended NSW emergency departments in September after taking unapproved peptides, up from five in July 2025.
CFB Wainwright fire leaves 39 hospitalized as officials describe rapid spread
Four soldiers died in the Alberta base fire. Officials say strong winds drove a grass fire toward personnel during training; 19 patients were reported in critical condition.
Macron denounces France’s rioting, vows rioters will ‘pay for their crimes’
President expresses anger and shame over violence, announces crisis unit and urges local authorities to protect shops after unrest
Iran’s Guards claim second tanker hit mine and caught fire in Strait of Hormuz
The Revolutionary Guards said a second supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude caught fire on October 17. Neither reported mine strike has been...