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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +1100
In troubled times, Finland’s public broadcaster has an answer: puppies
A 24/7 livestream showing a litter of adorable puppies is this year’s slow TV smash hit in Finland – and the show is now going international.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +1100
October 7 changed their lives. Now they are running for office
They fought Hamas terrorists, grieved for murdered loved ones and fought for the release of relatives in captivity. Now, they’re attempting to win seats in the Israeli parliament.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:39:18 +1100
Deadly shootings outside Paris a ‘terrorist attack’, say police
French President Emmanuel Macron described the shootings as a “racist terrorist attack” and warned of the pressure on the nation due to weeks of unrest.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:25:10 +1100
Finland's round-the-clock puppy cam is a TV hit
A livestream simply showing a litter of adorable puppies is attracting audiences of over a million.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:45:44 +1100
Prince William reveals he once dreamt of being ‘DJ Xara’ or a policeman
The heir to the throne made a surprise appearance alongside Cate Blanchett, Hannah Waddingham and Robert Irwin on Graham Norton’s BBC chat show.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +1100
I try not to complain about crime in London – an ancestor of mine snatched and ran
Two centuries ago, a young Irish lad stole a silk handkerchief and was transported to Australia, changing the course of my family’s history. These days, it’s mobile phones that are hot property on London’s famed central streets.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:07:16 +1100
Prince drops in on BBC's Graham Norton
William made a surprise appearance on the BBC's primetime chatshow.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +1100
Follow the money: Musk, mega-donors and the most expensive election ever
The Republicans have built up a huge cash reserve that they hope will rescue them in the final days of the midterm election campaign. But Democrats have their own financial advantages.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:53:06 +1100
Meghan reveals allegations against her father were reported to police in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex said she was “deeply distressed” by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her father’s former home.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:45:52 +1100
Trump ordered to sit for deposition in defamation case against BBC
The judge said Trump must sit for a deposition by December 11 or face sanctions including the possible dismissal of his $14.2 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +1100
‘Ride with it’: Trump instructs Republicans to keep running deeply divisive ad
The US president said the commercial was “hitting pay dirt” and Vivek Ramaswamy should thank God for the political ammunition provided by Amy Acton’s estranged mother.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:54:08 +1100
Florida cop caught living in a dead man’s house for years
Authorities allege Brian Sguros carried out a “complex scheme” to take control of a $US400,000 house by using the dead home owner’s ID to pay property taxes and obtain permits to make repairs.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:21:30 +1100
Tourists get caught up in Paris protests
Footage of tourists wheeling suitcases through the middle of the Paris riots have gone viral

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:14:30 +1100
Meghan’s estranged father investigated over alleged child abuse images: report
Thomas Markle snr’s son says he reported his father to police for allegedly being in possession of child abuse images.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:35:18 +1100
The violence of the streets of Paris looked like rage. It revealed a society that will take years to heal
There is despair in France over how to stop a violent upheaval turning into a social collapse. The breakdown in order is so widespread, that it is impossible to turn away with a Gallic shrug.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:33:42 +1100
US and Israel are planning to hit Iran again once elections are over
The targets are likely to include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal. But analysts say the US midterms and general elections in Israel will dictate the next move.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:09:45 +1100
‘Looksmaxxer’ social media influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape
The social media personality, known for promoting extreme devotion to male beauty has agreed to a $US10,000 bail, surrendered his passport and will not contact or post about the woman who has accused him of assault.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:42:43 +1100
Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies
Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta has been hit with the biggest fine in its history, ordered to pay more than $35 billion over lies about users' privacy.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +1100
Unmasked: The far-left extremist suspected of burning down 143-year-old town hall
Security experts have estimated about 5000 “black bloc” or far-left violent actors were on the ground during the riots in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Limoges.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:15:21 +1100
Sacred elephant carrying 650kg gold shrine goes on a rampage
Somananna, the elephant, its trunk adorned with intricate red and gold paint, lost his bearings while leading the main procession of the 10-day sacred Navaratri festival through the streets.

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