Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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Issues bubbling for the Crisafulli government fall within the portfolios of Amanda Camm, who is back this week after extended leave.

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A criminal investigation was opened after the fatal crash.The post Criminal investigation reportedly underway after person killed in crash in Jamaica Plain appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/10/12/person-killed-in-jp-crash/

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The tragedy occurred on the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park, north-west of Atlanta, police said.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/one-person-killed-several-injured-in-us-roller-coaster-incident-20261013-p6151f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Rams star Aaron Donald grabs Bills lineman O'Cyrus Torrence by the facemask in a heated Monday Night Football scuffle as Los Angeles struggles against Buffalo.

https://nypost.com/2026/10/12/sports/aaron-donald-nearly-rips-off-bills-linemans-helmet-in-heated-rams-scuffle-on-mnf/

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It is "inconceivable" that Russia did not try to use the referendum to its advantage, No 10 said, but the PM believed it did not succeed in influencing the result.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5ynr4kn3nmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

The city has denied all of the homeless man’s allegations and claim that he had a blood alcohol level of 0.15

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/california-fire-department-emilson-garcia-ponce-b3065293.html

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The latest’ on SWFC’s injuries...

https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/more-clarity-on-when-exciting-sheffield-wednesday-attacker-is-expected-to-return-from-injury-9282147

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, remains closed following the tragedy, which happened on Saturday, following which tributes have been paid to the man

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-tiger-yorkshire-attack-enclosure-37758406

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Lane Kiffin claims a line judge admitted he would have been "killed" for blowing the whistle on Kentucky's controversial goal-line touchdown.

https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/lane-kiffin-claims-ref-told-him-he-would-have-been-killed-if-he-blew-whistle-before-kentucky-touchdown

How many of the most recent players to reach the 100 RBI milestone for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_last_100_rbi_season_by_team_quiz/s1__44419203

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Last Friday (October 9), actor Lakeith Stanfield appeared at New York Comic-Con’s second day for a special reason – to share the news of his latest film that he’s starring in, the horror picture Molepeople.  The audience cheered when the Atlanta star was announced as the star of the latest horror movie from Blumhouse and […]

https://hiphopwired.com/3067526/lakeith-stanfield-reveals-new-horror-film-role-at-nycc/

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ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe staged a walkout at the Cosatu reconvened 15th National Congress after refusing to address the congress before the SACP.ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe abandons Cosatu 15th National Congress without delivering message of support after refusing to speak before SACP.🎥 Boitumelo Kgobotlo https://t.co/QypgJEFkhN— Sunday World News (@SundayWorldZA) October 12, 2026Mantashe said the order in which alliance partners addressed the congress was not a matter of convenience but one of tradition and status, emphasising that the ANC remains the leader of the alliance and...

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THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said it committed up to $65 million to an infrastructure debt fund…

https://bworldonline.com/economy/2026/10/12/786406/jica-invests-in-blackrock-regional-infra-fund/

THE PHILIPPINES needs significant investments in power transmission and port infrastructure, as well as stronger financing mechanisms, to…

https://bworldonline.com/economy/2026/10/12/786407/phl-offshore-wind-program-to-require-major-transmission-port-infra-investments-escap/

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it will launch an online value-added tax (VAT) refund application system…

https://bworldonline.com/economy/2026/10/12/786408/bir-hoping-to-launch-vat-refund-online-application-system-in-2027/

THE Visayas grid is at risk of further red and yellow alerts if power project timelines slip, with…

https://bworldonline.com/economy/2026/10/12/786409/visayas-grid-at-risk-of-further-alerts-if-power-projects-delayed/

Hillary Clinton allegedly approved a scheme to frame Trump using a phony Christopher Steele dossier, then funneled it to the FBI, CIA and DOJ.

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/gregg-jarrett-trump-framed-russia-collusion-hoax-story-exposed

The pontiff maintained a full schedule on Monday ahead of surgery, holding seven previously planned morning meetings

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/pope-leo-surgery-lung-nodule-hospital-vatican-b3065245.html

THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against the operators of a Facebook page…

https://bworldonline.com/corporate/2026/10/12/786393/sec-orders-halt-to-lending-offers-by-facebook-page-using-cash-express-name/

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (PAL) has extended the suspension of its Manila-Riyadh flights until Nov. 29, citing the evolving security…

https://bworldonline.com/corporate/2026/10/12/786395/pal-extends-riyadh-flight-suspension-until-nov-29/

PHILEX MINING Corp. said mining and processing operations at its Padcal mine in Benguet continued on Monday despite…

https://bworldonline.com/corporate/2026/10/12/786396/philex-mining-says-padcal-operations-continue-amid-workers-strike/

Drew McIntyre plays a dangerous secret agent in "Agent of Shadows" on ReelShort, joined by Chase Mattson and several other WWE superstars.

https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/wwe-star-drew-mcintyre-stars-micro-drama-series-agent-shadows-touts-companys-reach-beyond-wrestling

CONSUNJI-LED property developer DMCI Homes has topped off the five buildings at its Solmera Beach Park Resort in…

https://bworldonline.com/corporate/2026/10/12/786397/dmci-homes-tops-off-five-buildings-at-solmera-coast-estate/

US–based Trinidadian rapper and singer, Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has credited her Nigerian pastor for inspiring her to speak publicly about the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, and has urged other celebrities and social media influencers to use their platforms to highlight the issue. She spoke on Saturday at an […]The post My Nigerian pastor inspired me to speak out against Christian persecution — Nicki Minaj appeared first on Tribune Online.

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THE CIVIL Aeronautics Board (CAB) has set the passenger fuel surcharge at Level 16 for Oct. 16-31, down…

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THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a P2.64-billion refund for customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), covering…

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The annual tournament provides a platform for nurturing local sporting talent, promoting youth empowerment, and strengthening community cohesion through football.The post Mwea MP Mary Maingi calls for investment in grassroots sports to create jobs for youth appeared first on KBC Digital.

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United Airlines (UAL) has quietly become the most important case study of what happens when you actually solve the connectivity problem instead of patching it.

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/ual-united-airlines-former-ceo-oscar-munoz-says-reliable-wi-fi-is-becoming-key-for-flyers-after-delta-q3-earnings

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RIYADH: The chairman of the Islamic Development Bank Group met with the managing director of the International Monetary Fund on the sidelines of the 2026 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Muhammad Al Jasser and Kristalina Georgieva discussed expanding cooperation in Islamic finance, financial stability, capacity development and knowledge exchange, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The discussions reviewed progress in cooperation between the IsDB and the IMF, including joint

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SharpEmu can now render Ghost of Yōtei's world on PC, but performance reportedly sits at just 1 - 2 FPS and graphics errors remain.Continue reading at TweakTown

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After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.

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Pat Villaceran's new AI-era accelerator and incubator model for music aims to support the music industry in adapting to emerging technologies, starting with record labels.

https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/must-read/city-jam-founder-launches-ai-music-accelerator-9281232

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Heathrow boss Thomas Woldbye says London airport’s backers could reassess expansion plans if PM does not give commitment to runway project soon

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/heathrow-flights-third-runway-expansion-andy-burnham-b1300408.html

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After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/cricket/test-cricket-live-australia-v-south-africa-first-test-day-four-20261012-p614tn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Astronomers have identified the host galaxy of the most distant fast radio burst (FRB) ever detected, using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope and NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) said.In a statement issued Thursday, SARAO said the discovery, published in the journal Science, involved FRB 20240304B, which was detected on March 4, 2024, by the MeerTRAP team, an international collaboration that uses MeerKAT to search for FRBs and other transient radio signals.READ: A group of galaxies discovered with SA’s MeerKAT...

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The Buxton and High Peak Golf Club competed against 95 other teams in the North West and won a prestigious championship.

https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/historic-first-for-high-peak-golfers-after-winning-2026-champions-9281449

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Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba has said he opened a law firm after leaving the Nigeria Police Force because he wants to keep serving society in a different capacity. Mba spoke at the unveiling of his firm, Frank Mba Legal, in Wuse 2, Abuja, on Friday, October 9, 2026. He said the […]The post Why I returned to legal practice after 34 years in Police — Ex-DIG Mba appeared first on Tribune Online.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/why-i-returned-to-legal-practice-after-34-years-in-police-ex-dig-mba/

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See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/hug-a-sheep-day-at-lotus-lamb-animal-sanctuary-october-31-and-november-1-9281430

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A new campaign is being launched to combat the growing scourge of fly-tipping in Peterborough.

https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/new-action-taken-to-combat-fly-tipping-in-peterborough-9281471

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I'm also from Brighton - a seaside town - and Blackpool has a very different vibe. It's a fun party place."

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/ive-been-to-blackpool-its-a-fun-party-place-author-peter-james-chats-ahead-of-dead-in-three-two-one-launch-9281440

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A Spanish-language radio show overflows with voters' frustration in Pennsylvania battleground

https://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2026/10/12/spanish-language-radio-show-voters-pennsylvania-allentown/stories/202610120026

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