Monday, 26 October 2026

World

Officials inspect a kitchen while the public records the event
Indian inspections

Indian officials who gained fame by enforcing rules

Tukaram Mundhe and RS Batth became social media stars due to inspections and demolitions, while experts warn of the pressures faced by civil servants.

Grief and statistics on the street
Queensland

Queensland records fifth peak of 92 deaths in child protection system

New data reveals the highest number of deaths in five years, as scandals erupt over artificial intelligence and transport safety.

Police vehicles with lights flashing on a night road
World

Višković denies knowledge of cocaine smuggling in his security detail

The former prime minister claims he was unaware of the activities of his head of security, who is under investigation, and states that the publication of the affair is part of a pre-election campaign.

Supreme Court building and American flag
World

Supreme Court reviews Trump's immigration detention policy

The court will rule on mandatory detention without bail, while Trump does not rule out deploying agents to polling stations.

View of the Supreme Court building
Supreme Court

Trump admits regret over nominations of three Supreme Court justices

In an interview with Time, he said the nominees 'overruled him too often' and were not the people he had spoken to for the job.

Prison building and emergency
Tennessee

Tennessee: Woman survives attempted execution, taken to hospital

The inmate received two doses of pentobarbital and was transported to hospital; lawyers say the case is unprecedented.

Dark prison building with barbed wire
Tennessee

Tennessee fails to execute Christa Pike

Lawyers claim Pike received two doses of lethal injection and survived, with witnesses reporting she was heard snoring 40 minutes after the administration of pentobarbital.

Supreme Court building at dusk
Tennessee

Supreme Court approves death penalty for Christa Pike

Pike is set to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in over 200 years, despite the dissent of three judges.

Administrative building and family
Queensland

Queensland misses deadline for Thriving Kids program

The federal program supporting children with autism and developmental delays begins today in all states except Queensland.

British and European flags
British Union

Labour considers UK re-entry into EU

Downing Street has contacted polling agencies and think tanks to assess whether there is consensus for a pledge to rejoin the EU.

Russian diplomat at a press conference
Weapons factories

Zaharova: Weapons factories are potential targets

The spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry has warned that European factories producing weapons for Ukraine are not safe.

Protest in front of the Israeli embassy with Palestinian flags
West Bank

ICRC: Settler violence makes life for Palestinians untenable

Attack on the Tubasi family in the village of Jalud has drawn condemnation from Israeli officials and warnings of a campaign of terror in the West Bank.

Boeing 737 on the ground
World

Flydubai pilot stabbed colleague, plane made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

The plane on the Dubai to Tel Aviv route with 174 passengers was diverted to Tabou after a physical altercation in the cockpit; Israeli authorities suspect an attempted terrorist attack.

British Prime Minister speaks at the event
UK

Burnham: Brexit has done more harm than good

The prime minister says the country should consider models of relations with the EU, including a return to the Union.

The building of the National Assembly of Serbia in Belgrade
Presidential elections

Vučić resigns, Brnabić assumes role on interim basis

Former Serbian president continues campaign as head of SNS list, while political analysts predict a tight election night and possible unrest.

Empty podium at the Greens leadership contest
Australia

Shoebridge in race for new Greens leader

The new leader is expected to be announced on Wednesday, with the New South Wales senator emerging as the favourite.

Protests by French high school students
French protests

More than 400 people arrested in France

Protests by high school students over overcrowded classrooms and a shortage of teachers have escalated across the country, with 48 police officers injured.

Two people on stage
Greens

Shoebridge and Hodgins-May to stand for Greens leadership

Candidates promise 'fresh' team, school meals and to halt new coal and gas projects.