By Adam Harvey and Richard Mockler in Lansing, Michigan https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-02/cost-of-living-impact-us-midterms-inflation-trump-charted/107316344 Share article (ABC-Australia) It’s a quiet Sunday morning in Lansing, Michigan. The low autumn sun lights the interior of the Hob Nob cafe, illuminating a table of young regulars, including the flat cap-wearing Nicholas Kolacz. He’s just bought his weekly coffee. The rising cost of […]
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Spanish high-speed trains crash, killing at least 68
In short: (ABC-Australia) At least 68 people have died in a crash between two trains in central Spain, officials say. The high-speed trains collided in the Toledo region on Wednesday morning. Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs says it is not aware of any Australians affected by the collision at this stage. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-28/deadly-high-speed-train-collision-spain/107320916 Share article At […]
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Calls for change at massive rally in Tel Aviv ahead of Israel election
By Laura Tingle and Matthew Doran in Tel Aviv In short: (ABC-Australia) Tens of thousands of people have rallied in Tel Aviv in a final protest against Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. The crowd heard calls for a commission of inquiry into the security failures that led to the October 7 attacks. What’s next? The […]
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Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $US25 billion for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook
In short: (ABC-Australia) A judge has ordered Meta to pay New Mexico $US25 billion after a jury found the company liable for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook. This marks the biggest fine ever against the tech giant. What’s next? Meta’s chief legal officer says the company is confident it will win on appeal. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-22/meta-ordered-to-pay-new-mexico-us25-billion/107294964 […]
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Inside the Chinese city helping sustain the hermit kingdom of North Korea
By China Correspondent Allyson Horn and Kat Tse in Dandong https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-18/china-dandong-north-korea-ties/107275378 Share article (ABC-Australia) Before I even walk into the restaurant in the Chinese city of Dandong, there are obvious signs of its ties to North Korea. Upbeat North Korean songs blare from a loudspeaker placed outside the entrance counter, where two small North Korean […]
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Beijing residents dispose of drones ahead of ban on ownership
By Xiaoning Mo and Michael Li https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-12/beijing-residents-dispose-drones-ahead-of-ban-on-ownership/107229144 Share article (ABC-Australia) Kristine’s brother had only owned his drone for a year when Beijing authorities announced drones would be banned in the capital. Not just flying them, but also possessing and storing them. Before the new rules take effect on November 15, drone owners must move their […]