Treasurer Josh Frydenberg ‘deeply disappointed’ by Liberal MP’s conduct

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he is "deeply disappointed" by the conduct of Victorian Liberal MP Tim Smith after he was involved in a drink-driving collision on Saturday. Mr Smith resigned from the Shadow Cabinet after he was caught driving in Melbourne more than double the legal limit. "Certainly, Tim's a good friend, and I have supported him – but I am also deeply disappointed in his conduct – his conduct was unacceptable; drink driving is dangerous," Mr Frydenberg told Sky News Australia. The federal treasurer said he continues to support the work Mr Smith does for his electorate of Kew.

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Drone Footage Shows Cascading Lava Flows on La Palma

Authorities reported on October 31 that seismic activity in the vicinity of La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja volcano was decreasing, but said the flow of lava continued unabated. As of the morning of October 30, lava had claimed some 970 hectares (roughly 3.75 square miles) on the island, according to the European Union’s Copernicus satellite program. Analyzing imagery, scientists with Copernicus determined that 2,562 buildings on La Palma have been destroyed by volcanic activity since eruptions began on September 19. This footage, published by the Spanish Geological and Mining Institute (IGME), shows lava cascading from the volcano on October 31. Credit: IGME via Storyful

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Around the world Australia is being viewed ‘very poorly’

Sky News US Contributor Michael Ware says globally, the perception is Australia has "seriously mishandled this nuclear-powered submarine deal with the US". "We all know perception is reality," Mr Ware told Sky News Australia. "There's a difference between making a decision in your own national strategic interests and failing to be transparent about it with a strategic ally. "Around the world, Australia is being viewed very poorly for our poor handling of these relationships."

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Insane new reason for border closure

While overseas travel has resumed for NSW residents as of today, the WA Government has remained firm on their hard border with the state.

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UN Climate Change Conference begins

The 26th UN Climate Change Conference is underway in Glasgow, Scotland. Roughly 25,000 people have arrived for the conference from nearly 200 countries and who are either world leaders, delegates, activists, and negotiators. On the agenda will be more ambition to cut harmful emissions, more protections for forests, agreement on global carbon markets, and more money for poor countries. “We are at a crossroads; a fork in the road; either we pay up or we perish,” President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera told Sky News.

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Bitcoin reminds us why it’s a gamble

Bitcoin – fresh from bouncing back to record highs – plunged 11 per cent last week in a sharp reminder of how it and other cryptocurrencies remain a risky rollercoaster ride.

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Around the world Australia is being viewed ‘very poorly’

Sky News US Contributor Michael Ware says globally, the perception is Australia has "seriously mishandled this nuclear-powered submarine deal with the US". "We all know perception is reality," Mr Ware told Sky News Australia. "There's a difference between making a decision in your own national strategic interests and failing to be transparent about it with a strategic ally. "Around the world, Australia is being viewed very poorly for our poor handling of these relationships."

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UN Climate Change Conference begins

The 26th UN Climate Change Conference is underway in Glasgow, Scotland. Roughly 25,000 people have arrived for the conference from nearly 200 countries and who are either world leaders, delegates, activists, and negotiators. On the agenda will be more ambition to cut harmful emissions, more protections for forests, agreement on global carbon markets, and more money for poor countries. “We are at a crossroads; a fork in the road; either we pay up or we perish,” President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera told Sky News.

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Three days could expose new global crisis

It has been a rocky period for the global economy in recent months, but a new issue now has experts on high alert – and Australia could be the canary in the coal mine.

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Joe Biden’s presidency is ‘dying a slow death’

Joe Biden's presidency is "dying a slow death", says Political Analyst Professor Joe Siracusa. It comes amid meetings between G20 leaders in Rome and the upcoming Glasgow Climate summit. "The world is dying a death of a thousand cuts here," Prof Siracusa told Sky News Australia. "There isn't going to be any climate change accord, no one wants to put up their oil or their fossil fuels or any of that or coal – look it's just not going to happen. "I think the thing that the leaders can do right now is sort of manage the expectations. "People have been led to believe that a lot of great things can happen – the G20 clearly did not go down that road – the main reason is that Joe Biden was very damaged when he got there. "His presidency was damaged – in fact he's dying a slow death too. "This morning – 54 per cent of Americans said they didn't have any trust in him and 71 per cent said America was going in the wrong direction. "So Biden is not going to be able to be a major factor here."

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Joker’s terrifying train stabbing rampage

A man dressed as the Joker is suspected of being responsible for a stabbing rampage on a Tokyo train.

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Macron says Morrison lied about subs deal

French President Emmanuel Macron has called Prime Minister Scott Morrison a liar on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rome. Mr Macron says he was caught by surprise when Australia announced its involvement in the AUKUS agreement with the United States and the UK. He says the French-Australia relationship has deteriorated after Australia backed out of its Submarine deal with France. Scott Morrison maintains the deal was in Australia's best interest – and was pressed on the comments a short time ago before leaving Rome. Visibly rattled, the PM denied that he had lied to President Macron and maintained he would not put Australia's relationship with France above the national interest.

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Virginia voters to elect new Governor

This week, voters in the US state of Virginia are heading to the polls to pick a new governor. Joe Biden won the state by a margin of more than 10 percent, the biggest democrat win in the state since Teddy Roosevelt. However, fears remain within the party that Virginia will swing red.

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Disgraced MP faces calls to quit

A Victorian Liberal MP is facing pressure to quit parliament after he was caught drink driving at more than twice the legal limit.

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First international travellers arrive in NSW

The first quarantine-free flight into Sydney has touched down for the first time since March 2020. At around 5:15am on Monday – a Singapore Airlines flight arrived at Sydney Airport. For the first time in 590 days 'fortress Australia' has come down. Entrants no longer have to quarantine – as long as you show you've had a PCR test in 72 hours and have ben vaccinated with a TGA approved vaccine. Sky News Sydney Reporter Kenny Heatley spoke with the first arrivals, welcoming them home after many months of being locked out.

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Macron says Morrison lied about subs deal

French President Emmanuel Macron has called Prime Minister Scott Morrison a liar on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rome. Mr Macron says he was caught by surprise when Australia announced its involvement in the AUKUS agreement with the United States and the UK. He says the French-Australia relationship has deteriorated after Australia backed out of its Submarine deal with France. Scott Morrison maintains the deal was in Australia's best interest – and was pressed on the comments a short time ago before leaving Rome. Visibly rattled, the PM denied that he had lied to President Macron and maintained he would not put Australia's relationship with France above the national interest.

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La Palma clears ash from graves for Day of Dead

As Spain's La Palma volcano continued its eruption for the sixth week, locals worked to clean volcanic ashes from a cemetery on the eve of the Day of the Dead.

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Made a wish? G20 leaders toss coin into Trevi Fountain

Some of the G20 leaders ensured they will return to Rome some day on Sunday as they tossed a one euro coin into the iconic the Trevi Fountain, a tradition for visitors to the ancient city that dates back hundreds of years.

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‘Very disappointing’ the French sub deal wasn’t handled more ‘astutely’

Labor MP Meryl Swanson says it is “very, very disappointing” the French submarine deal wasn’t handled more “astutely” by the Morrison government. US President Joe Biden told French President Emmanuel Macron the deal was dealt with in a “clumsy” manner in a meeting in Rome before the G20 summit this weekend. “I think that what the President of the United States has said is actually really very kind in describing it as clumsy,” Ms Swanson said.

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Afghanistan Evacuees Board Final Flight to US from Ramstein Air Base in Germany

The final flight bringing Afghan evacuees from Ramstein Air Base in Germany to the US departed on October 30. The last outbound flight from the US Air Force base in Ramstein-Miesenbach marks the completion of Ramstein’s role in what officials said was the largest humanitarian airlift in history. This footage, which was recorded by US Staff Sergeant Philip Bryant and released by the Department of Defense, shows the aircraft flying into the sky. Credit: Staff Sgt Philip Bryant/DVIDS via Storyful

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President Biden ‘made a mistake’ with Afghanistan withdrawal

The US government “made a mistake” in their handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, says Chairman of the UK Foreign Affairs Committee. “I think the new US administration probably arrived in the White House and realised the various challenges they had were more severe than they imagined,” Mr Tugendhat said. “Challenges like; the technological gap that’s shrinking between them and China, the different ways in which other powers … mostly China, are challenging US interests and US allied interests … and they decided to focus on it. “I think, in this case, the US government made a mistake and I think it was very much down to the president.”

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Macron says Morrison lied about subs

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Scott Morrison of lying to him in an extraordinary escalation of diplomatic tensions over Australia’s decision to scrap a $90bn submarine contract.

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PM repeats calls for pandemic inquiry

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has renewed calls for an inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic amid his address at the G20 summit in Rome, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. Mr Clennell said Mr Morrison called for a "strong and independent WHO" and a need to find out the origins of COVID-19. "He said this in his speech to the G20," Mr Clennell said. "He argues this is the case because we need to know the lessons that can be learned to deal with future pandemics and obviously I guess since he does keep calling for it he does suspect a lab leak in Wuhan."

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The handshake Scott Morrison ‘had to have’

The handshake Scott Morrison "had to have" occurred between the Prime Minister and French President Emmanuel Macron amid the G20 summit in Rome, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. It comes amid an ongoing diplomatic spat between Australia and France after the scrapping of a $90 billion submarine contract with French defence contractor Naval Group. "It occurred in the leaders' lounge – fortunately for the Prime Minister it occurred in front of his official photographer, not in front of the media in general," Mr Clennell said. "So Morrison, having received a call from Emmanuel Macron in a tense conversation delaying his flight to the G20, going up and approaching the French leader and seeking some form of reproachment. "But it was interesting to see Joko Widodo (Indonesian leader), who met Scott Morrison early this morning Rome time, then had a bilateral meeting with Emmanuel Macron, tweeted both of those meetings. "But no bilateral between Scott Morrison and Mr Macron."

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Collingwood star accused of groping woman in NYC bar

Collingwood superstar Jordan De Goey has spent the night in a jail cell in New York after allegedly groping a woman on the dance floor of a Manhattan nightclub.

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‘Leave us alone’: Baldwin speaks out

Actor Alec Baldwin has spoken out about the accidental shooting on the set of his new film that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, saying she was his “friend” and asking paparazzi to leave his family alone.

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Police drone searches for Cleo Smith

Police are back in the skies above remote Western Australia searching for Cleo Smith. A drone was flown over the Blowholes campsite in Carnarvon late yesterday, where Cleo went missing from her family tent two weeks ago. Investigators suspect she was abducted and are collecting CCTV and dashcam footage in a bid to find her. For the past week, officers have also been looking to find the driver of a vehicle spotted by two people around 3am, on the day of her disappearance. A $1 million reward has been offered by the state government for information that solves the mystery case.

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Three shot dead in Sudan’s nationwide protests -doctors

Security forces shot dead three people during nationwide protests in Sudan on Saturday, a doctors committee said, as hundreds of thousands of people demanded the restoration of a civilian-led government after a military coup. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.

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Climate activists protest as G20 leaders meet in Rome

Thousands of climate activists took the streets of Rome on Saturday (October 30) as G20 leaders met ahead of a COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Tigrayan forces claim capture of strategic Amhara town

Tigrayan forces claim to have seized the strategic town of Dessie in Ethiopia's Amhara region on Saturday (October 30), where thousands of ethnic Amharas have sought refuge. Rachel Judah has more.

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G20 leaders struggling to toughen climate goals, draft shows

Leaders of the G20 have gathered in Rome to firm up commitments on climate change ahead of the U.N.'s COP26 summit. But their draft communique shows some pledges are vague or watered down. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Rare white lion cubs born in Spanish animal reserve

Two rare white African lion cubs were born last week (October 24) in an animal reserve in southern Spain.

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Morrison defends sub deal at G20

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has insisted Australia made the right decision to abandon its $90 billion submarine deal with France. In a friendly exchange Mr Morrison was captured shaking hands with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G20 Summit.

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Facebook name change an attempt to ‘direct attention away’ from investigations

Mark Zuckerberg changing Facebook's name to 'Meta' is an attempt to direct attention away from all the investigations the company has had into its operations this last year, according to Cypress College's Professor Peter Matthews. "It was one of the worst years for Facebook as far as PR goes," Prof Matthews told Sky News Australia. "And he's now trying to come up with something called a Metauniverse, the Metaverse." The 'metaverse' is a shared 3D virtual space whereby, according to Mr Zuckerberg, users will be able to "teleport instantly as a hologram to be at the office without a commute, at a concert with friends, or in your parents’ living room to catch up", he wrote in a letter announcing Facebook's rebranding to Meta. "I'm not even sure what's that all about other than distract people from the real issues of the day," Prof Matthews said. "We should be focusing on the real world and what's going on right now, as challenging enough to be lost in some metaverse."

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A look into what COP26 hopes to achieve

It's a big couple of weeks with world leaders gathering to discuss what to do about climate change. Reporter Phil Black takes an in-depth look at the agenda for the upcoming climate conference in Glasgow.

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G20 leaders gather in Rome for summit

The heads of the world's 20 biggest economies have gathered for two days of talks at the G20 Summit in Rome. Climate change, economic recovery and COVID top the agenda – as many of the leaders prepare to fly to Glasgow for COP26.

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Baldwin, wife spotted in ski town after shooting

Hilaria Baldwin has seen picking up coffee for her husband, Alec Baldwin, and her family following the couple’s night out in a Vermont bar where they were seen having drinks and a meal.

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China cracks down on ‘serious’ Covid outbreak

Beijing introduced new Covid-19 curbs on Saturday, local time to stamp out a “serious” outbreak as the Chinese capital maintains its strict zero-tolerance policy, with less than 100 days before it hosts the Winter Olympics.

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Prince Andrew ‘unequivocally’ denies sex abuse

Britain's Prince Andrew has 'unequivocally' denied sexually abusing Virginia Giuffre and called her lawsuit against him 'baseless', in filings with a New York court. Lucy Fielder has more.

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G20 world leaders arrive in Rome for summit

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi welcomed G20 leaders ahead of a key two day summit in Rome.

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Migrant caravan crosses Mexico, some reject visas

Thousands of people have continued their journey with the migrant caravan through the southern Mexican state of Chiapas on Friday, with many rejecting so-called humanitarian visas offered by the Mexican government. Ryan Chang reports.

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Lava Flows Advance Rapidly on La Palma

Fast-moving lava flows were visible on the Spanish island of La Palma on October 30, as the Cumbre Vieja volcano continued erupting nearly six weeks after it first began expulsing lava, gas and other material. Lava flows had destroyed 2,532 buildings and covered 946.5 hectares as of Friday, the EU’s Copernicus Emergency Management Service said. One lava flow advanced 900 meters in 24 hours, an official told El Pais. This footage, taken on October 30 and released by the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute, shows a lava flow on the island. Credit: INVOLCAN via Storyful

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Coastal Flooding Continues Into Second Day in New Jersey

Tidal flooding impacted Mid-Atlantic states for a second day running on October 30, after a storm system sent water levels in some areas to their highest in years. The National Weather Service reported that “minor to moderate” tidal flooding in the region would continue until the late hours of October 30, and urged drivers to avoid driving through floodwaters. This video, taken by Instagram user @sunrise_obsessed, shows high water in Toms River, New Jersey. Credit: @sunrise_obsessed via Storyful

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British nuclear submarine HMS Astute docks in Perth

British nuclear submarine HMS Astute has docked in Western Australia just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of "breaking their relationship of trust". It's the first attack vessel from the United Kingdom to arrive in Australia since the $90 billion dollar submarine deal with France was scrapped in favour of the nuclear-powered submarines as part of the AUKUS aliance.

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Horror as execution goes badly wrong

After a five-year moratorium, the US state of Oklahoma botched its third consecutive execution

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US approves Pfizer vaccine for kids

Children aged 5 to 11 could soon get Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in the US, after the Food and Drug Administration approved it for “emergency use”.

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Mystery car in the spotlight as WA Police continue search for Cleo Smith

Western Australia Police are yet to locate the driver of a vehicle identified near the campsite where four-year-old girl Cleo Smith vanished. Police suspect the child was taken from the family tent at the blowholes Campground in Macleod on October 16. The vehicle was seen leaving the area by two people between 3am and 3.30 am. CCTV and dashcam footage has been collected in a bid to find the perpetrator. Investigators say there are no suspects at this stage.

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Victorians to get more freedoms; jump in Pfizer side effect cases

Fully vaccinated Victorians expected to enjoy several more freedoms from Friday night if a major vaccination target is met.

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Clean up begins after Victoria smashed by freak storm

More than 150,000 homes remain without power after a freak storm lashed Victoria on Friday. There are fears outages in some areas could last several days as residents begin the massive clean up. The widespread damage overshadowed another milestone day on the road out the state's COVID lockdown.

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France subs deal snub ‘clumsy’: Biden

US President Joe Biden has labelled the trilateral handling of a submarine deal, which resulted in a major diplomatic fallout with France, as “clumsy”.

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NSW government ponders delaying freedoms for unvaccinated

The New South Wales Government is considering delaying the December 1 reopening date for unvaccinated residents in a bid to boost inoculation rates. Instead, it's reported senior ministers are pushing to have the original roadmap scrapped in favour of easing restrictions once 95 per cent of locals are fully vaccinated. While freedoms for the unvaccinated may be postponed, the government could accelerate some parts of the roadmap that were originally planned for December 1. The discussions come in the wake of a new outbreak at a Bondi pub. New South Wales health has identified at least 10 infections at the Tea Gardens Hotel in Bondi. Anyone who attended the venue from 7.30 pm on October 23 is considered a casual contact and must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.

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Rust armourer breaks her silence

The armourer on the set of Rust has broken her silence, saying in a statement that she had “no idea where the live rounds came from” that led to one person being killed and another wounded.

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France subs deal snub ‘clumsy’: Biden

US President Joe Biden has labelled the trilateral handling of a submarine deal, which resulted in a major diplomatic fallout with France, as “clumsy”.

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France and Britain lock horns over fishing rights

A Franco-British row over fishing rights escalated on Friday as Britain threatened to board French boats and France insisted it had the right to impose sanctions. Lucy Fielder has more.

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Police evacuate LAX terminal after gun scare

Flights at Los Angeles International Airport were temporarily grounded on Thursday (October 28) after local media reports of a person with gun.

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Biden arrives at Vatican, as abortion debate flares

Joe Biden arrived at the Vatican on Friday for a meeting with Pope Francis expected to center on climate change and injustice but which has been overshadowed by debate at home about the Catholic U.S. president's support for abortion rights.

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Flash mob protest for vaccine inequality ahead G20

Oxfam, Amnesty International and Emergency on Friday held a flash mob in Rome a day before the G20 summit begins, to demand leaders end global inequality of access to vaccines and coronavirus treatments.

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Dog Scurries Through Omaha Humane Society in Spider Costume

The staff dog at a Humane Society facility in Omaha, Nebraska, was transformed into an adorable arthropod to raise awareness for pet safety during the Halloween season, footage posted on October 28 shows. This video filmed by the Nebraska Humane Society shows Minerva the “marketing dog” scurrying around the society’s facility dressed in a spider costume. The society offered tips for keeping pets safe during the spooky season, including keeping candy out of reach and animals away from the door during trick-or-treat visits. Credit: Nebraska Humane Society via Storyful

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Italian Firefighters Rescue Man and Dog From Floodwaters in Sicily

Areas of Sicily’s east coast experienced flooding as a Mediterranean cyclone, known as a ‘Medicane,’ moved close to the Italian island on Friday, October 29. 3BMeteo reported that the intense storm will bring winds of over 100 km/h (62 mph) as well as heavy rains and storm surges. Italy’s Department of Civil Protection issued a red alert on Thursday due to the expected severe weather. Footage posted by the Italian fire service shows the rescue of a man and his dog trapped by water in Syracuse, Sicily. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco via Storyful

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GOP’s Adam Kinzinger, Outspoken Trump Critic, Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election to Congress

Congressman Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois’ 16th District known for his outspoken criticism of former President Donald Trump, announced in a video on Friday, October 29, that he would not be seeking re-election to the House in 2022. Kinzinger, formerly a lieutenant colonel in the US Air Force, cited tribalism, extremism, and the polarized nature of the American political system as factors in his decision, though he did not mention any political party or politician by name in the near-5-minute message. “Our political parties only survive by appealing to the most motivated and the most extreme elements within it,” Kinzinger says in the video, "and the price tag to power has skyrocketed, and fear and distrust has served as an effective strategy to meet that cost. “Dehumanizing each other has become the norm,” Kinzinger continues. "We’ve taken it from social media to the streets. We’ve allowed leaders to reach power selling the false premise that strength comes from degrading others, and dehumanizing those that look, act, or think differently than we do. “As a country, we’ve fallen for those lies and now we face a poisoned country filled with outrage blinding our ability to achieve real strength,” Kinzinger says. “We must unplug from the mistruths we’ve been fed,” he added. Kinzinger says he could more effectively engage in a “broader fight nationwide” to “break the narrative” without having to pursue a re-election campaign at the same time. Toward the end of the video, he promotes the “Country First” political action committee (PAC) he founded in the wake of January 6, saying Americans needed to “reclaim our country from the dividers, the corrupt, and the cynical.” Credit: Adam Kinzinger via Storyful

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Major change in Aussies’ Covid treatment

With Australia set to reach its next major trigger point on the national plan within 10 days, the Health Minister has outlined how Covid-positive people will be treated.

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Facebook Headquarters Sign Replaced Ahead of ‘Meta’ Rebrand

Footage posted on October 27 showed preparations and the changing of a sign outside Facebook’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, ahead of the company’s rebrand as Meta. The rebrand came as Facebook announced that it has changed the name of its parent company to Meta. The sign has previously featured Facebook’s ‘like’ emoji featuring a thumbs-up. Footage posted by Twitter user @ro_olvera before the Meta announcement shows the logo of the new company hidden behind a cover. The user posted a photo the next day of unveiled sign. Credit: @ro_olvera via Storyful

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Lava Advances Through La Palma as Over 2,000 Buildings Destroyed

Lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma continued to advance through the Spanish island on Friday, October 29. More than a month has passed since its initial eruption, and the volcano has destroyed more than 2,000 buildings, according to official estimates. This video filmed by the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan) on Friday shows lava advancing on La Palma. The volcano first erupted on September 19. A new south lava flow was reactivated and was running parallel to another flow on Camino Aniceto as of Thursday, Involcan said. As of Wednesday, lava flows had destroyed 2,183 buildings, the EU’s Copernicus Emergency Management Service said. Credit: Involcan via Storyful

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Why France is still angry with ScoMo

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has suggested the reason France remains “frustrated” about Australia scrapping the bilateral $90bn submarine deal is because of a looming election.

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Macron: Scott Morrison ‘broke relationship of trust’ with AUKUS alliance

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of breaking the "relationship of trust" between the two nations by signing up to the AUKUS alliance. The relationship between the two nations deteriorated after the Commonwealth scrapped its $90 billion deal with French-based Naval Group in favour of acquiring US nuclear submarines under the agreement. The candid phone call was the first direct communication between the pair since the saga, which initially prompted Paris to recall its ambassador from Canberra. Mr Macron says the onus now falls onto the prime minister to mend the broken relationship. “It is now up to the Australian government to propose tangible actions that embody the political will of Australia’s highest auth­orities to redefine the basis of our bilateral relationship and continue joint action in the Indo-­Pacific,” the Elysee Palace statement said.

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Facebook changes name to ‘Meta’

Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook would change the name of its parent company to “Meta”, while the Facebook brand would remain for the social media platform under a “metaverse” umbrella.

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Morrison declares war on online trolls

Social media giants face a new crackdown designed to force companies to reveal the names of anonymous trolls.

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‘We will own the future’ -Biden on spending plan

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he had secured a new $1.75 trillion framework for economic and climate change spending that could pass the Senate, and expressed confidence it would win the backing of all wings of the Democratic Party.

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Travel, fashion brands surge as Asia reopens

As lockdowns ease across Asia, fashion brands and airlines are performing well, as pandemic stalwarts such as supermarkets are losing some of their shine. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Wildfires, logging turn forests into carbon emitters: report

Some of the world's most protected forests are emitting more carbon than they absorb, a new report says, with researchers alarmed that protected areas are contributing to climate change. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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Grief and anger as Sudan coup opposition grows

The Sudanese army is facing widening opposition to this week's coup, following deadly clashes between protesters and the military. Louisa Naks reports.

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‘World is literally on fire’: COP26 climate protests

Activists in Glasgow called on global heads of state to go beyond words and make meaningful commitments to keeping the world within 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) of heating on Thursday, four days before the COP26 climate summit begins in the city. One activist leader, Andrew Nazdin, said "from wildfires in the U.S., to flooding across the world, we are in a full-blown climate crisis."

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Ukraine’s fake vaccine certificate black market

Ukrainian police have released videos that show raids on a doctor's surgery, publicizing a clampdown on a flourishing black market in forged vaccine and COVID-19 test documents. Olivia Chan reports.

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Moscow Metro busy despite first day of lockdown

Moscow residents were using the city metro as usual on Thursday (October 28), the first day of the renewed COVID-19 partial lockdown imposed on the Russian capital from Oct. 28 to Nov. 7.

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Facebook’s new name already roasted

Social media users have given a big thumbs down to Facebook’s new name Meta.

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Macron: Scott Morrison ‘broke relationship of trust’ with AUKUS alliance

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of breaking the "relationship of trust" between the two nations by signing up to the AUKUS alliance. The relationship between the two nations deteriorated after the Commonwealth scrapped its $90 billion deal with French-based Naval Group in favour of acquiring US nuclear submarines under the agreement. The candid phone call was the first direct communication between the pair since the saga, which initially prompted Paris to recall its ambassador from Canberra. Mr Macron says the onus now falls onto the prime minister to mend the broken relationship. “It is now up to the Australian government to propose tangible actions that embody the political will of Australia’s highest auth­orities to redefine the basis of our bilateral relationship and continue joint action in the Indo-­Pacific,” the Elysee Palace statement said.

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Facebook unveils new name and logo

Facebook has announced that it is changing its name to Meta at its annual Connect conference.

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Facebook changes name to ‘Meta’

Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook would change the name of its parent company to “Meta”, while the Facebook brand would remain for the social media platform under a “metaverse” umbrella.

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WSJ Opinion: Biden’s Border Incompetence

Fed up with waiting for asylum papers to be processed, migrants from across Central America are hopping freight trains, being smuggled by car, and walking in a thousands-strong caravan in their efforts to cross the U.S. border. Images: Fox News/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

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Government slammed over bushfire response

One year on from the release of the report of the Bushfire Royal Commission, the federal government has been accused of dragging its feet on implementing its recommendations.

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‘Wicked problem’: Australia’s ice scourge exposed

Australians are the second biggest ice users in the world, according to a landmark new report.

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AFP’s secret crime fighters to smash cocaine rings

Exclusive: A unique squad of hand-picked crime fighters, each with different skills, kicking in the doors of bad guys in a live streamed and co-ordinated operation, sounds like something out of a Marvel movie.

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Queen Elizabeth has ‘had to slow down’ amid pandemic

Royal commentator Neil Sean says Queen Elizabeth has “had to slow down” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Queen Elizabeth will not be attending the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow after she was advised to rest by doctors. “The bigger problem looking at COP26 is this: you’re going to have a condensed area of people, and you’re expecting this 95-year-old lady, who is the star attraction to wade through all these people,” Mr Sean told Sky News host Paul Murray. “It just didn’t make sense to me.”

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‘Go slow’ Palaszczuk government has ‘lazy ministers’: LNP MP

LNP MP Jarrod Bleijie says the “go slow” government in Queensland has “lazy ministers”. “For two years they’ve been talking all COVID, we’ve seen less parliamentary sittings,” he told Sky News host Paul Murray. “I just think it’s because we’ve got lazy ministers. “We’ve got ministers that are so lazy that they are enjoying the fact that there is no microscope on them because obviously with COVID … the microscope’s been taken off these ministers. “But as soon as we are out of this pandemic, I can assure these ministers, these incompetent ministers, that we’re going to show the public of Queensland who they are and what they haven’t been doing for two years.”

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Baldwin faces possible criminal charges

Authorities investigating a fatal film set shooting in New Mexico could consider criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin. Santa Fe County district attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies refused to rule out the possibility – when pressed by reporters this morning. Police say Mr Baldwin fired a vintage Colt pistol loaded with a live lead round. They have retrieved 600 items of evidence – including three firearms, 500 rounds of ammunition – and the 'lead projectile' from the shoulder of the injured director.

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Assange could serve his time in Australia

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could serve his sentence in an Australian prison if he's extradited to America and convicted. The US government has given the High Court of England and Wales full 'diplomatic assurance' on the transfer. It's also promised 50-year-old Assange would not be subject to oppressive measures or be held in the ADX Florence detention centre. The District Court Judge has ruled Assange is at a high risk of suicide if he's extradited to a high security prison in the US.

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Tractor Trailer Destroyed Amid Tornado-Warned Storm in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Funnel clouds were spotted across parts of Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday, October 27, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flurry of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings across the region. This video taken by Premier Exteriors LLC, who said they filmed it in Lake Charles, shows a heavily damaged truck. The Lake Charles division of Louisiana’s Department of Transportation reported closures on Interstate 10 due to a “jackknifed tractor trailer.” A tornado watch was in effect for Lake Charles into Wednesday afternoon, with potentially intense tornadoes and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph lashing the area, according to the NWS. Credit: Premier Exteriors LLC via Storyful

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Possible Tornado Causes Damage in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Funnel clouds were spotted across parts of Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday, October 27, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flurry of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings across the region. This footage, filmed by Shawn Phares behind a damaged truck window, shows debris strewn across the ground in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A tornado watch was in effect for Lake Charles into Wednesday afternoon, with potentially intense tornadoes and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph lashing the area, according to the NWS. Credit: Shawn Phares via Storyful

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Is your favourite business going carbon neutral?

More than 800 Australian businesses have made a commitment to be carbon neutral by

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‘Drowning’: What an autopsy reveals about death by Covid

Dying of Covid is like drowning in your own body fluid and the terminal fight for oxygen can happen to people as young as 20, a forensic pathologist in charge of carrying out autopsies has revealed.

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Santa Fe Officials Recover Bullet Discharged by Alec Baldwin on Film Set of Rust

New Mexico officials said during a press conference in Santa Fe on October 27 that they have recovered a bullet believed to have been fired by Alec Baldwin from a prop gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set of Rust. This livestream footage shows Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza and First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies speaking during the briefing. A lead projectile has been removed from the shoulder of director Joel Souza, who was injured at the scene on October 21, according to Mendoza. Investigators have collected three firearms, including the gun they believe was fired by Baldwin, along with the spent shell casing of the fired bullet, Mendoza said. About 500 rounds of ammunition including blanks, dummy rounds, and suspected live rounds were also collected. Mendoza said there is camera footage from the scene, but no footage of the actual shooting. According to court documents, assistant director Dave Halls handed the gun to Baldwin, who was told it was safe, when in fact it was loaded with live rounds. Investigators said Halls did not know there were live rounds in the gun when he gave it to Baldwin. Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed had “handled and or inspected” the firearm prior to Baldwin firing the weapon, Mendoza said. It is too early in the investigation to comment on charges, Mendoza said. All options, including criminal charges, are on the table at this point, Carmack-Altwies said. Credit: Santa Fe County Sheriff via Storyful

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Locally Famous Walrus Dozes Atop Namesake Dutch Submarine

A walrus became an unlikely recruit for the Dutch navy as she hopped on board one of their submarines for some R&R, video posted on October 27 shows. Local news reported that the walrus, named Freya, had been in Dutch waters for at least two months. She was frequently spotted near the city of Den Helder and in the Wadden Sea, maritime news site Shuttevaer reported. This clip, posted on Facebook by the Royal Netherlands Navy, shows Freya dozing, appropriately, on top of a Walrus-class submarine. According to navaltechnology.com, Walrus-class submarines, operated solely by the Royal Netherlands Navy, are considered one of the most advanced non-nuclear attack submarines in the world. The Walrus-class subs comprise four kinds of ships and have been in service since 1990. The navy noted the coincidence, tweeting, “Apparently they look more like this seal species than we thought.” Credit: Royal Netherlands Navy via Storyful

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Funnel Cloud Spotted West of Bridge City, Texas

A tornado watch was issued for parts of Texas and Louisiana as an intense storm system moved across the states on Wednesday, October 27, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported. Video taken by Shane Gonzales shows a possible tornado swirling west of Bridge City, Texas, on Wednesday. The tornado watch warned residents of widespread wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail up to quarter-sized. Tornadoes were also reported in Louisiana as the storm moved eastward. Credit: Shane Gonzales via Storyful

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Nor’easter Rains Bring Flooding to Upstate New York

Heavy rain caused flooding in Marcellus, New York, on October 26, as the National Weather Service issued flash-flood warnings for areas in the Finger Lakes region. Rain brought by a nor’easter flooded multiple areas in the northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Videos filmed by Twitter user @UpstateChaser, a storm chaser in the upstate New York area, show flooding and high waters in the town of Marcellus, near Syracuse. Credit: @UpstateChaser via Storyful

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Major Paris Railway Station Evacuated While Unattended Luggage Probed by Police

The Gare du Nord railway station in Paris, France, was evacuated on Wednesday as police investigated an unattended piece of luggage, officials said. This footage, posted on Instagram by Michael Ivanov, shows a crowd of people waiting outside the station on Place Napoleon-III. Officials from train operator Ligne H said normal traffic was resuming as of 6 pm local time. Credit: Michael Ivanov via Storyful

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Trees and Wires Downed by Nor’easter in Southeastern Massachusetts

A powerful nor’easter storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands in eastern Massachusetts as wind gusts “over hurricane force” pummeled the area on Wednesday, October 27, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. John Luck posted video on Twitter showing some of the downed trees in the Bridgewater area on Wednesday morning. The NWS reported its highest wind gust at 94 mph in Edgartown. A total of 407,535 customers were without power as of 6:30 am on Wednesday. Travel was not recommended for residents in the affected areas. Credit: John Luck via Storyful

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Live Round Was Fired by Baldwin on ‘Rust’ Film Set, Sheriff Says

The Santa Fe County Sheriff said Wednesday that a bullet recovered from director Joel Souza’s shoulder is believed to have been fired from a revolver by Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal of the movie “Rust.” Photo by Andres Leighton/Associated Press

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Russia in no rush on climate

A view that Russia could actually benefit from climate change may make Moscow a recalcitrant negotiator at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, observers have warned.

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‘Rust’ armourer made Nicholas Cage storm off set

Nicholas Cage reportedly scolded the rookie armour in charge of guns on the set of Alec Baldwin’s film Rust just two months before the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins.

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Public ‘not quite convinced’ by push for ‘Big Australia’

Sky News host Paul Murray says the public is “not quite convinced” the push from governments to increase immigration is the best way to improve life in Australia. It comes after a poll published in The Guardian revealed 63 per cent of Australians agree an increase in immigration would lead to more pressure on housing and infrastructure. “Also, 48 per cent of people believe that immigration creates more competition for jobs and it slows the chance for you to get a pay rise – 21 per cent of people are wrong,” Mr Murray said.

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Blue Origin, Boeing plan ‘business park’ in space

Billionaire Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin on Monday unveiled plans to develop a commercial space station called "Orbital Reef" with Boeing, aiming to launch the spacecraft in the second half of this decade. Ilan Rubens reports.

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Afghan women lawyers on the run face limbo abroad

Under threat and in fear of the Taliban, Afghanistan's female judiciary members are on the run. Rachel Judah has more.

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The world sees Joe Biden for ‘what he is’

Former EA to US President Ronald Reagan Peggy Grande says the world sees US President Joe Biden for “what he is”. Ms Grande discussed the upcoming COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, which President Biden is attending. “This is somebody they will be talking about, not to,” Ms Grande said of President Biden. “His words at this point are irrelevant and meaningless, and without China and Russia … even at COP26, it’s not going to matter what Joe Biden says. “People are not going to be listening to him, his words are empty.”

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Net zero commitment will ‘protect Australians’: PM Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there is “nothing” in the federal government’s net zero by 2050 plan which takes away jobs and money or increases electricity prices. The federal government on Tuesday committed Australia to net zero emissions by 2050 ahead of the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. “Everything we’re doing under our plan is just encouraging Australians to do what they’re already doing,” Mr Morrison told Sky News host Paul Murray. “We’re not telling people what cars they can buy or what choices they have to make, that’s not our plan, that’s what the Labor Party does. “A commitment to achieve net zero by 2050 I said I would only ever contemplate if we had a plan that enabled us to achieve it, and what we’ve been able to determine is that can happen without taxes, without mandating anything, keeping the lights on, and making sure we’re very open and transparent about what the impacts are.” The Prime Minister said he needs to “protect Australia” from the impacts of decisions being made overseas. “Decisions being made in other parts of the world are going to have an impact here,” he said. “Our plan helps us both protect Australians from that, and recognise the opportunities so we can succeed as we have all along.”

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Prime Minister: Nuclear energy not an option ‘right now’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says bipartisan support would be needed for nuclear energy to be an option in the pathway to net zero emissions by 2050. “Right now, the Labor Party are totally opposed to it,” he told Sky News host Paul Murray. “I’m just not going to put Australia through the argument which doesn’t get us anywhere because the moratorium isn’t lifted. “And for the Labor Party to run around at the next election and get themselves elected on the basis of a scare campaign. That’s just what would happen.” Mr Morrison said he’s not prepared to hand the Labor Party “that sort of an opportunity”. “They’re opposed to it, they don’t ever want to consider it they say,” he said. “Unless there’s a bipartisan commitment to this, then it will be too difficult to proceed with at this point. “But we’ll see what happens down the track.”

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Scott Morrison unveils details of 2050 net zero plan

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed a plan for Australia to reach net zero emissions after public criticism.

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Nor’easter Brings Wind and Rain to Portland, Maine

A significant nor’easter storm cast strong wind gusts and rain along the east coast of the United States on Tuesday, October 26. This footage was captured by Instagram user @dannygallows, who said it was taken on Tuesday in Portland, Maine. The National Weather Service. (NWS) forecast gusts as high as 50 mph in the area, and placed a wind advisory in effect until noon on Wednesday. A coastal flooding advisor was as issued by the NWS. Farther south, in the New York City area, heavy rain caused street flooding. Credit: @dannygallows via Storyful

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Victorian opposition hits out at proposed new pandemic laws

Victoria's Opposition has labelled the government's new pandemic laws "draconian" and an "attack on democracy". The legislation would give the Premier unprecedented authority to declare pandemics and enforce laws.

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Big change coming to Coles, Woolies

Covid testing kits will soon be sold at selected supermarkets across the country as Australia continues its staged reopening plan.

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Hundreds of Rescue Operations Carried Out in Southern Italy Amid Deadly Flooding

Italian emergency workers performed hundreds of rescue operations in southern parts of the country on October 26, as storms battered the region, killing at least two people and heavily flooding portions of Sicily. The Italian Fire Service reported that 300 emergency workers carried out 250 rescues in Catania, 140 rescues in Reggio Calabria, 52 rescues in Cosenza, and 49 rescues in Vibo Valentia. A storm early Tuesday morning brought “intense rainfall” and “predominantly stormy and intense winds” to areas of Sicily, according to Italy’s Department of Civil Protection. A Mediterranean hurricane, which made landfall on Sunday, October 24, heavily affected Catania, local news reported, cutting off electricity in some areas as well as flooding roads and plazas. This video taken by Preda Vicky in Catania shows flooding on Tuesday. Credit: Preda Vicky via Storyful

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Japanese princess gives up royal title over marriage

Japanese Princess Mako has formally given up her royal title –after marrying her commoner husband. The couple apologised for any trouble their marriage may have caused – as more than 100 people took to the streets in protest of the union.

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Queen dramatically pulls out of summit

The Queen has dramatically pulled out of the COP26 summit after being told to rest by her doctors.

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Lockdown in force across China

Chinese authorities have placed at least four million people under lockdown – in an attempt to maintain the nation's COVID-zero strategy. The order has been imposed in 11 provinces – including Beijing – after more than 120 COVID cases were reported in the last week. Apartment blocks with active COVID clusters have been put into strict 21 day lockdowns. At least one person has been arrested after refusing to scan a heath QR code. The new round of lockdowns come just 100 days before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics – and two weeks out from a key Chinese Communist Party meeting.

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Big Beats for Big Banks

Barron's Carleton English analyzes the catalysts that drove exceptional earnings for major Wall Street firms.

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Police take bags from Cleo’s home

Detectives spent more than seven hours searching Cleo Smith’s family home on Tuesday leaving with two evidence bags, and what is believed to be a large duffel bag.

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WA threatens to close border to rest of Australia

Western Australia could close its border to jurisdictions planning to ease travel restrictions with New South Wales and Victoria. South Australia joined Queensland and Tasmania on Tuesday in outlining its border reopening plan – releasing a clear vaccination target to reopen before Christmas. WA Premier Mark McGowan says if SA begins recording local COVID infections – a hard border could be enforced. Western Australia will not open its border until its vaccination rate has reached at least 80 per cent – and the government has not unveiled a reopening plan. Premier Mark McGowan does not want to impose any COVID restrictions on the state over Christmas.

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Big issue with plan to lockout unvaxxed

Welcome to Wednesday’s live coverage of Australia’s Covid-19 situation.

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Supermarkets to stock rapid COVID tests

A major Australian supermarket will sell rapid antigen COVID tests from next week. Coles will stock the 15-minute result tests across 700 stores nationwide – available online and behind the supermarket's service desk. Woolworths is also looking to stock the home testing kits from early November – to be first rolled out in states experiencing COVID outbreaks. Rapid antigen COVID tests approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration will be allowed for at-home use in Australia from November 1.

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Political power play over nuclear energy

The Prime Minister has moved to rule out nuclear industry in Australia if Labor won't offer bipartisan support – despite calls for the controversial technology in a Sky News documentary and from other experts. Scott Morrison also reassured conservative voters that the government's net zero policy is necessary for Australia to be part of a 'changing global economy'.

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The Queen cancels COP26 attendance

Buckingham Palace has announced the Queen will no longer be attending the COP26 Climate summit in Glasgow next week. The 95-year-old 'regretfully decided' not to travel – accepting doctors' advice to rest. In a statement the Palace did confirm the Monarch would deliver a pre-recorded video message for the delegates attending the conference. The announcement comes after the Monarch returned to official duties following an overnight hospital stay. Her Majesty welcomed new ambassadors to Britain from South Korea and Switzerland during two virtual engagements. The 95 year old has undergone "preliminary investigations" for an unspecified ailment – however it is not COVID-19 related. She's the world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch – and will celebrate 70 years on the throne next year.

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US seeks to extradite Julian Assange

Julian Assange will return to a London court this week to fight the US Government's attempt to extradite him. It's the latest twist in a 15-year-long saga – which involves leaks, war crimes, and an assassination plot.

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Singapore to open to vaccinated Aussies

Singapore will open its borders to Australia allowing quarantine free travel from November 8. Fully vaccinated Australians will be able to enter the country after returning a negative COVID test. The move comes despite the Asian nation recording 3,277 COVID cases and 10 deaths in the past 24 hours. Singapore has recently reopened its border to several other countries – including the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. 84 per cent of Singapore's eligible population are fully vaccinated.

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David Attenborough slams Australians for saving money instead of saving the planet

Famed environmentalist Sir David Attenborough called out “people in Australia” who are more worried about saving money than saving the planet.

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The doctors already giving Covid booster jabs

Exclusive: Rather than throw them down the sink GP Mukesh Haikerwal is giving unused Covid vaccines as booster doses to frontline workers so they don’t go to waste.

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Michael Clarke sinks cash into new booze venture

Cricket legend Michael Clarke is the first in a line up of celebrities a small Australian distillery hopes will help them take on the world.

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Nor’easter Floods New York City Streets

A powerful nor’easter storm dumped several inches of rain in New York City and nearby areas, causing flash flooding along roadways on October 26. As of Tuesday afternoon, the storm had dropped 2.73 inches of rain in Central Park, while Newark received 3.08 inches and LaGuardia airport in Queens tallied 2.15 inches, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). This footage, taken in Queens on Tuesday morning, shows vehicles driving through floodwater. The NWS forecast that the storm system would continue to impact the region through Tuesday evening. Credit: @NYCdeb8tr via Storyful

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The Age cartoonist Michael Leunig falls victim to ‘cancel crowd’

The Age cartoonist Michael Leunig has “fallen victim to the cancel crowd” after putting out a cartoon about mandatory vaccination, according to Sky News host Chris Kenny. “Leunig, rightly, is deeply worried by vaccine mandates,” Mr Kenny said. “And even if you don’t share that worry, you surely must support his right to that view. “He should not have been dumped over this cartoon.”

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Court documents on Alec Baldwin set shooting released

Court documents reveal Alec Baldwin was pointing a gun at the camera when it fired – killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Affidavits from a camera operator and director Joel Souza, who was wounded in the incident, say Mr Baldwin was handed the prop weapon and told it was unloaded. The actor was practicing a "cross draw" during rehearsals while sitting in a church pew when the incident occurred. The documents claim Mr Baldwin was very careful when handling firearms on set – going as far as making sure a child actor was not near him while discharging the gun.

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UK PM Boris Johnson ‘very worried’ about success of Glasgow summit

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits he is "very worried" an upcoming climate summit will not be successful. World leaders will convene in Glasgow from Sunday for the COP26 summit. Mr Johnson is calling Australia's net zero commitment by 2050 heroic – but is concerned the country is too heavily dependant on coal. He's also criticised Coca-Cola as one of the 12 corporations "producing the overwhelming bulk of the world's plastics." The summit is seen as one of the last chances for the world to slow rising temperatures.

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PM agrees to regional climate check-ups

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has agreed to a climate change safeguard – to review the economic impact the proposed 2050 net zero target will have on regional and rural communities. Cabinet adopted the agreement on Monday night. The first assessment will be delivered in 2023 – after five years of investigations. The Prime Minister says the review would allow for transparency and accountability. It will not be a review trigger for the government's emissions-reduction commitments. The Nationals have also secured another seat in federal Cabinet, in exchange for the party's support of the Prime Minister's net zero target.

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Amnesty International to shut Hong Kong offices

International rights group Amnesty International said on Monday it would close its Hong Kong offices because a China-imposed security law had now made it "effectively impossible" for rights groups to work freely without the risk of reprisals. Olivia Chan reports.

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Sudan PM detained in apparent coup

Soldiers arrested most of the members of Sudan's cabinet on Monday and a military officer dissolved the transitional government, while opponents of the takeover took to the streets where gunfire and injuries were reported. Soraya Ali reports.

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Whistleblower: Facebook CEO still in his first job

Former Facebook employee-turned-whistleblower Frances Haughen on Monday (October 25) said that many of the decisions taken at the social media giant were made by senior executives - including founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg - who were still in their first or only jobs.

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UN warns greenhouse gas level hit new record

Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020, the UN weather agency said on Monday, warning that the world was "way off track" for capping rising temperatures. Olivia Chan reports.

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‘Military coup’: PM arrested in Sudan

Sudan has been rocked by a coup d’etat, with the Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok arrested and at least three people killed on Monday.

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Prince Charles to visit Jordan and Egypt

Prince Charles will visit Jordan and Egypt next month in the first overseas tour by a senior royal since the start of the pandemic. The Prince of Wales will travel to Jordan to mark the country's centenary celebrations. His visit to Egypt will coincide with the end of the Glasgow Climate Summit – and Egypt's nomination to assume the COP27 presidency. Prince Charles will be accompanied by his wife Camilla for the four-day trip.

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UK’s first black train driver honoured

Britain's first black train driver Wilston Samuel Jackson has been honoured with a blue plaque at London's Kings Cross station. He came to the UK from Jamaica in 1952 and 'dedicated his life' to the railways.

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La Palma volcano more active than ever

A volcano on the Spanish Island of La Palma is said to be more active than ever. A crater has partially collapsed – allowing new rivers of lava almost three kilometres wide to flow towards previously unaffected areas. The Canary Islands Institute says a new and more intense phase has begun. Authorities are monitoring the direction of the flows and are preparing to evacuate residents. More than 2,000 homes and buildings have been destroyed by the molten magma – which covers more than 22 million square metres of land.

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Whistleblower: Facebook to fuel unrest

Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, has said the social media giant will fuel unrest across the world during a UK Parliamentary hearing. She revealed its algorithms are designed to promote divisive content and push users towards 'extremes'. The former product manager believes groups on the platform are at risk of becoming 'echo chambers' which reinforce and radicalise opinions. Ms Haugen says 'engagement-based metrics' favoured polarising content – and were 'biased'. She's also warned echo chambers on Facebook are normalising hate and is leading to violent incidents and dehumanisation.

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Will China start World War 3?

China’s increasingly aggressive tone has global security and military experts fearful that the next World War could be closer than we'd like to think.

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True Crime: The disappearance of Maddie McCann

Former Europe correspondent Charles Miranda joins national crime reporter Amelia Saw as he takes audiences inside his experiences of reporting on the ground during the disappearance of Maddie McCann.

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Streets Turn to Streams as Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rains to California’s North Bay Area

An atmospheric river dumped several inches of rain on parts of California, including San Rafael in the North Bay area, on October 24 to 25, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported. The Marin County Sheriff advised of closed streets due to flooding and warned drivers not to enter flooded areas. As of early Monday morning, San Rafael had received approximately 6.5 inches of rain. A nearby NWS weather station on Marin County’s Mount Tamalpais recorded over 16 inches of rain on the peak over a period of 48 hours. Video filmed by local resident Jack Hogan shows streams of water running down the street outside his home in San Rafael. Credit: Jack Hogan via Storyful

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How beer could help lower our emissions

Waste products from brewing beer could be used to drive down methane emissions in livestock if a remarkable collaboration between beer-makers, scientists and the meat industry hits its targets.

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Chilling parallel between William and Cleo

It’s now been more than a week since four-year-old Cleo Smith disappeared from a WA camp site and former homicide Detective Gary Jubelin - along with the rest of Australia - has been holding his breath for her safe return.

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Key to avoiding Xmas delivery delays

Retailers are calling on shoppers to back local business as bricks and mortar stores reopen in the lead up to Christmas.

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Stockton Hit With Flooding After Historic California Rainfall

Residents of Stockton, California, awoke to street flooding on Monday, October 25, a day after record rainfall in the region. Rain caused flash flooding on Sunday from the Bay Area to the state’s border with Nevada. Heavy snow fell in higher elevations, causing portions of Interstate 80 to be blocked off. Sacramento tallied its rainiest day in recorded history on Sunday, while San Francisco saw the fourth most rain on a single day, and the wettest October day ever. Flooding in Stockton caused street closures in several areas. This footage, taken by Ronald Martinez, shows cars navigating high water on Monday. Credit: Ronald Martinez via Storyful

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Facebook Whistleblower Answers Questions From UK Parliament’s Joint Online Safety Committee

Former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen answered questions from the UK Parliament’s Joint Online Safety Committee in London on October 25. Haugen — an American data scientist who released internal Facebook documents to the media and the US government’s Securities and Exchange Commission — answered questions from members of parliament and gave her opinions on the company’s internal workings and safety measures in regards to child safety, misinformation, and extremism. The Joint Online Safety Committee invited Haugen to speak as a witness as it is in the process of drafting its Online Safety Bill. Credit: Parliament TV via Storyful

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Australia is going to ‘smash’ its 2030 climate targets: Tim Wilson

Liberal MP Tim Wilson says the public is projecting Australia will "smash" its 2030 climate target early than expected. “We’ve already outlined a 2030 target at the last election that was endorsed by the Australian people,” Mr Wilson told Sky News Australia. “Of course, we know that there are going to be projections against a trajectory of Australia cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 released shortly of all of the information that’s already in the public square. “Everybody is projecting we’re not just going to meet; we’re going to beat; we’re going to smash our targets for 2030 early. “Australia’s emissions are going down and the reason we’re having this conversation is because Australia takes commitments and delivers on them and cuts its emissions and is making sure that they continue to go down.”

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Anti-Vax Protesters ‘Storm’ Barclays Center in Support of Kyrie Irving

A group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered outside Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Sunday, October 24, in support of point guard Kyrie Irving, who has refused to have the COVID-19 vaccine. Footage taken outside the arena shows some of the crowd attempting to break through security barriers and push their way into the building. Other video shows demonstrators holding signs that said “STAND WITH KYRIE,” and messages expressing opposition to COVID-19 vaccinations. A spokesperson for Barclays Center said the arena “briefly closed its doors in order to clear protesters from the main doors on the plaza and ensure guests could safely enter the arena.” Irving is currently unable to play home games for the Brooklyn Nets due to New York City’s vaccine mandate. The Nets were playing the Charlotte Hornets inside Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon. Credit: @JPfaff1028 via Storyful

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Australian Open could allow unvaccinated players to participate in the tournament

According to a leaked email, unvaccinated tennis players will be allowed to play in the Australian Open, contrary to the comments from the Victorian state government. Premier Daniel Andrews had said he did not believe those who are unvaccinated will get a visa to participate in the tournament. The email sets out clearly, those who, by December 1, are not double dosed with a COVID-19 vaccine can still arrive in Victoria but will be subjected to hard hotel quarantine measures. Players must provide a negative COVID test within 72 hours before departure and submit to regular testing upon arrival.

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Former Covid adviser’s alleged border breach

The man who spearheaded Australia’s post Covid-19 economic taskforce has been charged with breaking Western Australia’s coronavirus border rules during a private helicopter flight from Queensland.

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Disabled skaters in Brazil eye entry to Paralympics

Disabled Brazilian skateboarders got together at Brazil's first Paraskate Tour event on Saturday (October 23) where, buoyed by the success of skateboarding in the Tokyo Olympics, they worked toward inclusion in the Paralympics as soon as possible.

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U.S. envoy urges North Korea to end ‘provocations’

North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests were "concerning and counterproductive" for efforts to reduce tensions, and Pyongyang should instead engage in talks, the U.S. envoy for North Korea said on Sunday. Libby Hogan reports.

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Colombia says it has captured drug kingpin Otoniel

Colombia's armed forces have captured Dairo Antonio Usuga, known as Otoniel, in the biggest blow to drug trafficking in the Andean country since the death of Pablo Escobar, President Ivan Duque said on Saturday. Jayson Albano reports.

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Cargo ship catches fire off Canadian coast

Reports on social media on Saturday, as yet unverified by Reuters, suggested that a Container ship, the "Zim Kingston" anchored near Victoria, British Columbia has caught fire.

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Erdogan says Turkey set to banish 10 envoys

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had told his foreign ministry to expel the ambassadors of the United States and nine other Western countries for demanding the release of philanthropist Osman Kavala. Fred Katayama reports.

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‘Crunch week’ for President Biden’s legacy

US Contributor Michael Ware says this could become a “crunch week” for President Joe Biden’s legacy. “The two bills that we’re talking about here basically comprise President Biden’s new infrastructure and social spending vision for America,” Mr Ware told Sky News Australia. “In many ways, he really needs to get a deal done even if it’s less than he hoped for.”

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Body of newborn baby found in backyard

Police in New Zealand are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in the backyard of a Christchurch property.

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‘We’re edging a little closer to a war we don’t want’: Biden commits to defend Taiwan

Joe Biden's commitment to defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack signals we are edging a little closer to a war we don't want, according to Political analyst at Curtin University Professor Joe Siracusa. It comes as the US President stated the United States will defend Taiwan if China attacks. "This is really something that could be avoided," Prof Siracusa told Sky News Australia. China don't understand why the US would take this course of action for no other reason but to antagonise them, Prof Siracusa said. "I think it's a little dangerous to go to war with a country of 1.4 billion people because I think the danger is it would escalate very quickly. "I think this is one of the most avoidable wars we could possibly have."

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Porn star jailed over brutal killing

Aubrey Gold has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in the death of a man shot in the back of the head and buried in a “shallow grave”.

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Sonoma County Hit With Flooding as Rain Inundates Northern California

Heavy rain in Santa Rosa, California, swelled local creeks and caused street flooding on Sunday, October 24, as an “atmospheric river” hit Northern California. Video posted by the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Sunday shows fast moving water at the confluence of two creeks at Flat Rock Park. The department also shared video showing a flooded street in the area. Santa Rosa is located around 50 miles north of San Francisco. An urban and small stream flood advisory for the Santa Rosa area was in place at least until 3 pm, the National Weather Service reported. Credit: Santa Rosa Fire Department via Storyful

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New wave of defence tech innovation

A new wave of tech innovation is flowing through South Australia's universities into defence projects – including the country's new nuclear submarines. Local companies are pledging to ramp up their research and development if the Commonwealth commits to using Australian contractors in the subs build.

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‘No evidence’: Cops rule out major Cleo theory

Detectives investigating the disappearance of Cleo Smith have ruled out a major line of inquiry, saying there is “no evidence” to suggest the four-year-old or her family were victims of stalking before she vanished.

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Major parcel delays expected after strike

Thousands of workers at a major parcel delivery service have walked off the job across the country as talks for a workplace agreement broke down.

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‘Massive change’ to Victorian restrictions at 90 per cent

Victorians will enjoy more freedoms by the weekend –as the state tracks towards its 80 per cent vaccine target ahead of schedule. Premier Daniel Andrews has also unveiled a 'fundamental change' to restrictions once the 90 per cent target is reached – which could be as soon as next month.

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Huge Delays Reported at Entrance to Eurotunnel in Southeast England

Drivers encountered delays of six hours or more as they waited to board Eurotunnel trains in Folkestone, England, on Saturday, October 23. Many took to social media to complain about the lengthy delays, which Eurotunnel Shuttle said were due to “tunnel maintenance works on the overhead power supply.” This video, shared by @Giles_Mason on Saturday afternoon, shows long lines of cars parked outside the Eurotunnel facility in Folkestone. “Complete chaos at @LeShuttle at the moment,” he wrote, later telling Storyful that he boarded a train nearly seven hours after his original booking. Britain’s National Highways reported that the problems at Folkestone were causing heavy traffic on the M20 motorway in southeast England. Credit: @Giles_Mason via Storyful

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When booster jabs will become available

Australia’s medical regulator will consider an application from Pfizer to use extra shots of the vaccine to boost protection against Covid-19.

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911 call released after Alec Baldwin fatal shooting

The 911 call made on the set of the Hollywood film 'Rust' has been released after a cinematographer was fatally shot. Halyna Hutchins died when actor Alec Balwin fired a prop gun he'd been told had blanks in it. Police have begun their investigation – but already other productions are now changing the way they use guns – whether real or props.

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Glasgow climate summit: why it matters to Aussies

It’s the biggest event in international diplomacy this year. Bring yourself up to speed on the COP26 conference with this explainer.

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Stabbing horror in Melbourne suburbs

A person was left on the street with life threatening stab wounds as police responded to multiple stabbings in Melbourne’s western suburbs overnight.

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Was Cleo stalked days before abduction?

Forensic officers are at the home of Cleo Smith’s mother searching the property for any potential evidence that may help police crack the mysterious case.

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Queensland vaccination rates lagging in the regions

Regions in Queensland with lagging vaccination rates could be locked down if case numbers increase once state borders are reopened. Queensland is set to reopen to New South Wales and Victoria on December 17 – but modelling shows the state isn't on track to hit the 80 per cent double dose target. As a result – snap restrictions could be imposed if there are outbreaks in areas with low vaccine uptake over the Christmas holiday period . The state's deputy chief health officer is warning those in the regions not to get complacent about the threats of COVID.

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‘Nuclear strike’ threat splits Europe

A dispute at the heart of Europe, years in the making, furiously erupted this week with claims of “blackmail”, intimidation and threats involving tens of billions of dollars.

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NZ coronavirus outbreak spreads to South Island

New Zealand reported 104 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, including the first community case of the virus in the country's South Island in nearly a year, health officials said.

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Russia, China warships hold first joint patrols in Pacific

Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the Western part of the Pacific ocean on October 17-23, Russia's defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday(October 23). Soraya Ali reports.

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Buildings burn as La Palma volcano eruption continues

Buildings burned as lava continued to pour down the Cumbre Vieja volcano on Spain's La Palma island on Saturday (October 23).

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Mount Etna erupts spectacularly spewing lava

A massive plume of ash steam rose into the air on Saturday (October 23) as Italy's Mount Etna erupted, obscuring the morning sky.

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Top oil exporter Saudi targets net zero by 2060

Saudi Arabia's crown prince said on Saturday (October 23) that the world's top oil exporter aims to reach zero-net emissions by 2060 and more than double its annual target to reduce carbon emissions. Soraya Ali reports.

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Floods slam villages in southern Indian state

The residents of India's southern Kottayam city are facing problems as several areas, inundated by floods, have paralysed normal lives.

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US President Joe Biden to meet with the Pope

US President Joe Biden will meet with Pope Francis on Friday to discuss climate change, poverty and the coronavirus pandemic. The pair will meet amid rifts between the President and American Catholic bishops over his support for abortion and LGBTQ rights. Some believe President Biden's stances should disqualify him from receiving Communion. The Pope upholds Catholic doctrine opposing abortion and same-sex marriage – but sees eye to eye with the President on other issues.

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Claims Russia is ‘at war’ with UK

Former British spy Christopher Steele has warned Russian leaders believe that they are 'at war' with the UK. In an exclusive interview with Sky News, the former MI6 officer revealed that Britain is failing to deter the threat. Mr Steele is behind a controversial dossier alleging collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. He also suggests Russia interfered with the Brexit and Scottish referendum campaigns.

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Trump explores other social media options

Former US President Donald Trump's new social media platform has been shooting up in the stock market because people think he can bring in a lot of viewers and users, according to Political Analyst Peter Matthews. It comes as the 45th US President is set to launch his own social media network in early 2022 to “fight back against Big Tech” after being banned by Facebook and Twitter last year. "And so the stock market goes up and then all of a sudden goes down on this new platform sponsor – but still there's some work to be seen on how it'll work out for Mr Trump," Mr Matthews told Sky News Australia.

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Qld government house to undergo renovations

The Queensland government is set to spend $120,000 dollars on renovations and repairs to Government House. It comes ahead of Dr Jeannette Young being sworn in as the state's new Governor on November 1. The funds will be used to conserve and refurbish heritage elements within the 165 year old estate. The outgoing Chief Health Officer and her husband will move into the heritage listed building as part of her new role. Government House costs over $7 million to run each year.

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Lava Pours From Cumbre Vieja Volcano Following Partial Cone Collapse

Lava poured from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma on Saturday, October 23, following the partial collapse of its main cone. As of Friday, at least 2,129 structures had been destroyed by lava flows covering 889 hectares (roughly 3.4 square miles), according to the European Union’s Copernicus satellite program. Up to 50 additional homes in the vicinity of La Laguna were ordered evacuated this week as lava flows advanced in the area. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited La Palma on Saturday, his fifth trip to the beleaguered island since eruptions began on September 19, according to local media. This footage, released by the Spanish Geological and Mining Institute (IGME), shows lava pouring down the north slope of Cumbre Vieja on the morning of October 23. Credit: IGME via Storyful

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Main Cone of La Palma Volcano Partially Collapses

A portion of the main cone atop the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma collapsed on the morning of October 23, the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute reported. Residents of the island have weathered continuous volcanic and seismic activity since the volcano began erupting on September 19. As of Saturday, lava had extended to cover 899 hectares (3.47 square miles), according to the European Union’s Copernicus satellite program. Satellite imagery analyzed by scientists also showed that 2,129 buildings had been destroyed by volcanic activity. This footage, taken on Saturday afternoon, shows smoke and lava flows emerging from the volcano. Credit: idafe.com via Storyful

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Timelapse Captures Lightning Above Florida Keys

Lightning punctuated the sky above the Florida Keys on Friday, October 22, as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast continued showers over the weekend. This timelapse footage, posted to Twitter by @JackLinFLL, shows lightning dancing across the sky above Islamorada on Friday evening. The NWS forecast additional precipitation but warmer temperatures in the Florida Keys this weekend. Credit: @JackLinFLL via Storyful

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Desperate Aussies jump on Qantas frequent flyers

Australians are desperate to get back to travelling, with half a million people signing up for a Qantas Frequent Flyer bonus points scheme.

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Child’s $200K miracle bone treatment denied subsidy

Exclusive: Little Audrey Ashram loves to ballet dance, dresses up as Emma Wiggle and plays rough and tumble with her older brothers.

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Aussie pop star’s uncle charged in airport AN0M sting

A security company director, a part-time courier driver and the uncle of a pop star are among six men accused of being members of a corrupt drug syndicate operating out of Sydney Airport.

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Lake Tahoe Area Braces For Possible ‘Record’ Precipitation

Residents in the Lake Tahoe area prepared for possibly historical levels of precipitation beginning on October 23, when a powerful “atmospheric river” is forecast to begin unleashing significant moisture drawn from the Pacific. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued flash flood warnings on Saturday, October 23, for much of northern California ahead of the weather event. In Tahoe City, temperatures are expected to stay just above freezing, with five inches of precipitation expected to fall, according to the NWS. Snow is forecast to fall at higher elevations. “The main event is still on track late Saturday night through Monday and the current forecast continues to look like we could see the potential for a record or near-record precipitation for 2-day totals in the month of October,” the NWS said. The Pacific Northwest and parts of California were hit with a weaker atmospheric river late this week that brought several inches of rain to some places, including parts of the Bay Area. This footage, taken on Friday by the California Highway Patrol, shows snow falling at Carson Pass in the Sierra Nevada south of Lake Tahoe. Credit: California Highway Patrol via Storyful

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Grim find in popular children’s park

A crime scene has been established after council workers reportedly discovered several small bones while digging at a popular children’s playground.

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Hilarious way men smuggled ciggies in

Two men have been busted smuggling cigarettes from two rooms that are three floors apart in an Adelaide CBD medihotel by swinging bed sheets from the window.

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Hollywood star Baldwin heartbroken over shooting death

Hollywood star Alec Baldwin says his "heart is broken" after he accidentally shot and killed a member of his crew using a prop gun. Local police say he fired a prop firearm, killing director of photography Halyna Hutchins and injuring another crew member. Detectives are trying to establish exactly what happened on the set of new film "Rust" in New Mexico and the actor is cooperating with them voluntarily.

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Lava Erupts From Volcanic Vent in Spain’s Canary Islands

Lava continued to spew from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma on Friday, October 22; the molten rock had flowed across more than 886 hectares (about 3.3 square miles), according to Copernicus Emergency Management Service. The lava had destroyed more than 2,120 buildings by October 21, according to authorities. Up to 50 homes near the town of La Laguna were evacuated on October 20 as the lava flow advanced through the neighborhood, according to the local emergency service 1-1-2 Canarias. Homes and businesses in the area were swallowed by lava. Video shows fiery lava erupting from one of several chimneys on the volcano late Friday night. The recorder said wind was blowing ash and smoke “over evacuated territory and into the ocean.” Credit: Idafe.com via Storyful

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Pfizer booster program to begin imminently

Australia could begin rolling out Pfizer vaccine booster shots next week with infection rates expected to rise following the reopening of the nation’s largest economies. The move aims to supercharge the immunity of aged-care residents and health workers with concerns over the vaccines waning immunity. Health Minister Greg Hunt says Pfizer is submitting the final necessary data to the Therapeutic Goods Administration this weekend. The regulator's vaccines advisory committee will meet on Monday to consider the data while the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation prepares to release its advice on the program. Minister Hunt says distribution will be able to commence immediately if approval is granted next week.

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Underwater video shows ash covering La Palma sea life

Underwater footage from Spain's CSIC showed on Thursday how the Cumbre Vieja volcano has affected the marine ecosystem at the lava delta.

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Deadly blast and fire hit Russian chemicals plan

At least sixteen people were killed in an explosion and fire at a gunpowder and chemicals plant in Russia's western Ryazan province, TASS news agency reported on Friday, citing a source.

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Climate change leaves youth fearing for the future

Young people are feeling anxious as a result of climate change and their concerns that world leaders will fail to tackle it. Louisa Naks has more.

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UK PM Johnson says fresh lockdown not on the cards

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday (October 22) a new COVID-19 lockdown is not on the cards.

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Moscow hospital overwhelmed amid record COVID deaths

An intensive care unit in Moscow's Hospital Number 52 is feeling the pressure, as Russia recorded daily surges in both cases and deaths caused by the coronavirus infection. Lucy Fielder reports.

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German youth ask new government to fight climate change

Hundreds of young people took to the streets of Berlin on Friday (October 22) to call on Germany's new government to implement legislation that tackles climate change.

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Former Alitalia hostesses strip off for protest

Former Alitalia flight attendants this week stripped out of their uniforms down to their undies in a flash mob to protest against job losses and pay cuts under the new ITA airline.

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U.S. defense secretary offers “resolute” commitment to NATO

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Friday (October 22) offered the United States' "resolute" commitment to NATO and broad support both to Taiwan and the European Union.

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Four dead as hurricane-force winds batter Poland

Four people were killed and 18 injured in a storm that battered Poland with hurricane-force winds on Thursday (October 21) night, authorities said, damaging properties and felling trees across western and central areas of the country.

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Yemenis who fled Marib fighting wait help

Families displaced from Yemen's Marib are desperately awaiting assistance, having fled with only the clothes on their backs. The United Nations wants both sides to agree a humanitarian corridor to let aid through. Lucy Fielder has more.

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Lava From La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja Volcano Destroys Over 2,120 Buildings

Lava continued to spew from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma on Friday, October 22, while the molten rock flowed across more than 886 hectares (about 3.3 square miles), according to Copernicus Emergency Management Service. The lava had destroyed more than 2,120 buildings by October 21, according to authorities. Up to 50 homes near the town of La Laguna were evacuated on October 20 as the lava flow advanced through the neighborhood, according to the local emergency service 1-1-2 Canarias. Homes and businesses in the area were swallowed by lava. This video shows lava spewing from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on Friday morning. Credit: idafe.com via Storyful

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Cumbre Vieja Volcano Spews Ash as Lava Spreads Over 886 Hectares

Lava continued to spew from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma on Friday, October 22, while the molten rock flowed across more than 886 hectares (about 3.3 square miles), according to Copernicus Emergency Management Service. The lava had destroyed more than 2,120 buildings by October 21, according to authorities. Up to 50 homes near the town of La Laguna were evacuated on October 20 as the lava flow advanced through the neighborhood, according to the local emergency service 1-1-2 Canarias. Homes and businesses in the area were swallowed by lava. Video from Involcan shows lava spewing from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on Friday afternoon. Credit: Involcan via Storyful

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Tampa Bike Cops Chase Down Suspected Burglar Who Allegedly Threatened to Kill Elderly Woman

Police officers on bicycles apprehended a man in Tampa, Florida, who allegedly burgled an elderly woman and threatened to kill her, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Police released the footage on October 21 and said the suspect threatened to kill the elderly victim, stole $400, then fled the home she was in. This footage shows the officers approaching the suspect. The suspect is seen to interact with the officers before suddenly fleeing. After a short chase, the officers catch the suspect and apprehend him. Credit: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful

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Strong Winds and Rain Batter Ohio Amid Multiple Tornado Warnings

Multiple tornadoes touched down in northeast Ohio on October 21 amid 11 tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service. The NWS confirmed tornadoes in Wickliffe and Jackson Township and a possible tornado in Aurora. Footage from Massillon, Ohio, part of Jackson Township, shows some debris picked up by the strong winds. Credit: @Datsko via Storyful

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