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How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 6:01pm
With Christmas on the horizon, we trace children's toys from factories in China to US shelves.

Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 5:31pm
All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.

At the Brooklyn novelty shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 5:19pm
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 5:19pm
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 3:55pm
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 3:41pm
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.

Student protesters attack government buildings in Albania

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 3:29pm
Buildings were set alight on the second day of demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects.

Student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 3:29pm
Thousands of students in Albania are calling for better university conditions and job prospects, but buildings have been set on fire in the unrest.

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 2:52pm
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 1:00pm
New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.

Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 12:23pm
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.

Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:56am
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:47am
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff in steepest cuts since 2022

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:47am
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:23am
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.

'It's rough out here': Americans struggle with rising inflation

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 10:57am
US inflation continues to rise, and this month the jump was above forecasts. Here's how some are surviving.

Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 10:54am
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 10:54am
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 10:34am
All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.

US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 10:26am
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

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