25 October 2026
Making a home on the world’s most remote inhabited island.
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25 October 2026
In a rural corner of the US state of Pennsylvania, known for being home to the nation's largest Amish community, there is a scramble to contain one of the worst measles outbreaks in recent history.
25 October 2026
After two years of student-led, anti-corruption protests, Serbia is holding an early parliamentary election that could break long-time populist leader Aleksandar Vucic's grip on the Balkan country.
25 October 2026
MSC will introduce an Emergency Operations Surcharge (EOS) on shipments from Greece, Türkiye, the Black Sea and non-Italian Adriatic ports. The surcharge will apply to cargo moving to Northwest Continental Europe, the United Kingdom and the ScanBaltic region. It will take effect on 1 November 2026, based on the bill of lading date. The surcharge will remain in place until further notice. Emergency Operations Surcharge MSC will apply the following charge per container: US$200 per container €200 per container £200 per container The applicable currency will depend on the relevant trade and payment arrangements.
25 October 2026
BoM predicts hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and power outages across southern Queensland, western NSW, the ACT and eastern Victoria on Sunday afternoon The Bureau of Meteorology said a broad line of storms had already swept through western New South Wales, while eight flood warnings were in place across southern Queensland after days of torrential rain.
25 October 2026
The Kiwis kick off against the Cook Islands at Christchurch's One NZ Stadium for the second game of their Rugby League World Cup campaign at 6. 05pm.
25 October 2026
Ruthless. Merciless. Ominous.
25 October 2026
National has removed one of its campaign volunteers after learning he had been convicted of sexual conduct with a minor five years ago.
