28 October 2026

Western Australia to allow balcony solar-plus-storage

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Western Australia has announced it is taking steps to legalise plug-in solar panels and batteries, known colloquially as ‘balcony solar’, to benefit renters and apartment dwellers.

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A Norwegian-led consortium involving shipbuilder Vard and offshore vessel owner Island Offshore is preparing to build and test an integrated nuclear propulsion system, targeting its first vessel deployment in 2031 or 2032. The Marine Nuclear Propulsion System (MarNuPS) project, led by Emerald Nuclear Norway, will move from engineering studies to physical integration and testing, with …

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Partial results from Israel's contentious election show no clear winner

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28 October 2026

Partial results from Israel's contentious election show no clear winner

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was leading opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot. Arab parties had a strong showing, and a key question now is whether Eisenkot's bloc will consider forming a coalition with them. (Image credit: Oded Balilty)

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At least 10 dead in crash between 2 trains in Spain

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28 October 2026

At least 10 dead in crash between 2 trains in Spain

A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. (Image credit: Juanma Jiménez)

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