Key takeaways from Covid report on care homes
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.

UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.

How the attack on an Australian MP unfolded
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

BBC's Katy Watson is in Wangaratta visiting the scene of the incident and the church where the community has held a vigil for the independent MP.

North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.