Paddington: The Musical is coming to Sydney in 2027 15. October 2026 (01:34) Hugely successful West End show will open at Capitol Theatre in September 2027, with dates in other Australian cities yet to be announcedGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAustralia, prepare to start guarding your marmalade reserves: the award-winning Paddington: The Musical is on its way.The acclaimed theatre production, which has been running in London’s West End since 2025, will land in Sydney in September 2027, where it will be performed at the Capitol Theatre for 10 weeks.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Sunday morning Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sexual assault reported at frat house near University of Chicago 15. October 2026 (01:32) Alleged assault follows report of gang-rape at frat house at Cornell, which ignited national uproar and criticism onlineA 21-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted last weekend at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago, as Greek life nationwide faces renewed scrutiny for recurrent misconduct.The incident allegedly took place on Sunday at about 1.50am at the off-campus Alpha Epsilon Pi residence, according to a university daily crime log. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Illegal tobacco increasingly hard to spot, with some fakes in plain packaging featuring Australian health warnings 15. October 2026 (01:32) Government warned that counterfeit tobacco produced by criminal organisations in south-east Asia is becoming more sophisticatedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe black-market tobacco trade continues to thrive as sellers turn to counterfeit packaging to skirt bans, prompting calls for the urgent passing of tougher laws.Intelligence provided to the federal government shows cigarettes in plain Australian-style packaging are being produced illegally at an industrial scale in south-east Asian warehouses. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sydney hospital patient charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting fellow patient alight 15. October 2026 (01:30) NSW police allege Raymond James Dungay doused three patients in petrol before setting one alight at Prince of Wales hospital in RandwickFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA patient at a Sydney hospital has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly pouring petrol on three fellow patients before setting one on fire.Raymond James Dungay, 48, was charged with two counts of attempted murder following the alleged attack at Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick on Tuesday evening. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank 15. October 2026 (01:01) Resolution Foundation says ‘crude changes’ to benefits system would probably make it harder for people to workBanning people with anxiety, ADHD or autism from claiming disability benefits would not deliver major financial savings and would probably make it harder for them to get or stay in a job and participate in society, a leading thinktank has warned.The Resolution Foundation said any proposals to make certain mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions ineligible for personal independence payments (Pip) would be “crude changes” aimed at hitting unrealistic savings targets. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lawyers for man shot by ICE in New York City say agent did not identify himself 15. October 2026 (00:30) Account by Oscar Belgal differs sharply from that of DHS agents, who fired into vehicle with young boy in back seatLawyers for a man wounded by an immigration officer while driving with his young son in New York City said in a court filing Wednesday that the agent who shot him never identified himself before he ran up to the car, smashed one of its windows, then fired several shots into the vehicle.The account by lawyers for Oscar Belgal contrasted sharply with the version of events outlined by Department of Homeland Security officials. They have said officers opened fire only after Belgal smashed his car into two government vehicles and “accelerated toward other officers”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ilhan Omar’s phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal inquiry, source says 15. October 2026 (00:22) Federal authorities issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas in inquiry into potential immigration fraudUS politics live – latest updatesFederal authorities investigating the Minnesota representative Ilhan Omar seized the Democratic lawmaker’s phone and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the inquiry.The subpoenas were issued for a grand jury collecting evidence in Minnesota as federal authorities investigate potential fraud in Omar’s immigration paperwork, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation. The investigation led to federal agents searching Omar’s Washington DC home on Monday just weeks before the November midterms, in which Omar is seeking re-election. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Will Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions 15. October 2026 (00:10) The high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Guardian reporters answer your questions about the economy before voters head to the pollsSign up or sign in to ask your questionWelcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A.With just over two weeks to election day on 3 November, the US economy is top of voters’ minds. Food and gas prices remain high, the job market is unstable, consumers are angrier than ever, and a new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, took over this year.The makeup of the Democratic party, plus key races to watchWho are the groups financially backing the candidates in the midterms?Will the Iran war cost Trump in the US midterm elections? Your questions answered Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australian politics live: Lambie condemns defence force culture after recording device found on navy ship; AEC warns about AI 14. October 2026 (23:54) Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPrivate health insurance changes ‘recalibrating precious taxpayer dollars’, says WellsThe health minister, Mark Butler, yesterday promised to reintroduce a bill to reduce private health insurance rebates for over-65s, after it was thrown out of the Senate by the crossbench and Coalition.It’s really important we reintroduce it, because we need to raise the level of support and resourcing for aged care. I was the aged care minister before being the communications minister, we need to work urgently. There’s not enough beds being built for older Australians who need that support. It’s recalibrating precious taxpayer dollars. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Luna, dog missing in Yellowstone for a month, is reunited with her owners 14. October 2026 (23:50) Jack Russell terrier that escaped from family’s cabin in September was caught in a live trapLuna, a Jack Russell terrier who eluded capture for over a month as concern for the dog’s survival mounted ahead of winter in Yellowstone national park, was caught in a live trap Wednesday and reunited with her owners.The 10-year-old dog had been spotted crossing intersections, strolling through employee housing and entering lodges through automatic doors at the sprawling national park that’s home to grizzly bears, wolves and other predators. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
