Bank of England and IMF bosses issue stark warning on cyber threat to trust 14. October 2026 (11:07) Andrew Bailey and Kristalina Georgieva voice concerns about financial system on panel about online fraud Business live – latest updatesThe heads of the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund have issued a stark warning that rising cyber-attacks risk undermining trust in the financial system.Speaking on a panel about online fraud at the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, the governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, pointed to alarming headlines about self-replicating AI agents hijacking personal devices, and the French supermarket hack that heated fridges up to 50C. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Minnesota professor linked to series of bizarre incidents involving urine at university 14. October 2026 (11:00) Investigators determined professor responsible for urine found on a backpack, in trash cans and in water bottlesA former professor at Macalester College in the Minnesota city of St Paul is facing a felony charge for allegedly spilling his urine on a student’s backpack while he still worked at the school, costing more than $2,000 in damages, according to a state criminal court document.Paul Fischer, 55, is at the center of the bizarre, alleged workplace misconduct case that led to his being cited for first-degree damage to property – and linked to at least a half dozen such incidents involving urine at the liberal arts college over the course of a year. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’ 14. October 2026 (10:39) Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posts footage of citizenship ceremony to InstagramJoni Mitchell has become a US citizen, after first moving to the country in the mid-1960s. The Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posted footage of her citizenship ceremony on her Instagram account, along with a photo of her next to an American flag, accompanied by the caption: “A journey that began 62 years ago.”It means that Mitchell can now vote in US elections, something that she had complained she wasn’t able to do. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Child safety officer incorrectly assessed Elizabeth Struhs as ‘safe’ day after she was admitted to hospital in coma 14. October 2026 (10:08) Inquest into death of eight-year-old Queensland girl who was denied insulin by her religious parents told her case was complexGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA child safety officer incorrectly assessed Elizabeth Struhs as “safe” one day after she arrived at hospital in a coma and nearly died due to the neglect of her parents, a coroner’s court has heard.A Queensland coronial inquest heard evidence on Wednesday from one of the two child safety officers who ultimately decided to return the then six-year-old, who had type 1 diabetes, to the care of her parents at their home in Toowoomba. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted 14. October 2026 (10:05) Outage of terminals managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX comes as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine without any advance warning from USUkrainian soldiers in combat have suddenly had their access to Starlink satellite internet terminals restricted as the Trump administration has increased pressure on Ukraine to halt long-range strikes on Russia’s oil industry immediately.The terminals, which are distributed and managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, are a key component of Ukraine’s military operations and the sudden restrictions on the high-speed terminals on Tuesday evening led to the failure of several combat missions, said an adviser on military technology to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labor’s bill to cut private health insurance rebate blocked by Greens over pensioner carve-out 14. October 2026 (09:59) Almost 80,000 older Australians expected to end private health cover by 2028-29 as a result of Albanese government’s proposalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor’s bid to cut the private health insurance rebate for over-65s has been blocked in parliament, with the Greens insisting they will withhold support unless pensioners receive a carve-out from the new rules.The proposed changes, which would take effect from April 2027, would save the federal budget $3bn. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
