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- 1Quest tells customers to replace passports after security breachโQuest tells customers to replace passports after security breach | ABC NEWS
Australian travel company Quest is advising customers to replace their passports following a security breach that exposed personal documents. The recommendation, reported by ABC News, suggests the incident compromised sensitive identity data, potentially putting affected travellers at risk of fraud. The story is drawing wide attention as customers assess whether their documents were caught up in the breach.
- 2Trump broadly invokes presidential immunity after Supreme Court rulingโAfter sweeping SCOTUS presidential immunity ruling, Trump wields it broadly in push for power
Donald Trump is citing the Supreme Court's sweeping presidential immunity decision to justify an expansive use of executive power, according to ABC News reporting. The ruling, handed down by the nation's highest court, shielded official presidential acts from prosecution, and Trump is now wielding it widely as he consolidates authority and pursues his agenda.
- 3Anthropic CEO calls for stronger regulation of AIโExclusive: Anthropic CEO calls for stronger regulation of AI
The chief executive of AI company Anthropic has called for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence, telling ABC News in an exclusive interview that tougher oversight is needed as the technology advances. The remarks add to a growing debate in the United States and Europe over how governments should police powerful AI systems while keeping innovation alive.
- 4Big four banks unanimous RBA will lift rates next weekโBig four banks now unanimous the RBA will lift rates next week | Finance Report | ABC NEWS
Australia's four major banks now all expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise interest rates at its next meeting, according to ABC News' finance report. The unanimous forecast marks a shift in market expectations, and borrowers are watching closely as economists debate how far the central bank will go to curb inflation.
- 5Labcorp Agrees to $2.3 Million Data Breach Settlement in WisconsinโWisconsin Labcorp Data Breach Settlement: $2.3M [2026]
Labcorp has agreed to a $2.3 million settlement in Wisconsin related to a data breach, with payouts and terms expected to be finalized under a 2026 agreement. Affected customers may be eligible for compensation. Details on eligibility, deadlines and claim procedures remain limited as coverage of the settlement continues to spread.
- 6Pentagon names six US troops killed in Kuwait amid Iran warโPentagon identifies all 6 American troops killed in Kuwait amid Iran war
The Pentagon has identified all six American service members killed in Kuwait, the first US troop deaths connected to the war with Iran. ABC News reported the identification of the fallen troops, though details of their names and the circumstances of the incident have not been fully detailed in initial coverage. The deaths mark a significant escalation for American forces stationed in the Gulf region.
- 7FBI warns Iran aspired drone attack on CaliforniaโFBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Alert
The FBI has issued an alert warning that Iran aspired to carry out a drone attack in California in retaliation for the war. The warning, reported by ABC News, highlights concerns that Iranian-backed actors could target US soil using drones. Officials say no attack was carried out, but the alert has raised alarm about domestic security threats tied to the ongoing conflict.
- 8BYD cars found lacking basic password security, documentary claimsโHacking this BYD was too easy; it didnโt even have a password | Four Corners Documentary
An ABC Four Corners documentary reports that a BYD electric vehicle was easily hacked, with the car reportedly lacking even a basic password protecting its connected systems. The segment examines security weaknesses in Chinese-made connected vehicles and has drawn wide attention, with viewers debating the safety of software-dependent cars and the oversight of foreign automotive technology.
- 9Fatal ICE shooting turns immigration into Maine Senate race flashpointโImmigration enforcement becomes a flashpoint in Maine Senate race after fatal ICE shooting
A fatal shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Maine has become a central issue in the state's US Senate race. Candidates are being pressed on immigration enforcement, with the incident sharpening debate over federal tactics and accountability. ABC News reports the case has turned a national policy fight into a live campaign controversy in Maine.
- 10Nor'easter disrupts travel for millions across the NortheastโVideo Nor'easter impacts travel for millions
A powerful Nor'easter is battering the northeastern United States, disrupting travel plans for millions of people. ABC News is covering the storm's impact, with flight delays, cancellations and hazardous road conditions expected as heavy snow and strong winds move through the region.
- 11China promotes global development agenda in UN General Assembly speechโChina, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges
China used its address to the United Nations General Assembly to argue that global development is the key solution to the world's challenges, repeating a message it has consistently delivered at past UN sessions. Multiple US and international outlets, including AP and ABC News, carried the speech, noting that Beijing framed development aid and cooperation as its central diplomatic pitch on the world stage.