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World News on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
5 stories, newest first, each credited to the outlet that reported it. Everything BBN aired that day.
- HEALTH WATCH
China Puts Border City on Alert over Russia Suspected Plague Case
The suspected case is pneumonic plague in Russia's Siberia, and China's health officials activated prevention protocols before confirmation—treating it like a threat that requires early action.
Reported by Breitbart - THE SIT-DOWN
Toni Collette's directorial debut among 75 Screen Australia projects
The Emmy and Golden Globe winner will direct an adaptation of Graeme Simsion's bestselling novel, sharing AUD16.9 million in funding across 75 Screen Australia–backed projects.
Reported by Variety - CRIME WATCH
Sydney trader fired after laptop reveals Singapore getaway
The Sydney trader was reportedly dismissed after his own work laptop exposed that he was logging in from Singapore; the office now knows where he was.
Reported by The Straits Times - WORLD NEWS
Bougainville weighs reopening copper mine that sparked a civil war
Bougainville's Panguna mine has been closed for four decades, and the push to revive it for copper demand is dividing people who remember the war.
Reported by The New York Times - WORLD WATCH
Macron's term ends in crisis as France nears fiscal brink
Macron came to power nearly a decade ago with plans to revive France but is now leaving the country facing fiscal crisis and political tension.
Reported by The New York Times