Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo has won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024. The organisation is made up of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised the group for its efforts to remind the world of the dangers of nuclear energy.

The much-anticipated itinerary for King Charles and Queen Camilla's Royal visit to Australia this month has been revealed. The five-day tour will run from October 18 through October 23. The pair will land Friday evening - officially beginning the king's 16th trip in the country and his first since ascending to the throne. Saturday has been designated as a personal rest day - factored in to accommodate King Charles' health as he pauses his cancer treatment over the trip. No official details have been released for the Sunday - but it is understood Their Majesties will attend a barbecue in Western Sydney with First Nations representatives in attendance. Official duties will begin on the Monday when the pair head to Canberra- both will lay a wreath for fallen soldiers at an Australian War Memorial ceremony. From there, the Monarchs will be received by an official reception at Parliament House - before a crowd of politicians, community leaders and 'prominent Australians.' On Tuesday, the Royal couple will return to Sydney - and are expected to meet Australians of the Year and cancer researchers Professors Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer. Members of the public will also get the chance to meet the King and Queen on the Opera House Forecourt. Finally, King Charles will conduct a fleet review in Sydney Harbour while the Australian Navy, Air Force and Army conduct a fly-past.

Queensland's Premier Steven Miles is pledging a multi-million-dollar plan to reduce pressure on the health system ahead of this month's state election. Steven Miles has set aside $365 million to open 50 bulk-billing GP clinics aimed at lowering healthcare costs. The commonwealth usually covers the cost of GP clinics. The Opposition has criticised the plan.

The former home affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo says Australia is undermining the threat posed by the growing alliance between China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. The former home affairs secretary claims Australia should be 'grateful' for the 'invaluable' damage Israel is doing to Iranian terror proxies. Mr Pezzullo alleges the escalations of conflict in the Middle East, in conjunction with the war in Ukraine and China's aggression in the Indo-Pacific, indicates a new era of dictatorship alliances. He stressed the importance of the AUKUS partnership, which he alleges will be a major factor in deterring China's influence in the Pacific.

Ahead of the anniversary of the failed Voice referendum the leader of the no vote Shadow Indigenous Affairs Minister Jacinta Price has accused Labor of ignoring the voices of Indigenous people. In an interview with the Australian Indigenous senator, Jacinta Price says, "They're not interested in hearing the voices of Indigenous Australians who want practical solutions and their voices heard through our democratic parliamentary system. " "The Albanese government had no backup plan if the referendum failed, and they are just scrambling now." The Shadow Indigenous Affairs Minister Jacinta is calling for an audit of Indigenous Affairs spending and reform of existing structures.

Western Allies are banding together to condemn Israel after its forces fired at a watchtower used by UN Peacekeepers - injuring two people in Southern Lebanon. France, Italy and Spain have released a joint statement expressing their 'outrage' after several peacekeepers were hit at the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's [UNIFIL] main base in Naqoura. The group says the attacks were 'completely unjustifiable' and echoed international calls for an immediate ceasefire.

Sky News contributor Des Houghton discusses former Queensland housing minister Dr Bruce Flegg who had the "idea" for the new Queen's Wharf residential and entertainment precinct in Brisbane. "Bruce Flegg came into the Campbell Newman's first ministry as a very reluctant works and housing minister; however, he grasped the nettle, and he looked at a lot of the buildings that the government owned that he said were inefficient – they housed public servants but not enough," Mr Houghton told Sky News Australia. "There were four of them in a row plus a vacant block of land – so his idea was to knock them all down and start again. "Now the $4 billion project we call Queen's Wharf is nearing completion is open. "Fleggy had a vision and it has come through spectacularly."

News Corp columnist Angela Mollard has explained the significance of King Charles’ upcoming trip to Australia later this month. King Charles will be making a royal visit to Australia along with Queen Camilla on October 18 despite still undergoing cancer treatment. “The fact he’s chosen Australia when there’s plenty of other Commonwealth countries he could have chosen is enormously significant,” she told Sky News Australia. “And shows and speaks to the fondness that he has for the country.”

Stay up to date with the latest racing news both on and off the track with hosts Julie Snook and Tim Gilbert.

Racing Dreams tipping competition has reconvened to analyse the tips for week eight of the spring season of horse racing. Racing NSW’s Mark Brassel and The Daily Telegraph’s Shayne O’Cass joined Racing Dreams hosts Julie Snook and Tim Gilbert to discuss this week’s tips. The two gave some insight into their tips for this week’s competitive horse races in New South Wales. The tips for this week were placed on races in Rosehill and Kembla Grange. In partnership with Racing NSW.

Racing NSW’s Nick Berney has provided some insight into his role as a form analyst and his love for horse racing. “It’s the art and the science – obviously, there’s the data and that gives you that good base, but you have to be able to adjust,” he told Sky News Australia. “It’s about doing the homework – you can win at it; I’ll promise you that.” In partnership with Racing NSW.

The Everest – a $20 million race and the richest on turf – now has Group One status. Daily Telegraph’s Ray Thomas says it was “long overdue” for The Everest to be elevated to Group One status. “There seems to be a new era of cooperation in Australian racing now and I think everyone, all the participants, sort of treat it ... as a Group One anyway and now it’s got the official rubber stamp,” he said. Mr Thomas discussed this change further in depth with Sky News Australia. In partnership with Racing NSW.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has taken aim at his Democratic rival Kamala Harris during a rally in Colorado. “We are going to defeat Kamala Harris, who has no clue what the hell is going on,” he said. Mr Trump’s remarks come as both candidates ramp up their campaign efforts with only a few weeks to go before Americans officially head to the polls to vote in the presidential election in November.

US President Joe Biden will travel to Florida this weekend to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Milton. The major storm claimed the lives of at least 16 people, but authorities say the decision by millions of residents to evacuate ahead of Milton’s arrival saved many lives. Attention now turns to the massive clean-up efforts as the storm tracks further away from the coast. The damage bill is expected to soar above $50 billion.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to put an end to golfing up until after the election in November. This comes after last month’s assassination attempt near one of his courses. A source close to the Trump campaign says he has no plans to putt until after the presidential election. Federal agents have allegedly informed the 78-year-old that they cannot guarantee his safety while he is on the course.

An Israeli airstrike has killed 22 people in a residential area in Lebanon’s capital. It’s believed the strike was intended to target a Hezbollah commander – however, the area has not been declared a Hezbollah stronghold. The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue teams look through the rubble. The Israeli airstrikes have sparked fear amongst the Lebanese people in the area of another attack in the area.

Sky News contributor Beau Davidson says the Democratic Party’s strategy is to try and make Kamala Harris likeable and they are “failing miserably”. Harris is facing online backlash after she drank a beer on live TV with The Late Show host Stephen Colbert while Florida is in the midst of a deadly hurricane. “Kamala’s own words write ads for Donald Trump and he’s using them right now,” Mr Davidson told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.

Sky News contributor Beau Davidson has slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for prioritising late-night comedy over “people’s lives”. Harris is facing online backlash after she drank a beer on live TV with The Late Show host Stephen Colbert while Florida is in the midst of a deadly hurricane. “To be on a late night hack’s show rather than being in North Carolina is truly unforgivable – there is no leadership there,” Mr Davidson told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.

Sky News host Danice De Giorgio says Vice President Kamala Harris is as “MIA” as she was a week ago when Hurricane Helene killed more than 200 people. Harris is facing online backlash after she drank a beer on live TV with The Late Show host Stephen Colbert while Florida is in the midst of a deadly hurricane. “Where was she this time? She was having a laugh and a beer with a late-night TV host,” Ms De Giorgio said.

Sky News contributor Emily Carver has suggested the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are better off “completely on their own” to work on personal brands. Ms Carver’s comments come after a reported insight revealed Prince Harry is having ‘crunch talks’ and planning a new strategy with his wife Meghan Markle. “They’ve certainly already gone through quite a few advisors,” Ms Carver told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “A lot of people have noticed they seem to be doing their own thing at the moment – their schedules do seem to be all over the place. “Perhaps they’ve decided they’re better off completely on their own.”