Trending in International (Australia) - Week 42, 2026

Weekly archive: 12–18 Oct 2026 (Monday to Sunday). Final ranking by peak daily search volume, as of Oct 18, 2026.

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1. ato 2000+ searches · 2 days

   • Yes, Albanese threw Chalmers under a bus, but it was a very small bus – The Age
   • Trade minister says Coalition MPs walked out of meeting on EU trade deal – as it happened – The Guardian
2. pakistan 1000+ searches

   • Several Afghan soldiers killed in border clashes with Pakistan – Latest news from Azerbaijan
   • Border Clashes Between Pakistani Forces and Taliban Leave Casualties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – خبرگزاری اطلس
3. dave rennie bledisloe cup comments 1000+ searches

   • Rennie blasts ‘crazy’ World Cup draw as unthinkable scenario raised – Nine.com.au
   • All Blacks coach to stick to running game at World Cup after humbling Wallabies – South China Morning Post
4. iran 500+ searches

   • Iranian parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as defense minister — Anadolu Agency – UA.NEWS
   • Iran adopts an electronic voting system for the first time. – صوت الإمارات
5. starlink 200+ searches

   • Starlink speed restrictions ground interceptors as Russian strikes batter Ukraine – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
   • Rubio says Ukraine without access to Starshield, future ‘under discussion’ – Al Jazeera
6. saad baig 200+ searches

   • Pakistan, Sri Lanka look to find the right mix as World Cup countdown begins – Cricinfo
   • Watch England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka tri-series: Streams – Yahoo Sports
7. india national cricket team vs west indies cricket team match scorecard 200+ searches

   • Ishan Kishan, Naman Dhir impress but rain forces series to end 2-2 – Cricinfo
   • Rain washes out Bengaluru series decider after India script history in fifth T20I against West Indies – The Times of India
8. zimbabwe vs india 100+ searches

   • Match summary: India Women v Zimbabwe Women – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
   • Bowlers dominate as India reduce Zimbabwe to 102/8 in second women's T20I – Rediff
9. a league 500+ searches

   • David Squires on … the A-League’s return from the wilderness to face awkward questions – The Guardian
   • David Squires on … the A-League’s return from the wilderness to face awkward questions – The Guardian
10. japan earthquakes 500+ searches

    • Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, EMSC says – Reuters
    • Emergency alert for strong quake withdrawn minutes later – The Japan Times
11. najmeh amini 500+ searches

    • Iranian woman handed death sentence for ‘blasphemy’ in social media post – The Guardian
    • Article: Najmeh Amini Faces Hanging for Blasphemy Over Social Media Post – Iran Human Rights
12. oil price 500+ searches

    • Brent tops $106 after deadly Saudi airport attack, Ukraine says Russia violated energy ceasefire – CNBC
    • Trump mulls strikes on Houthis as Aussies warned against Saudi travel – Adelaide Now
13. riyadh airport news 500+ searches

    • Iran war live: Riyadh airport hit again; Tehran says US reply ‘inadequate’ – Al Jazeera
    • World in Brief: Another missile hits Riyadh airport; Trump’s “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine – The Economist
14. lead poisoning 200+ searches

    • Kindergarten owner and staff jailed for poisoning 200 children in China – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    • More than 200 kids poisoned at kindergarten – News.com.au
15. moscow 200+ searches

    • Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight, cancelling dozens of flights – Euronews.com
    • Sky closed over Moscow multiple nights in row as Ukraine resumes refinery strikes – The Kyiv Independent
16. lebanon 200+ searches

    • Division in Lebanon over Hezbollah’s confiscated explosives – Al Jazeera
    • Hezbollah Says Explosives Shipment Seized by Authorities Belongs to Group – ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English
17. israel 200+ searches

    • In Israel, Netanyahu’s ultimate legacy is the opposition he has forged – Al Jazeera
    • Netanyahu: Countries criticizing Israel privately seek its assistance – JNS.org
18. imran khan 200+ searches

    • Actor Imran Khan ordered to leave India after participating in protest – BBC
    • Imran Khan asked to leave India: What rights do OCI cardholders have? – The Times of India
19. camilla 200+ searches

    • The Book That Changed My Life review – these joyful tales of the power of reading are TV magic – The Guardian
    • Queen Camilla on the joy of reading despite king's laughter and her tears – Reuters
20. championship 200+ searches

    • Licensable picture: Championship - Burnley v Charlton Athletic – Reuters Connect
    • Premier League - Liverpool v Manchester City – Reuters Connect
21. xpeng 200+ searches

    • As EU debates local-content rules, Chinese automakers are already adapting – Reuters
    • XPeng G9L First Look: China's New Luxury SUV Takes Aim at BMW and Mercedes-Benz – Edmunds
22. afc champions league 200+ searches

    • Licensable picture: Chile's ski resort extends season after heavy snowfall – Reuters Connect
    • Licensable picture: Chile's ski resort extends season after heavy snowfall – Reuters Connect
23. ilhan omar 200+ searches

    • Democrats rebuke federal raid of Ilhan Omar’s home: ‘rogue abuse of power’ – The Guardian
    • Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home – BBC
24. aleague 100+ searches

    • David Squires on … the A-League’s return from the wilderness to face awkward questions – The Guardian
    • David Squires on … the A-League’s return from the wilderness to face awkward questions – The Guardian
25. gbu-43/b moab 100+ searches

    • What is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ US could use in Iran? – Al Jazeera
    • ‘Mother of all bombs’: Iran faces US’ wrath if Trump gives green light – News24
26. 7+ 100+ searches

    • 7 Bird Street, Bundamba, Qld 4304 – Real Estate
    • Israel’s former security chief sues Netanyahu for October 7 defamation – Al Jazeera
27. ukraine strikes yandex data centres 100+ searches

    • Russian facilities were attacked. Then came a viral theory – SBS
    • Did Ukrainian strikes on Russian datacentres reduce online disinformation? – The Guardian
28. air france 100+ searches

    • Air France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nations – Al Jazeera
    • Israel bans pilots and crew from Algeria, Mauritania, Mali, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and 26 other countries from operating flights into its airspace – Business Insider Africa