Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

A world news story from the U.S., reported by NPR World.

World News · the U.S. · October 19, 2026

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A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.

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