Loughlin Patrick

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My latest reporting, production and broadcast work across television, radio and digital. Political, culture and business stories for The World on ABC News, with an explanatory approach for its international audience. Radio coverage for community broadcasters, including broadcast interviews and reporting. Digital features and investigations covering health and finance.

Reproductive services subject to legal challenges across the US

Reproductive services subject to legal challenges across the US

In the US, residents of a New Mexico town that's banned abortion-by-mail have learned it will be months before they can vote on the issue. The ban on the process is before state courts and has been struck down during the case, while the medication used is before

Gaza vote chaos leads to UK parliament walkout

Gaza vote chaos leads to UK parliament walkout

It was supposed to be a routine debate in the UK Parliament. Every major party agreed on the need for a change to the violence in Gaza, while disputing the specifics. But the sitting saw a walkout, and calls for the speaker to resign.

South Korea hospitals battle mass walkout over training changes

South Korea hospitals battle mass walkout over training changes

With an ageing population and one of the lowest rates of doctors in the OECD, South Korea is considering lifting its medical school admissions quota. But the plan has sparked a strong reaction from trainee doctors, with more than six thousand asking to resign and hundreds walking off the job.

California battered by Pacific storm of historic magnitude

California battered by Pacific storm of historic magnitude

A storm that's swept through California has killed several people who were hit by falling trees. Heavy rain has also caused flash flooding and crashes on slippery roads. But a key issue many are now contending with is the mud coating much of the region.

Hundreds missing after fatal Chile wildfires burn across the country

Hundreds missing after fatal Chile wildfires burn across the country

Chile is in mourning after more than 160 fires killed dozens of people and damaged more than 14,000 homes. It's Chile's most lethal natural disaster since a 2010 earthquake killed hundreds. Authorities are investigating the cause as rescue efforts continue.

London exhibit walks fine line between cute and tacky

London exhibit walks fine line between cute and tacky

An exhibit in London's Somerset House is bringing together cute characters for the 50th anniversary of $80 billion Japanese brand Hello Kitty. The exhibit showcases the fine line between endearing icons and the truly tacky.

Drugs, fugitive found, but prosecutor killed amid Ecuador crime crackdown

Drugs, fugitive found, but prosecutor killed amid Ecuador crime crackdown

Ecuador has called in help from abroad in its crackdown on violence gripping the country, that's seen authorities seize several tonnes of cocaine and a wanted fugitive. US officials have arrived for talks with the country's leader, prompting a warning from Venezuela.