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News from the ABC Australia High Court agrees to hear teens' challenge to social media ban The High Court of Australia agrees to hear a special case brought by two teenagers challenging the federal government's upcoming social media ban for Australians under 16. Alleged manslaughter victim told classmate she was 'treated like a slave', court hears A girl who was allegedly criminally neglected at the hands of her mother before she died told a friend she was "treated like a slave" and was "scared to go back home", a court has heard.  Ex-surf coach jailed for sexually abusing children Connor John Christopher Lyons will be eligible for parole in six months after pleading guilty to 31 child sex offences. International student's killer sentenced to life behind bars A Tiwi Islands man who murdered 23-year-old Bangladeshi student Md Isfaqur Rahman during a Darwin home invasion in 2023 has been sentenced to life behind bars.  Jewish leaders attend Melbourne synagogue for anniversary of firebombing Leaders of international Jewish communities have walked through the debris of an Melbourne synagogue a year after it was firebombed as two accused men faced court. Major incident causes Perth traffic chaos ahead of AC/DC concert A serious crash on one of Perth's major freeway's brings train services to a halt and is causing traffic chaos in the city's south. Conjoined twins airlifted to Australia as case reaches 'critical' point A rare set of conjoined twins are being urgently airlifted from Papua New Guinea to Australia, with doctors recommending they be separated as soon as possible. Calls to reinstate organ donation driver's licence scheme As the Victorian government moves to bring back the driver's licence donor registration scheme, DonateLife wants it to be nationwide, saying there is clear evidence it leads to an increase in organ donors. Residents' 6-day mobile outage leaves them without essential services Porongurup businesses are frustrated by what they describe as a lack of communications and urgency surrounding a 6-day mobile outage. Bruce Lehrmann sentenced for using car without consent Bruce Lehrmann has changed his plea to guilty and been sentenced for one count of using a vehicle without the consent of the owner. Arthur Higgins, broadcaster who covered Moon landing and 9/11, dies aged 85 A sports aficionado whose baritone voice earned him the nickname "Big Daddy", Higgins read the news on Channel Nine, the ABC and a slew of radio stations over the course of his 57 years in the media. Marles 'going through' Trump AUKUS review Richard Marles says the government has received the Pentagon's much-anticipated review into the $368 billion AUKUS submarine pact, declaring Washington is "fully supportive" of the deal. 'A lot to poke fun at': The best political cartoons of 2025 The annual showcase of the year's top political cartoons has opened at Old Parliament House in Canberra, depicting the biggest national and global events with satire and wit. Tasmanian minister censured for 'vindictive' withdrawal of footy club's funding Tasmanian parliamentarians have censured a minister for breaking his word to a local football club after it attended an election campaign media event with the opposition. Why high school teachers are getting younger and younger Nationally, there is a teacher shortage and one of the measures used to fill the gap is using undergraduates, but that too can have long-lasting impacts. Why condoms in China are about to get more expensive China is ending a decades-long tax exemption on contraceptives to push up its birth rate. Experts say the change could leave women and young people more vulnerable. Five people and a puppy saved from ocean after boat sinks A rescue helicopter has winched five people and a blue heeler puppy to safety after their boat filled with water off the north Queensland coast. Children interviewed about ex-principal's school camp photos Parents at a South Australian school say they have been left in the dark about photos taken by a principal during a school camp. How to respond to sexual harassment or assault at a work party Managers can send strong signals that harassment or assault at the work party will be treated as seriously as in the workplace. Canberra man sentenced to 10 years in jail for manslaughter of partner A Canberra man is sentenced to 10 years in jail for manslaughter, after the ACT Court of Appeal overturned his murder conviction for the death of his partner. News from the BBC World Service Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper. Police accused of 'homophobic assumptions' over victims of blackmail on Grindr A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area. Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS. Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Florida after Moscow talks, White House says US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet senior Ukrainian negotiator, Rustem Umerov, for talks in Miami on Thursday. Facial recognition could be used more widely by police A new consultation aims to lead to new laws expanding the use of the technology by more police forces. Patients clogging A&E with hiccups, sore throats and other niggles NHS bosses warn the public to use hospitals wisely amid concern this could be a tough winter. New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England until 2028 The new mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton will now be contested in 2028. Earthquake shakes homes in north-west England Lancashire residents say the 3.3-magnitude tremor felt like "an underground explosion", but there are no reports of damage. Royals host glittering state banquet for German president Germany's president was hosted at the glittering event after the first day of his state visit to the UK. Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget. Eurovision faces crucial decision over Israel Organisers of the song contest meet in Geneva on Thursday to debate Israel's role in the event. A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver. Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India. The Papers: 'Face ID in every town' and 'Kate's great herr do' Many of Thursday's front pages carrying photos of the state banquet for the German President at Windsor, alongside a range of other stories. Cough medicines or lemon and honey – which is better for you? What's the best way to deal with a cough and is lemon and honey as effective as medicine? 'My heart breaks every time I'm called a hero' - Hong Kong fire survivor A survivor tells the BBC he feels guilty he didn't save more people from the blaze at his block of flats. Why we chose to get married in front of two strangers we found through Reddit Harmony Elmy and Seán Mauremootoo eloped hundreds of miles to Cardiff for their unconventional wedding. School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap. Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms. Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook The tech giant will begin closing accounts for under 16s, a week before an official ban. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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