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Live: Cristiano Ronaldo starts as Portugal takes early lead in World Cup opener Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Portugal comes into this World Cup as one of the big favourites, offering superstar Cristiano Ronaldo potentially his last chance at global glory. Follow live.
Mangione to argue he suffered 'extreme emotional disturbance' in murder trial Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
The 28-year-old is accused of killing an American health insurance executive. If successful, his defence could see him convicted of manslaughter rather than murder.
Sydney-to-London unveiled as first route for Qantas's Project Sunrise Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
The flights, set to begin take off from next year, will mark the first time flights from the east coast will complete the Kangaroo Route without a stop over.
Electricity like milk? The plan to simplify complex power bills Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Millions of Australians have been often unwittingly moved to complex and variable power tariffs. An energy watchdog says bills must be simplified.
Quick hits: They did the Munster mash, so why no Walsh? Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Billy Slater resists the urge to play his trump card as the Maroons recover from an inexcusable early blunder. Here are five quick hits from State of Origin II.
Perry stars in big win over Bangladesh Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Ellyse Perry has starred with bat and ball as Australia gave their net run-rate a massive boost with a landslide win over Bangladesh at Headingley in the T20 World Cup.
There's Blue blood in the water after NSW collapse in Origin II Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
New South Wales travelled to the MCG with the Origin series within their grasp but after the disaster that ensued, success has never felt further away.
Japan raids ice cream companies over alleged price fixing cartel Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Six of Japan's biggest ice cream companies are under suspicion of forming a cartel to hike up prices.
Cooper Connolly continues impressive form with bat in T20 win Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Cooper Connolly and the Aussie spinners have guided Australia to a T20 win over Bangladesh with 10 balls to spare.
Censure motion against Tasmanian premier passes parliament Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
A censure motion against Jeremy Rockliff has passed, making him the first premier to be censured by the Tasmanian parliament.
One Nation prepared to cut worker entitlements to shore up struggling small businesses Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
One Nation's newly named "treasury spokesman" Barnaby Joyce says the party is prepared to cut worker entitlements to safeguard small businesses struggling to deal with inflation and high power prices.
Brisbane's Lang Park to undergo largest upgrade in 23 years Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
The LNP government has announced plans for the largest upgrade to Lang Park in 23 years, featuring greater capacity, wraparound screens, and new entertainment zones ahead of next week's budget.
Legal aid worker caught in bed with fugitive teen killer pleads guilty Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
A 37-year-old legal aid worker who was arrested while sharing a hotel bed with a teenage killer she helped evade authorities after he breached his parole has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Ex-teacher's aide jailed over Snapchat messages sent to teens Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
A former Tasmanian teacher's aide, who used social media to send sexually explicit content to teenagers, has been sentenced to 15 months' prison.
Girl, 2, dies in four-vehicle crash in West Melbourne Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
A two-year-old girl has died after a four-vehicle crash on a major arterial route in inner-city Melbourne this afternoon.
Young officers recognised for bravery after fatal Nowra shooting Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Four NSW police officers are formally recognised for their actions during a fatal shooting that a coroner found occurred while they acted to protect the community.
Bill restricting late-term abortions fails to pass SA lower house Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
South Australia's lower house has voted against a bill to restrict access to abortions past 25 weeks. The legislation was defeated 36 votes to 9.Â
Former MP Daryl Maguire stands trial over alleged fraudulent visa scheme Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Daryl Maguire has pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspire to commit an offence over his alleged involvement in a fraudulent visa scheme.
Media banned from showing faces of alleged RSL vandals Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
A court has suppressed the images of two women accused of graffitiing two RSLs in Melbourne for 12 months after their case is finalised.
Gold Coast Suns hit with massive fine for umpire contact Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
The AFL hands down a fine to the Suns after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.
News from the BBC World Service
Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows. PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield. Can Bellingham become England's superstar once more at the World Cup? Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 After tough love from England head coach Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham's World Cup build-up points to a special talent who can be a key figure in their quest to win the World Cup. BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division. Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK next month Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 It will be the first time the Duke of Sussex has brought his children to the UK in four years. Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon". TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using sexist and misogynistic language Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 The former footballer is known for presenting BBC Three's Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone. Ex-health worker tried to sell Catherine's medical records Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 The individual tried to access the princess' records while she was having abdominal surgery. Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister. Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis on farming show Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with. Baby blue tracksuits and no ties - what England's off-pitch looks say about the team Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match. The Croatia players England should look out for Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 England face Croatia in their World Cup opener. BBC Sport takes a look at the Croatian players to look out for. Find your local World Cup hero with our postcode lookup Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil. Prince and Princess of Wales join Royal Ascot racegoers Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 About 290,000 people are expected to attend this week. Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its 'cautionary' message about tech Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 The fifth instalment of the animated franchise sees Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return. 'We believe our daughter was abused at Muckamore hospital for 17 years - now we want answers' Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Laura, 41, was admitted to Muckamore Abbey Hospital when she was 16 and lived there for more than 17 years. Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound. Travelling 530 miles so our son can have a haircut Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence. The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.
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