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Wasp that eats host alive named after Attenborough for his 100th birthday Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Taxonomists from London's Natural History Museum who named the Chilean species were inspired by the lifework of the famous broadcaster and naturalist.
Live: Dockers and Hawks exchange leads in rollicking opening term Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
The Dockers and Hawks meet in Perth in a blockbuster start to round nine in the AFL with both sides looking to consolidate a spot in the top two. Follow live.
Concerns for competency of woman rescued in outback then arrested Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Concerns have been raised about the competency of an elderly Indigenous woman facing a charge of unlawful wounding from 2024, after she was rescued and then arrested by police in Western Australia's outback this week.
Passengers who disembarked hantavirus cruise ship still unaccounted-for Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
A number of countries are scrambling to trace people who disembarked from an Atlantic cruise struck by a deadly virus outbreak before it was marooned off the coast of Cabo Verde, in an effort to prevent further spread of the disease.
Two men guilty of Alice Springs teenager's New Year's Day murder Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Two men have been found guilty of murder over the death of 19-year-old Yiel Deng Gatluak outside Alice Springs, while their teenage co-accused has been found guilty of the lesser offence of violent act causing death.
Ted Turner's infamous feud with Rupert Murdoch began in a Hobart boathouse Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
The two media moguls shared a bitter rivalry for decades after some drunken comments at a Hobart boathouse. Here's how their rivalry unfolded through the years.
Senior doctors write to Queensland's premier demanding cultural change Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
More than 100 senior clinicians from a major regional hospital raise concerns in a letter to the state government about hospital culture.
Live: Dolphins score stunners to lead despite shocking start Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
The Dolphins recover from a rough start to lead the Bulldogs at half-time in their clash at Lang Park. Follow live.
'We come together in unity': Nationwide vigils held for Kumanjayi Little Baby Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Vigils have been held across the country in memory of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs.
Brisbane Lions player banned for four weeks for homophobic slur Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Brisbane Lions player Koby Evans is banned for four games after being found guilty of conduct unbecoming for using a homophobic slur against an opponent in the VFL.Â
NSW woman seeks damages after alleging doctors amputated healthy leg Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
The woman says her leg was amputated despite it being "salvageable", but doctors argue the amputation was necessary to save her life.
Pensioner accused of driving truck with 110 kilos of concealed cannabis Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Police say the was pensioner driving a truck between Adelaide and Newcastle while carrying drugs with a street value of $720,000.
Breaking: Three ISIS-linked women arrested in Australia facing mix of terrorism and slavery charges Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
A group of Australian women and children with links to former ISIS fighters have begun arriving in Australia, nearly two weeks after leaving a refugee camp in Syria.
Clare Glade-Wright declared elected to Tasmania's upper house Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Clare Glade-Wright unseats fellow independent Dean Harriss in the southern Tasmanian upper house seat of Huon.Â
$5.9 million to combat illicit tobacco, vapes in the NT Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
The federal government has given $5.9 million to the Northern Territory to "shut down sleazy, ridiculous shops selling illegal tobacco".Â
A tussle in Farrer, PM tries ACDC diplomacy Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
The heat is on in Farrer ahead of Saturday's by-election while in Canberra the prime minister has gone above and beyond with a gift for Japan's leader.
Adelaide Crows to feed off returning skipper's energy Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Adelaide expects to feed off Jordan Dawson's energy when the club captain returns for a rare trip to the MCG to take on Richmond.
Qld premier rules out cabinet reshuffle amid ministers' relationship saga Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Premier David Crisafulli is standing by two of his ministers who have insisted they did not breach conflict of interest rules over their on-again off-again relationship.
Bribery and corruption barbs thrown as Solomon Islands PM voted out of office Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Solomon Islands is set to have a new leader next week, with Jeremiah Manele voted out as prime minister after a fiery debate in parliament.Â
DFAT says it has not been talking with Syria about return of 'ISIS brides' Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it has not had any contact with Syrian officials about the return of a group of Australian women and children with links to the Islamic State terrorist group.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise ship Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 A British man is among three people evacuated from the ship while two other Britons are self-isolating in the UK. Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly' Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war". The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims. Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows. Serving Met officer and four ex-officers investigated for handling of Al Fayed allegations Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 A serving officer and four former officers are being investigated over the handling of reports against the businessman. Woman covertly filmed for 'humiliating' social media content - then told to pay Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 Alice says the video was posted on social media and viewed about 40,000 times. German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice. Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price Fifa president offers $2m World Cup ticket buyers 'a hot dog and a Coke' Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he will "personally bring a hot dog and a Coke" to anyone who buys a World Cup final ticket for $2m. What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026 Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England. Do I need a photo ID and my polling card to vote in the elections? Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential. Who can I vote for in my area? Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Elections are taking place across the UK. Find out whether there is one where you live and who you can vote for. How does the BBC report polling day? Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026 The BBC cannot report on campaigning or election issues while polls are open on Thursday 7 May. How cameras are being used to tackle abuse in nurseries Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 With reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not. The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans. Ukraine is a global surrogacy hub - but that could be about to end Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country. New sign of deeper ties as bridge between N Korea and Russia nears completion Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow. My daughter donated her hand to a stranger – holding it again has given me comfort Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 Jackie Kirwan says meeting the recipient of her daughter's hand has been "amazing". When Scotland qualified for the World Cup... but didn't go Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 Scotland waited 28 years to be part of this year's World Cup - back in 1950 they turned it down. How loan shark threats keep victims like me silent Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 A meat cleaver and samurai sword are among items seized from suspects, shown exclusively to the BBC.
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