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News from the ABC Australia

Dani Scott's tears of joy a welcome balm after years of pain
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

As anxiety builds in this most tension-filled Winter Olympic sport, it's no wonder tears are a by product of both success and failure. Thankfully for Dani Scott, this time she was crying tears of pure joy.

Australian couple's desperate plea amid international surrogacy nightmare
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Jonathan and Amy had a child via surrogacy in Argentina. They have been stuck there for 12 months, unable to bring their daughter home.

Trump official says US did not censor Colbert interview but is probing The View
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The confirmation of a probe into the daytime talk show came after it interviewed the same Democratic candidate whose interview with Stephen Colbert was allegedly barred from airing.

Climate disinformation, the Atlas Network and Dr Karl
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The scourge of AI-slopaganda, viral disinformation campaigns, and online attacks against individuals and institutions is going to get far worse before it gets better, if the latest public hearings on the topic are any indication.

Push for greater action on CFMEU scandal from within premier's own team
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Pressure on Jacinta Allan intensifies, with several of the premier's own MPs saying they want to see a royal commission into alleged criminality and corruption within the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union.

Australia set for highest government debt levels since World War II
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Australia will cease to be a low-debt country and be more vulnerable in a future crisis without a combination of spending restraint and tax reform, a new report has warned.

Quiz: Test your literary chops in our famous book quotes quiz
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Are you happiest with your nose in a book? Did you spend summer reading at the beach? This quiz is for you.

Trainspotting: How Britpop and beats shaped an era-defining soundtrack
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Most films are lucky to get just one needle-drop moment embedded in the Zeitgeist. Trainspotting boasted several.

Fowler named in Matildas Asian Cup squad to complete remarkable injury return
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Considered the Matildas' X-factor, Mary Fowler has been named in the Women's Asian Cup squad, just 10 months after sustaining an ACL injury. 

Tougher lead emission limit dropped after smelter pushback
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Three years ago, Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority proposed tighter a lead emission limit for Hobart's zinc smelter to bring the state into line with national standards — but after pushback from the operator, that plan was dropped.

No room for underground car park at new stadium in latest plans
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Nearly a quarter of attendees are expected to drive to Tasmania's new AFL stadium, but the local council says it's been told an underground car park is no longer part of site plans.

He helped discover Antarctica but lies in an unmarked grave — until today
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Captain John King Davis was one of Australia's greatest Antarctic explorers, but for decades, his final resting place was an unmarked grave in Melbourne. Today, that will change. 

How a single cloud can make fortunes in Australia's electricity market
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

At the interface of AI, big data, the energy transition and mind-bogglingly complex weather systems, the ongoing supply of electricity relies on answering a deceptively simple question: Will it be sunny?

Putin's Russia 'a complete s**t show' as Ukraine reclaims chunks of land
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Ukraine has made its largest battlefield gains in more than two-and-a-half years, retaking more than 200 square kilometres of its territory from Russia in just five days, according to a new analysis.

Australian veteran Scott lands silver medal in women's aerials final
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Danielle Scott ends a 12-year drought for Australia by winning the silver medal in the women's aerials final at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

'Blatant' fake discounting by retailers in ACCC's sights
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb outlines the consumer watchdog's priorities for 2026, including targeting "blatant" fake discounting.

Sydney mental health patients who fled care accused of killing three people
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

A driver charged over a double-fatal crash used a staff pass to escape hospital the day before an alleged Sydney stabber fled the same mental health facility. 

As Sisonke held what police say was an IED, she waited for them to act
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

When Sisonke picked up a device that looked like a glass jar in Perth on Australia Day, she had a sense of foreboding so she took it to police. She says they took some time to act. 

Future of MotoGP to be announced amid speculation Adelaide could host
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

An announcement on the future of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is expected as soon as tomorrow amid widespread speculation the event is set to shift to South Australia.

Almost 60 arrested after weeks of violent unrest in NT community
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Northern Territory police have arrested 58 people in relation to weeks of unrest in the remote Top End community, which has seen brawls involving up to a few hundred of people — some of them armed — spilling out onto the streets.



News from the BBC World Service

Teenage girls lured into forced sex by gangs in London, BBC finds
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women.

Bone cement shortage likely to lead to joint surgery delays, NHS warns
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.

Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The letter from Queen Elizabeth II asks if "the birds are well, and the goldfish haven't died".

Mark Zuckerberg arrives to testify in social media addiction trial
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The billionaire Meta chief executive faces questioning over whether use of Instagram harms children.

Flooding may worsen as unsettled weather expected to last for at least another month
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

With wet and unsettled weather expected to continue flood affected areas will have to wait longer for any respite as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.

Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime of lost earnings, court rules
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.

Driver guilty over fatal smart motorway crash
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Barry O'Sullivan killed 68-year-old Pulvinder Dhillon after driving into a stationary car on the M4.

Luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, Spanish police say
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.

'For Dad, who didn't get to see this' - Shiffrin wins slalom gold
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

American star Mikaela Shiffrin cements her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she wins Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.

'How on earth have they done that?' - see Morrison's miracle shot that stole win for GB
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Rebecca Morrison hit an incredible shot against the USA to win the game and give Team GB a chance of progressing into the curling semi-finals.

Watch: Lindsey Vonn shares her journey home after Olympics crash
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The US skier was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 and had been hoping for a fairytale ending to her illustrious career in 2026.

How a fatal crash happened on a smart motorway
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, from London, died after the crash on the M4 in Berkshire in March 2022.

You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.

'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of a coastal community failed by political promises
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.

William says it has taken 'long time to understand my emotions'
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion.

I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.

Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End.

I hated my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it.



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