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News from the ABC Australia

X to change AI chatbot after outrage over sexual deepfake images
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

New laws in the UK that would outlaw the generation of sexual deepfakes are set to come into force this week.

'Can't speak': Tennis battler beats the pros to take home $1 million jackpot
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Sydneysider Jordan Smith has beaten grand slam champion Jannik Sinner and dual grand slam finalist Amanda Anasimova to take home the prize in the novelty format.

Iran judiciary signals fast executions for protesters
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The comments from Iran's judiciary chief come as activists warn that protesters detained during demonstrations in Iran could soon be hanged.

Captured tobacco kingpin thought 'he was out of reach', says Burke
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says he believes tobacco kingpin Kaz Hamad thought he was "out of reach" of authorities before his arrest in Iraq.   

Search underway for missing diver in Antarctica
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Australian authorities say they are "investigating all the options available" to assist a search operation for a diver missing in Antarctica.

'Dangerous' pipe bombs found on Canberra footpaths
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Police are urging Canberrans not to touch suspicious objects after pipe bombs were discovered in Belconnen.

'Unacceptable': Juveniles charged, e-rideables crushed in police crackdown
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Police charge 25 youths and seize and destroy dozens of electric scooters and off-road bikes in a targeted crackdown on e-rideables in Perth's northern suburbs. 

World title hopes on the line in Tszyu-Zerafa showdown
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

No Limit boss George Rose says the doorway to the world will open for the winner of the Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa grudge boxing showdown. 

Hackers access student emails, passwords in major school data breach
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Hackers have accessed the emails, passwords and names of past and present students from all Victorian government schools in a major data breach.

'Not fair': Commercial fishers warned over salmon antibiotic
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Tasmania's Natural Resources and Environment Department has warned commercial fishers that driving their boats near some salmon pens could result in their onboard catch absorbing traces of the antibiotic florfenicol.

Festival director warned board about Writers' Week fallout
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

As the Adelaide Festival director reveals he had urged the festival's board not to cancel Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, a former board member opens up about his very different concerns about the Adelaide Writers' Week program.

WA windsurfer clinches junior world championship on home waves
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Geraldton windsurfer Sarah Kenyon is victorious after a tight battle in the sport's junior world championships held in regional WA for the first time.

Indonesian fishermen jailed after repeat offences in Australian waters
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The men will serve four months in prison after being caught off the WA coast with 40 kilograms of sea cucumber and an array of fishing gear. 

Police responding after workers uncover sack of explosives in Kalgoorlie
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Builders working in the rear yard of a surveying company got a shock when they came across a hessian sack full of old mining explosives.

Police issue arrest warrant over alleged murder of Brisbane carer
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Velvet Pesu was found dead at a house in Logan on Monday while police were conducting a welfare check.

Cow survives 80km swim in floodwater before washing ashore on beach
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Amid the damage from flooding in Central Queensland, tales of livestock surviving are emerging, including one cow's incredible waterlogged journey. 

Adelaide United says Josh Cavallo never raised homophobia concerns with the club
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The head of Adelaide United says the former Reds player Josh Cavallo never raised concerns about homophobia or not being selected to play based on his sexuality while at the A-League club.

Cultural claim over key Brisbane Olympic site knocked back
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has rejected a cultural heritage claim on the site of Brisbane's Olympic stadium, and has appointed an independent facilitator to mediate between interested parties. 

Police baffled by 'strange' $140k boat theft
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Police search for a boat worth about $140,000 that was stolen from the Sunshine Coast after its keys were left on board while the owners were overseas on holiday.

'She watches a lot more cricket than I do': Healy taken aback by commentary praise
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

After calling time on her decorated 15-year career, a spell in media commentary looks inevitable for Australian cricket star Alyssa Healy.



News from the BBC World Service

US reducing personnel at Qatar air base, official tells CBS
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.

After U-turn on mandatory digital IDs, how have Labour MPs responded?
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.

X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law."

France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.

Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m at Australian Open
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.

Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award.

Serial killer Steve Wright in court over 1999 death
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.

TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".

Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026

The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

Why there are protests in Iran and what Trump says about US action
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

More than 2,400 protesters are reported to have been killed in a violent crackdown by security forces. Here's what you need to know.

Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026

Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

University application deadline is today: How much does a degree cost?
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

Who are the winners and losers from the Scottish budget?
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country.

Why has no English boss won Premier League - and who could be first?
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Why has an English manager not won the Premier League? Chief football writer Phil McNulty explores who could make history.

Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.

First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.

Air quality alert as huge factory fire rages in Wolverhampton
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Residents and workers in the area have been told to close their windows and doors.



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