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News from the ABC Australia

15 dead after plane crashes in mountainous region of Colombia
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

A plane crash in north-east Colombia kills all 15 people on board, including a local lawmaker.

Breaking: Tasmania takes control of ore stockpile after Liberty Bell Bay defaults on loan
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The Tasmanian government appoints receivers and managers at Liberty Bell Bay smelter in the state's north to protect the manganese ore stockpile paid for by taxpayers.

Minister says 'mountain is falling off' on notorious transport route
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The NSW government has announced a fresh assessment of a key transport route recently closed by a 200-tonne landslip, but residents say it has all been done before.

First Nations leaders welcome Invasion Day rally terror probe
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Noongar woman Hannah McGlade is among many First Nations leaders who say WA Police's decision to investigate Monday's alleged Invasion Day rally attack as "a potential terrorist attack" is a step in the right direction.

Sabalenka has single focus with Open trophy beckoning
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The Australian Open has lost the regular women's grand slam heavyweights from the draw but world number one Aryna Sabalenka remains a Melbourne Park constant.

Woman faces court for allegedly assaulting stranger's newborn baby
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

A woman aged in her fifties has faced the ACT Magistrates Court over the incident. WARNING: This story contains distressing details about an alleged assault on a baby.

Barron Trump's intervention helps convict man of assault halfway across the world
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

A Russian man who became jealous of a woman's friendship with the youngest son of US President Donald Trump has been found guilty of assaulting her by a London court.

Boys and girls detained together without access to health staff, report finds
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The Northern Territory's children's commissioner says she is "incredibly disappointed" after the corrections department rejected all recommendations from a two-year investigation into the NT's youth detention system.  

Gold Coast firm fined $14m over Qoin cryptocurrency
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The company behind the Gold Coast-based crypto token Qoin has been fined $14 million by the Federal Court following long-running legal action by the corporate watchdog.

Molineux named Healy's successor as Australian captain
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Sophie Molineux becomes Australia's new multi-format captain, taking over from Alyssa Healy ahead of a home series against India.

A deadly virus has been re-detected in India. Asian countries are taking no chances
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Two cases of the Nipah virus have been detected in India, prompting a raft of screening measures to be enacted in countries across Asia.

Why the same towns keep breaking Australia's heat records
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Temperature records have fallen across Australia this week, but why is it always the same towns hitting these extremes?

'Enough is enough:' Residents want home buyback scheme
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Home owners living beside the Greenbushes lithium mine in Western Australia are calling for a buyback or relocation scheme amid the mounting toll of blasting, dust and noise.

Which US forces have been sent to the Middle East, and what does their arrival mean?
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

A US aircraft carrier, supporting warships, fighter jets and air-defence systems have arrived in the Middle East, as the world waits to see to what action — if any — Donald Trump will take against Iran.

Council chief says Alice Springs mall project signals 'strong future'
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Construction is underway on the Todd Mall in Alice Springs, with more development planned for the outback town.

Seven players ejected after brawl in 36ers win over Bullets
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Furious Adelaide coach Mike Wells has slammed the "dangerous" actions of two Brisbane imports after a wild scuffle led to seven ejections in the 36ers' blowout NBL win.

The performers working to ease the 'loneliness epidemic' in aged care
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Former aged care workers Marina Lee-Warner and Julie Joy have created a live show tailored to older Australians, including those facing cognitive decline.

Live: 'They simply cannot survive': Heatwave has huge impact on wildlife
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

NSW is on high alert for bushfires as temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius persist and firefighters continue to battle multiple blazes across Victoria.

How locals handle the heat in one of Queensland's hottest towns
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Outback Queenslanders are tough — this is how they handled a 48.5C day.

Injured Litchfield leaves WPL and raises concerns for India series
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Australian batting star Phoebe Litchfield has to abandon her Women's Premier League season because of injury.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.

Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.

Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.

Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Wounded demonstrators tell the BBC they are relying on medics willing to risk their own safety by treating them at their homes.

Why have English teams dominated as Real & PSG face play-offs?
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Five of the eight teams to qualify automatically for the Champions League were from the Premier League, so why have they been so dominant?

Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident".

Judi Dench and Stanley Tucci among stars at premiere of King's film
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

King Charles explains his philosophy of harmony in a film for Amazon Prime Video.

At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement.

Yes, you can be friends with an ex - but there are rules
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The four questions you should ask before deciding whether to stay friends or go no contact.

The Papers: 'Countdown to conflagration' and 'Restore high streets or lose election'
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Many of the papers have headlined on Iran, following threats from US President Donald Trump.

'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing

Is the US preparing to strike Iran again?
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.

When will it stop raining?
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Some areas have seen three times their average rainfall. Is there an end in sight to the sogginess? Stav Danaos has the answers.

Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

He is one of the most winningest coaches in NFL history, but his snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame adds to a growing list of defeats.

Holiday let tax changes 'could wipe out tourism in Wales'
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Controversial tax rules for people running holiday lets are like a "disease" that risks forcing them out

Watch: Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas
Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.

Facebook-owner to nearly double AI spending this year
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.



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