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News from the ABC Australia

WA to introduce new protests laws in bid to protect 'social cohesion'
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The WA premier flags new legislation on hate speech and protests in a bid to protect "social cohesion" in the wake of "multiple threats across Australia" over the summer.

Women's advocate quits Liberal Party after Ley defeat
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Women were less likely to vote for the Coalition at the 2025 election than ever before, according to the Australian Election Study.

Frog toxins the latest poison identified in long line of Russian chemical attacks
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a rare and lethal toxin found in the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries have said. It's not the first time the country has been accused of poisoning its enemies.

Indigenous women pull off epic comeback in All Star victory
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The Indigenous team overturns a 14-0 deficit to score a rousing comeback win over the Maori in the Women's All Stars clash.

Man charged after Egyptian artefacts stolen from Caboolture museum
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A 52-year-old man has been charged and 'priceless' Egyptian artefacts have been recovered after a break-in at a small museum in Caboolture on Friday.

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan. 

Sydney e-bike rider suffers head injuries in crash after being followed by police
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A critical incident investigation is underway after a 39-year-old man being followed by police hit a pole, in what has been described as a "significant impact".

Statues unveiled of opera star who succeeded before Melba
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

An effort to bring new recognition to a Tasmanian opera star who became world famous, but who died poor, culminates in the unveiling of two statues of her in Hobart.

Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump shares monkey clip
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Former US president Barack Obama has criticised a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. 

'Don't be the generation to stuff it up': The reality of running the family business
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Inheriting a family business comes with the weight of generations past. For these change-makers, the future is in modernising their operation and making it their own.

Second boat fire in four months at Perth marina claims multiple vessels
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Four boats are destroyed in a fire at Hillarys Boat Harbour, the second time a blaze has struck the marina in just over four months.

Man killed after motorcycle hits kerb in Canberra's north
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The 24-year-old was riding near the Giralang shops when his motorcycle hit a kerb this morning.  

Treacherous strait swim the latest step to ocean challenge dream
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Swimming in shark-infested waters across one of the most treacherous island crossings in the world was a challenge Townsville woman Liz Denyer could not pass up.

PM announces $3.9b 'down payment' towards $30b submarine shipyard
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The South Australian and federal government release plans for the shipyard in Adelaide that will build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact with the US and the UK.

Taylor lays battle lines on capital gains tax as deputy defends nuclear policy
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume says Australia needs to be "open minded" on nuclear power if the country is to bring down emissions and make power cheaper. 

A urine test for plastic chemicals set this 25-year-old on a mission to find solutions for pollution
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Kal Glanznig had his urine tested as part of an upcoming documentary exploring plastic pollution in Australia. The results left him speechless.

Six mysterious 'Twin Peaks' deaths in Balkan Mountains stir controversy
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Six unsolved deaths in two remote parts of the Balkan Mountains become a source of conspiracy across Bulgaria.  

Man stabbed in leg, arm dies following armed fight in remote community
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A 27-year-old man has died in the Northern Territory after being stabbed during an armed fight with a 19-year-old, who has since been arrested.

Victorian opposition vows to chase down $15b with royal commission
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Opposition leader Jess Wilson has pledged to investigate an alleged $15 billion blowout to Victoria's Big Build projects if elected.

Specialised nippers program teaches kids with disability to swim safely
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

At this popular Victorian beach, children who once may not have gone more than ankle-deep in the surf are swimming past the break.



News from the BBC World Service

Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet that the ball was "in America's court to prove that they want to do a deal".

Children 'weaponised' by both sides of trans debate, says author of gender identity report
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Clinician Dr Hilary Cass says "people at the extremes" had caused a lot of distress for young people.

Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The prime minister's speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home.

'Trump will be gone in three years': Top US Democrats try to reassure Europe
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.

Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The former US president didn't name Trump, but lamented the lack of "shame" and "decorum" among public officials.

Death of the sex drive - and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo?

Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

GB women shock curling world champions Canada
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Great Britain's women curlers kickstart their campaign with a superb first victory of the 2026 Winter Olympics while GB's men also won but three British women missed out on skeleton medals.

From pizza delivery man to Winter Olympics hopeful
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

A medallist with Team GB in 2014, bobsleigher Joel Fearon is preparing for his third Winter Olympics after coming out of retirement to compete for Jamaica.

Skier makes history for Brazil by winning gold in giant slalom
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil by clinching his nation's first Winter Olympic medal with gold in the giant slalom.

GB target skeleton team medal - Sunday's guide
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

The spectacular multimillion-euro heist nobody noticed
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

How did the thieves know exactly where the vault was and why did no-one hear the drill? Was it an inside job?

What the Nigella Lawson effect will mean for the Great British Bake Off
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

What joining Channel 4's famous tent could mean for the TV cook's career and the baking show.

How to get the best view of the Northern Lights in 2026
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting as the Sun reaches the maximum of its cycle.

The saga of a £165m rail line that keeps causing travel chaos
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Taxpayer money has flowed into fixing the rail line connecting Cornwall with the rest of the UK - but the elements have other ideas.

Is this a 'very Chinese time in your life'? The trend boosting China's soft power
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Chinamaxxing is adding more gloss to the recent flourish of Chinese soft power.

An abduction, a Bitcoin demand and a TV icon - why Nancy Guthrie's case has gripped the US
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Savannah Guthrie's fame has helped turn her mother's abduction into a national obsession.

The Papers: 'Navalny killed by frog toxin' and 'There must be probe into envoy Andrew'
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A number of papers lead with the revelation that the Russian opposition leader was killed by a dart frog toxin.

Actor Ross Kemp to return to EastEnders for short stint
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Kemp plays the infamous Grant Mitchell in the long-running soap.

Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.



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