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News from the ABC Australia

Families of Bondi victims call for federal royal commission
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Loved ones of those killed and injured in the Bondi Beach attack say rising antisemitism requires a "powerful national response", piling pressure on Anthony Albanese for a royal commission.

Brigitte Bardot, the French star you 'had to see to believe'
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Few epitomised French chic like Brigitte Bardot, the doe-eyed beauty whose sensuality rocked a post-war world.

Iconic French star Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The French actor and singer was a screen siren of the 1950s and 1960s who in later life became a prominent animal rights campaigner.

Teenagers charged after alleged aggravated carjacking in Melbourne
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

An overnight police chase across multiple suburbs has ended with the arrest of three teenagers after an alleged aggravated carjacking in Melbourne's south-east.

Police say Tennant Creek death in custody was result of 'medical episode'
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Northern Territory Police say the death in custody of an Indigenous woman in Tennant Creek on Saturday was the result of a "medical episode", while admitting there was no nurse on duty at the time.

Woman dies in glider crash, pilot airlifted to Royal Hobart Hospital
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

A woman has died and a man has been taken to hospital following a glider crash at a private airfield in Tasmania.

Comanche gets 'redemption' for last year after winning race line honours
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Master Lock Comanche claims line honours in the 80th edition of the gruelling Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with a stunning daylight hours finish, making up for retiring early in last year's race.

Why you might want to keep your receipts when you shop in Taiwan
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Most shopping receipts in Taiwan are also tickets for a lottery run every second month by the government to increase tax compliance, and there are some big prizes up for grabs.

Sending army to protect Sydney's Jewish community 'not off the table'
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Sydneysiders can expect to see more police officers carrying long-armed guns in the weeks ahead, with the premier not ruling out sending troops to protect the Jewish community. 

Police crack down on drink driving, e-devices amid rising road death toll
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

More than 300 people have died on Queensland roads this year, with four additional deaths already recorded over the Christmas period. It has prompted a plea from authorities to ensure it does not get higher. 

Extreme fire conditions to hit South Australia on Monday
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Authorities are warning people to be prepared as hot and windy conditions sweep across the state. 

SA independent MP Nick McBride charged with assault
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Police say they responded to reports of a domestic assault at a home in South Australia's south-east on Saturday.

Australian cruise ship runs aground off PNG
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The Coral Adventurer has run aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea with more than 120 people aboard, two months after the death of a passenger allegedly left behind on a Great Barrier Reef island.

Man charged with Tim Picton assault granted bail
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

A 20-year-old man is granted bail after allegedly assaulting Tim Picton, a prominent Labor Party identity — an attack police prosecutors say may leave him permanently disabled, if he survives. 

MCC boss defends curator Matt Page after two-day Ashes Test
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

MCC boss Stuart Fox staunchly defends chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finishes within two days.

'Grumpy' seal disrupts summer boat race at popular holiday spot
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

A wild seal dubbed "Grumpy" causes some commotion at an annual boat race on the Mornington Peninsula, outside Melbourne. 

Spanish soccer coach missing after tourist boat sinks in Komodo National Park
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The Labuan Bajo port authority attributes the sinking to high waves of up to three metres, but rescuers say they are "determined" to find survivors. 

US holiday travel disrupted as snow blankets New York City
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

At least 1,500 flights were cancelled across the country as some areas received up to 25 centimetres of snow. 

Four Ecuadorian boys left home to play soccer. They were found beaten, naked and charred
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

In the weeks before Christmas, four boys under 16 left home to play a game of soccer. Their forced disappearance at the hands of Ecuador's military has been labelled a national "turning point". 

Why getting more migrants to swim has benefits for all of Australian society
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Despite wanting to learn how to swim, many from culturally and linguistically diverse communities — particularly adults — face three key barriers to participating.



News from the BBC World Service

The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema in the 1950s
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

Zelensky says Russia 'doesn't want peace', ahead of Florida meeting with Trump
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The pair are expected to discuss territorial concessions and security guarantees during the negotiations.

New archbishop urged to scrap £100m fund over slavery links
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

A group of MPs and peers claims the funds can only legally be spent on churches and payment of clergy wages.

Starmer criticised for welcoming freed Egyptian activist to UK
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4: Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre?
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?

In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.

Style trends to look out for in 2026: Bold colours, tassels and loud luxury
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.

Can Sabalenka beat Kyrgios and what if she loses? The key questions in 'Battle of the Sexes'
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

BBC Sport looks at the key questions going into the divisive Battle of the Sexes-style match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios on Sunday.

Dark energy just got even weirder and why the Universe may end in a 'Big Crunch'
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

A mysterious force called Dark Energy might be changing, in a way that challenges our current understanding of the nature of time and space.

Polls close on first day of Myanmar's widely criticised 'sham' election
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.

Three killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.

UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
Posted on Saturday December 27, 2025

The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders.

Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.

How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.

MCG curator in 'state of shock' at two-day Test after pitch criticism
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page says he was in a “state of shock” during England’s two-day defeat of Australia in the Boxing Day Test.

Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue
Posted on Saturday December 27, 2025

Drummer Chuck Redd reportedly called off his Christmas Eve performance after a vote by the board to rename the site.



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