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Counterterrorism police investigate Edinburgh attacks Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
Three of the five men injured during the attacks in the city's north and west require hospital treatment.
More missiles and ditch the UN: What One Nation’s foreign policy looks like Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
With One Nation running red hot in the polls and posing a serious challenge to the incumbent parties, there's more scrutiny on what its foreign policy would mean for Australia.
Trump's peace deal may not stop Iran casting America as the enemy Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
For decades the Islamic republic has been using its "main enemy" America to distract from its repressive regime, analysts say. But the recent truce with Donald Trump could change that.
'Old wine in a new bottle': Activists raise alarm over deepfake videos Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
AI-generated deepfake videos of prominent West Papuan rights campaigners spark concerns about how disinformation is being used as a form of "digital colonisation".
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Police speech stuns descendants gathered at site of outback mass killing Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
Ronnie's great-grandfather collected bones and teeth from an outback creek bed. Now police say they're 'not proud' of what occurred.Â
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Migrant's multi-million-dollar plan to save a dying outback town Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
A decade after the last coal truck rumbled out of Leigh Creek, Baljit Singh Bajwa put millions of dollars on the line to invest in the shrinking mining town.Â
Why a trip to Asia might be a good idea now Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
The war in the Middle East has not stopped Australians travelling but their preferences may be changing.
On health and child care, Labor might have found Pauline Hanson's kryptonite Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
Pauline Hanson said thousands of words in her marathon appearance at the National Press Club, but only a few of them will be heard widely.
Scott Miller thinks Australia probably hates him. He's desperate to reverse the damage Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
From Olympic silver medallist to convicted drug supplier, Scott Miller opens up on one of the biggest downfalls in the history of Australian sport and the moments that saved his life as he seeks redemption.
Did you pay attention at school? Let's see about that Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
Think you can get 10 out of 10 on our spelling quiz? Just remember, autocorrect can't save you here. Â
It's the winter solstice today, so when will mornings get lighter? Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
The June solstice is the shortest day of the year in Australia, but not the one with the latest sunrise or coldest weather. Here's why.
How hurt, healing and a hospital piano shaped Emma Louise's best album Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
It took seven years for the Jungle hit-maker and Flume collaborator to share the music that saved her following a "mental breakdown".
Live: Germany rocked by Côte d'Ivoire, Netherlands thump Sweden Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
Germany face Côte d'Ivoire in Toronto after the Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 to kick off a big day at the World Cup. Follow live.
Europe swelters as more heat records set to tumble Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
Much of Western Europe is sweltering in a heatwave with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, likely shattering yet more temperature records.
UK police investigate train crash that killed a driver and injured 80 Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
Nine people are in a critical condition after a collision between two passenger trains in central England.
Mooney scare mars Australia's World Cup win over Dutch Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
Beth Mooney has played down any concerns about her back injury after Australia crushed the Netherlands by 98 runs in their T20 Women's World Cup clash in Southampton.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz but US says traffic is flowing Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon, which killed at least 16 people on Saturday, local time.
Fuel excise discount extended, but prices could see small jump Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
The federal government is winding back its discount to the fuel excise over the next month as the 32 cents per litre fuel discount will drop to 16 cents.
Bolivia's president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declares a state of emergency across the country, after more than six weeks of protests and road blockades.
Bird flu could be catastrophic for nation's vulnerable species, experts warn Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026
The black swan, the Tasmanian devil and Australian sea lions are among the species at risk if a deadly strain of avian influenza takes hold in Australia, experts are warning.
News from the BBC World Service
Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated. Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force. Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away. Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey. Why Harry Kane is different at this tournament Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size. Sibling rivals line up for different teams Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament. Nervy, optimist, die-hard: What sort of fan are you? Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type. Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of. Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg. Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The rise of girl group XG: From sisterhood and survival to stardom Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers. How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say. Watch: BBC reports from train crash site as investigators give update Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 A train driver dies and 100 people are injured in the crash on Friday. Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation. Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past". Boy, 17, stabbed to death in south London prompting murder investigation Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 The 17-year-old was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill in the early hours of Saturday. Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.
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