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News from the ABC Australia Rents stall as tenants 'scream in pain' Australia's rental market is "starting to rebalance" with prices flat in some capital cities but affordability remains a concern, according to Domain, which says an annual salary of $100,000 is needed to live comfortably. Soaking ahead for Australia's eastern seaboard following heatwave Severe thunderstorms and flooding rain are expected to ease the short-term fire threat, while Queensland continues to be drenched from ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji. A message to Donald Trump from inside Iran: 'Rescue us from this situation' From inside Iran, a defiant voice bravely breaks through the internet blackout to detail the horrors she has witnessed and to tell the president of the United States "the people are waiting for America to intervene".  Your guide to Tamworth Country Music Festival's must-see shows Discover the must-see artists at the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival — from breakout stars like Lane Pittman to legends such as Felicity Urquhart. Your ultimate guide to shows, dates, and insider tips. A few extra minutes of exercise and sleep may help you live a year longer Two new studies have found that small improvements in day-to-day life can have substantial impacts on life expectancy. Ukraine's former PM Yulia Tymoshenko facing allegations of bribery Anti-corruption watchdogs in Ukraine have searched the offices of the country's former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko amid allegations of a major bribery scheme. Greens deal in play as Coalition backs away from Labor's hate and gun reforms Liberals are backing away from a push to tackle antisemitism with stronger racial hatred laws, with some senior figures in the party also voicing freedom of speech concerns. Firefighters gain ground across Victoria as damage toll rises More than 228 homes have been confirmed destroyed by bushfires across Victoria, with authorities warning the total is likely to rise. Quiz: Can you estimate renovation prices better than a Grand Designs home owner? It's a familiar story on design shows. Home owners launch into building projects with budgets and timelines that don't always match their lofty ambitions. Take our quiz to measure your renovation planning skills. 'No joke, London Bridge has fallen down': The moment two tourists were trapped by nature Kelli Bryers wasn't sure if anyone had seen the London Bridge collapse just seconds after she and her cousin, David Darrington, had crossed it. Hot tubs, ice and penguins: Life working in Antarctica From 6,000 applications each year, only about 300 make the cut to travel down to Antarctica and experience a workplace like no other. FBI raids home and seizes devices of Washington Post journalist The reporter had previously reported on the Trump administration's efforts to fire hundreds of thousands of federal workers. X to change AI chatbot after outrage over sexual deepfake images 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 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 warns of retaliation as US withdraws troops from Middle East bases It comes as Iran's judiciary defied US warnings and said those detained over anti-regime protests could face execution. Captured tobacco kingpin thought 'he was out of reach', says Burke 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 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 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 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 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. News from the BBC World Service US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar base as US considers Iran action US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran. Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16. Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future. Faisal Islam: Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first. Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court. US announces start of phase two of Gaza peace plan It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says. Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics in indoor public venues after ski bar fire The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight. Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them. Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m at Australian Open 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. White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler The incident occurred while Trump toured a Ford factory in Michigan; the heckler says he has "no regrets". BBC on site after crane collapses and crushes train in Thailand Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure. Who is Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester reportedly facing execution? The 26-year-old shop owner was arrested in his home on 8 January in connection with protests in Iran. Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400. Why there are protests in Iran and what Trump says about US action 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. Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award. Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on' The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction. After U-turn on mandatory digital IDs, how have Labour MPs responded? Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley. Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you We underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious. Why has no English boss won Premier League - and who could be first? Why has an English manager not won the Premier League? Chief football writer Phil McNulty explores who could make history. UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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