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News from the ABC Australia

Kim Jong Un's daughter visits state mausoleum, fueling heir speculation
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

The North Korean leader's daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media, fuelling speculation she may be in line to be the country's fourth-generation leader.

Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills protesters
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

President Donald Trump says the United States is "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran kills protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region.

Emergency services downgrade bushfire warning for Mundaring residents
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Authorities say the bushfire is moving in a north-easterly direction but is currently stationary.

WA police scale back search for snorkeller missing since New Year's Day
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

The 32-year-old man, who was part of a group of four divers snorkelling for crayfish, was reported missing off Ledge Point Beach.  

Rescue operations underway after coal mine collapse
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

One man is in hospital and another is missing following an incident at a Central Queensland coal mine.

Remote NT town in power limbo amid rolling blackouts since New Years Eve
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

The remote Northern Territory town of Jabiru has faced rolling blackouts since New Year's Eve, with no clear indication of when power will be properly restored.

Wallaby joey euthanased after 'horrific' animal cruelty discovery
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Wildlife carers have lodged formal complaints with police and environment officials after stumbling across a scene involving a dead mother wallaby tied to a signpost.

Joint ordered to rest as illness rocks Australia's United Cup preparations
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Australia's teen sensation is forced to lay low, with team captain Lleyton Hewitt hoping it is just a 24-hour thing.

Another e-bike death sparks renewed calls for consistency around laws
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Police believe a 15-year-old boy is the first person to die in Tasmania riding an e-bike, raising questions about what laws exist to regulate e-bike safety in the state. 

Murphy in line for comeback as SCG curator defends green pitch exterior
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Todd Murphy could play his first Test match on Australian soil as the curator of the SCG allays fears over the pitch.

Walkers rescued after one fell 5m near Tasmania's Federation Peak
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Three bushwalkers are rescued from near Federation Peak in Tasmania's remote south-west after one of them fell 5 metres, sustaining a non-life-threatening head injury.

What we learned from Donald Trump's wide-ranging health interview
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

US President Donald Trump says he regrets undergoing advanced imagery on his heart and abdomen because of the "ammunition" it handed his critics, but has once more defended his "perfect" health. 

Family watches Boddington heritage property burn in Christmas Day fire
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Two heritage homes and thousands of hectares of land were lost in a Christmas Day bushfire in Boddington.

Ski resort fire witnesses recall how tragic Crans-Montana blaze unfolded
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

As the resort town of Crans-Montana reels from the news of a tragic fire at a New Year's Eve party, a witness recalls hearing screams and seeing people covered in blood in the aftermath of the bar blaze. 

Brisbane beats Sydney and Melbourne in price growth
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Brisbane's housing market remains one of the strongest in the nation, with prices up 1.6 per cent in December even as Sydney and Melbourne see some growth moderation in property valuations.

Kidnapper was 'saving boys from aliens' when he snatched them from bed
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

A man who abducted a boy from his bed in regional WA after sniffing butane and having delusions about aliens is sentenced to eight years in prison.

Man accused of wild rampage across Latrobe Valley appears in court
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

A 34-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly going on a multi-day crime spree across Victoria's south-east involving carjackings, burglaries and a police pursuit.  

Williams to set new Australian Open record at 45 after receiving wildcard
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Venus Williams will play in the main draw of the Australian Open for the first time since 2021, 28 years after she first graced Melbourne Park.

NT to introduce Voluntary Assisted Dying bill mid-2026
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

The Northern Territory government says it will introduce Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation to parliament this year, nearly two decades after the Commonwealth vetoed the NT’s world-first euthanasia legislation in 1997.

Bikies allegedly sat waiting in hair salon before stabbing two men
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

In just four minutes, two men were stabbed in the chest and customers inside the Queanbeyan hair salon were left shaken.



News from the BBC World Service

Young Italian golfer feared dead and 100 in critical condition - what we know so far
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Authorities say 40 people died in the blaze in the resort of Crans-Montana.

Weather warnings extended as ice and snow blanket parts of UK
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

The worst of the weather is expected to hit Scotland, with weather warnings in place until Sunday.

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

Record year for wind and solar power - but is it enough to stay on track for 2030 targets?
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.

Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Paul Ovenden, who left Downing Street in September, says the British state has been "emasculating itself".

Legendary horse trainer Ian Balding, father of broadcaster Clare, dies aged 87
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Ian Balding, the legendary trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, dies at the age of 87.

China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

Call for circumcision safeguards after baby death
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

A coroner calls for regulation of male circumcisions after six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad died.

Watch: Footage shows partygoer trying to put out flames
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

The video shows a man trying to extinguish the flames while music can be heard playing in the background and some people film the fire on their phones.

'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.

Survivor describes how she lost sight of friend while fleeing blaze
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Dozens of people have died in the fire and more than 100 left injured.

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

Your photos as snow covers parts of the UK
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Overnight snowfall left a covering of snow and ice in some areas

From Doctor Who to X-Men - archive pictures show stars before they were famous
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days.

Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

I broke my neck filming Harry Potter but I don't regret being a stunt double
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.

Weekly quiz: Which Spice Girl got an invite to Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding?
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

I swapped my personal trainer for AI - and it's working
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Could AI be changing the fitness industry by offering a cheaper alternative to personal trainers?

Double record-breaking year for UK as 2025 confirmed as warmest and sunniest on record
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Simon King looks back at the extreme weather the UK had during 2025 as the Met Office confirms it as the warmest and sunniest on record



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