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News from the ABC Australia

Royal protection police close to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be grilled
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

British police officers involved in royal protection are set to be grilled as part of a review into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as authorities probe information on "anything they saw or heard".

US Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The US Supreme Court hands down a bombshell ruling against President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Epstein estate to pay up to $US35 million in victims' settlement
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to pay as much as $US35 million to resolve a class action lawsuit, according to a court filing on Thursday.

Man who left girlfriend to freeze to death on mountain gets suspended sentence
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

A man who left his girlfriend to freeze to death on an Austrian mountain has been handed a five-month suspended sentence for manslaughter.  

Australia blows Oman away to end T20 World Cup campaign with a bang
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Australia has flogged Oman, chasing down 105 in less than 10 overs to end a disappointing World Cup campaign on a high. Follow live.

'She just gave birth today': Samu shines for Tahs after baby birth
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Wallabies veteran Pete Samu has helped the NSW Waratahs to consecutive wins to start the Super Rugby Pacific season, just hours after the birth of his child. 

Warriors ace sin-binned in hectic trial loss to Dolphins
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The New Zealand Warriors' hopes of having no-nonsense forward Jackson Ford on deck for their season opener are in the hands of the NRL's match review committee after he was sin-binned in a 38-34 trial loss to the Dolphins.

Trump wants federal agencies to release files on UFOs
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump says he will direct federal agencies to begin "identifying and releasing" government files related to UFOs and aliens.

Live: Walker returns in two-woman bobsleigh as Aussies contest heats
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Australia has more than one team competing in the heats of the two-woman bobsleigh at the Milano Cortina Olympics. Follow live.

Police receive 'reports of crime' in relation to Hanson interview
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

One Nation senator Pauline Hanson accuses the government of trying to put her "back in jail", after police received reports of a crime in relation to the senator's inflammatory comments about Muslims during a media interview.

No refunds for participants as Rottnest Channel Swim cancelled
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Perth's iconic Rottnest Channel Swim has been cancelled as forecast strong winds and unfavourable ocean conditions leaves thousands of swimmers and support crew disappointed.

Rottnest boat breakdown led to man's 26-year jail term for cocaine importation
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

A man who tried to smuggle more than 800 kilograms of cocaine into WA – and was only caught when his boat broke down — will spend two decades in jail and is "likely" be deported. 

'No seats at all' or one for Liberals if SA polls are correct: analyst
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Two opinion polls show fewer South Australians intend to vote for the Liberal Party than One Nation ahead of the official state election campaign period.

Licence for antibiotic use in Tasmanian salmon may be suspended
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The federal agency that approved the use of an antibiotic for Tasmania's salmon industry has proposed to suspend that licence, in the wake of news the antibiotic has been found in native species.

Residents urged to evacuate as bushfire rages in central-east Victoria
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Residents in a remote Victorian community have been urged to evacuate as an out-of-control  fire rages nearby.

Cockroach numbers surge in Adelaide during warm, humid weather
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Adelaide residents have been reporting increased numbers of unwelcome six-legged visitors in their homes, but with humid weather to continue amid a flood warning for the state's north, they are likely to stick around for a while yet.

NSW man caught with 34,000 'depraved' child abuse images avoids jail
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

A man has avoided time behind bars and instead been handed a three-year community corrections order for possessing 34,000 child abuse images and more than a dozen bestiality videos.

Queensland's new chief health officer outlines her priorities for public health
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Marianne Gale reminisces about her time working for Doctors Without Borders to emphasise how she wants to shape the public health of the state – with a strong focus on equity.

Nurses' strike cancelled after pay rise before state election period begins
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation cancels a strike at one of Adelaide's largest public hospitals after securing a 2 per cent pay rise on top of a 4 per cent immediate increase in wages announced earlier this week.

Man accused of performing Nazi salute at AFL explores mental health defence
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Tylere Baker-Pearce, 39, was initially charged with giving the salute at the Gabba, and was later hit with two additional counts of the alleged offence.



News from the BBC World Service

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

A tip-off and 'more luck than judgement': The story behind Andrew car snap
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

After the former prince's arrest, Reuters photographer Phil Noble began a six-hour drive to Norfolk.

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.

Life sentences for teens after racist murder of stranger delivering food to his mum
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Kamran Aman was subjected to further racist abuse as he lay dying on the floor of a neighbour's house.

KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

Man charged with raping unconscious wife with other men for years
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The defendants cannot be named for legal reasons at this stage.

Two teens who died at holiday park named by police
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, died at Little Eden Holiday Park on Wednesday, police say.

Couple left with $200k bill after baby born in US
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Family face a nine month battle with insurance giant Zurich which has now apologised.

Ratcliffe avoids FA charge over immigration comments
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's claims the UK has been "colonised by immigrants" will not lead to any sanction by the Football Association.

Calls for Andrew to be removed from royal line of succession
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

How Andrew's 11-hour detention on his birthday played out
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

From being arrested at home to detention in a cell, this is how the former prince's detention unfolded.

The four steps police will follow in investigation - and why it will be complicated
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Legal correspondent Dominic Casciani unpicks the complicated allegation Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested over.

Why was Andrew arrested and is he still in line for the throne?
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

'The arrogance of XL bully owner killed our mum'
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Esther Martin's daughters speak to the BBC after a man is convicted over the attack.

Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.

The Russian village that lost its men to war
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.

How a Zoom call led to a semi-pro table tennis player featuring in Marty Supreme
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The semi-professional table tennis player rehearsed scenes with the US actor on the Marty Supreme set.

My 24-hour Winter Olympics trip cost me £135 - the same as going to a football match
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

John McAllister managed to avoid forking out for a hotel during his bargain 24-hour trip to Milan.

Weekly quiz: Why was the mysterious fossil 'smiling' at the beachcomber?
Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026

How much attention have you been paying to what has happened in the world over the past seven days?



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