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News from the ABC Australia WA opposition blames police shortage for slow emergency response The WA Liberals say a slow police response to a violent incident involving St John Ambulance officers in the Goldfields is due to understaffing but the claim has been rejected by the police minister. Why finally defending UFC gold at home is a new beginning for Alex Volkanovski Alex Volkanovski hoses down retirement rumours ahead of his first hometown fight in almost a decade with Australia's greatest ever UFC fighter aiming for another lengthy run defending the featherweight title. Luigi Mangione's alleged notes to self: 'Pluck eyebrows', 'Keep momentum' A to-do list and travel plans shed light on the steps the 27-year-old may have taken — or planned to take — to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing last year. The terror and beauty of being Australia's official war artist Australia has been sending artists to the frontline since World War I, with more than 50 local artists taking part since then. But what's it actually like to head into war armed with a paintbrush? Stieglitz residents stay to defend homes from bushfire As a bushfire rages on Tasmania's east coast, bayside resident Paul Worsteling shelters in his car, charging his phone while saltwater rains down on the roof. Childcare worker sentenced over assault of three-year-old A woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting a three-year-old at a childcare centre in the NSW central west. The worker pleaded guilty to dragging and then throwing a child onto a mattress. Three more teenagers charged over Ellenbrook school stabbing Three more teenagers are charged over an alleged premeditated gang attack at Ellenbrook Secondary College on Monday that left a student with stab wounds. Fallen CFS firefighter remembered as 'man of great courage' Peter Curtis, who died at a bushfire ground on SA's Eyre Peninsula last month, has been remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a firefighter who "led from the front" and was a "bloody good bloke to have around". Police arrest teenager wanted over fatal Melbourne stabbing Homicide detectives have arrested a 16-year-old boy three days after a 40-year-old man was found with stab wounds in Melbourne's north. Melbourne influencer died from haemorrhage after freebirth, court hears A coroner's court has heard Melbourne nutrition influencer Stacey Warnecke died from a postpartum haemorrhage following a freebirth in September. Taliban detains men for Peaky Blinders-inspired costumes Morality police in Afghanistan detain several influencers who have gone viral for dressing up as 1920s gangsters in the style of BBC series Peaky Blinders. 'You have to fight': Timor-Leste marks 50 years since Indonesian invasion Survivors still have clear memories of the invasion by Indonesia, as Timor-Leste this week commemorates the beginning of a brutal 24-year occupation. WA hospitals record worst emergency department wait times in nation A trial of artificial intelligence at Royal Perth Hospital is announced in an attempt to help health workers focus on patient care, as new data reveals WA's emergency departments are among the most stretched in the nation. Mother's pain over 'decision' before son died in deliberately-lit house fire The mother of a teenager who was killed in a deliberately-lit house fire has told a Sydney court her son taught her "life is so precious" and she longed to be with him again for the rest of her days. Queensland family living in a tent say they're not considered homeless Simone Owen is living in a tent with her husband and two children, but she says they are not considered homeless so do not qualify for crisis accommodation. Woman critical after allegedly being run over in domestic violence incident A 36-year-old woman has been airlifted to Liverpool Hospital in critical condition. What we know about the smuggling balloons disrupting air traffic in Lithuania The balloons have been causing disruptions with air traffic since October. Here's what we know. Crucial koala corridors dwindling in Sydney, conservationists warn Key wildlife links between two of Sydney's major rivers are under threat from land clearing for housing, according to a koala conservation group. Beekeepers pay for imported honey testing to uncover hidden additives Australian beekeepers are funding their own investigation into the authenticity of imported honey, with tests showing other products are being added. Man found 'hiding underwater' after fatal shooting charged with murder Police have now laid charges over a fatal shooting in Beenleigh, south of Brisbane, earlier this month which claimed the life of a 35-year-old man. News from the BBC World Service Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders The UK praises Europe's "strength" after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war. Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted. How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'. These young Australians grew up with social media - what do they think of the ban? The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to find out what young people aged between 18 and 20 think of Australia’s under-16s social media ban. Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine He died in an accident away from Ukraine's front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. Artist Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' Turner Prize win Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award. 'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer. Storm Bram brings flooding and travel disruption to UK Amber and yellow warnings for wind are in place, with gusts of 90mph forecast in north-west Scotland. UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere. MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had "greater knowledge" of Stakeknife than it had first stated. UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025 Mutated flu virus is circulating - so should you buy a vaccine this year? Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season. The Papers: Trump says Europe 'weak' and 'faithful servant' Winkleman The US president has attacked Europe, with his comments splashed across a number of Wednesday's front pages. Watch: Ozzy the dog sets Guinness World record for longest canine tongue The mastiff mix from Oklahoma City broke the previous record with his tongue measuring in at 7.83in (19.89cm). MI5 under more scrutiny after multiple criticisms Concerns are raised over whether the MI5 can be trusted to provide full evidence to courts and investigations following the findings of Operation Kenova. Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys. Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026 It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt - Google Glass - was pulled in 2015. It sparked a debate over AI, but can Arc Raiders win a Bafta game award? Smash-hit Arc Raiders is longlisted for Bafta's best game award alongside Clair Obscur and Silksong. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83 His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers. Nigel Farage meets French far-right leader in London National Rally president Jordan Bardella says he believes the Reform UK leader will become the next British PM. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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