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News from the ABC Australia

Ukrainian drone strikes Russian Black Sea oil port
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Two people were wounded in the attack on the port of Taman in the Krasnodar region, ahead of US-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. 

Aussie Matt Graham claims bronze in men's dual moguls
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Matt Graham's medal is the third Australia’s moguls squad has delivered at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. 

New Zealand's North Island braces for more rain amid widespread flooding
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Floods cause power outages, road collapses, home evacuations and are linked to the death of a man whose vehicle was submerged on a highway. 

Live: Crash costs Australia in snowboard cross final after Graham’s battling bronze
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

It's another medal for Australia with Matt Graham winning the bronze in men's dual moguls, but Adam Lambert's crash costs him and Josie Baff a chance at a medal in the mixed snowboard cross. Follow live.

Māori retain All Stars crown after thrilling stalemate
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

It went down to the final seconds, but the Indigenous and Maori NRL All Stars could not be separated with both sides left to rue missed chances after a 16-all draw. 

Two men, three boys arrested after incident allegedly involving machetes
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Police allege an aggravated assault took place outside of Alice Springs Hospital in the early hours of this morning, where they say a group of boys and men were brandishing bladed weapons.

WA to introduce new protests laws in bid to protect 'social cohesion'
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The WA premier flags new legislation on hate speech and protests in a bid to protect "social cohesion" in the wake of "multiple threats across Australia" over the summer.

Women's advocate quits Liberal Party after Ley defeat
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Women were less likely to vote for the Coalition at the 2025 election than ever before, according to the Australian Election Study.

Frog toxins the latest poison identified in long line of Russian chemical attacks
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a rare and lethal toxin found in the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries have said. It's not the first time the country has been accused of poisoning its enemies.

Indigenous women pull off epic comeback in All Star victory
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The Indigenous team overturns a 14-0 deficit to score a rousing comeback win over the Maori in the Women's All Stars clash.

Man charged after Egyptian artefacts stolen from Caboolture museum
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A 52-year-old man has been charged and 'priceless' Egyptian artefacts have been recovered after a break-in at a small museum in Caboolture on Friday.

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan. 

Sydney e-bike rider suffers head injuries in crash after being followed by police
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A critical incident investigation is underway after a 39-year-old man being followed by police hit a pole, in what has been described as a "significant impact".

Statues unveiled of opera star who succeeded before Melba
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

An effort to bring new recognition to a Tasmanian opera star who became world famous, but who died poor, culminates in the unveiling of two statues of her in Hobart.

Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump shares monkey clip
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Former US president Barack Obama has criticised a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. 

'Don't be the generation to stuff it up': The reality of running the family business
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Inheriting a family business comes with the weight of generations past. For these change-makers, the future is in modernising their operation and making it their own.

Second boat fire in four months at Perth marina claims multiple vessels
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Four boats are destroyed in a fire at Hillarys Boat Harbour, the second time a blaze has struck the marina in just over four months.

Man killed after motorcycle hits kerb in Canberra's north
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The 24-year-old was riding near the Giralang shops when his motorcycle hit a kerb this morning.  

Treacherous strait swim the latest step to ocean challenge dream
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Swimming in shark-infested waters across one of the most treacherous island crossings in the world was a challenge Townsville woman Liz Denyer could not pass up.

PM announces $3.9b 'down payment' towards $30b submarine shipyard
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The South Australian and federal government release plans for the shipyard in Adelaide that will build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact with the US and the UK.



News from the BBC World Service

UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".

GB's Bankes & Nightingale win snowboard cross gold at Winter Olympics
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win snowboard cross mixed team gold - Team GB's first ever Winter Olympic title on snow.

Children 'weaponised' by both sides of trans debate, says author of gender identity report
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Clinician Dr Hilary Cass says "people at the extremes" had caused a lot of distress for young people.

Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet that the ball was "in America's court to prove that they want to do a deal".

Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns union
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

What the Nigella Lawson effect will mean for the Great British Bake Off
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

What joining Channel 4's famous tent could mean for the TV cook's career and the baking show.

Norway's Klaebo wins record ninth gold
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, becomes the Winter Olympics' outright most successful athlete with a record ninth gold medal.

GB curlers sweep aside Germany to edge closer to semis
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Team GB's men's curlers move a step closer to securing a Winter Olympics semi-final place as they compile an accomplished victory over Germany.

GB target skeleton team medal - Sunday's guide
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Death of the sex drive - and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo?

This rail line caused travel chaos during storms. £165m later, it's happened again
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Taxpayer money has flowed into fixing the rail line connecting Cornwall with the rest of the UK - but the elements have other ideas.

The spectacular multimillion-euro heist nobody noticed
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

How did the thieves know exactly where the vault was and why did no-one hear the drill? Was it an inside job?

Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

How to get the best view of the Northern Lights in 2026
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting as the Sun reaches the maximum of its cycle.

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's low personal poll ratings could prove a drag in the previously safe seat.

'Trump will be gone in three years': Top US Democrats try to reassure Europe
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.

China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Relaxed visa rules for British and Canadian passport holders will come into force on 17 February.

Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The former US president didn't name Trump, but lamented the lack of "shame" and "decorum" among public officials.



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