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Aussie stuns Brazil's fab four for first World Surf League title Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
Australian surfer George Pittar defeats a quartet of Brazilian world champions to claim a maiden championship tour win at the Margaret River Pro.
What we know about the Washington shooting where Trump was evacuated Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
Donald Trump had been due to address the annual White House Correspondents' Association in a glitzy ballroom at a Washington hotel, but the gala was quickly evacuated when shots rang out a few hours into the event.
This was one of the most vulnerable moments ever for a US government Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
ABC Americas editor was inside the ballroom when a shooting suspect was stopped by the Secret Service.Â
Police charge 16-year-old with stabbing teen on Perth bus Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
A 16-year-old boy has been charged for allegedly stabbing another teen, also 16, during a fight on a bus in Joondalup.
No Acknowledgement of Country at Anzac event attended by Qld premier Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
The event in Townsville, which has a proud military history and is Australia's largest garrison city, also did not include a Welcome to Country.Â
Shark-attracting 25-tonne whale carcass to close Sydney beaches for days Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
Popular beaches along Sydney's Royal National Park will remain closed for days, as authorities face the immense task of moving a large whale carcass that is attracting sharks.Â
Wheelchair user calls for 'common sense' after using accessible zone without permit Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
Disability advocate and wheelchair user Shane Hryhorec is calling for Adelaide Airport to use a common sense approach after being threatened with a fine for using an accessible pick-up zone without a permit.
Live: Panthers power to big win over Knights, Storm lose star half Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
The Penrith Panthers maintain their outright lead on top of the NRL ladder with a 44-12 win over the Newcastle Knights. Follow live.
Economist turns guerilla groundskeeper to save heritage building Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
After he was forced to retire, Craig James couldn't ignore the knee-high grass and decaying paint job on an 1840s sandstone building down the road.Â
Stilt stunt for the ages as one man attempts half-marathon world record Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
Santiago Vergara, 33, hopes to have nabbed a Guinness World Record after running the Ballarat half-marathon on stilts in a time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
Tasmanian coastal community on bushfire watch again Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
A coastal community recently ravaged by a bushfire has again been on alert in Tasmania.
Live: Emotional scenes as Crows mob Dawson after return goal Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
Jordan Dawson goals in his first match since his brother's death as Izak Rankine shows his class against Brisbane at the Gabba, while GWS hosts North Melbourne at Manuka Oval. Follow live.
This plant is the only known wild specimen in the world, found on just 300m of roadside Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
Only one known single spyridium plant is left in the wild, in crushed limestone on the side of a road. But scientists are hunting for more.
Love story: Bonding with my daughter was amazing, but it took time Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
Perinatal depression and anxiety meant I thought my daughter would be better off with a different mum. But with the right support, things got better. Â
Victoria offers 20pc car rego discount in cost-of-living measure Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
Motorists will have two months to claim a 20 per cent rebate on car registration as the government attempts to counter price rises at the petrol pump.
Mother says daughter was 'crying out for help' before prison death Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
Deaths in custody are on the rise and family members and advocates for a woman who died in a Perth prison say more needs to be done to keep inmates safe.
Dingo destroyed after week of attacks in WA's north-west Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
A male dingo has been "humanely destroyed" after multiple attacks within days of each other at Western Australia's famous Karijini National Park.
Live: Trump says shooting suspect was armed with multiple weapons before being stopped by Secret Service Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
A man armed ‌with multiple weapons ‌charged a ‌security checkpoint at the White ‌House correspondents' ‌dinner in Washington DC, ‌wounding a ‌law ‌enforcement officer, US President Donald Trump says. Follow live.
Search underway in Alice Springs for missing five-year-old girl Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
The girl was reported missing in the early hours of this morning when she could not be located at her Alice Springs home.
Shooting suspect at Washington gala identified as 31yo from California Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026
US President Donald Trump is evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a security incident.Â
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Moment Trump rushed to safety after gunshots heard at venue Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety. What it was like in the room as shots rang out at correspondents' dinner Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue describes the moment he and others dived for cover as shots rang out at the venue. Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. How old is the oldest runner? Take our London Marathon quiz Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 Can you beat our London Marathon quiz, or will you be limping to the finish? UK steps up plans for potential shortages caused by Iran war Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain. Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership. In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in ballroom Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage. Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns. 'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fears at correspondents' dinner Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons. What we know about the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard. Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar. It messed with his head Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence. I didn't tell my boyfriend my age when we started dating. I worried he might end things Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 Two couples tell BBC News about overcoming social stigma in their age-gap relationships. Voice notes are massive in some countries but not the UK. This is why. Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 Voice notes have they taken some countries by storm, while failing to truly take off in Britain. Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls. We thought Gen Z weren't drinking. But these cocktails in a ball may suggest otherwise Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 Gen Z is starting their nights with sugary canned cocktails - even if the taste proves divisive. BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant. 'We have no sleep': What it's like to run a round-the-clock celebrity fan page Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 Fan accounts and celebrity update pages are taking over timelines on platforms such as X and TikTok. The crime that never happened - but sparked a rage bait frenzy anyway Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 Misinformation about an alleged rape in Epsom became a real-world storm, but we've been here before. Giuffre family hold vigil to mark anniversary of her death ahead of King's US visit Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026 Family and supporters of Virginia Giuffre repeated calls for King Charles to meet Epstein survivors. A 'bruising week' for Sir Keir and 'Order Andrew to give evidence' Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026 A number of the papers are raiding questions over Sir Keir Starmer's future in politics.
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