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News from the ABC Australia Question marks hang over wars, elections and alliances around the world in 2026 Disruptions to the world trade system courtesy of Donald Trump and a reshaping of historic alliances as multiple wars drag on have set the stage for a precarious year in global affairs. Quiz: How well prepared are you for what's coming in 2026? There's a lot already in the calendar for 2026 in sports, entertainment and politics. Are you ready? New year, new laws: What's changing around the world in 2026? From currency changes to cleaner toilets, here's what is changing around the world in the new year. How running helped Shalom overcome substance abuse Shalom Kaa used to think running was something other people did. But after a series of events that left him at his lowest, running became a big part of his recovery following years of substance abuse with crystal methamphetamines.  Follow the money as 2026's economy asks big questions of all of us Australia’s top economists talk interest rate hikes and market movements. Shower and tactical change helped Goolagong win first Australian Open After an extended break and a shower, Goolagong changed tactics in the deciding set to sail to victory over American Chris Evert back in 1974. Cabinet documents from one of Victoria's most influential governments released Previously secret cabinet documents from the Labor governments of John Cain Jr and Joan Kirner have been released to the public for the first time. Efforts to mitigate 'homegrown' extremism revealed in cabinet documents From expectations of a trade union backlash against controversial industrial relations reform, to concerns about "homegrown" extremism in Australia, here are what previously unseen cabinet documents tell us about Australian politics in 2005. Australia rings in 2026 with sombre commemoration, rainy fireworks From sombre commemoration to thunderstruck fireworks , people gathered around Australia to welcome in 2026. Female MPs in Japan want more toilets in parliament There are just two toilets for women near the main hall in Japan's parliament, with nearly 60 MPs calling for changes to the building to match growing female representation. 'I am so happy': Crowd celebrates Thailand's release of Cambodian soldiers The release is a key part of a ceasefire deal struck to bring peace to the border between the two countries. Man charged with making threatening phone call to Melbourne journalist Investigators from a taskforce targeting crime in the construction industry say a 31-year-old man threatened journalist Nick McKenzie in a Christmas Eve call. Iran's widespread cost-of-living protests reach universities Protests over soaring prices and a collapsing currency are spreading across Iran, with students joining shopkeepers in calling on the government to take action. Felix hoping to start 2026 with a bang at Aus Open After his best year on tour, Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime is looking to keep his hot streak running in the United Cup and at the Australian Open. Man dead and 14yo boy missing after boat capsizes at Sydney beach Police confirmed one man has drowned and a 14-year-old boy is missing after their boat capsized at Palm Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches, with a search and rescue helicopter continuing to search the area. Car culture rolling strong in Adelaide as unofficial event attracts thousands Despite becoming unofficial several years ago, a community-driven event has attracted about 1,000 drivers and even more spectators in Adelaide. Pet owner's warning as dog left 'frothing' after SA beach visit Within 20 minutes of leaving an Adelaide beach dogs Lucy and Ella began breathing rapidly and fell "terribly sick", prompting their owner to issue a warning. Darwin hit-and-run driver who left a woman for dead remains at large The search for a hit-and-run driver who allegedly struck and killed a 27-year-old Indigenous woman on one of Darwin's busiest main roads continues into its fifth day. How a 'silly mistake' cost these men Sydney to Hobart glory They should be celebrating a historic win — instead, the crew of BNC is coming to terms with how a "silly mistake" cost them the "crown jewel" prize of Sydney to Hobart overall handicap. Hunt for alleged axe-wielding car thief ends as stolen vehicle crashes The two-day police search for a man who allegedly went on a crime spree in Latrobe Valley has ended with a stolen car crashing through a garden wall. News from the BBC World Service UK prepares for New Year celebrations as cold weather warnings issued The cold snap is expected to have an impact on rail services, roads and ferries as people travel for New Year's events. 'Deeply missed' - Eddie Hearn pays tribute to Anthony Joshua team members killed in crash Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua's friends Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, will be "deeply missed". Nurse 'lucky to be alive' after crowbar attack at hospital Nurse Megan Lynch was stood at a vending machine when she was hit over the head with the crowbar. EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin's residences. Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from the St Petersburg to the Israeli port of Haifa. Passenger describes 'chaos' after head-on Machu Picchu train collision Tourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles. Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores. Queen praises Hunt family for their bravery after triple murders Her Majesty shares her own experience of assault in a discussion with John and Amy Hunt about violence against women. New Year's Eve trains disrupted by cable theft The disruption is now likely to last until the end of New Year's Eve, according to National Rail. Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens. Jurassic Coast rockfall captured on video A witness called it "a miracle" no-one was hurt when part of the cliff fell on to the beach. Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025 Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year. My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life. Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025 From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year. Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already under way according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister? In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026. Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch. Trump vetoes first bills of his second term Trump vetoed a bill on a Colorado water project he said wasn't economically viable, but one of his allies questioned if he had political motives. Man charged with murder after car hits pedestrian Liverpool fan Ruben Nunes, 34, died at the scene of the crash on Chapel Close, the Met Police said. UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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