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News from the ABC Australia 'Kangaroo court': UK MP lashes Bangladeshi court over corruption conviction Tulip Siddiq says the decision should be treated with "contempt", while her political party says she was not afforded due process. Overlooked solution to housing crisis could unlock a million new homes: CEDA The public policy think tank, CEDA, believes Australia could increase its current housing stock by nine per cent if just one in four standalone homes in the five biggest cities are developed into dual occupancies.  Inquest into fatal Sea World helicopter crash hears pilot prioritised safety The executive assistant of chief pilot Ashley Jenkinson has appeared before a coronial inquest into the 2023 tragedy. WACA seeks total exemption from paying council rates until 2035 The Western Australian Cricket Association has asked the City of Perth for a 10-year exemption from paying any rates. If granted it would potentially cost the city $2.5 million in revenue. Inquest told man was carrying fake gun before being shot by police An inquest into a 2024 police shooting in Nowra on the NSW South Coast hears police gunned down a man who was carrying a fake gun with the intention of being killed. Netting on apartment complex did not meet fire resistance code, Hong Kong officials say Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency has arrested 13 people, including the directors and an engineering consultant of a construction company. Sam Kerr 'in the mix' for Matildas return on Tuesday night Matildas captain Sam Kerr is running out of chances to make her long-awaited return from a knee injury, as the Australian team faces New Zealand's Football Ferns in their last scheduled match before next year's Asian Cup. Closing arguments to begin in trial of Rajwinder Singh, accused of killing Toyah Cordingley The jury in the former Innisfail nurse's murder trial has heard more than three weeks of evidence. Trial told nursing home resident allegedly assaulted in care has died A 76-year-old woman who reported a sexual assault in a break-in at her nursing home has since died of unrelated causes as the trial of the man accused, Hayden Carl Skinner, began today in Coffs Harbour. Businesses that send SMS messages now need to register their IDs Organisations using branded identifiers in their text messages to consumers will need to register them by July 1, 2026, or risk being mistaken for a scam. Man arrested after allegedly firing crossbow at police in Melbourne Police say they returned fire after the man allegedly shot a crossbow at them at a house in Etham this afternoon. Vinnies takes most waste to ACT landfill as overall charity waste declines Canberra's biggest charities dumped almost 600 tonnes of waste last financial year, with the declining quality of donations a key factor in goods ending up as landfill. Firefighters slammed for 'potentially deadly' incident at Metro Tunnel The union claimed firefighters entered the Metro Tunnel for operational reasons but Fire Rescue Victoria said there were no planned drills or site visits. Heat and fires in the west, while record cold delivers snow in the east Summer has arrived in Australia with a bang, with fire and searing heat in the west, while a sprinkling of snow accompanied record cold temperatures in the south-east of the country. Operator of jumping castle involved in six deaths seeking court costs The operator of the jumping castle at the centre of the tragedy in which six schoolchildren died in 2021 is seeking to recoup potentially "millions" in court costs following her being found not guilty of a health and safety charge in relation to the incident. Scores of baby birds displaced by land clearing for renewables project The NSW government's flagship renewable energy project has come under fire after trees containing dozens of hatchlings were cut down.  New warning for Ozempic-style drugs over risk of suicidal thoughts Australia's medicines regulator issues a safety warning over the potential risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours when taking Ozempic-style drugs. Teens in court charged over Adelaide shopping centre stabbing Prosecutors are "likely" to consider asking for the case against two teenagers charged over a stabbing — which sent an Adelaide shopping centre into lockdown — to be moved to an adult court. Diver's body recovered after cave diving incident in SA The body of a man who died while cave diving in South Australia's south-east on Sunday has now been recovered, police say. Customers 'angry' as caravan manufacturer collapses into administration Hundreds of Zone RV employees are out of work weeks before Christmas after arriving at work on Monday morning and being told the bad news. News from the BBC World Service Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget. Heads of UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of war crimes, officer tells inquiry An officer tells the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan UK Special Forces leadership was "very much suppressing" the allegations. Four dead in Russian attack as diplomatic efforts to end war continue As US negotiating teams continue to hold talks with Moscow and Kyiv, Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue. Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence The former minister and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, who received a two-year sentence, says the charges are politically motivated. Weather warnings issued as heavy rain hits the UK with flooding expected Parts of the UK could see a month's worth of rainfall in just one day. 'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington musical declared a hit by critics The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher. I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it? The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told. An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities. 'I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city. Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 500 Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured after a cyclone hit the region. David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy? Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution. WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds. Feuds, boycotts and expulsions - chaotic conference marks launch of Your Party The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party. I shouldn't have to co-parent with my rapist ex A mum from the West Midlands says the family courts system needs to be "overhauled". 'Raise hell' - the fastest bowler you might not have heard of The story of Duncan Spencer, the "frighteningly fast" bowler who could have played for England or Australia. How Pope Leo transformed from 'quiet man' to vocal peace messenger on first foreign trip We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool. Are you falling victim to 'rage bait'? Oxford's word of the year 2025 explained The phrase - meaning to get angry scrolling through social media - beats aura farming and biohack to the title. Runaway reindeer sparks huge search operation after fleeing festive celebration The animal, named Buddy, fled a festive celebration on the coast and went on the run for hours. Charli XCX and Raye to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 It is the first time in 25 years the top of the festival bill will be exclusively British and Irish acts. Man refuses to appear at court over train attacks Anthony Williams is accused of the attempted murders of 13 people. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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