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Live: Fastest men in water and on land to be crowned in 100m events Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
It's day five of the Commonwealth Games and that means the fastest man and woman will be crowned in the 100m, the Diamonds take on Malawi and Kyle Chalmers goes for gold. Follow live.
Two powerful earthquakes hit Japan within an hour Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Japan's south-western Kyushu island has been struck by two strong earthquakes within an hour.
With a forceful declaration, Ben Carroll halted Jacinta Allan's agenda Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Victoria's new premier Ben Carroll has only four months to convince voters he could be the man for the top job after the toppling of Jacinta Allan.
Hanson reveals who paid for Italy trip with Gina Rinehart Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
The benefactor of Pauline Hanson's Italy trip has been disclosed in an update to the One Nation leader's gift registry.
Ocean search for missing baby boy suspended because of rough weather Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
The search for a three-month-old baby boy still missing after the bodies of his mother and sister were recovered from waters off SA's South East has been suspended because of weather conditions, police say.
Cairns man jailed for fatally stabbing housemate in fight Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A court has heard a dispute over loud music at a Far North Queensland share house spiralled into a fight that led to the death of a 57-year-old father of two teenage boys.Â
Country footy player charged after 'ugly' scenes in southern WA Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Police charge a Cowaramup man with assault and choking after a clash in WA's Lower South West Football League.
Prison worker stands trial accused of raping inmate Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A prison worker has pleaded not guilty to the aggravated indecent assault and rape of a female inmate at an Adelaide prison facility.
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Joint spares Aussie blushes on tough day at Memphis Open Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Rising star Maya Joint has spared Australia's blushes at the WTA's hard-court event in Memphis as her compatriots struggle.
Woman charged with animal cruelty as 119 animals allegedly found on property Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Police say they have charged a 48-year-old woman with serious animal cruelty after allegedly finding 119 animals on a property west of Brisbane.Â
Family of allegedly murdered mother says she was 'loved beyond words' Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
An online fundraiser for the family of a Melbourne mother allegedly murdered by her partner has raised almost $40,000.
Former Melbourne organised crime kingpin sentenced to life in Iraq prison Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Kazem Hamad, a former Melbourne organised crime kingpin who was deported to Iraq in 2023, has been sentenced to life in jail by an Iraqi court after being convicted of drug trafficking.
Body pulled from landslide at Solomon Islands gold mine Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A man's body has been recovered from the site of a landslide at Solomon Islands's only large-scale gold mine.
Big ship to be lifted onto even bigger ship in 'complex' operation Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
One of the world's largest heavy-lift ships has made anchor in Hobart's River Derwent, as it awaits its role in "one of the most complex maritime events" in Tasmania's history.
Parts of Queensland drought declared for first time in two years Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Parts of southern Queensland have been drought-declared for the first time in two years, with farmers facing worsening conditions after at least 12 months of below-average rainfall.Â
Man accused of allegedly trying to defraud $1.3m from ATO Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A Broken Hill man has been accused of allegedly attempting to defraud the Australian Taxation Office of more than $1.3 million.Â
ACT politician says 'better offer' section on energy bills 'misleading' Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
ACT independent MLA Thomas Emerson calls for more transparency from energy provider ActewAGL after learning the company is not explicitly revealing the best possible plans on its bills.
Inquest to be held into death of former Gold Coast Titans cheerleader Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Breeana Robinson died after plunging from a high-rise balcony on the Gold Coast in 2013, with murder charges against her former partner dropped in 2023.
US pharma giant to pay out $7.9 billion over baby powder lawsuits Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A US pharmaceutical company will pay $7.9 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits that claim its baby powder caused ovarian cancer.
Sunshine Coast health boss walks back 'grim' assessment of state budget Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
The chief executive of Sunshine Coast's health service made comments at a leaked staff town hall earlier this month, but today watered down his remarks as he fronted budget estimates.
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Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs. People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Some reports say there was an explosion at the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake. Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week. Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast. Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed. US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights. Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer. The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime. Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims. 'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs,' Biden tells ghostwriter in recording Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps. Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever. What you need to know if you have plans for a holiday in France or Spain Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
Witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate. ‘I’d found the missing piece to a puzzle’: How attachment theory is shaping modern dating Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships? How afraid should we be of jellyfish off UK shores? Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water. Is struggling Adam Ramsay-Peaty nearing the end? Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Can Adam Ramsay-Peaty return to the top after a disappointing Commonwealth Games or is the end nigh for Britain's former Olympic champion? As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons? Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low. China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media. Detectives 'haunted' by unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh as unseen pictures released Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Suzy Lamplugh (pictured second left) disappeared 40 years ago and her case is set to be closed in a year's time. Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
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