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Friday news quiz: Red cards, ballistic missiles and Pam the Bird Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
It's been a week of missile testing, Telstra outages and FIFA World Cup red card interventions. Were you paying attention?
Beyoncé-approved: How Hiatus Kayote earned 15 years of A-list respect Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
They've made admirers out of music's biggest names over their 15-year career, but this Australian group are always thinking about the future.
From giant crab men to searing satire, here's the best TV of 2026 so far Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
A mountain of TV has landed in 2026 and we've sifted through it all to deliver you the ones worth your time (or at least a binge-watch).
Iran targets US military sites in Gulf as Israel warns it could 'strike again' Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Iranian armed forces launched reciprocal attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf states following US strikes on Iran's south and east regions, straining a three week old ceasefire.
World leaders gifted vintage revolvers by Erdogan after NATO summit Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogansaid the gifts were intended as a showcase of his nation's defence industry.
At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in China, state media says Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
More than 180 firefighters battled the deadly blaze at a factory in China's 'shoe capital'.
Modi tells Melbourne crowd India aspires to 'grow more, achieve more' Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
More than 20,000 people have given a rapturous welcome to Narendra Modi at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium as Anthony Albanese heaps praise on Australia's Indian diaspora.
US and Iran trade fresh strikes, explosions reported near nuclear plant — as it happened Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Jordan's military says it has intercepted eight Iranian missiles fired at the country, in a fresh wave of attacks in the Middle East.Â
Three corrections officers stood down as review launched into prisoner escape Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The Northern Territory Corrections Department has stood down three of its workers with pay over a prisoner escape on Sunday that triggered a more than 48-hour manhunt.
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Bonnie Tyler, singer of power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies at 75 Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, ​famed for 1980s power ballads such as Total Eclipse of the ​Heart and Holding Out ​for a Hero, has died.
Dockers stun the Swans in last quarter blitz to own the top of the ladder Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Fremantle puts on a show in the last quarter of its clash with Sydney to claim the top of the ladder outright.
Family desperate for information on missing Queensland mother Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Police are searching for a 30-year-old woman who was last seen in Toowoomba on Tuesday.
Footage shows interceptor missile test in Australian outback Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The prototype system included a mix of Australian and American technology, with Defence aiming to build a medium-range system to defend against missiles or aircraft bound for Australia.
Children's commissioner quits as CLP set to pass controversial welfare changes Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Shahleena Musk's resignation comes as the Northern Territory government-dominated scrutiny committee backs the Country Liberal Party's changes to child protection laws, despite widespread opposition and confusion about a key aspect of the legislation.
Push to invest in early intervention as calls to police surge Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
A review of Tasmania Police finds calls for help have risen by 40,000 annually over the past decade, fuelling demands for investment in early intervention support services.
Cultural hub in Tennant Creek celebrates Warumungu culture for NAIDOC Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Hundreds of people walked through the streets of Tennant Creek today as part of a NAIDOC march, finishing at the official reopening of the town's major First Nations cultural hub.
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UOW governance chief admits repeated recruitment policy breaches Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The ICAC inquiry heard Alyssa White had celebrated securing jobs for former colleagues as the "greatest achievement" of her career before agreeing recruitment processes were compromised, lacked transparency and breached university policies.
'He gave us 10 extra years': Australian-first immune centre opens in Canberra Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The Centre for Personalised Medicine at Canberra Hospital uses cutting-edge technology to identify the causes of complex immune conditions to tailor treatments for patients.
'Eternity of pain': Angus Taylor issues warning to Australians voting for One Nation Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
In his strongest remarks pushing back on One Nation, the opposition leader has accused the right-wing party of being a "column of smoke".
Man who dissolved wife's body in acid loses bid for earlier release Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Klaus Andres was sentenced to life in prison in 2013 after he was found guilty of murdering his 42-year-old wife Li Ping Cao.
News from the BBC World Service
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer. Heat health alerts extended as record for most 34C days in a year broken Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Almost all of England is under amber alerts for likely disruption to health services and travel. Tehran launches more strikes after explosions reported in southern Iran Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday. Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames. No contact from UK about on-the-run murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday. Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane school shooting as 'one murder' Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane". 'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero. Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea. Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys. Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Love Island winner also works as a model and DJ, and is an ambassador for a mental health charity. Has your area gone football-mad? We've mapped World Cup viewing Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 We've analysed BBC iPlayer viewing across the UK to see where the tournament has been most popular. Morocco's unfinished business with France Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Morocco are set to play in another World Cup quarter-final, but are they football's dreamers or is this where they belong? Are France beatable? - BBC experts have their say Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 France are the overwhelming favourites to win the World Cup. BBC Sport's reporters in America look for chinks in their armour. England defender Jarell Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 England defender Jarell Quansah receives a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico. Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week. It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby - then they were told he may have been trafficked Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him. Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75. I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship. Bar rules out jobs for young people if parents apply for them Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Owen Williams says his bar has seen an increase in parents applying for jobs on behalf of children. Why heatwaves hit women harder Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
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