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News from the ABC Australia

Ukraine, Russia and US delegations meet for trilateral talks on peace deal
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

The Abu Dhabi talks mark the first known trilateral meeting between the countries since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago.

'Insulting': Starmer demands apology after Trump says NATO troops dodged frontline
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Donald Trump criticised NATO during a Fox News interview on Thursday, saying the US had "never needed" the alliance.

Steve Smith delivers again as Sixers cruise into BBL decider
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Steve Smith top scores for the fifth time in as many innings as the Sixers down the Hurricanes to book a place in Sunday's BBL decider in Perth.

Dingoes 'not likely' to have caused Canadian teen's death, autopsy reveals
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

A preliminary report from the Coroners Court of Queensland finds dingo bites are not likely to have caused the death of Piper James on K'gari.

Ten bodies found from Indonesia plane crash that lost contact mid-flight
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Indonesian rescuers find the remaining bodies of 10 passengers on a fishery surveillance plane that went missing in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province at the weekend.

Darwin man to serve three years behind bars over father's death
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Jake Fenner, 32, has been handed a partially suspended sentence for causing the death of his father at their Moil home in 2023.

Fire threat means Tour Down Under loses iconic Willunga Hill
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Tomorrow's fourth stage of the Tour Down Under has been shortened due to local bushfire threats and forecast temperatures in excess of 40 degrees Celsius.

West Coast Eagles' Tyler Brockman charged over Geraldton street fight
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

West Coast Eagles player Tyler Brockman is charged with causing grievous bodily harm following an incident in Geraldton in late December.

Lawyers request AFP probe into Israeli president as Australian visit looms
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

The Australian Centre for International Justice has formally requested a police investigation into Israel's president for alleged incitement to genocide. He is expected to visit to Australia next month.

To Lam wins second term to rule Vietnam through 2030
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Vietnam's leader To Lam has been re-appointed as head of the ruling Communist Party for the next five years, and pledges to turbocharge growth in the export-reliant nation.

Japan set for snap election as PM dissolves parliament after three months in office
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election on February 8.

Kazakh player taunts 'disrespectful' fans after beating Turkish qualifier
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva happily plays the role of villain following her three-set win over Zeynep Sönmez at the Australian Open.

Fatigue a concern as fires threaten towns south of Perth
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

DFES says there have been no confirmed property losses as the battle to contain fires near Boddington and Wandering continues.

New passport rules designed to improve national security, UK government says
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

The requirement for dual British citizens to have a valid UK passport while entering the country would help prevent the arrival of people who present a threat, Australia's British High Commission says.

'It's a quiet town': Neighbours in shock after triple fatal shooting
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Residents of a remote NSW town of just 1,500 residents have expressed shock at a deadly shooting spree where three people were shot dead.

Tasmania to introduce new gambling reforms, including mandatory facial recognition
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

The Tasmanian government has announced a suite of new harm minimisation measures to be implemented across hotels, clubs, and casinos, aiming to "reduce red tape and regulation".

Accommodation facility for women on bail opens in Alice Springs
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

There are hopes the Salvation Army-run facility will keep women safe and help them reintegrate into the community while easing pressure on the prison system.

Fears for Saturday's heat as Welsford claims sensational seventh TDU stage win
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Sam Welsford claimed a brilliant Tour Down Under stage victory, the seventh of his career, as experts fear for riders ahead of 40-degree Celsius temperatures predicted for Saturday's fourth stage.

Broome pub manager jailed for raping staff member
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Stewart Patrick Burchell is jailed for six years, found guilty by jury trial of raping a staff member and indecently assaulting several others.

Viral video of bull shark in Brisbane river sparks AI debate
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

A video posted to social media of a bull shark washed up in the Brisbane River went viral and prompted speculation that it was AI-generated, but experts say it appears to be legitimate.



News from the BBC World Service

Former councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Philip Young admitted committing a number of sexual offences against Joanne Young over 13 years.

High stakes but low expectations for Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".

Missed opportunity to take amateur footballer to hospital before sepsis death, inquest hears
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Although a coroner says she cannot be sure Luke Abrahams' death could have been prevented.

Iran eyewitness tells of escape as live fire hit protesters
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.

Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles' chart record
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

The star's latest album, Britpop, debuts at number one, giving Williams his 16th solo UK chart-topper.

Labour MPs divided over potential Andy Burnham return
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Labour MPs have strong views on whether Burnham should be Labour's candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Grooming trial collapsed over jury WhatsApp group
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Some jury members messaged each other on WhatsApp about watching a broadcast on grooming gangs.

How long would you last in the Traitors castle? Take our test to find out
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Work through our scenarios to find out if you've got a taste for deception or a nose for detection.

England's Jess Carter says Euro 2025 abuse made her not want to leave hotel
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

England defender Jess Carter says abuse of female footballers is getting worse and that she has had to step back from social media after receiving racist messages during Euro 2025.

Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to co-operate with UK police
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.

Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what resources does it actually have?
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.

The rollercoaster years that led to the US-TikTok deal
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.

Why so many women end up 'menopause masking' - but it can have consequences, as I discovered
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Concealing symptoms of menopause can have knock-on effects for some women, such as increasing the risk of burnout

Weekly quiz: How did this cow surprise scientists?
Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Hundreds of illegal waste tips operating in England - including 11 'super sites'
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.

Spanish track was fractured before high-speed train disaster, report finds
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

The preliminary report into the crash that left 45 people dead finds evidence of a fracture more than two hours earlier.

Anna Wintour and Liz Hurley among mourners at Valentino's funeral
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Fashion and film stars gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of the fashion designer Valentino Garavani.

Driver admits killing teen freed from Dubai jail
Posted on Friday January 23, 2026

Marcus Fakana, 19, was killed in a car crash shortly after being released from prison in Dubai.



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