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Sources say Australia withdrew from West Bank sanctions talks ahead of statement Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
European diplomats say they were surprised and disappointed that Australia baulked at joining a UK-led move to impose trade sanctions on West Bank Israeli businesses.
Being Heumann already a big win for disability representation on screen Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
Did you know there was an American disability rights movement that can be traced back to the 1970s? A new movie coming out in November will tell the story about the woman at the centre of it.Â
ABC 50/50 quiz: Testing your knowledge of Fame vs Nine To Five, 60s singers and very long mullets Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: somewhere there lurks a trap.Â
In a world of conflict and terrifying new weapons, where is the UN? Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
When Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong attended the United Nations General Assembly 12 months ago, it felt like something significant might be happening. This year, things feel like they will be a bit more... prosaic.
A Kennedy Center homage moved Led Zepplin. Now it's the stage for political drama Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
For more than 55 years, the Kennedy Center beckoned the best of culture to its Washington DC home. Now Donald Trump talks of closure and demolition.
Diana's brother says he's 'telling truth' about king's 'monstrous' phone call Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
Princess Diana's brother has doubled down on his swathe of explosive claims about Britain's royal family, insisting he is "telling the truth", and suggesting the king is "embarrassed".
Macron orders protection of French infrastructure from Russian hybrid attacks Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
The French president said the threat to Europe from Moscow's shadow warfare had "intensified".Â
Canberra ends Wests' NRLW fairytale in finals shut out Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
The Raiders have claimed a first-ever NRLW finals win, downing the Tigers 6-0 to end Wests' fairytale season.
Third man charged over shooting in Melbourne's northern suburbs Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
Detectives charge a man in relation to a fatal shooting in Melbourne's north earlier this month, arresting him as he tried to board a flight out of Australia.
North Melbourne's 32-game winning streak over after shock loss to Hawthorn Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
North Melbourne has lost for the first time in almost three years, with the two-time defending AFLW premier falling to a shock 7-point defeat to Hawthorn in Cairns.
Australian finalists for Prince William's Earthshot Prize 'nervous but excited' Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
Seventy ranger teams across Central Australia manage bushfires, protect species and use land practices developed over tens of thousands of years. Now their environmental work has been recognised by Prince William.
Adelaide workers expected to bear brunt of Bendigo Bank cuts Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
A union says 137 workers at the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank are slated for redundancy as part of an ongoing restructure, but the company says its plans are "yet to be finalised".Â
At least three dead in Philippines school shooting Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
At least three students have been killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a high school in the country's south, authorities have confirmed.
Freo flies into grand final after stunning fightback against Sydney Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
Fremantle overturns a 28-point third-term deficit to defeat Sydney by 12 points and become the first team to qualify for the AFL grand final.
Federal finance minister threatens to bypass NT government on funding Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
Katy Gallagher has met with the acting NT chief minister to discuss how federally-funded programs are being administered by the Country Liberal Party government.
Hat-draw to decide mayoral contest ends in confusion Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
With the vote tied, Clarence Valley Council turned to drawing a name out of a hat to decide who should be mayor, only to disagree on who the winner was.
Regional businesses alarmed as Australia limits working holiday visas Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
The tourism, hospitality and agriculture sectors in regional Queensland say changes to Australia's migration system, including introducing a ballot system for working holiday makers, will have devastating impacts.
Alan Jones trial hears of 'sharp shift' in athlete's relationship with him Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
A friend of prominent athlete 'Complainant M' told police he noticed a "sharp shift" in the athlete's relationship with broadcaster Alan Jones around the time of an alleged assault.
Blistering Head ton leads Australia to victory in second ODI in Zimbabwe Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
Travis Head has scored his first century since last summer's Ashes, with the punchy southpaw's eighth ODI ton leading Australia to an 84-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Harare.
LA Rams coach hopes his NFL team never plays in Australia again Posted on Friday September 18, 2026
Los Angeles coach Sean McVay is thrilled the Rams' season opener at the MCG is behind them and hopes they never do it again.
News from the BBC World Service
'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales. Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book. MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court while defending the violent informant. Flight chaos caused by software defect in space of a millisecond, report says Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected. Teen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailed Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat. Brother didn't match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nicholas Brandram's sisters accused the Metropolitan Police of being "negligent and reckless". 'Get in' - woman joins police chase by giving officer a lift in Nissan Micra Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 The suspect reverse-rammed a police car and crashed into parked cars while trying to escape. Tenko and Coronation Street actress Stephanie Cole dies aged 84 Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 She was best known for playing Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama Tenko. Men lose appeal for harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Kristofer Deichler, Jatinder Kamra and Sukhraj Singh were given community service and restraining orders for their harassment of Catrin Nye. Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again". Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites. Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision. War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready? Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it Why an American football game played the Canadian national anthem Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 The field in Buffalo was decked out with the flags of both countries, as tensions simmer and a trade war escalates. We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks. Resident Evil: The video game adaptation with a lot to prove Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 The video game adaptation is a hit with critics, but director Zach Cregger says the fan response surprised him. Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left. Learner drivers turn to YouTube and TikTok to cut costs - but instructors warn of risks Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 One learner says social media clips saved her money, but there was also misinformation online. Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.
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