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News from the ABC Australia

Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump 'in the near future'
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has agreed to meet with US President Donald Trump in the near future and that they are working hard to end the war with Russia.

Cowardly English batting spares Australia's Boxing Day blushes
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Australia's batting order is unsettled, unbalanced and out of form, but it matters little as England throws in the towel and considers the challenge of a Boxing Day Ashes Test all too hard.

Five quick hits: Brook brings the Bazball as Green's misery continues
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

A record crowd for cricket at the MCG saw another fast-forward day of Ashes action as calamitous run outs and wild Bazball batting took centre stage. Here are the quick hits from the Ashes.

The best documentaries to binge in the weird week after Christmas
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Summer is here and so are those long leisurely days of nothing following Christmas. Here are five documentaries that will help you while away the time. 

Police investigating Boxing Day stabbing death north of Alice Springs
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Northern Territory police are investigating after a 35-year-old man was stabbed to death in a small town north-west of Alice Springs on Friday.

This photographer visited 24 Australian bakeries to showcase our love of bread
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Kazuaki Ono wanted to entice people from Japan to visit Australia by showing we have as much to offer with our food culture as we do with our iconic scenery.

Japan okays record defence budget amid rising tensions with China
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Japan's cabinet approves a record defence budget plan aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defence amid rising regional tensions.

Mother and stepson drift 10 kilometres in Christmas paddleboard mishap
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Police say two holidaymakers are lucky to be alive after being rescued from the cold waters of Port Phillip, south-west of Melbourne, on Christmas Day.

Man charged with assaulting pregnant woman, shooting at police
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

A 39-year-old man has been remanded in custody after police allege he fired multiple shots at officers during a Christmas Eve incident in Canberra's north.

Poland intercepts Russian plane, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Poland has warned several incidents regarding airspace during the holiday season may signal a provocation. 

Teenager accused of Nazi salutes granted bail in ACT court
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

An 18-year-old Canberra man accused of performing Nazi salutes in public and spreading extremist propaganda has been released on strict bail conditions after spending Christmas Day in custody.

US Powerball lottery jackpot pays out $2.7 billion on Christmas Eve
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

The winning ticket was sold at a Murphy USA in Cabot, lottery officials in Arkansas said on Thursday, local time.

Man killed by falling tree as three die in floods and mudslides in California
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

State authorities have declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Los Angeles.

US judge blocks deportation of anti-disinformation activist
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

A US judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from detaining a British man over his work combating online hate and disinformation.

Shoppers hit Boxing Day sales amid record spending prediction
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

The Australian Retailers Association is predicting a 4 per cent rise in spending in the Boxing Day sales, despite tough economic conditions.

Master Lock Comanche takes Sydney to Hobart lead, with multiple retirements on day one
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Master Lock Comanche takes over from LawConnect late on day one of the Sydney to Hobart, as tough conditions take their toll on the fleet, forcing a number of retirements. Look back at the action in our blog.

Police name person of interest in search for Hanukkah car arsonist
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Officers in Melbourne's south continue to investigate an arson attack on a car with a Hanukkah decoration in the early hours of Christmas morning.

Plan to dismantle damaged crane over Gold Coast caravan park could take days
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Holiday-makers spent Christmas night in temporary accommodation after a crane damaged in a Gold Coast storm caused authorities to evacuate several streets around Southport.

Boddington gold mine damaged in out-of-control bushfire
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

The bushfire remains uncontained and out of control, and has burnt through nearly 3,700 hectares.

Facilities not up to scratch for fishers in Pilbara boating town
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Female fishers say the lack of toilet facilities at Karratha boat ramps does not cater for the increasing number of women on the water. 



News from the BBC World Service

US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

President Donald Trump has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadist groups.

Search called off for two swimmers missing at sea
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Police described the incident as "tragic" and urged people not to get into the water on Boxing Day

I'm watching brain surgery to see if Alzheimer's can ever be cured
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's.

Australia lead England by 46 after 20 wickets fall on chaotic opening day of Fourth Test
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

England's Ashes tour teeters on another crisis as they are bowled out for 110 on an almost farcical first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts pregnant with first child
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

The singer revealed that she and her partner, footballer Mitch Hahn, are expecting a baby in the spring.

Why Britain has a deer problem - leaving damage that costs millions
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Deer numbers have rocketed over the last 40 years and particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Jota's sons to join mascots for Liverpool v Wolves
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Diogo Jota's sons will accompany the matchday mascots as the Portuguese's two former sides - Liverpool and Wolves - meet for the first time since his death.

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 2: What did Katy Perry sing on that all-female space flight?
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?

How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.

'We were overconfident': Spate of mountain rescues involving young men sparks concern
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team say winter weather can turn a manageable day extremely dangerous.

The brothers from Dagestan shining in MMA and for Man Utd
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

The Ibragimov family moved from Dagestan to England with their sights on university - but they are excelling in sport instead.

'Kirsty Wark was DJ at our club - but we couldn't get Nicola Sturgeon'
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Cult Glasgow club night Pretty Ugly is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state.

England's bowlers finally find right length
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

On a day of batting collapses at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England can at take least solace from the fact their bowling attack got their own lengths right.

Can an old nuclear power plant have a green future?
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

It is 70 years since work started on the Chapelcross site which now hopes to become a green energy hub.

Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Cambodia accuses Thailand of "indiscriminate attacks", as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting.

Watch: Hundreds take the plunge at festive sea dip
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Video shows one of the few Christmas Day swims to go ahead, as more Boxing Day dips are called off.

Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.



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