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US senators reportedly want SpaceX probed for potential Chinese ownership Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Chinese investment in Elon Musk's company SpaceX has been cited as a "national security threat", according to senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim.
Accused murderer told police he wanted to kill 'a few people', court hears Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A recorded police interview reveals that a man accused of killing a woman at a real estate business in Adelaide was not satisfied with his alleged murder.Â
Russian general shot 'several times' in Moscow Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, a senior Russian military official, has been rushed to hospital after being shot in Moscow.
Alleged rape victim told to focus on studies after raising concerns, court hears Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A student who was allegedly raped by a Hobart teacher in the 1980s was told to focus on her studies after raising concerns with the teacher's behaviour, a court has heard.
Bushfire downgrade for blaze impacting Perth hills residents Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Fire authorities downgrade a bushfire in Darlington and Helena Valley as it becomes stationary but not controlled.
Live: Sarah Snook wins International AACTA for All Her Fault Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Australia's answer to the Oscars — the AACTAs — is live right now on the Gold Coast, with Jacob Elordi, Nicole Kidman and others up for awards. Follow the action in our live blog.
Why the Invasion Day attempted bombing response differed to that of Bondi Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
When a homemade fragment bomb was allegedly thrown into a crowd on January 26, it took nine days for it to be declared an act of terrorism. The WA police commissioner explains why, as Indigenous leaders raise concerns.Â
Light plane crashes into ocean on South Australia's south coast Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau says it has begun an investigation into a crash involving a single-engine Cessna aeroplane which has "collided with water".
Patrol boats out of action as illegal foreign fishers reach Australian shores Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A "continuous" influx of illegal foreign fishing boats in Queensland waters coincides with at least two of the nation's fleet of patrol boats being out of commission.
Perth council in 'respectful' disagreement over spending choices Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A newly elected councillor in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, in Perth's outer-eastern fringe, accuses the shire of making poor spending choices with ratepayers' money.Â
Hazlewood out of T20 World Cup in further blow to Australia's hopes Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of Australia's T20 World Cup campaign as he continues to recover from the injuries which kept him from playing in the summer's Ashes series.
RBA governor grilled over rising inflation Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
RBA governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government for rising inflation, as a political fight breaks out in the wake of the bank's rate hike.
Man appears in court charged with possessing violent extremist material Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Police allege a 25-year-old man intercepted at Brisbane International Airport had violent extremist material on his phone, after an investigation into an alleged Nazi flag delivery to the man.
Nagi is normalising taking time for our pets. Here's why that's important Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Experts say our pets have become such an important part of our lives that it's important to take a step back from responsibilities, if possible, when they are sick or dying.
Trump's would-be assassin had one goal: 'up-end American democracy' Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
As Donald Trump arrived at a golf course in September 2024, a would-be assassin had already been lying in wait for almost 12 hours.Â
Japan's cherry blossom festival cancelled due to fear of overtourism Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The blossom festival, which brings about 200,000 people each year, has been cancelled because "the quiet lives of local residents are threatened".
Government extends free flu jab program including nasal spray for young children Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The program — which will run from March to September — will provide free flu vaccinations, including a nasal spray option for children aged two to five years.
Handful of Daly River residents stay behind amid impending major flooding Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Some long-term residents have decided to stay behind in Daly River to help amid impending major flooding, after more than 200 people were evacuated to Darwin.
Police to resume searching for Celine Cremer items in wilderness Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Tasmania Police will again head into thick bushland to continue searching for more items in the area where Belgian tourist Celine Cremer vanished in 2023 — after the shock discovery of bones last week.
'The women just want to play footy': Premier backs shunned country club Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A former football administrator has criticised AFL Victoria's decision not to allow a club to join a women-only league in Central Victoria. Â
News from the BBC World Service
Russian general shot several times in Moscow Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff. We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn. All you need to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games. US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi brave London rain for Wuthering Heights premiere Posted on Thursday February 05, 2026 The Australian actor is starring opposite Margot Robbie in new film, Wuthering Heights, set in Yorkshire. Woman says she was stalked by serial killer Steve Wright days before he murdered 17-year-old Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 A woman say Steve Wright followed her and friends home, days before he murdered Victoria Hall. Watch: Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny. Jeweller Pandora switching to platinum from silver as prices surge Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen. Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo. Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC finds Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Analysis of government data shows numbers increased from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25. The two-stage vetting process that saw Mandelson appointed as US ambassador Posted on Thursday February 05, 2026 The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve? The household names that appear in the files Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful. Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry Posted on Thursday February 05, 2026 Four images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted. Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work? Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products. US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories? Our family put an ice rink in a hotel - it has bred some of the world's finest curlers Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Three members of Team Mouat are from Stranraer - home to an ice rink built in a hotel. Weekly quiz: How did this boxer lose his hair during a fight? Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office. I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales. Artist Andy Goldsworthy on gathering gravestones: This is my best work yet Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 For years he was overlooked by the art world - now he's been approached to create a piece for a new art prize.
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