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X to change AI chatbot after outrage over sexual deepfake images Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
New laws in the UK that would outlaw the generation of sexual deepfakes are set to come into force this week.
'Can't speak': Tennis battler beats the pros to take home $1 million jackpot Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Sydneysider Jordan Smith has beaten grand slam champion Jannik Sinner and dual grand slam finalist Amanda Anasimova to take home the prize in the novelty format.
Iran judiciary signals fast executions for protesters Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
The comments from Iran's judiciary chief come as activists warn that protesters detained during demonstrations in Iran could soon be hanged.
Captured tobacco kingpin thought 'he was out of reach', says Burke Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says he believes tobacco kingpin Kaz Hamad thought he was "out of reach" of authorities before his arrest in Iraq.Â
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Search underway for missing diver in Antarctica Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Australian authorities say they are "investigating all the options available" to assist a search operation for a diver missing in Antarctica.
'Dangerous' pipe bombs found on Canberra footpaths Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Police are urging Canberrans not to touch suspicious objects after pipe bombs were discovered in Belconnen.
'Unacceptable': Juveniles charged, e-rideables crushed in police crackdown Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Police charge 25 youths and seize and destroy dozens of electric scooters and off-road bikes in a targeted crackdown on e-rideables in Perth's northern suburbs.Â
World title hopes on the line in Tszyu-Zerafa showdown Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
No Limit boss George Rose says the doorway to the world will open for the winner of the Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa grudge boxing showdown.Â
Hackers access student emails, passwords in major school data breach Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Hackers have accessed the emails, passwords and names of past and present students from all Victorian government schools in a major data breach.
'Not fair': Commercial fishers warned over salmon antibiotic Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Tasmania's Natural Resources and Environment Department has warned commercial fishers that driving their boats near some salmon pens could result in their onboard catch absorbing traces of the antibiotic florfenicol.
Festival director warned board about Writers' Week fallout Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
As the Adelaide Festival director reveals he had urged the festival's board not to cancel Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, a former board member opens up about his very different concerns about the Adelaide Writers' Week program.
WA windsurfer clinches junior world championship on home waves Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Geraldton windsurfer Sarah Kenyon is victorious after a tight battle in the sport's junior world championships held in regional WA for the first time.
Indonesian fishermen jailed after repeat offences in Australian waters Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
The men will serve four months in prison after being caught off the WA coast with 40 kilograms of sea cucumber and an array of fishing gear.Â
Police responding after workers uncover sack of explosives in Kalgoorlie Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Builders working in the rear yard of a surveying company got a shock when they came across a hessian sack full of old mining explosives.
Police issue arrest warrant over alleged murder of Brisbane carer Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Velvet Pesu was found dead at a house in Logan on Monday while police were conducting a welfare check.
Cow survives 80km swim in floodwater before washing ashore on beach Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Amid the damage from flooding in Central Queensland, tales of livestock surviving are emerging, including one cow's incredible waterlogged journey.Â
Adelaide United says Josh Cavallo never raised homophobia concerns with the club Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
The head of Adelaide United says the former Reds player Josh Cavallo never raised concerns about homophobia or not being selected to play based on his sexuality while at the A-League club.
Cultural claim over key Brisbane Olympic site knocked back Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has rejected a cultural heritage claim on the site of Brisbane's Olympic stadium, and has appointed an independent facilitator to mediate between interested parties.Â
Police baffled by 'strange' $140k boat theft Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Police search for a boat worth about $140,000 that was stolen from the Sunshine Coast after its keys were left on board while the owners were overseas on holiday.
'She watches a lot more cricket than I do': Healy taken aback by commentary praise Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
After calling time on her decorated 15-year career, a spell in media commentary looks inevitable for Australian cricket star Alyssa Healy.
News from the BBC World Service
US reducing personnel at Qatar air base, official tells CBS Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran. After U-turn on mandatory digital IDs, how have Labour MPs responded? Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley. X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law." France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder. Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m at Australian Open Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way. Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award. Serial killer Steve Wright in court over 1999 death Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed. TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached. It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better". Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026 The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor. Why there are protests in Iran and what Trump says about US action Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 More than 2,400 protesters are reported to have been killed in a violent crackdown by security forces. Here's what you need to know. Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean? Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026 Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests. No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis. University application deadline is today: How much does a degree cost? Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree? Who are the winners and losers from the Scottish budget? Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country. Why has no English boss won Premier League - and who could be first? Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Why has an English manager not won the Premier League? Chief football writer Phil McNulty explores who could make history. Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday. First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi' Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK. China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade. Air quality alert as huge factory fire rages in Wolverhampton Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Residents and workers in the area have been told to close their windows and doors.
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