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News from the ABC Australia Aussies on top of moguls World Cup standings as Olympics loom Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham both move to the top of the overall FIS Moguls World Cup standings with success at Val Saint-Côme. Harcourt community reeling after fire levels homes and businesses Harcourt residents describe their devastation and gratitude in the wake of a massive blaze that swept through the town. Former Adelaide Festival leaders label Palestinian author's exclusion 'grave mistake' Nearly a dozen former leaders of the Adelaide Festival are calling for Randa Abdel-Fattah to be reinvited to Writers' Week, adding to a mounting crisis over the Palestinian-Australian author's exclusion from the literary festival. Thousands affected as suspected copper thieves cut cables in cyclone warning zone Thousands of North Queensland residents within a cyclone warning zone are without telecommunications services after suspected copper thieves cut cables. 'Catman' shares heartbreak after 'catastrophic' bushfire damage Approximately 50 structures have so far been destroyed in the Ravenswood and Harcourt bushfire, according to emergency services. Australia to discuss critical minerals with G7 in Washington next week India was also invited to attend the meeting, but it is unclear if it has accepted the invitation. Sabalenka crushes Muchová to reach Brisbane final Aryna Sabalenka needed less than an hour and a half to power past KarolÃna Muchová to reach a third consecutive Brisbane International final. Evacuations ordered as out-of-control fires burn in Victoria's Otways The fires near Cape Otway and Carlisle River are sor, with authorities warning conditions are volatile. Trump says oil executives will have 'total safety' if they invest in Venezuela The US president has pivoted to portraying capturing former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as as a new-found economic opportunity for the US, seizing tankers carrying Venezuelan oil. Switzerland holds national day of mourning for fatal ski bar fire Forty people died and 116 people were injured in the fire at the Swiss ski bar on January 1. New concern brews for NSW firefighters during heatwave peak More than 600 firefighters have been deployed and conditions are being closely monitored, but a southerly change forecast on Saturday afternoon is a concern among authorities. Jasmin loves speedway racing but her first reaction was 'absolutely not' A long-running project in the WA town of Narrogin gives young people the opportunity to get behind the wheel of race cars. Organisers say it is about more than just racing. Sixth man charged over alleged livestock carrier cocaine bust A sixth man is charged over an alleged plot to import half a tonne of cocaine into Western Australia using an international livestock carrier. Hollywood-backed Wrexham knocks Premier League side out of FA Cup As actor and co-owner Ryan Reynolds watched on in the grandstand, Wrexham defeated Nottingham Forest on penalties to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Former helicopter firefighter breaks down gender barriers in WA Behind every emergency in WA, from bushfires to whale rescues, a state duty officer is making critical decisions. New hire Erin Tassell is breaking new ground in a key government department. 'Chain of errors' contributed to woman's death after routine surgery: coroner The Northern Territory coroner has determined a series of human errors contributed to the 2022 death of an Indigenous woman at Royal Darwin Hospital, in the weeks after she sought a routine surgery. New video emerges of ICE agent shooting woman in Minneapolis The new footage, reposted by the White House on social media, shows the recording made by the agent responsible for the shooting. PFAS to perfection: The story behind regional NT town's 'designer' water The tap water in the Northern Territory town of Katherine — which includes a "designer" mix of river water from the world-famous Nitmiluk National Park and mineral-rich groundwater — has been named Australia's best drop. Nature's distressing struggle for life against plastics tsunami A beach on a remote island, and home to nesting turtles, is annually overwhelmed by tonnes of plastic garbage. Christmas Island is doing what it can to help stem the never-ending tide of pollution.  A Tasmanian council built a wall. It hasn't gone down well A concrete wall built on the picturesque waterfront of a small Tasmanian town has prompted confusion and concern from residents. News from the BBC World Service Trump says US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from taking it We will do it "the easy way" or "the hard way", he said, but Denmark says the territory is not for sale. Iran leader says protesters are vandals trying to please Trump The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say. Trump told reporters on Friday that Iran was in "big trouble'. Video emerges of Minneapolis shooting filmed by ICE agent who opened fire The clip shows the moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street. Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship' The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. Night of Swiss ski bar fire 'apocalyptic', woman tells Crans-Montana memorial A woman named Marie who was in a bar opposite Le Constellation helped the injured as they ran from the flames. Snow and ice warnings cover most of UK as tens of thousands without power Yellow weather warnings for most of the UK remain until Saturday afternoon, with a further warning for some parts on Sunday. 'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help. Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable' Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice. UK facing £28bn defence spending gap claims The MoD believes it requires an extra £28bn over the next four years, according to reports. Man jailed for making woman have sex with strangers Rodney Johnston recorded the abuse as the victim was coerced into sex with 100 men, a court hears. Why are there huge protests going on in Iran? Anti-government protests in Iran have continued for the 13th consecutive day. Trump's warning looms over protests response Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to intervene. Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah at centre of protest chants BBC News Persian profiles the former crown prince who is once again seeking a role in shaping his country's future. Watch: Buildings in Tehran set on fire as demonstrations spread In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans. How a friend request led a beauty queen to uncover Scotland's most prolific catfish Abbie Draper spent a decade trying to expose the person pretending to be hospital doctor David Graham. The Papers: 'Regime teeters in Tehran' and 'Clearing the heir' A number of the papers splash on the ongoing demonstrations across Iran. Romance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war' Tumbling marriage and birth rates are shaping the future of a country whose population was already falling. Doctors said I might not make my second birthday with muscle disease SMA. Now I'm 25 The BBC's Ben Morris describes living with spinal musclar atrophy, after Little Mix's Jessy Nelson spoke about it. Fidget spinners, filters and carefree fun. What's behind 2016 nostalgia? Fidget spinners, filters and feeds that worked. Why are young people pining to go back a decade? 'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month on Some say they've lost interest in social media since the ban, while others say nothing has changed. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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