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Fears for imprisoned Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Hussam Abu Safiya's lawyers believe he is at risk of being killed behind bars in an Israeli prison.
Wildfires devastate forests in Europe as temperatures rise again Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Firefighters have been battling forest infernos in heatwave-scarred Europe, as temperatures rise again.
Leclerc wins amid safety car confusion, Piastri suffers lap one smash Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has won a drama-filled British Grand Prix, which was ended under the safety car after drivers were initially told there would be one final lap of racing.Â
Ebola treatment trial begins in Congo as outbreak continues to grow Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
A trial for an experimental Ebola treatment starts in Congo, where the largest-ever Ebola outbreak continues to grow.Â
'Pretty rare to see clearance rates this low': Property slump tipped to continue Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Less than half of all properties that went to auction in Australia were actually sold over the last week.
Footballer in end-of-life care after head clash in suburban game Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Epping Football Netball Club's Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, is receiving end-of-life care after colliding with a teammate in a reserves game.Â
SA government's promotion of Origin's concession scheme under attack Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
The state government is facing increasing criticism over an Origin Energy electricity offer that was promoted to pensioners in the lead-up to the state election, after the company introduced a new pricing structure for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Jewish worshippers allegedly targeted in fake pistol incident in Sydney Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Two men have been charged after allegedly pointing a fake gun at a Double Bay synagogue, six months after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.Â
Suspected space junk washes up on north Queensland beach Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Authorities are trying to determine how to safely contain a growing cluster of mysterious space debris that keeps washing ashore on a north Queensland beach.
Man's body pulled from Murray River at Barooga Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
NSW Police are investigating the death of a man who was found in the Murray River.
Earthquake rocks community along Victoria's Great Ocean Road Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
The magnitude-3.8 earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres along Victoria's popular Great Ocean Road.
Power surge home to down Roos, rulings handed down for Suns-Pies melee Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Port Adelaide completes a hard-fought 21-point win over North Melbourne, St Kilda runs riot against Essendon, and the AFL fines rather than bans Brayden Maynard and Touk Miller for making contact with an umpire.
Trump marks US 250 with campaign-style July 4 speech after storms delay event Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
The occasion was complicated by severe storms that gathered near Washington, forcing event organisers to order an earlier evacuation.Â
18-day-old babies, miracle puppies: Hope amid Venezuela's heartbreak Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Among the rubble and dust, stories of miraculous survival and resilience emerge from Venezuela.Â
Rising Aussie puts world on notice with stunning record run in US Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Australia's Cameron Myers puts up a new Oceania record and claims victory in a stunning mile run at the Eugene Diamond League.
NRL tries Hail Mary for Swift and Kelce after Knights end Dolphins' win streak Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
The NRL shoots its shot with the most famous couple in the world, suggesting Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce might want to attend next year's season openers in Las Vegas.
‘Not about race’: Winmar statue removed two days after assault conviction Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
A statue immortalising a key moment in AFL history against racism is taken down, after its subject Nicky Winmar is found guilty of assaulting a woman.
'Sad feeling': How this World Cup has been one of exclusion for many fans Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
There's never been a more diverse World Cup in history, but the 2026 version has also been one of exclusion for many fans wanting to join in the fun.
'Breach bail, go to jail': Premier promises harsher youth crime laws Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
The expanded "adult crime, adult time" laws would see youth offenders who commit serious crimes while on bail facing a mandatory jail sentence.Â
Dad and daughter defy doubters on epic voyage from Newcastle to Norway Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
A NSW family is returning a wooden yacht to its roots in Norway, but it has not been all smooth sailing.
News from the BBC World Service
Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud. 'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy? Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally. England battling the weight of history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the outset of the US-Israel war with Iran. From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York. What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels. Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland. Police inquiry into Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for". Harry Styles beats Taylor Swift's and Coldplay's Wembley records Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 The Watermelon Sugar singer is the first artist to perform 12 shows on a single tour at the stadium. US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history. Mexico fans fail in bid to wake up England players Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 England players feel little to no impact of Mexico fans attempting to disturb their sleep by letting off fireworks outside their hotel. Staying up for the match? How to handle a 1am kick-off Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football. Why the Azteca is a legendary World Cup stadium Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup. Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 The Premier League feud between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup. Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia. Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts. Prince Harry and Meghan: Will they or won't they, and will we care? Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 There will be much attention on whether the Duke of Sussex can build bridges with his family. How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want? How Manchester became an 'influencer heaven' Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 Influencers are showing the world why they think Manchester is a great place to live. 'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match? Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
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