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How Israel's operation 'Eternal Darkness' in southern Lebanon is expanding Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The so-called ceasefire since April, which Hezbollah is not a party to, has done little to halt the death and destruction in southern Lebanon. Here's how the scale of the Israeli operation called "Eternal Darkness" continues to expand.Â
Paper trail tracks alleged downfall of Parramatta's Pink Ladies Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Over the past five weeks, emotional hearings at the inquiry into alleged corruption at the City of Parramatta have contained bombshell admissions and insights.
From Southbank to the Skyneedle: The legacies of Australia's biggest event Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Expo '88 took over Brisbane in 1988, turning the southern banks of the Brisbane River into a multi-national bonanza. What legacy did it leave behind?
A man fled a 'bounty' in Canberra. Months later, he was dead in Brisbane Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Neil Tracey's death was ruled an overdose in what investigators would call an open and shut case. His family are questioning if police knew about the bounty that led him to flee his hometown.Â
Grandfather of child rescued from Syria pleads for 'stability, love, care' Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Jasmine was five years old and so traumatised that when she woke up trying to scream, she couldn't make a sound.
Feral sambar deer likely brought to SA for hunting purposes Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
One of Australia's largest feral deer species was spotted in SA's Riverland for the first time earlier this month. While its existence is being investigated, the Invasive Species Council says it was likely transported across state lines for hunting purposes.Â
The sword that links feared pirates to Britain's greatest naval hero Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The history of a wavy-bladed sword, bought at a Brisbane gun show around the end of the 1980s, begins with Moro raiders resisting Spanish colonists in the Philippines, but may also include Admiral Lord Nelson.
Reuben Kaye reckons you can joke about anything — 'it's just how you do it' Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The new artistic director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival shares what's unique about the art form in Australia and what his teenage self would think about who he is today.
Why we cannot name the high-profile man at the centre of an extortion case Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
There is a highly secretive and unusual court case playing out behind closed doors in Far North Queensland involving a prominent married man and his alleged affair, a non-publication order we are not allowed to see and an allegation of extortion we cannot tell you much about.
Australia's new ambassador to Washington flags 'robust' tariff fight Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Greg Moriarty says he will "robustly" push back on the Trump administration's "extremely disappointing" new tariff plan and may recruit Australian businesses to help take up the fight.
Farmers worry 70km dingo fence 'not enough' to protect sheep Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Farmers in Victoria’s north-west say a new dingo exclusion fence will only push the problem of livestock predation onto their neighbours.Â
Coastal town hires its own film crew to capture life in 2026 Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Schoolchildren starring in a documentary about their quaint home town on the Queensland coast hope the publicity does not change what they love about it.Â
From Azteca to LA, your guide to every World Cup stadium Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
From volcano mimics to modern super-stadia with retractable roofs, the grounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are among the most spectacular on Earth. Here's your guide to each of the 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States.Â
How far can the Socceroos really go at the FIFA World Cup? Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
This crop of Socceroos has been labelled the "next generation", but that doesn't mean they aren't aiming high at the FIFA World Cup.Â
What Australia would have looked like when the dinosaurs roamed Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Palaeontologists say evidence pointing to Australia's polar past shows that many dinosaurs roamed the country when the south east was still within the Antarctic Circle.
Parts of Australia on track for warmest start to winter on record Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
An influx of humid, tropical air has resulted in a remarkably warm and relatively wet start to winter across Australia.
The trait that defines Australia's 1.1 million power couples Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The ranks of Australia's so-called power couples, in which both partners are university-educated, have almost quadrupled over 20 years. This could have profound implications for social inequality.
Britain's defence strategy under fire while global nuclear spending surges Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The prospect of nuclear weapons being used in either Ukraine or the Middle East, rather than being fired between Moscow, Washington or Beijing has risen.
'Brighter' weekend forecast for Queensland despite some showers Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Most Queenslanders are in for warmer and brighter weather this weekend, but scattered showers are expected to continue along parts of the coast.
This is the moment Tony Abbott and Pauline Hanson's feud began Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Tony Abbott has been back in the political cycle for barely a fortnight and already the air is redolent with garment-rending, ancient feuds, biblical comeuppance and a listening tour.
News from the BBC World Service
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn. Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say. I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money. Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required". King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says. Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise. Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism. Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada. Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US. Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author. Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Goodrem rose to fame in Australian soap opera Neighbours World Cup kicks off in Canada with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing in opening ceremony Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The opening games in Toronto and Los Angeles on Friday include star-studded performances. Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' after illness Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach. South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa. The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup. David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist. What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media. 'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition. Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy. 'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
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