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News from the ABC Australia

Peel's desperate despair a heartwrenching way for her Games to end
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Instead of the glint of gold, Laura Peel's lasting Olympic memory will be the glittering diamonds of despair in Zhangjiakou, with the 36-year-old ruled out of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina after suffering a knee injury on the eve of the Games.

Live: Anthony leads Aussie charge in dual moguls at Winter Olympics
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Jakara Anthony is one of three Australians contesting the women's moguls at the Milano Cortina Games. Follow live.

Live: Carlton star badly injured in opening quarter of AFL Origin's return
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The AFL superstars of WA and Victoria combine to bring State of Origin back to Australian rules football, renewing a famous rivalry in Perth. Follow live.

'Sick of the regime': Thousands march in support of change in Iran
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Organisers billed the protest as part of a "global day of action in solidarity with Iran's Lion and Sun revolution".

Police operation underway related to Nancy Guthrie
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Law enforcement in Arizona is conducting activity related to the Nancy Guthrie case. 

Hundreds break unofficial record at 'pride paddle out'
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Disability groups, nippers and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are among thousands celebrating love and inclusion on Aussie beaches. 

Travel industry sounds alarm as US enters another partial shutdown
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

After Congress failed to pass laws necessary to fully fund the US government, one of its biggest departments has shut down.

Two people die in Sydney crash, man arrested after police pursuit
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

NSW Police say they pursued a red sedan after it had been stolen from a petrol station in South Hurstville.

Construction starts on Adelaide's first skyscraper amid continued opposition
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Festival Tower Two is set to tower over South Australia's Parliament House, which the premier says will bring money and people into the city, but others remain against the $800 million project.

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.

Romance scam 'red flags' revealed in Valentine's Day warning
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

WA authorities urge people to be vigilant against online romance scammers, with dozens of West Australians collectively losing almost $4 million to the practice last year.  

Angus Taylor flags housing focus ahead of by-election 'challenge'
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

New Liberal Party leader Angus Taylor says restoring voter confidence in the Liberal party will be challenging.

Search begins after 32yo allegedly hit victims with scooter in dead of night
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked his partner and their five-year-old child with a metal scooter early this morning.

'You have the wrong person': Appeal to kidnappers for safe return of elderly man
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Police make a rare appeal in what they say is the mistaken identity kidnapping of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian in Sydney. 

Wool price jumps ahead of industry-first Chinese New Year break
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

As wool growers enjoy their best prices since 2019, the market will now pause to respect China's request for a week off to celebrate Lunar New Year. 

National park officials defend 'diabolical' new booking system for WA campers
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

A West Australian department is working to refine its new campsite booking system for a World Heritage area after its website crashed during the first week of the trial.

Coroner finds 'cascade of events' contributed to arrested man's death at Perth station
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

A coronial inquest into the death of a 24-year-old man at a Perth train station finds the act of restraining him in a face-down position likely contributed to his death.

Dozens of Australians diagnosed with tattoo-related vision loss
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Eye doctors have documented 40 cases of a rare tattoo-related eye inflammation that is hard to treat and can lead to vision loss.

The 'omen from the shred gods' that was destined to be a false prophet
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

As Valentino Guseli watched his teammate Scotty James "tearing" the halfpipe apart, he thought an "omen from the shred gods" would deliver him an elusive Olympic gold medal.

Injured Bolton's pre-race message to golden girl Baff
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The injury-ravaged Australian snowboard cross team earned an enormous boost with Josie Baff's Winter Olympic gold medal, with injured teammate Cam Bolton urging his teammate to keep the faith.



News from the BBC World Service

Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path.

Watch: 'I am a survivor' Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC Newsnight
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Ms Pelicot reveals it is "inconceivable" that the man she shared her life with "could have committed these horrors".

Queen's letter of support left Pelicot 'overwhelmed'
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The Queen's note said Gisèle Pelicot's courage had "created a powerful legacy that will change the narrative around shame, forever".

Police activity under way near Nancy Guthrie's home
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted from nearly two weeks ago.

UK basks in sunshine ahead of snow and ice weather warnings
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

After days of cloud and rain, the weekend starts sunny and cold with further snow and ice warnings as Simon King expalains

How Matt Weston handled pressure to win gold and GB's first medal
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Matt Weston cements his status as the best skeleton racer in the world, as he makes history in emphatic fashion in Cortina.

Shaidorov wins gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men's figure skating gold, suffers a nightmare on the ice.

'I told him where to stick it' - Canada and Sweden in curling row
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

When the men's rinks of Canada and Sweden met at the Winter Olympics in Cortina on Friday, tempers became frayed.

The two Chinese-American Olympians competing for rival superpowers
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Eileen Guo and Alysa Liu have been thrust into a debate that goes far beyond sports.

Why Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's 'mutual obsession' is giving some fans the ick
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Romance rumours have swirled around co-stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. But is all as it seems?

She didn't expect to fall in love on ChatGPT - and then have to say goodbye
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Rae began speaking to Barry after a difficult divorce, but Barry lives on an old model of ChatGPT that's being shut down.

He was once a teen 'superstar'. Why did James Van Der Beek need help to pay his medical bills?
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

A fundraiser was setup to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances.

Smaller portions and costly starters: How eating out became a luxury
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.

Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Bouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.

Time will heal Beckham family relationship, says Gordon Ramsay
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The celebrity chef urged Brooklyn to remember "one day you're not going to have your Mum and Dad", in the wake of a fall out with parents Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham.

The Papers: 'Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful' and 'Matt grabs Olympic gold'
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

A number of front pages carry a photo of skeleton racer Matt Weston, who took home Team GB's first 2026 Winter Olympics medal on Friday night.

Trump says Iran regime change is 'best thing that could happen'
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The US President's comment comes as a second aircraft carrier heads to the Middle East to pile pressure on Iran.

Why the EU's new border system could mean holiday delays
Posted on Friday February 13, 2026

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Ros Atkins on... Mandelson and the vetting system
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

Revelations over Peter Mandelson’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have raised questions about how he became ambassador. Our Analysis Editor Ros Atkins reports.

Sister of April Jones 'still waiting to wake up from nightmare' of her murder
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

April's disappearance in 2012 sparked the biggest missing person search in UK police history.



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