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Police descend on on semi-rural home in hunt for kidnapped Sydney grandfather Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Police believe they have found a "stronghold" used by the kidnappers of Chris Baghsarian in Dural as the search for the 85-year-old continues.
People poking penguins with sticks, handling 'by the neck' Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Each summer, tourists flock to Tasmanian beaches to marvel at penguins, but for some, admiring the birds from afar is not enough.
Weekly news quiz: Museum robberies, the Lunar New Year and a new shadow cabinet Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
It has been a huge week in news. Did you catch these stories?
Rachael Maza on sisterhood, truth-telling and new play Black Light Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
The former head of Indigenous theatre company Ilbijerri teams up with her sister Lisa for the world premiere of Black Light, which tells the story of three generations of Blak women.
Paul McCartney tries to escape The Beatles in Man On The Run Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Morgan Neville's new documentary is a fascinating portrait of an artist rebuilding himself while the world watches on.
Calls for speed cut at 'dangerous' intersection after fatal crash Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
A community in central Victoria is calling for a 20 kph speed limit reduction at a "terribly dangerous" intersection after four major accidents.Â
Trump suggests Iran has 10 days to reach nuclear deal with US Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Speaking at the inaugural "Board of Peace" meeting in Washington DC, the US president warns "bad things" will happen if a "meaningful deal" isn't reached in nuclear talks with Iran.
Hickman's 'courageous' slopestyle recovery a sign of things to come Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
In a Winter Olympics beset by both glory and injury, Ally Hickman's heavy fall in the snowboard slopestyle could have turned a happy day into another disappointing one. Instead, the young Aussie showed her grit to get back up and go again.
What we know about former prince Andrew's arrest Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Police are searching two addresses in the UK including Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate where the former prince lived until last year.
Live: Properties searched as Charles says 'law must take its course' Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested at his home at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Perth man sentenced to more than 24 years in jail for child sex offences Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Michael Brian Becton, 33, is handed a 24-and-a-half year prison term after pleading guilty to 77 child sexual offences against children and babies. WARNING: This story contains details that some readers may find distressing.
Court hears 'The King' owned illegal tobacco store disguised as lolly shop Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
"Vulnerable" staff at a smoke shop disguised as a candy store in Albany say they were never paid by the shop's mystery operators.
'There were no cowards': Bombing of Darwin commemorated 84 years on Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Eighty-four years after Darwin was bombed in the largest single foreign attack on Australian soil, hundreds have gathered to remember.
Live: Top-ranked Aussie Brown begins Olympic freeski halfpipe campaign Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Ranked number one on the World Cup standings, Australian 16-year-old Indra Brown begins her quest for Olympic gold at the Milano Cortina Games. Follow live.
Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn applies for bail Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
The former Jetstar pilot awaits a retrial for the murder of Carol Clay, after his 2024 conviction was quashed in December.
Gas explosion kills 16 as apartment building collapses in Pakistan Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Women and children are among 16 people killed after a gas explosion ripped through an apartment building in Pakistan on Thursday.
NT politician goes to ground after bullying claims by staffers surface Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
An MLA accused of bullying by two female staffers is urged to front the public and explain what action has been taken following the claims.
Forecast rough seas put iconic Rottnest Channel Swim in doubt Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
As thousands of people prepare to tackle Western Australia's iconic Rottnest Island Swim, rough weather is threatening to grind it to a halt just 48 hours before it begins.
South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life over insurrection Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is sentenced to life in prison on charges of rebellion for his attempt to put the country under military rule.
Coles manager admits dog food price moves were outside 'guardrails' Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026
A second Coles manager has been grilled in the federal court over whether rushing a product onto a "Down Down" promotion could have broken internal guidelines.
News from the BBC World Service
Andrew investigation could be about more than Epstein files Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 It is likely we have only seen the tip of the iceberg compared to what the police have seen. An unprecedented moment for the UK - and a former prince Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the first senior royal to be arrested in modern history. Read King and police statements in full Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 King releases statement after Thames Valley Police says a man is in custody and officers are searching addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. What happens next after Andrew's arrest? Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Man guilty of XL bully offence after dog killed mother-in-law in his home Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 Ashley Warren, the first person to be prosecuted under XL bully laws, will be sentenced in April. UK has not given US permission to use RAF bases for Iran strikes Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 It comes as US President Donald Trump criticises Sir Keir Starmer's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands. SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused. Detained British woman describes life in Iran jail hours before being sentenced to 10 years Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 In a rare telephone interview from Tehran's Evin prison, Lindsay Foreman, whose husband is also held in Iran, likened their detainment to "an endurance test for the mind". Arrest after two teens found dead at holiday park Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 A 33-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery at Little Eden Holiday Park. Starmer appoints Dame Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant. GB men into curling semis but women squeezed out Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 Team GB's men's are one win away from guaranteed Winter Olympic medal after sneaking into the semi-finals - but the women's team agonisingly miss out. What is ski mountaineering, the sport making its Winter Olympics debut? Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what ski mountaineering is ahead of its debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italy's Rai sport chief to resign Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job. The guide to Thursday's action - with GB's Atkin starting halfpipe medal bid Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 BBC One's Inside the Factory attempted to settle the heated debate in many households. I thought being deaf would mean I couldn't be a dating show contestant - now I'm starring in one Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 Hold My Hand is the first show if its kind where all the contestants and hosts use British Sign Language. Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward. Cornish village endures 50 consecutive days of rain Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 The exceptionally wet start to 2026 has seen the Cornish village of Cardinham confirmed as recording 50 continuous days of rain as Matt Taylor explains. How a tiny pebble found on a Boxing Day walk got its 'smile' Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period. The 20-year-old newspaper column that gave a hint to Man City's new tactics Posted on Thursday February 19, 2026 Pep Guardiola is using new tactics this season by making Manchester City's attack more narrow, but did he hint at the idea 20 years ago?
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