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Thousands protest against ICE after fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026
The protests come after Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an immigration officer in Minneapolis.
Sixth-tier minnow Macclesfield ends Crystal Palace's FA Cup defence Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026
Non-league Macclesfield delivers one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history by stunning defending champion Crystal Palace 2-1.Â
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78 Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026
Bob Weir's death was announced on Saturday in a statement on his Instagram page.
Live: Ex-Cyclone Koji crosses coast, bringing 150mm of rain in 2 hours Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji makes landfall in north Queensland bringing heavy rain and damaging winds. Follow live.
From regional WA to the USA: Young rodeo hopefuls join mentoring program Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026
WA's brightest cowboys and cowgirls are being flown across the world to learn from champions of the sport.
WA towns look to tackle overtourism as 'crazy' crowds pack car parks, beaches Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026
As WA's tourist towns experience an influx of summer visitors, some locals are worried their hometowns could become too crowded unless visitor numbers are controlled.
People with lipoedema face healthcare barriers, forcing some to relocate Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026
Women with lipoedema in the Northern Territory are struggling to access the care they need, forcing some to relocate for specialist treatment. The condition, often misunderstood, requires better medical support in regional Australia.
Inside the world of stringing tennis racquets Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026
Behind the scenes of the world's most elite tennis tournaments there is a team of people working on keeping the majors' racquets well strung.
The 'wonderful and unusual' heyday of an island's underwater observatory Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
It was once a star attraction alongside Great Keppel Island, with hundreds of tourists daily in the 80s and 90s, but these days snorkellers and fish are the only visitors.
Hull anchors Australia to World Cross Country Championships gold Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
Olympic medallist Jessica Hull guides Australia home in the mixed relay event at the world titles in Florida.
Challenges faced by police in hunt for alleged Mullewa gunman Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
A search and rescue specialist details the significant hurdles faced by police as the manhunt for an alleged gunman in Western Australia's Midwest enters its fifth day.
Arsenal shows support for Cooney-Cross in wake of mother's cancer diagnosis Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
Arsenal players and supporters pay emotional tributes to Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross following her return to Australia to be with her mother, who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Mystery grips village after 'priceless' trophy fleeced from museum Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
For years, a prestigious trophy that represented Australia's ties to Italian high fashion took pride of place in a Tasmanian museum. But it is now missing after a 'targeted' overnight robbery.Â
Wetland teeming with life in this remote Corner Country of NSW Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
In a remote and isolated part of NSW, nature is enjoying a deluge of water still around from floods in Queensland last year.Â
Gauff beats ÅšwiÄ…tek but Poland advances to United Cup final Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
Coco Gauff gets on top of Iga ÅšwiÄ…tek ahead of the Australian Open, but the US star fails to stop Poland from reaching the United Cup final in Sydney.
Is spin bowling a dying art in Australian cricket? Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
After an Ashes series dominated by pace bowlers, what does the future hold for young spinners wanting to play Test cricket for Australia?
Aussie bobsleigh star Walker claims historic win ahead of Winter Olympics Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, Bree Walker proves she is among the medal favourites in the monobob with a World Cup victory in Switzerland.Â
The 'Barbie nose' is everywhere. It has some experts concerned Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
Tiny, sloped rhinoplasties are dominating pop culture. But some plastic surgery experts say "trend-associated" procedures like these are a concern.
The ABC was granted access to Afghanistan. This is what we saw Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
Four years after the Taliban's return to power, security is no longer the defining issue in Afghanistan. Instead, one of the world's worst humanitarian crises is exacerbated by a series of overlapping disasters.
Six dead, including child, in Mississippi shootings, suspect charged Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026
A man is charged with murder after six people from the same family were killed in a series of shootings.
News from the BBC World Service
'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed and injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital. US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026 US President Donald Trump ordered the "large-scale strikes" on Saturday, US Central Command announced. Emotional scenes as Macclesfield beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 25 days after striker's death Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 Ethan McLeod died in a car crash on 16 December. The 21-year-old's parents celebrated with players and fans following the non-league side's shock 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US. Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026 Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026 There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right? Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 Filming in South Africa for the third series of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed. ITV has not said when it will resume. 'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026 A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit. Starmer has kept Trump on side - but is it coming back to bite him? Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 The PM’s increasingly assertive opponents are set on turning one of his few sweet spots sour. Greenlanders fear for future as island embroiled in geopolitical storm Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too. How a friend request led a beauty queen to uncover Scotland's most prolific catfish Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 Abbie Draper spent a decade trying to expose the person pretending to be hospital doctor David Graham. Romance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war' Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 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. Now I'm 25 Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 The BBC's Ben Morris describes living with spinal muscular atrophy, as former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twins have the condition. Where does latest Traitors showdown rank in show's most explosive moments? Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 We look at whether the recent confrontation between two contestants on The Traitors goes down as the most dramatic ever. The Papers: UK becoming 'military pygmy' and 'Love Island wildfire crisis' Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026 The ongoing anti-government protests in Iran continue to lead the papers into Sunday. Snow, rain and wind warnings continue after Goretti disruption Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice in Scotland, which begins at 03:00 on Sunday, has been upgraded to amber. Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78 Posted on Sunday January 11, 2026 Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years. Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist. Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family accuse hospital of negligence over son's death Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 A hospital in Lagos denies medical negligence over the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old. Protester climbs on to balcony of Iranian embassy in London Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026 The Metropolitan Police said two arrests were made as
demonstrators rallied amid major anti-government protests in Iran.
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