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Buy-out offer for Wang Fuk Court owners in Hong Kong Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
After a deadly Hong Kong fire that killed 168 people and left thousands homeless in November, authorities have announced a buy-out offer for owners.Â
Gout comes so close to breaking 10-second barrier, sets another record Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
Australian sprinting sensation Gout Gout comes perilously close to breaking the 10-second barrier, with another eye-catching run in Brisbane.Â
Live: Australia just miss out on a medal in mixed aerials Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
Australian teenager Indra Brown headlines the list of Australians competing for medals on day 15 of the Milano Cortina Games. Follow live.Â
South Australian election campaign officially begins Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
Election campaigning in South Australia is officially underway, with candidates seizing the opportunity to begin making their formal pitches to voters before they head to the ballot box in March.
Keeper benched at half-time, coach quits following 5-0 thrashing Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi commits one of the worst howlers this A-League Men season, heading a clearance kick into his own net as Auckland FC romps to a big win.Â
Swimmers disappointed but understanding in wake of Rottnest Swim cancellation Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
Weather may have derailed the main event, but some swimmers were determined to complete their own version of the Rottnest Channel Swim in the name of charity.
Quick hits: F1 politics, safety worries and Ferrari's stunning rear end Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
Preseason testing for the new Formula 1 season ends in Bahrain, with teams not putting their cars on a track until the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix weekend on March 6.Â
Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
Man charged over 'lit incendiary device' allegedly thrown during Navy chief's speech Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
A man faces court accused of throwing a fake explosive device through a Canberra hotel window during a speech from the Chief of Navy.
Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
The six month old macaque's relationship with a soft toy orangutan has become an internet sensation.
What the take-down of Trump's tariffs means for Australia and the world Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
The ruling on tariffs is a hugely consequential decision that has infuriated the president, who is now looking for workarounds.
Farmer's 10‑year dream delivers 'uplifting' chapel for Tongan workers Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
A Queensland banana farmer spent 10 years saving to build a chapel for the Tongan workers who form the backbone of her family’s operation on Cape York Peninsula.Â
Traffic stop leads to $1.45 million drug seizure, police say Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
A traffic stop on the Pacific Highway on the NSW Mid North Coast has led to the seizure of hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of cocaine and cannabis, police say.
Teenager dies week after being hit by car in Melbourne's south-east Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
A 16-year-old boy has died in hospital after being struck by a car that veered off the road in Narre Warren South on February 13.
NASA boss blasts Boeing and space agency for botched Starliner flight Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
A bungled Boeing mission that left two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station for nine months has been criticised by NASA's new boss.Â
'Class clown' says satirical AI videos are an extension of his Aussie humour Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
For a bit of a laugh, Travis Marshall uses artificial intelligence to create wacky videos about his hometown, but his light-hearted content also raises serious questions about reality in the age of AI.
How a Belgian techno producer with some old synthesisers has reimagined Terminator 2 Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is getting the live score treatment, but not in the way you might expect.
Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection conviction completes a scandalous downfall Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol's sentence for insurrection comes after a tumultuous era of shamanism, Chanel bags and conspiracy theories.
Amid power struggles in Syria, a window opened for the 'ISIS brides' Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
After holding a large swathe of autonomous territory that included two detention camps, Kurdish-led forces are now reluctantly handing over control to Syrian government forces, following their successful military offensive.
Zampa defends Australia's T20 prep after 'hollow' World Cup exit Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026
Adam Zampa hits back at claims that Australia does not care about T20 cricket after a disappointing World Cup campaign.
News from the BBC World Service
Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade. Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King. Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse. Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses. 'It's ruined my life': Hundreds tell BBC how medication triggered gambling and other addictions Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 More than 250 people contacted us describing impulsive behaviour side effects from prescription drugs. The best looks at London Fashion Week 2026 Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 There are 90 designers showing this year, with organisers hoping it's the biggest fashion week yet. Four men, one aim - to end 102-year wait for Winter Olympic curling gold Posted on Friday February 20, 2026 All eyes will be on Team GB's Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie on Saturday (18:05 GMT) when they take on Canada with a gold medal at stake at the Winter Olympics. Watch: Six athletes crash in 'extraordinary' speed skating semi-final Posted on Friday February 20, 2026 An "extraordinary" women's 1500m speed skating semi-final at the 2026 Winter Olympics sees six of the seven skaters crash, with China's Yang Jingru - the only athlete not to fall - finishing first. GB go for men's curling gold and Atkin in halfpipe final - Saturday's guide Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Bond, bagpipes & controversial Canadians - why curling is must-watch Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 Curling might seem a strange choice for prime-time Saturday night viewing, but at 18:05 GMT - live on the BBC - millions will find themselves tuning in to see if Team GB can add a fourth gold medal of these Winter Olympics. 'I'm on right side' - Team GB's Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post Posted on Friday February 20, 2026 Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he is "on the right side" after he received death threats for posting a graphic message about the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement organisation. Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned. Civilians to soldiers: how four years of war has changed ordinary Ukrainians Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them. How Co-op Live went from falling air con units to hosting the Brits Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 The opening of the Co-op Live was in every headline, but not quite for the right reasons. What parents, students and teachers want to see changed in the government's SEND reform Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 Some government plans for SEND were leaked earlier this week. But what else do families want to change? Welcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the sea Posted on Friday February 20, 2026 Tonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament. Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified. Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented. Andrew and King Charles: A personal battle of royal brothers Posted on Friday February 20, 2026 The problems facing the monarchy over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are also a family problem between brothers. Two men aged 19 and 20 die after going missing on Yr Wyddfa Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026 Mountain rescue teams were launched in challenging conditions to try and find the pair.
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