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World leaders gifted vintage revolvers by Erdogan after NATO summit Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogansaid the gifts were intended as a showcase of his nation's defence industry.
At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in China, state media says Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Nearly 200 firefighters are battling a factory fire in China which has resulted in "heavy human losses".
Modi tells Melbourne crowd India aspires to 'grow more, achieve more' Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
More than 20,000 people have given a rapturous welcome to Narendra Modi at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium as Anthony Albanese heaps praise on Australia's Indian diaspora.
Live: US and Iran trade fresh strikes, explosions reported near nuclear plant Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Jordan's military says it has intercepted eight Iranian missiles fired at the country, in a fresh wave of attacks in the Middle East. Follow live.
Three corrections officers stood down as review launched into prisoner escape Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The Northern Territory Corrections Department has stood down three of its workers with pay over a prisoner escape on Sunday that triggered a more than 48-hour manhunt.
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Bonnie Tyler, singer of power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies at 75 Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, ​famed for 1980s power ballads such as Total Eclipse of the ​Heart and Holding Out ​for a Hero, has died.
Dockers stun the Swans in last quarter blitz to own the top of the ladder Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Fremantle puts on a show in the last quarter of its clash with Sydney to claim the top of the ladder outright.
Family desperate for information on missing Queensland mother Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Police are searching for a 30-year-old woman who was last seen in Toowoomba on Tuesday.
Footage shows interceptor missile test in Australian outback Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The prototype system included a mix of Australian and American technology, with Defence aiming to build a medium-range system to defend against missiles or aircraft bound for Australia.
Children's commissioner quits as CLP set to pass controversial welfare changes Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Shahleena Musk's resignation comes as the Northern Territory government-dominated scrutiny committee backs the Country Liberal Party's changes to child protection laws, despite widespread opposition and confusion about a key aspect of the legislation.
Push to invest in early intervention as calls to police surge Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
A review of Tasmania Police finds calls for help have risen by 40,000 annually over the past decade, fuelling demands for investment in early intervention support services.
Cultural hub in Tennant Creek celebrates Warumungu culture for NAIDOC Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Hundreds of people walked through the streets of Tennant Creek today as part of a NAIDOC march, finishing at the official reopening of the town's major First Nations cultural hub.
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UOW governance chief admits repeated recruitment policy breaches Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The ICAC inquiry heard Alyssa White had celebrated securing jobs for former colleagues as the "greatest achievement" of her career before agreeing recruitment processes were compromised, lacked transparency and breached university policies.
'He gave us 10 extra years': Australian-first immune centre opens in Canberra Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The Centre for Personalised Medicine at Canberra Hospital uses cutting-edge technology to identify the causes of complex immune conditions to tailor treatments for patients.
'Eternity of pain': Angus Taylor issues warning to Australians voting for One Nation Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
In his strongest remarks pushing back on One Nation, the opposition leader has accused the right-wing party of being a "column of smoke".
Man who dissolved wife's body in acid loses bid for earlier release Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Klaus Andres was sentenced to life in prison in 2013 after he was found guilty of murdering his 42-year-old wife Li Ping Cao.
NSW Police officer taken into custody after sexually assaulting then-wife Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
A NSW Police officer has been taken into custody after his bail was revoked by a judge, two days after he was found guilty of choking and sexually assaulting his then-wife.
When politics becomes content the risks multiply Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Every press conference, reel and podcast is now a chance for politicians to connect with voters. Yet the strategy that broadens an MP's reach can also amplify their biggest mistakes.
Death on day of Telstra outage investigated by police Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Police in SA are investigating a death at a regional South Australian hospital yesterday, after Liberal Senator Kerrynne Liddle said an elderly person had died during the Telstra outage.
State of Origin decider breaks broadcast record Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
An unprecedented number of viewers tuned into the State of Origin decider, in which NSW stunned Queensland to win the series.
News from the BBC World Service
Steep fall in Hormuz ship crossings after new US-Iran strikes Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week. No contact from UK about on-the-run murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday. 'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero. Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane school shooting as 'one murder' Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane". Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing. Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys. Jersey set to legalise assisted dying Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Jersey is set to be the first place in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying. Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer. Prince Harry gets UK trip back on track with hospital visit Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Duke of Sussex visits a children's hospital in Birmingham in a trip to the UK that has had a bumpy start. Why heatwaves hit women harder Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them. How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost? Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction. What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby - then they were told he may have been trafficked Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him. Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75. I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship. Bar rules out jobs for young people if parents apply for them Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Owen Williams says his bar has seen an increase in parents applying for jobs on behalf of children. How rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to welfare spending challenge Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 More than 100,000 people with ADHD as their main condition receive Pip, latest figures show, an increase of 40% since Labour came to power. Are France beatable? - BBC experts have their say Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 France are the overwhelming favourites to win the World Cup. BBC Sport's reporters in America look for chinks in their armour. 'It was good vibes in there' - Stones on viral injury prank Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 John Stones talks about the viral dressing-room injury prank that left England boss Thomas Tuchel briefly stunned.
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