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News from the ABC Australia Breaking: Four astronauts splash down back to Earth after medical evacuation from ISS A SpaceX capsule splashes down back to Earth carrying four astronauts from the International Space Station, after a medical issue prompted them to evacuate and cut their mission a month short. SA ecologist resigns from algal bloom panels, citing government's 'adversarial' approach South Australian ecologist Dr Faith Coleman has resigned from two state government algal bloom panels and criticised the state government's approach. Premier announces review into Victoria's disastrous bushfires Jacinta Allan vows to request a formal review of the state's disastrous bushfire season, following days of questions over issues like Country Fire Authority resourcing and the state's disaster preparedness. Wikipedia is 25, but some old fights are still going Wikipedia is celebrating 25 years of the online encyclopedia and the enormous impact its had, while looking forward to its future. But some controversies from the past refuse to die. 'Guerilla' Adelaide writers' festival could get council support Adelaide City Council will consider supporting an alternative literary festival following the cancellation of the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week. Victorians in impact zones say bushfire relief payments confusing Residents from Victoria's bushfire-affected areas say they are confused over disaster relief payments, with a number of people saying they have been rejected for relief despite experiencing hardship. Negin wanted to be 'the voice of Iranians'. She was killed for it Like so many Iranian-Australians, Morteza Khandani has been desperate for any news of his family in Iran. Second fatal crane collapse tied to same Thai firm, minister says A second fatal crane collapse in two days has been linked to the same construction company, a Thai minister says.  Survivors of deadly Rottnest seaplane crash recall moments after impact Jeremy and Patricia Connor have publicly thanked those who rushed to help after the one-year anniversary of the crash. Driver's licence suspended after dog Lulu dies in alleged hit and run A man's licence is suspended as police investigate the death of a dog in an alleged hit and run near Newcastle. 10-year wait for a home in Alice Springs as public housing sits vacant Public housing in Alice Springs is sitting vacant and in disrepair while residents wait up to a decade to be allocated a home. Teacher accused of 'pimping out' children to be drugged, assaulted A Sydney school teacher accused of plotting the sexual assault of two children he was allegedly "pimping out" to another man is refused bail. Police crack down on copper theft after crooks put 'whole community at risk' Officers say Operation Whiskey Biome, targeting copper theft, has led to 33 people being charged. Family remembers 'beautiful' three-year-old girl following horror truck crash A three-year-old girl who suffered critical head injuries in a horrific multi-vehicle crash last week in regional Queensland has died in hospital, with her family remembering her as a "beautiful spirit". Liberals share, then delete image of female Labor MPs The Tasmanian Liberal Party has deleted a photograph it posted on social media that showed two female Labor MPs at the Taste of Summer festival. Workers lose pay, super as NDIS provider collapses Up to 500 workers are fighting to recoup pay, super and entitlements after the collapse of a large disability support provider operating in New South Wales. SA announces first female Chief Justice Laura Stein Supreme Court Justice Laura Stein has been announced as South Australia's new Chief Justice — the first woman to be appointed to the role. NSW town to ask for 'unfathomable' 40 pc rate hike Residents and small business owners in the Hunter Valley town of Cessnock say they fear the rate increase, if approved, could price people out of the area. Zone RV in liquidation as police confirm fraud investigation The luxury caravan manufacturer will be wound up, with liquidators promising to step up their investigation into allegations against Zone RV director David Biggar. The sad statistic behind China's Are You Dead app A viral Chinese app named Are You Dead aimed at people living alone has been rebranded to avoid controversy. News from the BBC World Service Twenty-three English councils ask for election delays Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but three are Tory controlled and one is Lib Dem council. Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind Afghan internet shutdown The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top. Trump told 'killing has stopped' in Iran after violent protest crackdown The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights. Concern for couple jailed in Tehran as British embassy closes Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests. UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector. X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal. Minister 'horrified' police chief still in job Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Craig Guildford has put "a stain on his character". New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up. Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards. ICE agent shoots Minneapolis man in leg after attack, officials say The City of Minneapolis confirmed a man was shot and taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries. 'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' - BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran. Defiant despite potential repercussions, the witnesses said they wanted to ensure the rest of the world knew of the violence against the protesters. Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16. Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week. Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round. From behind bars, Aung San Suu Kyi casts a long shadow over Myanmar The democracy campaigner has spent 20 years in total in detention, five of them since being overthrown by a coup. Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty. 'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash The BBC arrived at a grim scene in the evening, with rescuers still pulling bodies out of the mangled train. The Papers: 'World on the brink' and Trump intent on 'conquering' Greenland The global tensions from Greenland and Iran feature prominently on Thursday's front pages. Zelensky declares energy emergency as biting cold persists The move comes as US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is "less ready" than the Russian president to make a peace deal. Russia expels British diplomat over allegations of spying The man has been stripped of his accreditation and must leave within two weeks, says Russia's foreign ministry. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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