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News from the ABC Australia Guns seized as hunt for alleged WA shooter continues Police say Kenneth John Giles is not a licensed firearms holder, as the search for the 58-year-old continues across hundreds of thousands of kilometres of country WA. NSW premier responds to undeclared donation allegations Premier Chris Minns did not dispute a report that 200 people attended a fundraiser dinner, but could not recall how an event of that size raised only about $6,000. Victorians describe terror of coming face-to-face with lethal fire danger During winter, the trees and hills surrounding the small hamlet of Ruffy are beautiful and green, but now it has been "decimated" by an out-of-control bushfire. 'Gentle soul' remembered by friends, family after alleged assault in Hobart A 66-year-old Tasmanian man who died after an alleged altercation in Hobart's CBD on Tuesday night has been remembered by those who knew him. Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik hypersonic missile: defence ministry Russia's defence ministry says it has carried out a massive overnight strike on energy facilities and drone manufacturing sites in the Ukraine. Violence against Qld state school staff nearly quadruples in three years The data, tabled in Queensland Parliament, showed there were 20,833 occupational violence and aggression incidents reported by school-based employees last year. 'Absolutely no direction' to stop algal bloom investigations, public service chiefs say Four of the most senior public servants working on South Australia's algal bloom have rejected allegations that departmental staff had been instructed not to investigate the cause of the ecological disaster until after March's state election. Zone RV director faces litigation over $21 million insolvent trading claim Administrators of the collapsed luxury caravan manufacturer have threatened to sue David Biggar, whose company owes customers millions of dollars. Emergency departments, doctors deal with surge in heat-related illness Emergency departments, medical centres and first responders are dealing with a surge in heat-related illness across Australia's south-east as temperatures soar to near record levels. Palestinian author calls for apology as dozens pull out of Adelaide Writers' Week Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has called for her appearance at Adelaide Writers' Week to be reinstated after it was axed, but SA's Premier has continued to back the decision, as dozens of authors cancel their appearances. Police urge drivers to avoid floodwaters as multiple people rescued Authorities hope fines will deter motorists from driving into flooded waters, after nearly half-a-dozen vehicles are stranded in two weeks. Poorest and most vulnerable targeted in US withdrawal from international organisations Protecting women and children, halting climate change and preventing acts of terrorism — these are the goals the White House now says go against America's goals. 'Extreme' threat triggers total fire ban in parts of Tasmania A total fire ban is in place for parts of Tasmania from Saturday, due to extreme fire weather predicted for the weekend. Australia's population forecast to reach 28 million this year Australia's population is forecast to reach 28 million people in 2026 despite an easing of overseas arrivals following the post-COVID-19 migration peak. Calling a royal commission is just the start of Albanese's leadership test The prime minister's critics feel he failed to meet the moment in the immediate aftermath of the Bondi attack, but with the royal commission he has a chance to get it right. Teagan Croft will play Rapunzel in Disney's Tangled. Here's what we know Australian actress Teagan Croft will take on the lead role of Rapunzel in Disney's Tangled. The 21-year-old will star alongside Milo Manheim in the live-action remake. Kyrgios says he will not be seeking an Aus Open wildcard Returning from injury, Nick Kyrgios has spoken with Australian Open organisers and made the call not to use a wildcard to play singles this year. Diana received a tip to flee Venezuela. She was on a list to be arrested When a Telegram message landed on her phone, Diana knew she had to flee Venezuela. It was from someone close to Nicolás Maduro, and she says she would have been jailed, or worse. Track temperatures live as southern states bake in heatwave Use our tracker to keep an eye on temperatures as a heatwave moves through the southern states. Rio Tinto in merger talks with Glencore but total takeover not the only option Rio Tinto and Glencore are in takeover talks that could potentially lead to a combined mega-miner worth more than $US200 billion. Analysts are questioning whether Rio will be interested in Glencore's coal assets, having sold off its own in 2018. News from the BBC World Service Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good. Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement. There is a 'real threat' of US military action against Colombia, president tells BBC Gustavo Petro tells the BBC's Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US "empire", after Trump threatened Colombia with military action. Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation. Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images. Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran's second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces. Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland The Department of Homeland Security says the incident began with the traffic stop of a Venezuelan gang member. Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says. Homeless men refused entry to Manchester hotel in sub-zero temperatures The men were told they could not stay in pre-booked rooms on a night when temperatures hit -6C (-21.2F). Liverpool stop 'bleeding' but miss their old cutting edge Liverpool have stopped bleeding but must now find some cutting edge in front of goal, writes Aadam Patel. Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too. Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE? A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US. In pictures: Protests held in US cities Renee Nicole Good was shot dead by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force? The immigration agency is under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good. 'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026 Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch. Jeremy Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen. The Papers: 'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine' The climbdown on business rates for pubs and the Princess of Wales's praise for NHS workers top Friday's papers. How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages. I'm caught in a trademark row with Cambridge University – it's terrifying The 800-year-old university is in a legal battle with the founder of a rowing company. Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award? How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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