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FBI raids home and seizes devices of Washington Post journalist Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
The reporter had previously reported on the Trump administration's efforts to fire hundreds of thousands of federal workers.
X to change AI chatbot after outrage over sexual deepfake images Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
New laws in the UK that would outlaw the generation of sexual deepfakes are set to come into force this week.
'Can't speak': Tennis battler beats the pros to take home $1 million jackpot Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Sydneysider Jordan Smith has beaten grand slam champion Jannik Sinner and dual grand slam finalist Amanda Anasimova to take home the prize in the novelty format.
Iran judiciary signals fast executions for protesters Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
The comments from Iran's judiciary chief come as activists warn that protesters detained during demonstrations in Iran could soon be hanged.
Captured tobacco kingpin thought 'he was out of reach', says Burke Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says he believes tobacco kingpin Kaz Hamad thought he was "out of reach" of authorities before his arrest in Iraq.Â
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Search underway for missing diver in Antarctica Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Australian authorities say they are "investigating all the options available" to assist a search operation for a diver missing in Antarctica.
'Dangerous' pipe bombs found on Canberra footpaths Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Police are urging Canberrans not to touch suspicious objects after pipe bombs were discovered in Belconnen.
'Unacceptable': Juveniles charged, e-rideables crushed in police crackdown Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Police charge 25 youths and seize and destroy dozens of electric scooters and off-road bikes in a targeted crackdown on e-rideables in Perth's northern suburbs.Â
World title hopes on the line in Tszyu-Zerafa showdown Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
No Limit boss George Rose says the doorway to the world will open for the winner of the Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa grudge boxing showdown.Â
Hackers access student emails, passwords in major school data breach Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Hackers have accessed the emails, passwords and names of past and present students from all Victorian government schools in a major data breach.
'Not fair': Commercial fishers warned over salmon antibiotic Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Tasmania's Natural Resources and Environment Department has warned commercial fishers that driving their boats near some salmon pens could result in their onboard catch absorbing traces of the antibiotic florfenicol.
Festival director warned board about Writers' Week fallout Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
As the Adelaide Festival director reveals he had urged the festival's board not to cancel Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, a former board member opens up about his very different concerns about the Adelaide Writers' Week program.
WA windsurfer clinches junior world championship on home waves Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Geraldton windsurfer Sarah Kenyon is victorious after a tight battle in the sport's junior world championships held in regional WA for the first time.
Indonesian fishermen jailed after repeat offences in Australian waters Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
The men will serve four months in prison after being caught off the WA coast with 40 kilograms of sea cucumber and an array of fishing gear.Â
Police responding after workers uncover sack of explosives in Kalgoorlie Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Builders working in the rear yard of a surveying company got a shock when they came across a hessian sack full of old mining explosives.
Police issue arrest warrant over alleged murder of Brisbane carer Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Velvet Pesu was found dead at a house in Logan on Monday while police were conducting a welfare check.
Cow survives 80km swim in floodwater before washing ashore on beach Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Amid the damage from flooding in Central Queensland, tales of livestock surviving are emerging, including one cow's incredible waterlogged journey.Â
Adelaide United says Josh Cavallo never raised homophobia concerns with the club Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
The head of Adelaide United says the former Reds player Josh Cavallo never raised concerns about homophobia or not being selected to play based on his sexuality while at the A-League club.
Cultural claim over key Brisbane Olympic site knocked back Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has rejected a cultural heritage claim on the site of Brisbane's Olympic stadium, and has appointed an independent facilitator to mediate between interested parties.Â
Police baffled by 'strange' $140k boat theft Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
Police search for a boat worth about $140,000 that was stolen from the Sunshine Coast after its keys were left on board while the owners were overseas on holiday.
News from the BBC World Service
US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar base as US considers Iran action Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran. Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16. Faisal Islam: Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first. Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court. US announces start of phase two of Gaza peace plan Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says. Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics in indoor public venues after ski bar fire Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight. Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them. Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m at Australian Open Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way. White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The incident occurred while Trump toured a Ford factory in Michigan; the heckler says he has "no regrets". BBC on site after crane collapses and crushes train in Thailand Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure. Who is Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester reportedly facing execution? Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The 26-year-old shop owner was arrested in his home on 8 January in connection with protests in Iran. Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400. Why there are protests in Iran and what Trump says about US action Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 More than 2,400 protesters are reported to have been killed in a violent crackdown by security forces. Here's what you need to know. Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award. Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on' Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction. After U-turn on mandatory digital IDs, how have Labour MPs responded? Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley. Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 We underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious. Why has no English boss won Premier League - and who could be first? Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Why has an English manager not won the Premier League? Chief football writer Phil McNulty explores who could make history. UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet. First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi' Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026 Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.
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