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Live: Hundreds missing, including Australians, in deadly Himalayan flash floods Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Grave fears are held for hundreds of people missing after flash floods swept through mountainous parts of Nepal and Tibet. A Nepali tourism official says dozens of Australians are among those unaccounted for. Follow live.
Woman says life saved by free lung cancer screening Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Suzi Scott's mother died from lung cancer. Thanks to a free government scan, the 57-year-old caught her own cancer early.
Beneath the Bondi royal commission's calm surface lies a deep tension Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
The antisemitism royal commission has been about as far from a Judge Judy-style reality show as you could possibly imagine. But these proceedings have been anything but a sleepy affair.
Proposed cuts to SRL not counted towards total cost Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
The Victorian Auditor-General's Office reveals proposed cuts to the Suburban Rail Loop never counted towards the $34.5 billion project's cost, denting Premier Ben Carroll's claim that he can slash the price tag.Â
Why young people didn't just like Dolly — they loved her Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Why did millennials and gen Z embrace an artist whose first single arrived in 1959? The answer says a lot about Dolly Parton.
De Minaur to head home for Davis Cup tie against Poland Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Alex de Minaur will return to Australia off the back of his US Open campaign to lead the Aussie charge in a Davis Cup clash in Brisbane.
Behind the energy brawl everyone wants the data centre boom Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
As is so often the case in Australia, the politics came down to a fight over energy.
How Rosie Fordham leads the way in a race 'everybody comes out for' Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Rosie Fordham is already Australia's most successful cross-country ski racer in history, and she relished a reminder of the sport's growing popularity as she won the Kangaroo Hoppet. But she has her sights set on getting even better.
Para swimming champion matched by her dog in gold medal winning feats Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Para swimmer Jenna Jones claimed breakthrough gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, and her dog is proving to be a surprise sporting companion.
How could facial recognition technology differ from CCTV? Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
While security cameras are a regular feature in many supermarkets, new technology could change the face of how businesses monitor customers.Â
Workin' 9 to 5: The legacy of Dolly Parton's big-screen debut Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
With a few fiery words and a mountain of blonde curls, Dolly Parton went from country music singer to a "natural-born movie star" in 9 to 5.
ASIC warns of 'first significant cracks' in Australian private credit Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
The collapse of a large and hugely indebted NSW property developer leaves several private credit lenders and their investors heavily exposed, while other major funds have started restricting withdrawals.
From Grug to Possum Magic, how well do you know Aussie kids' books? Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Celebrate Children's Book Week with our kids' books quiz — and grab some costume ideas at the same time.
'They have huge TVs': New generations are moving into communes Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Hannah Pearl is raising her children in an intentional community where residents share land, values and support one another. But she doesn't want to "rough it" like she did when she was growing up.
Before she was Shania Twain, Eileen sang for the family grocery money Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Shania Twain sold more than 100 million albums. But the story she can't stop thinking about happened long before fame arrived.
Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies aged 80 Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Curry was renowned for his portrayals of Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise the Clown in the 1990s film adaption of the Stephen King thriller It.
Inquest opens into death of ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
The opening of the inquest comes a day before the UK release of his memoir, and weeks after the Cambridge University professor's sudden death after an intense media frenzy.
Surge in families renting puts more children at risk of housing insecurity Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
There has been a 20 per cent jump in Australian children growing up in rental households this century, with this group facing an average of six moves by aged 14, according to a new research paper.
Meta to pay $23 billion to settle teen social media addiction cases Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Meta has agreed to a wide-ranging deal settling all claims in US federal and state courts which alleged the company's platforms harmed children.
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in UK Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrive back in the UK with their two children, six years after they moved their lives to California amid simmering tensions within the royal family.
News from the BBC World Service
Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content. Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states. Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80 Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Murder arrests after fire kills two including child near Middlesbrough Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire. Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California. Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer. New thunderstorm warnings for parts of UK as rain set to continue Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 The Met Office has issued fresh thunderstorm warnings for Thursday with the potential for England and Wales to see flash flooding as the unsettled weather continues. Stourbridge fires that razed 19 homes were accidental, say investigators Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 Investigators say the fires started accidentally in fields where farming machinery was being used. US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in the UK in 2025 after the government banned it under anti-terror legislation. Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister. Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York. How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one. How Dolly Parton became a fashion icon Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world. Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton - now ‘an angel by my side' Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who died at the age of 80. From 'dirt poor' to philanthropic superstar - the life of Dolly Parton Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media. We saw signs of domestic abuse, but we didn't know how to protect Stacy Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 Stacy Hunter was killed by her estranged husband weeks after he was released on bail - her family wish the authorities had intervened further. The life of Rocky Horror star Tim Curry Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 English actor Tim Curry, best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80. What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 Hundreds are feared to have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own. Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026 The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.
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