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For years, one man spearheaded a Nigerian government agency that didn't exist Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
The Nigerian government has opened investigations into two government agencies after they were both found to be fake.
Live: Knights out to continue top four hunt against Manly Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Newcastle will be looking to keep their top four hopes alive when they face Manly in the Hunter on Old Boys Day. Follow live.
Delhi's electric tuktuk boom gets a hacking shock Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Rickshaw drivers are pushing back on plans to ban all new non-electric versions of the vehicle from next January.Â
Teen hospitalised on NSW Central Coast after alleged stabbing Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
A 15-year-old boy is in a critical but stable condition at Gosford Hospital. NSW Police says it has spoken to a group of teenagers over the alleged stabbing, but no arrests have been made.
Mundi Mundi offers music fans complimentary day amid improved weather Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
After record rains drenched Broken Hill ahead of the Mundi Mundi music festival and ticketholders were turned away, organisers take advantage of welcome sunshine to open the gates for a complimentary day.
Live: Blues surge rocks Freo as former Swans assistant makes big culture call Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Carlton takes it up to Fremantle in the first half at Docklands Stadium, as a former Sydney assistant coach opens up on the club's current scandal. Follow live.
Wallaroos hammered in historic 100th Test by ruthless Black Ferns Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
The Wallaroos' 100th Test match, and the Test debut of Australia's all-time leading rugby 7s try-scorer, has been soured by a dominant New Zealand performance in Auckland.
Family worried for man missing since Melbourne shooting Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
The family of Khaled Malas, who has not been seen for several days, say they hold grave fears for his welfare.Â
Inside the libertarian city on a Caribbean island backed by Silicon Valley Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
It might sound like something out of a  Reddit thread — a Caribbean island where libertarians, biohackers and crypto bros are building an experimental city. In Honduras, it's real.
US mum was 'begging for help' before killing children, family testifies Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Lindsay Clancy was known as a loving and dedicated mother. But her family says her mental health began to decline after the birth of her third child. Â
Parents thrilled as 'bike gang' gets young boys off the couch Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Some boys in regional South Australia are changing what it means to be in a bike gang, one pedal at a time.Â
Third woman engages lawyer over 'incredibly traumatic' Sydney Swans scandal Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
A lawyer representing a third woman involved in the Sydney Swans scandal says a potential civil lawsuit is being looked at.Â
First-of-its-kind state funeral to be held in Bendigo for Russell Jack Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Russell Jack established the famous Golden Dragon Museum to ensure traditions brought to the Bendigo goldfields by Chinese Australians were remembered.
TikTok to pay $559m in 'one of the largest' child privacy settlements Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
It is "one of the largest recoveries ever obtained" from a case involving the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, the US Department of Justice says.
Japan executes man convicted of killing five in pachinko fire Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
A man who killed five people by setting fire to a pachinko parlour in Osaka in 2009 has been hanged in Japan's first execution by Sanae Takaichi's government.
Live: Australia's top order crumbles as Bangladesh fights back from horror morning Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Matt Renshaw, Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne all fall cheaply as Bangladesh fights back after being bowled out for 64. Follow live.
Lions coach 'feels sorry' for Swans as likely finals clash looms Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan describes the Sydney Swans scandal as a "head-scratcher", with the two teams likely to meet in the AFL qualifying final.
From Nhulunbuy to New York, the rare politician torn between two worlds Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
From Arnhem Land to Northern Territory parliament, independent MLA Yiŋiya Guyula resigned from politics this week after taking his people's fight to the world.
Darcy died after a drunk driver collided with cattle. His mother wants answers Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
A 20-year-old tradie went to watch friends play country football. He never made it home. His mother is still looking for answers.
History made as Tasmanian red wins top gong at prestigious wine show Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026
The winner of the prestigious Sydney Royal Wine Show is a red with an unusual origin.
News from the BBC World Service
Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 New 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks. Girl, 6, dies days after Shoreham sea tragedy killed three family members Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Saja El-Khawas is the fourth person to die after her family got into difficulty in water off West Sussex. TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13. More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home. Burnham economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser. Russian strikes on Ukraine kill two, officials say, a day after deadly attack on mall Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Attacks come a day after at least 16 people were killed in a double-tap strike on a shopping mall. Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands Posted on Friday August 21, 2026 This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry. GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year? Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it? Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m Posted on Friday August 21, 2026 The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case. Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk Posted on Friday August 21, 2026 The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak. Murder investigation after wildfire uncovers body in park Posted on Friday August 21, 2026 A post-mortem examination revealed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45. As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead? How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures. These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world. Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues. The Papers: 'Fiscal worries mount' and 'Meghan in Guy Ritchie talks' Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Financial concerns and the Duchess of Sussex's possible return to television acting lead Saturday's papers. Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now? Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism. How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank Posted on Friday August 21, 2026 There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years. Brief break from rain as sunshine returns for weekend Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 There will be a break in the rain this weekend as high pressure returns, but more wet weather is in store next week. Lindsay Clancy suffering 'command hallucination' when she killed children, court hears Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026 The defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.
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