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Is Russia competing at the Milano Cortina Olympics? Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The Winter Olympics of Milano Cortina 2026 is another where Russian and Belarusian athletes will be largely absent, although there are a handful competing as individual neutral athletes.
Waste collection program to tackle rising number of lithium-ion battery fires Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Authorities say crews responded to 260 lithium-ion battery fires in Queensland last year. A new waste collection program in the state's north aims to prevent them.
Drivers urged to be cautious as footage shows roadside fires flaring up Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Dashcam footage of grass fires starting on the side of a road in Victoria shows how quickly they can begin.
Nancy Guthrie may have been abducted in a 41-minute window Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Nancy Guthrie was last seen alive when a relative dropped her outside her Tuscan home after a family games night. The 84-year-old grandmother has now been missing for a week.
After US strikes, Iran accelerates work at secret underground nuclear site Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Since the US bombed Iran's key nuclear sites last year, analysts say work has increased at a secret underground facility that could be used to restart Tehran's nuclear program.
'Best team yet': The Aussies to watch at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Australia is taking its strongest ever team to the Winter Olympics in 2026, with a number of genuine medal chances. Here's a handful of the stars you need to pay attention to.
Breaking: Three men dead after light plane crash, SA police say Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Police were called to the Long Bay area near Goolwa South on Friday afternoon after reports of a light plane crashing into the ocean.
Locals outraged after forever chemicals found in major waterways Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
For 25 years this waterway was polluted with toxic "forever chemicals". It was only disconnected from a major drinking supply 18 months ago.
Plane crashes into floodwaters in the Gulf of Carpentaria Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Emergency services are still trying to access a light plane this morning after it crashed into floodwaters in the Gulf of Carpentaria.Â
How a cheating socialite orchestrated her high-flying husband's murder Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The brutal killing of a high-flying hotelier in his Brisbane mansion led to decades of rumour, myth and speculation about what unfolded on that fateful night.
Canberra man faces court for stabbing ex-wife to death in family kitchen Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Disturbing new details emerge about the 2023 stabbing death of a woman in her Bruce home as her former partner faces sentencing for her murder in the ACT Supreme Court.
Even a criminal conviction can't taint 'good bloke' status Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The rich and powerful were all too happy to maintain connected to Jeffrey Epstein until it became the less convenient option.
New home for old machines as collector bids goodbye to lifelong passion Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
As the last man standing, 78-year-old cattleman Mervyn has parted with his collection of tractors and utes, pledging his estate to charity.
Golden bandicoot numbers triple at Central Australian haven Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A population of threatened golden bandicoots is booming at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary, north-west of Alice Springs.
Former 'Christian cult' member says she was pressured to give thousands Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Former members of Christian fringe group Shincheonji have alleged financial abuse by the religious organisation.Â
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'Do not try this at home': Controversial contact sport sells more than 5,000 seats Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The Run Nation Championship will see two athletes run at each other, in a sport criticised for its head injury risks. Organisers argue the championship has been professionalised, and will grow to be as big as boxing.
Adelaide Writers' Week saga 'probably was preventable', festival director says Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
As Adelaide Writers' Week went up in flames, Julian Hobba contemplated resigning as Adelaide Festival's executive director. He now says "we needed to trust the judgement" of the literary event's former leader, Louise Adler.
Martin Luther King III says dad's 'dream' possible for First Nations people Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr's son says while the US administration was "attempting to turn the clock back" on equal rights, Australia shows "potential".
Almost every Australian corner to pick up rain this week Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Almost every corner of Australia will pick up rain during the next seven days, including heavy falls and pockets of flooding in multiple states.
India's 14yo batting prodigy breaks records in World Cup final Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Alyssa Healy's record with the highest score ever in a World Cup final to power India to the global under-19 crown.
News from the BBC World Service
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office. Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man' Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest. Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The White House defended the post at first, calling to "stop the fake outrage", as members of both parties condemned the video. Wetherspoon dog policy could be breaking the law, watchdog says Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers. Summer camp leader jailed for sexually abusing boys after lacing sweets with tranquilliser Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Jon Ruben is jailed for more than 23 years after admitting the sexual abuse of young boys and drugging his wife. Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny. Watch: BBC at scene where Russian general was shot in Moscow Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the outskirts of the Russian capital, where Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded. Murder charge after student stabbed near university Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the De Montfort University campus in Leicester. Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth. Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure he had been killed and had buried what they thought was his body in 2023. Son of rapper Lil Jon believed dead, days after going missing Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Nathan Smith, a rapper who goes by DJ Young Slade, was reported missing after police said he ran out of his home early Tuesday Mariah Carey and more curling - guide to Friday's action Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Spanish skater given Minions music permission Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all. Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city? Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events. 'I made friends for life' - 10-year-old star on filming new Lord of the Flies drama Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Alfie Kiely spent three months in Malaysia while shooting Lord of the Flies, playing one of the "Littluns". Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work? Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products. 'I love her to bits' – elderly couple get engaged in care home Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Pamela Walters, 85, and Colin Hopper, 73, met four years ago at Picton Care Home in Porthcawl. Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley. Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office. Millions of documents - but Epstein's victims say they are no closer to justice Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 One campaigner says the files are "symptomatic of a broken system of how we treat women - how we view survivors".
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