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News from the ABC Australia Pub fire leaves residents mourning more than just a watering hole The temporary loss of a pub is hitting residents of a country NSW town hard. Rubio's speech to European allies takes softer tone but sticks to Trump's firm stance America's top diplomat uses the Munich Security Conference to call for a renewed partnership between the United States and Europe, with Marco Rubio saying America and Europe "belong together". How swimming damages hair and what you can do about it Regular beach days or laps at the local pool can leave our hair looking and feeling quite different. Tiger scores stunning try in trial, Bulldog in doubt for Vegas opener Wests Tigers rookie Faaletino Tavana has laid claim to one of the best tries in 2026 during a preseason trial against the Sydney Roosters. Apprenticeships have a 'big marketing problem' and it's 'getting worse' Mark hasn't taken on a hairdressing trainee for years. He's not alone in thinking low-wage apprenticeships just aren't attractive to young people anymore. Up to two years' jail for use of hate symbols under antisemitism crackdown The Queensland government has banned more than a dozen symbols associated with Nazi ideology and extremist groups as part of a crackdown on antisemitism. The Qld farm putting troubled youth on the straight and narrow The rural-based social program in the shadow of Mt Tamborine has had remarkable success in rebuilding the lives of youth who have fallen through the cracks. While neighbouring islands rebuild, South Molle waits on a jetty and a plan South Molle Island's former resort has been abandoned since it was damaged by a cyclone in 2017. Now, public access to the island is restricted after Cyclone Koji wreaked havoc on its jetty. Meet the young nippers learning to be lifesavers in a landlocked city Young nippers are sprinting for flags, paddle boards and practising CPR despite the nearest beach being 150 kilometres away. Aussie quits tennis, pens 'ginormous f*** you' on social media Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava says 2026 will be her last year in professional tennis, announcing her impending retirement in an expletive-laden statement on social media. Police block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation Authorities investigating the disappearance of American morning show host Savannah Guthrie's mother seal off a road near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home. Beach patrols no problem for surf lifesaver in powered wheelchair A decade on from a devastating diagnosis, Michael Lord finds purpose through volunteering with his local surf lifesaving club.  Overlapping disaster seasons change the nature of emergency resourcing With fires and floods occurring simultaneously, and overlapping with international deployments, sharing critical resources is becoming an increasingly complex task. Beaches previously untouched by algal bloom 'hit with a vengeance' While parts of South Australia celebrate what could be the end of a devastating algal bloom, nearby communities are seeing the effects for the first time. Former site of Australia's deepest coal mine now waterfront townhouses What was once a working class, coal-fuelled borough is now a sought-after suburb in Sydney's inner west, with houses selling for millions. Parched start to 2026 for southern Australia as east coast lows dry up Rainfall was below average for most of Australia's south-east, far-west and central regions in the first month of the year. Brumbies shines as Force wilt in the Perth heat The ACT Brumbies have turned up the heat to blitz the Western Force 56-24 in a sapping season-opening Super Rugby Pacific clash in Perth. 'More outbreaks' of deadly zoonotic disease in southern Australia Researchers say leptospirosis is emerging as a climate‑driven health threat in Australia, with frequent storms, floods and heatwaves pushing the disease further south. De Minaur reaches third-straight Rotterdam final Alex de Minaur becomes the first man to reach three consecutive finals at the Rotterdam Open. 'Left behind' children paying the price as their mothers work overseas A generation of children in South-East Asia are growing up without their mothers, who have to work abroad for decades to make ends meet. News from the BBC World Service Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says. Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference The prime minister's speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home. Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions The US secretary of state reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance. Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path. One giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's world The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Rejuvenated Scotland sweep England aside in stunning Calcutta Cup win Rampant Scotland bounce back from Six Nations defeat by Italy to blow England away in a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at a riotous Murrayfield. GB women shock curling world champions Canada Great Britain's women curlers kickstart their campaign with a superb first victory of the 2026 Winter Olympics while GB's men also won but three British women missed out on skeleton medals. Canada accused of cheating again in curling row For the second time in two matches, Canadian curler Marc Kennedy has been accused of cheating by an opponent at the Winter Olympics. Skier makes history for Brazil by winning gold in giant slalom Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil by clinching his nation's first Winter Olympic medal with gold in the giant slalom. GB's Muir starts big air campaign - Saturday's guide What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Are families being priced out of restaurants? The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money. Rae fell for a chatbot called Barry, but their love might die when ChatGPT-4o is switched off Rae began speaking to Barry after a difficult divorce, but Barry lives on an old model of ChatGPT that's being shut down. Why Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's 'mutual obsession' is giving some fans the ick Romance rumours have swirled around the Wuthering Heights co-stars. But is all as it seems? He was once a teen 'superstar'. But James Van Der Beek's cancer left him cash-strapped A fundraiser was set up to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances. Rubio speech signals US-Europe relations are bruised but still friendly The US Secretary of State sounds a conciliatory tone as he addresses European leaders in Munich. Watch: 'I am a survivor' Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC Newsnight Ms Pelicot reveals it is "inconceivable" that the man she shared her life with "could have committed these horrors". Queen's letter of support left Gisèle Pelicot 'overwhelmed' The Queen's note said Gisèle Pelicot's courage had "created a powerful legacy that will change the narrative around shame, forever". Scottish craft beer brand Brewdog put up for sale Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up. Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe launches new party The new party is set up by former Reform UK member, Rupert Lowe. Church must learn from abuse victims, says new Catholic Archbishop Archbishop Richard Moth was speaking to a 2,000-strong congregation during his installation at Westminster Cathedral. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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