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News from the ABC Australia

Man extradited from Dubai to Moscow over top Russian general's shooting
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev is the deputy head of Russia's vast GRU military intelligence service.

Vonn knew the risks as just a part of this crazy, foolhardy sport she loves
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Lindsey Vonn's shocking downhill crash at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games was always a possibility given the American was competing just nine days after rupturing her ACL. But it was never going to stop her from trying.

Danes unhappy with Trump's Greenland threats turn to tech to buy unAmerican
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

After Donald Trump's repeated threats to acquire Greenland, many Danish people felt powerless but new apps are helping them make choices to boycott US-made products.

Grandmother killed in her sleep as car ploughs into home, family pays tribute
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The family of a grandmother who died in her sleep when a car crashed into a home in Perth has paid tribute to her in an emotional press conference. A 36-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter.

Live: Fans stunned into silence as US superstar Vonn crashes at Winter Olympics
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

American superstar Lindsey Vonn crashed in the women's downhill skiing, leaving the fans gathered in shocked silence. Follow live.

Flooding damages first homes in Daly River, ahead of expected Monday peak
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Several homes in the remote community of Daly River have sustained minor flood damage, as waters continue to rise ahead of an expected 14m peak level on Monday.

Century-old pub gutted by fire in central-west NSW
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The Forbes Inn Hotel and nearby buildings were evacuated as crews worked to contain a fire at the pub early on Sunday morning.

SA Liberals promise stamp duty relief as Labor shares plan for current WCH site
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Less than six weeks from the South Australian election, the Liberal Party has announced an election promise on stamp duty while the Labor government unveil its plan to create 1,300 new aged care beds.

Pilot's body recovered from croc-infested marsh after Gulf plane crash
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Police officers armed with rifles guarded their colleagues while they recovered the man's body from the crash site in difficult terrain near Normanton, in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Family pays tribute to 'beautiful boy' who 'spread his wings one last time'
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The father of an 18-year-old has paid tribute to his "beautiful boy", after a fatal plane crash south of Adelaide on Friday.

Gold prospectors of bygone era create fond memories for photography duo
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

In 1989, two photographers travelled from Fremantle to Western Australia's Goldfields to capture the end of a gold mining era.

In the Australian outback listening for nuclear tests is more important than ever
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

As the New START treaty curbing the US and Russian nuclear weapons programs expires, the work we do here in the red centre has become more important than ever before.

$3.2m worth of illegal tobacco seized in Tasmania as new laws announced
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The Tasmanian government announces increased penalties for those caught selling illegal tobacco products. 

Brisbane star Payne Haas signs three-year deal with South Sydney
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

South Sydney have pulled off one of the biggest recruitment moves in NRL history after signing Brisbane enforcer Payne Haas to a three-year contract from 2027.

Search effort winds down for missing Gold Coast fisherman
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The cross-border search for a 44-year-old fisherman missing off the Gold Coast for three days has been scaled back and transitioned into a recovery phase after his boat and EPIRB were found but there were no signs of life.

'Draconian' extra police powers ahead of Israel president protest headed for court
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The Palestine Action Group lodged submissions late on Sunday afternoon, arguing the declaration was "draconian" and imposed rules unsuitable for protest activity.

Backpacker's grieving parents call for action on dingo management
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Piper James's parents are leaving Australia with their daughter's ashes and a determination to ensure she hasn't died in vain.

The Christchurch terrorist who pleaded guilty to mass murder has changed his mind
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Extraordinary arrangements are in place in Wellington, New Zealand, as a convicted terrorist prepares to address the country's Court of Appeal. 

Man dead, five hospitalised at Sydney dance festival
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Several people suffered "medical episodes" at the trance music festival at Sydney's Olympic Park, according to police. 

'Mum's addicted to Candy Crush': Is it only young people hooked on screens?
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The focus of discussion around screen time is on teenagers and young adults, but young people say they are noticing older people are in the grips of their devices too.



News from the BBC World Service

Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

No 10 sources have called for Mandelson to return the money or give it to a charity that supports victims.

Don't drop PM over Mandelson, minister urges Labour MPs
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Pat McFadden says Sir Keir Starmer made a mistake - but ditching him would destabilise the country.

My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech.

Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said.

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' in plea for mother's return
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

"We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed to be abducted.

Russia names three suspects over shooting of general
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.

Vonn crashes in downhill as Johnson wins gold
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics as compatriot Breezy Johnson won an emotional gold in Cortina.

USA's Johnson wins women's downhill gold
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

USA's Breezy Johnson wins the women's downhill gold medal, the same alpine skiing event in which her compatriot Lindsey Vonn suffered a heartbreaking crash in, to win her first Winter Olympics title at Milan-Cortina 2026.

GB's medal hope Brookes starts campaign - Sunday's guide
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Fried chicken is booming in Britain - and fish and chips is losing out
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Crunch by crunch, US-style fried chicken shops are on the rise on British High Streets, fuelled by an internet craze.

Pakistan's famous kite festival cautiously returns after 19-year ban
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The event, which dates back centuries, was banned after injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings and celebratory gunfire.

Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The Prince of Wales has been on many official visits - but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia.

Bad Bunny set to headline Super Bowl half-time - what to expect and how to watch
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

After a week of frenzied build-up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Super Bowl 60 - America's biggest game - takes place on Sunday night.

It was a small budget series made in a month. But its fans helped it become a huge hit
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

Japan's governing party projected to win snap election majority
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

A coalition led by current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, according to media projections after polls closed.

ICE protester says she was 'disgusted' after fake arrest image shared by White House
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.

Hillsborough parents in 'last battle' to correct official records for daughters
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

Jenni and Trevor Hicks are leading a new campaign to correct official court records from the 1990s.

Husband reported wife missing, then her body was found in wedding dress bag
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

When the body of an unknown woman is found in a suitcase, forensics step in to solve the mystery.

I turned myself into an AI-generated deathbot - here's what I found
Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026

A Cardiff University researcher recreated her own voice using a deathbot - but found it strange.

Best pals 'living dream' in boyband December 10
Posted on Thursday February 05, 2026

Danny Bretherton and Josh Olliver, 17, were handpicked by Simon Cowell to join the new boyband.



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