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News from the ABC Australia

FBI raids home and seizes devices of Washington Post journalist
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The reporter had previously reported on the Trump administration's efforts to fire hundreds of thousands of federal workers.

X to change AI chatbot after outrage over sexual deepfake images
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

New laws in the UK that would outlaw the generation of sexual deepfakes are set to come into force this week.

'Can't speak': Tennis battler beats the pros to take home $1 million jackpot
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Sydneysider Jordan Smith has beaten grand slam champion Jannik Sinner and dual grand slam finalist Amanda Anasimova to take home the prize in the novelty format.

Iran judiciary signals fast executions for protesters
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The comments from Iran's judiciary chief come as activists warn that protesters detained during demonstrations in Iran could soon be hanged.

Captured tobacco kingpin thought 'he was out of reach', says Burke
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says he believes tobacco kingpin Kaz Hamad thought he was "out of reach" of authorities before his arrest in Iraq.   

Search underway for missing diver in Antarctica
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Australian authorities say they are "investigating all the options available" to assist a search operation for a diver missing in Antarctica.

'Dangerous' pipe bombs found on Canberra footpaths
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Police are urging Canberrans not to touch suspicious objects after pipe bombs were discovered in Belconnen.

'Unacceptable': Juveniles charged, e-rideables crushed in police crackdown
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Police charge 25 youths and seize and destroy dozens of electric scooters and off-road bikes in a targeted crackdown on e-rideables in Perth's northern suburbs. 

World title hopes on the line in Tszyu-Zerafa showdown
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

No Limit boss George Rose says the doorway to the world will open for the winner of the Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa grudge boxing showdown. 

Hackers access student emails, passwords in major school data breach
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Hackers have accessed the emails, passwords and names of past and present students from all Victorian government schools in a major data breach.

'Not fair': Commercial fishers warned over salmon antibiotic
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Tasmania's Natural Resources and Environment Department has warned commercial fishers that driving their boats near some salmon pens could result in their onboard catch absorbing traces of the antibiotic florfenicol.

Festival director warned board about Writers' Week fallout
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

As the Adelaide Festival director reveals he had urged the festival's board not to cancel Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, a former board member opens up about his very different concerns about the Adelaide Writers' Week program.

WA windsurfer clinches junior world championship on home waves
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Geraldton windsurfer Sarah Kenyon is victorious after a tight battle in the sport's junior world championships held in regional WA for the first time.

Indonesian fishermen jailed after repeat offences in Australian waters
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The men will serve four months in prison after being caught off the WA coast with 40 kilograms of sea cucumber and an array of fishing gear. 

Police responding after workers uncover sack of explosives in Kalgoorlie
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Builders working in the rear yard of a surveying company got a shock when they came across a hessian sack full of old mining explosives.

Police issue arrest warrant over alleged murder of Brisbane carer
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Velvet Pesu was found dead at a house in Logan on Monday while police were conducting a welfare check.

Cow survives 80km swim in floodwater before washing ashore on beach
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Amid the damage from flooding in Central Queensland, tales of livestock surviving are emerging, including one cow's incredible waterlogged journey. 

Adelaide United says Josh Cavallo never raised homophobia concerns with the club
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The head of Adelaide United says the former Reds player Josh Cavallo never raised concerns about homophobia or not being selected to play based on his sexuality while at the A-League club.

Cultural claim over key Brisbane Olympic site knocked back
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has rejected a cultural heritage claim on the site of Brisbane's Olympic stadium, and has appointed an independent facilitator to mediate between interested parties. 

Police baffled by 'strange' $140k boat theft
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Police search for a boat worth about $140,000 that was stolen from the Sunshine Coast after its keys were left on board while the owners were overseas on holiday.



News from the BBC World Service

US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar base as US considers Iran action
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.

Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.

Faisal Islam: Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.

US announces start of phase two of Gaza peace plan
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.

Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics in indoor public venues after ski bar fire
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.

Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them.

Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m at Australian Open
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.

White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The incident occurred while Trump toured a Ford factory in Michigan; the heckler says he has "no regrets".

BBC on site after crane collapses and crushes train in Thailand
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure.

Who is Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester reportedly facing execution?
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The 26-year-old shop owner was arrested in his home on 8 January in connection with protests in Iran.

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.

Why there are protests in Iran and what Trump says about US action
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

More than 2,400 protesters are reported to have been killed in a violent crackdown by security forces. Here's what you need to know.

Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award.

Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on'
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction.

After U-turn on mandatory digital IDs, how have Labour MPs responded?
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.

Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

We underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

Why has no English boss won Premier League - and who could be first?
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Why has an English manager not won the Premier League? Chief football writer Phil McNulty explores who could make history.

UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.

First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.



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