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Live: US insists peace talks 'have not' hit dead end as Iran denies negotiations are underway Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt insists the US and Iran are in ongoing talks, despite repeated denials from Iranian officials. Follow live.
WA Coral Coast on alert as Cyclone Narelle intensifies Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
The extreme weather system is steadily intensifying as it tracks towards the West Australian coast.
Talk show host Stephen Colbert to co-write new Lord of the Rings movie Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Talk show host Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to JRR Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a Lord of the Rings movie with his son.
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mother's disappearance Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
It is the Today show host's first interview since her mother Nancy was reported missing from her Arizona home on February 1.
Title beckons as South Australia peak for Sheffield Shield final Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Victory in this year's Sheffield Shield final over Victoria will be especially sweet for South Australia, with coach Ryan Harris saying their path to the title decider this time around has been challenging.
US says Iran seeking 'exit ramp' despite mixed ceasefire signals Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
The White House says talks with Iran aimed at ending the conflict have not stalled, despite conflicting reports on Iran's response to a 15-point ceasefire proposal.
The on-again, off-again negotiations are on — for now. What you need to know today Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Both the Trump administration and the Iranian regime have their own unique ways of expressing themselves — and both are prone to hyperbole, says Mark Doran in Beirut.
Oil price spikes are driving a surge of interest in electric vehicles Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
The clear signal this trend data sends is that Australians are a pragmatic lot. If using an EV might save them money, then they are interested.
Teachers' strike shuts Hobart and southern government schools Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Industrial action by teachers seeking better conditions means government schools in southern Tasmania, including in the Hobart area, are shut today.
Former Brisbane Lion Leigh Ryswyk becomes first openly gay AFL player Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk has become the first openly gay AFL player, past or present.Â
Summer cyclone and winter storm as Australia's weather turns unseasonal Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
A clash of seasons is developing on Australia's weather map this week as a tropical cyclone tracks towards the WA west coast and a cold polar blast with thunderstorms forms over the east.
'Fight will continue' without change, say ABC workers amid 24-hour strike Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Unions representing ABC staff have signalled the possibility of further strike action if a dispute over pay and conditions at the broadcaster isn't resolved.
How do you make friends in the country if you don't play sport? Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
From crafting to surfing, people of all ages are experimenting with new hobbies to meet pals in regional Victoria.
The numbers behind Queensland's claim to be the AFL's second home Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
The question of who loves footy the most has sparked countless hours of debate over the past century, and Queensland is staking a major claim.
The Gold Coast has transformed over 50 years. Its growth debate hasn't Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Fifty years after fears it would be a "concrete jungle" first surfaced, the Gold Coast is again grappling with the same question: how to grow without losing its identity.
ABC Shakespeare quiz, parteth the seceund: Test thine knowledge once more Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Is this a quiz which you see before you? Â We're back with another 10 questions to test your knowledge of William Shakespeare's plays.
In the final stage of Ryan's young life, his family says he was let down Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Ryan Bowman fought through congenital heart defects and cancer, but his family says his final hospital visit led to some frightening final hours.Â
NSW forestry industry fighting to avoid the chopping block Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
The NSW forestry industry is calling for secure access to timber as the proposed Great Koala National Park locks up resources and recent closures of Victorian and Western Australian sectors raise fears for the future of native logging.
How the 'Mind' diet could help keep your brain sharp as you age Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
The food choices we make over decades — not just in later life, but across adulthood — may quietly shape the health of our brains in ways that only become visible much later.
What we know and don't know about the Iran war negotiations Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
US President Donald Trump's surprising claim that talks with Iran were yielding great progress only raised more confusion over a war whose goals were already unclear.
News from the BBC World Service
Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 A woman has been awarded $3m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US. Dead students were tested for drugs and alcohol - but their killer was not, Nottingham inquiry hears Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 A public inquiry into the attacks heard killer Valdo Calocane refused toxicology samples in custody. Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 The walkout over jobs and pay is one of the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England. Calls for urgent inquiry into high street child abuse claims Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 Political leaders call for an urgent investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation after a BBC report. 'Teenage me could not have imagined this' says first female Archbishop of Canterbury Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the congregation at Canterbury Cathedral. Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise. Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends. Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at "a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity". Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 The 35-year-old from Florida remains detained in Los Angeles after the 8 March shooting. No 10 refuses to say if key Mandelson texts were lost when top aide's phone stolen Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's phone may have contained vital information. Woman-hating teen shared murder plans on Discord before killing mum Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 Tristan Roberts waited until he was 18 to buy knives, hammers and axes before murdering his mother. Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks? Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off. Iran rejects Trump's 15-point peace plan, state media report Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held. Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' but gives no detail Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 Donald Trump gave the update on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its fourth week. Oil price falls as Trump talks up peace negotiations Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 Crude rose back above $100 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end. Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas. In pictures: Hunting lynx snatches top prize in photo competition Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 A young lynx caught mid play has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026. Who is the BBC's new director general? Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General. Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show. Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe - what are Salah's options? Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026 Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.
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