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News from the ABC Australia

'Completely false': Trump's claims about stolen oil refuted
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said Venezuela stole United States oil assets. The truth experts say is much more complex than that.

Police employee faces court over alleged antisemitic online posts
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Muamer Nukic, a 50-year-old Queensland Police Service employee and described as a "self-proclaimed anti-Zionist" was granted bail in the Brisbane Magistrate Court on Monday.

Batting class prevails for Head and Root on a fiery day in Sydney
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

In what has been a bowlers' series, the class of Joe Root and Travis Head again shone on day two in Sydney, where it often took something silly for a wicket to fall.

How a 'ruthless' energy company went after a pensioner for money he didn't owe
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Australia's energy prices continue to soar as questions continue to be raised about the actions of providers, including by this pensioner who was overcharged and then had debt collectors chasing him.  

Quick hits: Marnus profits from 'dumb' cricket as Green's agony continues
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Marnus Labuschagne picks up a farcical wicket, Cam Green can't catch a break and Joe Root enters rare air. Here are the quick hits from the Ashes.

Suspension lifted for chief medical officer after 14-month wait
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Mackay's chief medical officer, Charles Pain, returns to work after an external investigation cleared him of allegations of poor clinical governance.

Bondi Beach gunman moved to Goulburn Supermax prison
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

The ABC understands Naveed Akram was moved earlier on Monday from Sydney's Long Bay jail hospital where he has been for the past fortnight.

Inside the 'disgusting' jail where Nicolás Maduro has joined high-profile inmates
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

The facility where detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been taken is a notorious New York jail that has held a string of high-profile and celebrity criminals, from drug cartel leaders to hip-hop stars.

Pastas, curries and tray bakes: Your favourite recipes of 2025
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Easy weeknight meals were your favourite (again), with tray bakes, soups and noodles amongst the most loved. 

Queensland government unveils plans for Olympic stadium
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

The new stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics at the 2032 Games, before becoming the city’s main stadium with 63,000 seats.

Denmark tells Trump to stop Greenland 'threats'
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland have urged US President Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland.

Two people arrested following spate of Hobart shootings
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Three shootings have occurred in northern Hobart in the space of a week, with police saying two appear to be related.

NT court grants bail for alleged hit-run driver, allows overseas travel
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

A 61-year-old dual national charged over a fatal hit-and-run in Darwin has been granted bail, less than 10 days after the crash which claimed the life of a 27-year-old woman.

Off-duty fireman tries to rescue man from fatal unit blaze
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

A passing, off-duty firefighter raised the alarm and tried to kick in the door of a unit in Wollongong in a brave rescue bid earlier today.

US says it now 'runs' Venezuela. Here's the key points to unpack
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

These are the key points to get up to speed with what we know about the US strikes on Venezuela and the current state of play after its president was ousted and removed from the country.

Bureau forecasts moderate chance of cyclone hitting Far North Queensland coast
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

The chance of a tropical low off the Far North Queensland coast developing into a cyclone is increasing from low to moderate by the weekend, according to the weather bureau.

Why did Venezuelan rally go ahead in Sydney despite protest restrictions?
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

New laws restricting protests were recently passed in NSW, yet close to 300 people took to the streets of Sydney after the US attack on Venezuela.

Prison escapee attacks Victorian farm worker
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

A farm worker says he was threatened by a man who escaped from Langi Kal Kal prison near Ballarat.

Pilot escapes injury as plane crash causes fire at Parafield Airport
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Emergency crews have doused a fire that erupted at Parafield Airport after a plane crash landed.

Alert dog saves residents as fire destroys Wynnum home
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Family escapes house fire 'by the skin of their teeth' thanks to their dog who raised the alarm.



News from the BBC World Service

Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".

Teen girl educated in UK confirmed to have died in Swiss bar fire
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

The family of Charlotte Niddam announced her death "with great sadness" as Swiss authorities confirmed all victims had been identified.

New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

The government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.

The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field

How England's bowling unravelled in Sydney
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Why England's bowling performance on day two of the fifth Test is an alarming hint to the future.

Mother and daughter named as sea tragedy victims alongside man who tried to save them
Posted on Sunday January 04, 2026

Mark Ratcliffe and Sarah Keeling died on Friday and the police search for Grace Keeling continues.

Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

Junk food TV and online ad ban to tackle childhood obesity begins
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.

Faisal Islam: What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?

We lived in fear of meeting killers, say victims' families
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Two women say they are relived at plans to impose tougher restrictions on where offenders can live.

Thirty-two Cubans killed during operation to seize Venezuelan leader
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Cuba's president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.

Can Maduro's trusted lieutenant now work for Trump?
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Delcy Rodríguez, a close ally of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been named interim president.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe
Posted on Sunday January 04, 2026

Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps
Posted on Sunday January 04, 2026

Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps.

Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady captured by the US?
Posted on Sunday January 04, 2026

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism.

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

Sound of 2026: Reluctant rockers Royel Otis tipped for success
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.

The French university where spies go for training
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.

How a 'happy little town' was left reeling after sea deaths
Posted on Sunday January 04, 2026

Two people are dead and a third is missing after getting into difficulty in the sea at Withernsea.

The Papers: 'Fresh pressure on Venezuela' and Starmer's 'Brexit betrayal'
Posted on Monday January 05, 2026

New warnings from the US to Venezuela lead most of Monday's papers, while some splash on Sir Keir's comments on closer EU alignment.



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