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News from the ABC Australia

New Zealand's North Island braces for more rain amid widespread flooding
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Floods cause power outages, road collapses, home evacuations and are linked to the death of a man whose vehicle was submerged on a highway. 

Live: Aussie Matt Graham to compete for a medal in dual moguls
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Cooper Woods is back on the slopes after winning a gold medal earlier at the Milano Cortina Games, while Bree Walker begins her women's monobob program. Follow live.

Māori retain All Stars crown after thrilling stalemate
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

It went down to the final seconds, but the Indigenous and Maori NRL All Stars could not be separated with both sides left to rue missed chances after a 16-all draw. 

Two men, three boys arrested after incident allegedly involving machetes
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Police allege an aggravated assault took place outside of Alice Springs Hospital in the early hours of this morning, where they say a group of boys and men were brandishing bladed weapons.

WA to introduce new protests laws in bid to protect 'social cohesion'
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The WA premier flags new legislation on hate speech and protests in a bid to protect "social cohesion" in the wake of "multiple threats across Australia" over the summer.

Women's advocate quits Liberal Party after Ley defeat
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Women were less likely to vote for the Coalition at the 2025 election than ever before, according to the Australian Election Study.

Frog toxins the latest poison identified in long line of Russian chemical attacks
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a rare and lethal toxin found in the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries have said. It's not the first time the country has been accused of poisoning its enemies.

Indigenous women pull off epic comeback in All Star victory
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The Indigenous team overturns a 14-0 deficit to score a rousing comeback win over the Maori in the Women's All Stars clash.

Man charged after Egyptian artefacts stolen from Caboolture museum
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A 52-year-old man has been charged and 'priceless' Egyptian artefacts have been recovered after a break-in at a small museum in Caboolture on Friday.

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan. 

Sydney e-bike rider suffers head injuries in crash after being followed by police
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A critical incident investigation is underway after a 39-year-old man being followed by police hit a pole, in what has been described as a "significant impact".

Statues unveiled of opera star who succeeded before Melba
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

An effort to bring new recognition to a Tasmanian opera star who became world famous, but who died poor, culminates in the unveiling of two statues of her in Hobart.

Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump shares monkey clip
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Former US president Barack Obama has criticised a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. 

'Don't be the generation to stuff it up': The reality of running the family business
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Inheriting a family business comes with the weight of generations past. For these change-makers, the future is in modernising their operation and making it their own.

Second boat fire in four months at Perth marina claims multiple vessels
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Four boats are destroyed in a fire at Hillarys Boat Harbour, the second time a blaze has struck the marina in just over four months.

Man killed after motorcycle hits kerb in Canberra's north
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The 24-year-old was riding near the Giralang shops when his motorcycle hit a kerb this morning.  

Treacherous strait swim the latest step to ocean challenge dream
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Swimming in shark-infested waters across one of the most treacherous island crossings in the world was a challenge Townsville woman Liz Denyer could not pass up.

PM announces $3.9b 'down payment' towards $30b submarine shipyard
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

The South Australian and federal government release plans for the shipyard in Adelaide that will build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact with the US and the UK.

Taylor lays battle lines on capital gains tax as deputy defends nuclear policy
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume says Australia needs to be "open minded" on nuclear power if the country is to bring down emissions and make power cheaper. 

A urine test for plastic chemicals set this 25-year-old on a mission to find solutions for pollution
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Kal Glanznig had his urine tested as part of an upcoming documentary exploring plastic pollution in Australia. The results left him speechless.



News from the BBC World Service

Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet that the ball was "in America's court to prove that they want to do a deal".

Children 'weaponised' by both sides of trans debate, says author of gender identity report
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Clinician Dr Hilary Cass says "people at the extremes" had caused a lot of distress for young people.

Death of the sex drive - and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo?

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

'Trump will be gone in three years': Top US Democrats try to reassure Europe
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.

Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

Former Team GB medallist to represent Jamaica in bobsleigh team
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

A medallist with Team GB in 2014, bobsleigher Joel Fearon is preparing for his third Winter Olympics after coming out of retirement to compete for Jamaica.

GB target skeleton team medal - Sunday's guide
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

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

Team GB short track medal slips away as Niall Treacy penalised
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Team GB's hopes for a medal in the men's 1500m short track speed skating event comes to an abrupt end as Niall Treacy is penalised for a lane infringement which leads to a collision. Dutch skater Jens van T Wout takes home his second short track gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The spectacular multimillion-euro heist nobody noticed
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

How did the thieves know exactly where the vault was and why did no-one hear the drill? Was it an inside job?

What the Nigella Lawson effect will mean for the Great British Bake Off
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

What joining Channel 4's famous tent could mean for the TV cook's career and the baking show.

This rail line caused travel chaos during storms. £165m later, it's happened again
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Taxpayer money has flowed into fixing the rail line connecting Cornwall with the rest of the UK - but the elements have other ideas.

How to get the best view of the Northern Lights in 2026
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting as the Sun reaches the maximum of its cycle.

An abduction, a Bitcoin demand and a TV icon - why Nancy Guthrie's case has gripped the US
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Savannah Guthrie's fame has helped turn her mother's abduction into a national obsession.

Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's low personal poll ratings could prove a drag in the previously safe seat, where the party won more than half the vote 18 months ago.

The Papers: 'Navalny killed by frog toxin' and 'There must be probe into envoy Andrew'
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

A number of papers lead with the revelation that the Russian opposition leader was killed by a dart frog toxin.

Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape
Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026

The former US president didn't name Trump, but lamented the lack of "shame" and "decorum" among public officials.

Man claimed girlfriend's death in car was an accident, but forensics revealed the truth
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Jenna Watkins was left on a remote mountain road by her boyfriend after he crashed his car.

Labour think tank commissioned firm that ended up investigating journalist
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

Labour Together paid at least £30,000 to "investigate the sourcing, funding and origins" of a story about undeclared donations.

Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026

There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.



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