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Breaking: Luigi Mangione admits killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was condemned by public officials but became emblematic of Americans' frustration with health insurance industry practices.
Tourists among those evacuated from Croatia as wildfires stretch across Europe Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
One person has died and 40 have been injured as Croatia battles wildfires amid Europe's heatwave.Â
Deborah Mailman becomes first Indigenous inductee to Logies Hall of Fame Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Deborah Mailman, star of Total Control and The Secret Life of Us, is also the sixth woman to enter the Logie Awards Hall of Fame.
Multi-million dollar art recovered after three-minute Italian museum heist Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Three century-old paintings stolen by an organised gang from an Italian museum during a three-minute heist have been recovered.
NATO fighter jet shoots down a drone over Latvia Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, a spokesperson from the alliance has said.
Cory Bernardi condemned for anti-trans slur, labelling protesters 'incels' Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Derogatory comments from One Nation MP Cory Bernardi have been condemned by organisers of an anti-One Nation rally at SA parliament.
Freo locks up minor premiership after downing Crows in thriller Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Fremantle enhances its premiership credentials by surviving another stiff test against Adelaide at Perth Stadium.
Tasmanian woman charged over alleged 'series' of attempted poisonings Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
A 43-year-old South Launceston woman has been charged over what Tasmanian police allege is a "series of attempted poisonings" of a man known to her.
Tobacco, firearms, silver, gold seized in joint Victorian, Tasmanian operation Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Police have launched a multi-agency operation in Victoria and Tasmania, with three arrests and cash, silver, gold, firearms, and ammunition seized.
Binface surges and 32 others trail behind Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
The Reform UK leader secures 62.8 per cent of the vote, but Count Binface's extraordinary second-place finish is the surprise of the night.
Trump orders navy to revert to steam-powered fighter launching system Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Donald Trump orders the US Navy to remove the system used to launch fighter jets from its newest type of aircraft carrier and return to using older steam catapults.
Quick hits: Tempers flare as Aussies wilt, Starc's heart-in-mouth moment Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Mitchell Starc vents his frustration at a Bangladeshi batter, while a star is born on treacherous Darwin turf. Here are the quick hits from day two of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
Gold Coast woman who helped dispose of alleged murder weapon walks free Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
A Supreme Court Justice suspends the sentence of Jade Brenda Laing, finding that domestic violence played a role when she helped to dispose of the knife allegedly used to kill Dylan McPadden at Robina in 2023.
NRL top eight all but locked in after Souths win Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Barring a mathematical miracle, the NRL's top eight is just about locked in for 2026 after South Sydney downed Canterbury on Friday night.
Major delays after overhead wires come down on Sydney passenger train Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Hundreds of people have been assisted off trains after overhead wires came down onto one of them on Friday evening.
Man critical after glass panel falls on workers near Albury Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
A man is in critical condition following a workplace accident near the New South Wales border town of Albury. He is one of three who were injured when a glass panel fell on them.
China denies espionage and foreign interference in New Zealand Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
The Chinese Embassy has rejected a report by New Zealand's top spy agency that includes what it says are multiple "false allegations against China".
Youth who assaulted woman sleeping rough admits to breaking into businesses Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
A teenage boy who seriously assaulted a woman sleeping rough has pleaded guilty to serious criminal trespass in South Australia's Youth Court.
Wind farm workers detail photo with accused farmer after alleged triple murder Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
The trial of a Queensland farmer accused of a triple murder has heard he spent hours with wind farm workers after the alleged shooting on his property.
NT politician proposes amendments to own party's VAD bill Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
A Northern Territory government backbencher will move amendments to his own party's long-awaited bill to introduce voluntary assisted dying in the Territory to make it "consistent with best practice".
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Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns. Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage? Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result. Watch: Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says. Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool FC Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Liverpool's owners agree to sell around a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos - in a deal that values the Reds at more than £5bn. Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident. Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027 Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Emily Eavis says the festival has booked its headliners, but the Queen of Pop is "definitely not" among them. Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes. 'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge? Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. What we know so far about the West Midlands fires Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee. I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans. What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win? Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time. Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta migrant crisis with paid advice for help to cross Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence. You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead. Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One? Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Why heatwaves hit women harder Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them. Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise. No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction. Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat. Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
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