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Americans propose an end to Russian-Ukrainian war by June, Zelenskyy says
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

America has given Russia and Ukraine a June deadline to end the war — and will put pressure on both sides to ensure it is met — Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

Live: Gu recovers from nightmare crash to qualify for slopestyle final
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Two-time gold medallist Eileen Gu's Milano Cortina campaign gets off to the worst possible start as a former champion fails to qualify for the slopestyle final. Follow live.

Winds in excess of 200km/h forecast as Pilbara braces for Tropical Cyclone Mitchell
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

While avoiding a direct hit, Karratha is still expected to feel the force of the category three cyclone as it tracks along the Pilbara coast tonight.

Daly River to hit major flood level Sunday, damage to homes expected
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Almost 300 people from Daly River have been evacuated to Darwin, with just a handful of residents staying behind.

Queensland child safety minister denies knowledge of IT system failure
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Queensland's child safety minister says she was not briefed about issues with a botched IT system that potentially put kids at risk.

'Monster' funeral home owner sentenced over 189 counts of corpse abuse
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

A funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies in a building over four years and gave grieving families fake ashes has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.

How this Wests Tigers hopeful went from an excavator to an NRL pre-season
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

After three years away from first grade, Pat Herbert was ready to get on with the rest of his life but a call from Wests Tigers got him off the job site and into an NRL pre-season.

Rabbi condemns derogatory slur spray-painted on Andrew Hastie's office
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Police are investigating a derogatory slur spray-painted on federal MP Andrew Hastie's electorate office in Western Australia.

What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Teeth are one of the most visible markers of poverty: structural circumstances that are individually borne.

'You always make me smile': Epstein files rock global monarchies
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

The latest release of the so-called Epstein files has revealed the convicted child sex offender was in contact with members of — and people close to — monarchies across Europe and the Middle East.

Governments accused of flood planning inaction in Aboriginal communities
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

The Northern Territory and federal governments are being accused of failing to plan long term to protect Indigenous communities in the Victoria Daly region.

Two thirds of reports about children in harm in NSW not investigated
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

In one uninvestigated case a man was convicted of sexually abusing a minor a year after an uninvestigated report was made to the department.

Luigi Mangione speaks out against prospect of back-to-back trials
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Accused killer has spoken out in court against the prospect of back-to-back trials over the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, telling a judge "it's the same trial twice".

Collectors snap up commemorative QEII coins mocked online
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

The portrait of Queen Elizabeth on two coins released by the Royal Australian Mint has drawn criticism, despite proving popular with collectors.

Australians chasing 'Japow' are running into problems on Japan's slopes
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Australians flock to Japan each year to take advantage of its unique and plentiful snow, but it's not just the travel costs that are mounting.

'They're afraid': Can Thailand's popular progressives finally win government?
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

As Thailand prepares to head to the polls, voters remain wary that in their version of democracy, the party they vote for is not always the one that takes power. 

Relocating weeks before birth among challenges pregnant women face in outback WA
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Pregnant women in WA's Kimberley experience high rates of preventable health conditions, hours of travel to receive basic care and limited support.

Prosecutors seek almost four-year sentence for US man linked to killers
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

US prosecutors are seeking a sentence of almost four years for a conspiracy theorist linked to the trio behind the Wieambilla shooting.

The Mark of Cain lead singer on a lifetime masking the truth
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

The lead singer of legendary Adelaide rockers The Mark of Cain this week announced she was transgender, but it comes after nearly 60 years of hiding the truth from everyone.

'Teflon president' may be no more as Trump does the unthinkable
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Donald Trump has, until now, thrived in controversy. But the US president has now done something that a year ago would have been unthinkable: deleted a social media post.



News from the BBC World Service

Mandelson scandal is 'serious' for Starmer but PM is 'man of integrity', Brown says
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Brown said Sir Keir might have been "too slow to do the right things" but backed him to "clean up the system".

MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson - but they're furious with Starmer
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Trump says he 'didn't see' part of video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

The US president says he "didn't make a mistake", adding he had only seen the beginning of the video before it was posted.

Where does air pollution go inside our bodies?
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.

Boy charged with GBH after teacher injured at school
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Police say the teacher sustained stab wounds but has now been discharged from hospital.

Minister used PR firm to investigate journalists' sources
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Cabinet office minister Josh Simons commissioned APCO Worldwide for the investigation in 2023.

Five golds including big air on day one - Saturday's guide
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026

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

No punishment for Kenworthy's graphic ICE message
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026

Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy will not be punished after appearing to urinate a graphic message about the United States' immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) in the snow, then posting a photograph of it online.

GB on brink of mixed semis after another win
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Team GB's mixed doubles curlers move to the brink of the Winter Olympics semi-finals with three matches still to play.

Snoop Dogg, selfies and a clean sweep for GB curlers
Posted on Friday February 06, 2026

Team GB maintain their 100% record in the Winter Olympics mixed doubles with victories over Sweden and South Korea.

Their parents are in disgrace - what now for Beatrice and Eugenie?
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

The princesses will need to step out from their parents' shadow if they are to be an active part of the Royal Family.

Martin Lewis has warned against overpaying student loans - but these graduates are
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?

'It immerses you in fantasy': Why Bridgerton tourism is booming
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Dive in to the Bridgerton corner of TikTok and you'll see fans posing in the show's real-life locations.

They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

The SNP politician was a key figure in the Scottish government's response to the Covid pandemic.

US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

Man appears in court charged with murder of student
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the De Montfort University campus in Leicester.

Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.

I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis
Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.



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