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News from the ABC Australia

Mohammed is one of ten children to die from cold in Gaza this winter
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Mohammed died from hypothermia while in his mother's arms after a cold night in Gaza. His family are one of hundreds of thousands of Gazans enduring harsh winter conditions in flimsy tents across the enclave.

Resident in bushfire zone left in 'blind panic' after mobile connection failures
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

A resident in a bushfire zone says they were left in a "blind panic" after their mobile phone couldn't connect, as an advocate warns of more system failures if major changes aren't made.

Djokovic hits out at critics after epic Australian Open win over Sinner
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

After beating two-time defending Jannik Sinner in five gruelling sets, Novak Djokovic sets his sights on those who doubted whether he could still be an Australian Open contender.

Live: US official insists DOJ 'did not protect' Trump as new Epstein files released
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

More than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images have been released as part of the batch, which comes weeks after a legally mandated deadline signed by Donald Trump. Follow live.

Trump's foreign policy bluffs undermine each other
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

As the US president faces domestic consequences for his violent immigration crackdown, his geopolitical bluffs across the world also come at a price.

Phones to run hot all weekend as Ley's opponents near point of no return
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

One Liberal source told the ABC a challenge to Sussan Ley's leadership is now a "matter of when, not if".

Millions more 'Epstein files' released by US government
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The US Department of Justice says it is releasing more than 3 million new documents from the "Epstein files".

Judge rules out death penalty for Mangione over healthcare CEO murder
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

A judge in Manhattan has thrown out federal murder and weapons charges the 27-year-old had faced, saying they are not legally compatible with the other charges of stalking he faces.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested on charges related to anti-ICE protest
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The arrest comes after Don Lemon live-streamed a demonstration that interrupted a church service in St Paul, Minnesota, earlier this month that protested President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in the area.

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Mr Warsh will replace current chair Jerome Powell when his term expires in May.

'I didn't like it': Zverev takes issue with Alcaraz injury timeout
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Alexander Zverev says he "didn't like" that Carlos Alcaraz was allowed a medical timeout for a cramp during their semifinal match.

Alcaraz prevails in ultimate match of margins as Aus Open delivers epic
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The margins can prove to be razor-thin when it comes to the business end of grand slam tournaments. Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev found out firsthand in an all-time classic.

Police investigating 'allegations involving a child' at Alice Springs childcare
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The centre operator says staff have been stood down as police investigate an allegation made by the family of a child enrolled at one of its services.

NSW man found guilty of sexually abusing children in WA's Kimberley
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The 23-year-old man has been found guilty of indecently dealing with two girls in northern Western Australia. 

50C record for Port Augusta ahead of cool change
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

For the first time in four years, Australia has recorded temperatures in excess of 50C, with both locations in South Australia.

Gambling billionaire Laurence Escalante charged with family violence
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Australian online gambling billionaire Laurence Escalante has appeared in a Perth court, accused of a slew of family violence, drugs and burglary offences.

Darwin Port deal 'true test' for Albanese as farmers fear more tariff pain
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Industry groups that suffered three years of damaging Chinese trade tariffs on products including barley are appealing to the federal government to exercise careful diplomacy to defuse tensions with China over the ownership of Darwin Port.

Precious metal market crashes
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Gold and silver prices have plummeted, sparked by reports US President Donald Trump is set to announce a new US Federal Reserve chair.

Bushfire-affected Victorian communities to get $160 million funding boost
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The state and federal governments will substantially increase financial support for 23 Victorian local government areas devastated by bushfires this month.

Man jailed over antisemitic graffiti and arson fails to have sentence overturned
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Mohommed Farhat's lawyers were urging the court to overturn the sentence on appeal and replace it with an intensive correction order which could have seen him released.



News from the BBC World Service

Asylum seeker sentenced to at least 29 years for murdering hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Deng Majek is told by the mother of victim Rhiannon Whyte that she hopes he never sees the outside world.

England cricketer Harry Brook says he lied to protect other players after nightclub altercation
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

Former CNN host Don Lemon arrested after anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.

UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.

Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

Some lines reopen after fire delays Euston rail services to several UK cities
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

West Coast Main Line rail services between Euston station and Watford Junction saw disruption throughout Friday afternoon.

Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.

Djokovic & Alcaraz win five-set epics to reach Australian Open final
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final after both players maintain their respective bids for history by coming through five-set epics on an extraordinary day in Melbourne.

Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her.

Driver jailed for life over deadly Christmas Day rampage in London's West End
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Anthony Gilheaney hit four men on Shaftesbury Avenue, killing Aiden Chapman and injuring the others.

Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

Snow Moon: How to see the last full moon of winter
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The full Moon in February is known as the Snow Moon.

Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

Kevin Warsh, the outspoken critic of the Federal Reserve, chosen by Trump to lead it
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

Why Iran's response to a US attack could be different this time
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer's war, and its response could be more dramatic.

Weekly quiz: Which record is Harry Styles set to break?
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.

Alan Carr accidentally revealed Traitors victory hours after filming
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The comedian inadvertently revealed his victory to a cameraman while working the following day.

Manchester Pride confirms go-ahead after previous operator went bust
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The future of the event had looked uncertain after the organisers went into voluntary liquidation last year.

Company behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close
Posted on Friday January 30, 2026

The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".



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