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Iran says 'wall of mistrust' with US should be overcome after talks in Oman Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The two countries held talks mediated by Oman in Muscat after weeks of tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Aussie skier, competing without ACL, suffers heavy fall in training Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Australian freestyle skier Daisy Thomas, who is competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games without an ACL, suffers a heavy fall in slopestyle training.
Plane crash in Normanton starts grass fire and knocks out power Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Only the pilot was on board, police said, adding that his injuries remain unknown and that the response to the incident is ongoing.
Breaking: Wild weather expected as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell forms off WA coast Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Residents along WA's Pilbara coast have been warned to expect gale force winds and heavy rain over the next 48 hours as Cyclone Mitchell drifts down the coast.
AACTA key moments: Gory horror wins best film, Jacob Elordi drama dominates TV Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Directors Danny and Michael Philippou clean up at the 2026 AACTA awards, taking home 10 statues for their chilling horror film Bring Her Back.
Woman's death after repeated sedation 'entirely preventable', inquest hears Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A coronial inquest has heard that the death of a 34-year-old mother who was repeatedly sedated during a schizophrenic episode was "entirely preventable".
At least 31 killed, 169 wounded in Islamabad suicide bombing Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The explosion rocked the mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan's capital during Friday prayer.
US senators reportedly want SpaceX probed for potential Chinese ownership Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Chinese investment in Elon Musk's company SpaceX has been cited as a "national security threat", according to senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim.
Accused murderer told police he wanted to kill 'a few people', court hears Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A recorded police interview reveals that a man accused of killing a woman at a real estate business in Adelaide was not satisfied with his alleged murder.Â
Russian general shot 'several times' in Moscow Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, a senior Russian military official, has been rushed to hospital after being shot in Moscow.
Alleged rape victim told to focus on studies after raising concerns, court hears Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A student who was allegedly raped by a Hobart teacher in the 1980s was told to focus on her studies after raising concerns with the teacher's behaviour, a court has heard.
Bushfire downgrade for blaze impacting Perth hills residents Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Fire authorities downgrade a bushfire in Darlington and Helena Valley as it becomes stationary but not controlled.
Sarah Snook, The Newsreader and Bring Her Back triumph at AACTA Awards — as it happened Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Australia's answer to the Oscars — the AACTAs — lit up the Gold Coast tonight, with horror Bring Her Back and The Narrow Road to the Deep North dominating.
Why the Invasion Day attempted bombing response differed to that of Bondi Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
When a homemade fragment bomb was allegedly thrown into a crowd on January 26, it took nine days for it to be declared an act of terrorism. The WA police commissioner explains why, as Indigenous leaders raise concerns.Â
Light plane crashes into ocean on South Australia's south coast Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau says it has begun an investigation into a crash involving a single-engine Cessna aeroplane which has "collided with water".
Patrol boats out of action as illegal foreign fishers reach Australian shores Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A "continuous" influx of illegal foreign fishing boats in Queensland waters coincides with at least two of the nation's fleet of patrol boats being out of commission.
Perth council in 'respectful' disagreement over spending choices Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
A newly elected councillor in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, in Perth's outer-eastern fringe, accuses the shire of making poor spending choices with ratepayers' money.Â
Hazlewood out of T20 World Cup in further blow to Australia's hopes Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of Australia's T20 World Cup campaign as he continues to recover from the injuries which kept him from playing in the summer's Ashes series.
RBA governor grilled over rising inflation Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
RBA governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government for rising inflation, as a political fight breaks out in the wake of the bank's rate hike.
Man appears in court charged with possessing violent extremist material Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
Police allege a 25-year-old man intercepted at Brisbane International Airport had violent extremist material on his phone, after an investigation into an alleged Nazi flag delivery to the man.
News from the BBC World Service
BBC at scene where Russian general was shot in Moscow Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the outskirts of the Russian capital, where Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded. Flood warnings in effect across UK as relentless rain continues Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 As the rain continues to fall, numerous flood warnings have been issued with the Environment Agency advising that river levels will continue to rise, as Helen Willetts explains. Your simple guide to the Winter Olympics Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games. Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth. Sir Elton calls press intrusion into his baby son 'truly sickening' Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The musician says his privacy was breached in relation to health issues and the birth of his son. We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn. Graham Norton joins star cast of Taylor Swift's new video Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The video for Opalite was inspired by Norton's chat show, after Swift appeared on the sofa last year. Mariah Carey and more curling - guide to Friday's action Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Winter Olympics 2026 Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Coverage of the curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Team GB play Korea Republic. Spanish skater given Minions music permission Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all. Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city? Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events. Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work? Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products. Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley. Watch: Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny. US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories? Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office. Weekly quiz: How did this boxer lose his hair during a fight? Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales. The two-stage vetting process that saw Mandelson appointed as US ambassador Posted on Thursday February 05, 2026 The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve? Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit Posted on Friday February 06, 2026 Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
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