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News from the ABC Australia China keeps defence spending high in drive to modernise China will boost defence spending by 7 per cent in 2026, still outpacing wider economic growth targets at a time of growing regional tension, including over Taiwan. Fraud charges against Sunraysia wine grapegrowers Littore brothers dropped The Littore brothers have had their charges over allegedly conspiring to defraud Rabobank Australia of more than $19 million dropped in the County Court of Victoria. Canadian PM Mark Carney and Albanese brush off calls for Middle East ceasefire Anthony Albanese and Mark Carney stop short of calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East as the war widens, with Iran launching missiles at Türkiye and a United States submarine sinking an Iranian navy vessel off Sri Lanka. Man jailed for 20 years for random murder of 'gentle, kind' teen  Court hears Anthony Facchi was on bail when he walked into a house uninvited and fatally stabbed a 16-year-old boy he had never met. Space start-up that launched NASA rockets folds, owing NT government $5m A space start-up once billed as the future of Australia's rocket launch industry has collapsed into liquidation, still owing the Northern Territory government $5 million. Monash IVF agrees to settle with families over major embryo bungles Fertility giant Monash IVF has agreed to pay financial settlements to families involved in two major bungles that saw two women transferred the wrong embryo. Qld truck driver avoids jail over crash at 'notorious' SA intersection A Queensland man has avoided jail for causing a serious crash at an Adelaide freeway intersection after ignoring "extensive signage". 'Slap in the face': Former Tropfest winner slams festival for AI film inclusion A completely AI-generated film was selected among 16 finalists out of 700 entries at the recently returned short film festival. 'About to have them taken away': Qld weighs up u16 e-bike, scooter ban The Queensland government says it will quickly consider a raft of recommendations aimed at tightening laws around the use of e-bikes and e-scooters, including banning the devices for under-16s. Shark attack off Qld island leaves snorkeller wounded A man in his 50s has wounds to his arm, abdomen and hand after a shark attack on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. SA woman charged with criminal neglect after baby's death A woman has been arrested and charged with criminal neglect after the death of a nine-month-old baby boy, police say. 'Rare leader': Tributes flow in following retirement of Pat Turner Indigenous trailblazer Pat Turner has announced her retirement after a "tireless" career dedicated to championing the rights of First Nations people. Iranian diaspora in Australia react to a shattered homeland As US-Israeli strikes shake Iran, the Iranian diaspora describe a turbulent mix of relief, grief and helplessness as they wait for news from loved ones and are met with silence. Kelly Wilkinson murder inquest abruptly halted after stunning new allegations An inquest into the brutal 2021 murder of Kelly Wilkinson has been unexpectedly adjourned after fresh allegations about the Gold Coast mother-of-three's last interactions with police. Union boss charged after police allegedly seize guns, cash in raid Police have charged Eletrical Trades Union NSW president Glen Potter after allegedly finding guns and $120,000 inside his home. Man shot by police on Sunshine Coast faces weapons and drug charges A 32-year-old man who was shot by police faces court on multiple charges, including a weapons charge relating to a revolver. Chinese nationals found huddled near High Country hut died of hypothermia A coroner has determined that two Chinese students found dead while hiking in the High Country died from hypothermia. F1 teams predict new car designs will cause 'chaos' in Melbourne Changes to F1 regulations mean cars on the Melbourne track will be louder, slightly slower on corners, harder to handle, but more sustainable for the planet than previous designs.  Nicole Kidman returns to the small screen in a new crime thriller This month sees Louis Theroux back on the tools to dive into the manosphere, Nicole Kidman team up with Jamie Lee Curtis for a new crime show and much more. Minister decries questioning over election message as 'misogynist attack' Tasmania's racing minister has attempted to bat away Labor questioning over what her office knew about an apparent breach to election caretaker conventions as "nothing but a misogynist attack". News from the BBC World Service US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast. 'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones. How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale. Satellite images show Iranian navy and nuclear sites hit by US-Israeli strikes US-Israeli strikes have destroyed at least 11 Iranian naval vessels, images reviewed by BBC Verify show. Mahmood to set out curbs to asylum seeker support The home secretary will say in a speech the move is required to restore "trust" to the asylum system. MP says she has seen nothing to suspect husband has broken law, after China spying arrests The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK. Drug breakthrough for children with severe form of epilepsy Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome. Dentists who failed to see enough NHS patients return £900m of government funding Sum represents £1 out of every £7 they have been given by NHS as dentists opt to chase private work. Harry Styles shares how Liam Payne's death made him relook at his life The singer revealed the impact of losing his former bandmate while discussing his upcoming album. Debut novelist wins major book award for story inspired by lesbian mothers Claire Lynch's novel was inspired by the lesbian women who lost custody of their children in the 1980s. The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling. The Papers: 'Trump's war goes global' and 'Labour ensnared by China spy probe' Many of the papers on Thursday have honed in on an expanding war zone in the Middle East. Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held. Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports. Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as midterm build up begins Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading. Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action It comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes. First UK government flight to leave Middle East with more planned The UK government says more than 130,000 British nationals have registered their interest in leaving the Middle East region. Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state. Shifting stories and unanswered questions about Trump's war on Iran BBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran. In maps: Five days of strikes across the Middle East Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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