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Belarus releases Nobel winner Bialiatski as US lifts more sanctions Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Belarusian authorities release 123 prisoners including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova, after talks with an envoy for US President Donald Trump.
Lee stars as Hurricanes cruise to maiden WBBL title Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Hurricanes opener Lizelle Lee hits an unbeaten 77 as her side claims its first WBBL title with a dominant eight-wicket win over the Scorchers.
'I can bat anywhere': Fit Khawaja open to middle order role Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Australia batter Usman Khawaja is feeling 100 per cent fit and is open to a return to the middle order for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Philippine fishing vessels damaged by Chinese coast guard in South China Sea Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Manila's coastguard says nearly two dozen Philippine fishing boats near Sabina Shoal were targeted with water cannon and blocking manoeuvres on Friday.
'It's quite insulting': Criticism for 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis clash Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
High-profile Australian tennis coach Roger Rasheed has questioned the value of the upcoming "battle of the sexes"-style exhibition match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka.
Suu Kyi supporters call for release of political prisoners at Sydney rally Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Aung San Suu Kyi's son leads a rally of supporters in Sydney as part of global demonstrations trying to increase international pressure on Myanmar's ruling military junta.
Severe heat closes WA island as abalone fishing season begins Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Perth is in the grip of its hottest spell so far this summer, forcing the closure of a popular tourist attraction as abalone fishing season got underway.Â
15yo Aussie ski prodigy wins World Cup medal on debut Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Indra Brown has been on the radar of Australian snow sport aficionados for a number of years and, in her first ever World Cup event, she has secured a stunning bronze medal.
United Nations inspectors warn Australia is breaching human rights Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
A delegation of United Nations inspectors have raised the alarm about Australia's detention facilities and a breach of human rights.
Students find meteorite after lengthy search in outback WA Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
PhD students from Curtin University have found a 300-gram meteorite after a five-day search in remote bushland.
A reprieve for some of the Australians worried how they'll afford Christmas Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
The Salvation Army has held a lunch for people doing it tough, as a survey shows one in two Australians are worried how they will afford Christmas.
Children 'traumatised' as wheel flies off speedway car into crowd at racetrack Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Race spectators were metres away from a flying wheel that tore through a fence after detaching from a sprint car at the Fireball Derby last night near Geelong.
Experts reveal what's really behind Bali belly that ruins many holidays Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Every year about 1.5 million Australians travel to Bali. Chances are either you or someone you know has caught a stomach bug after travelling to the popular Indonesian destination. So what can you do to avoid it?
A wig, boat and jet: The secret mission to get Maria Machado out of Venezuela Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Maria Corina Machado hid in fear for her life under Venezuela's Maduro regime. This is how her fight to restore democracy started more than 20 years ago.
Young man dies under machinery at outback Queensland worksite Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Queensland's workplace health and safety regulator will investigate the death.
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Socceroos fans hunt for tickets despite 'extortionate' prices Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Australia are among the countries with the most ticket requests for next year's World Cup, which is bound to please Socceroos coach Tony Popovic and his team.
The Milan Olympic ice hockey stadium still isn't built — and it's already the wrong size Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Ice hockey players from the NHL are due to compete in the Winter Olympics tournament for the first time in 12 years at Milan-Cortina. But the league is holding its breath over a rink that has is smaller than expected — and isn't even complete yet.
Ending coal expansion 'irresponsible' NSW premier says, but report disagrees Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
Coal mining extensions and expansions will continue, the New South Wales premier says, despite a government-appointed agency finding further approvals were not consistent with emissions targets.
Mobile phone found in renewed search for missing Belgian tourist Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
The search volunteer who found the phone said he "just melted" when he saw the phone, which has been confirmed as belonging to Celine Cremer, who went missing two and a half years ago.
Google to build Australian-funded undersea cables in PNG Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025
PNG says the measure will provide a key upgrade to its digital backbone and link the north and south of the nation with high-capacity cables.
News from the BBC World Service
Andrew will not face police action over bodyguard claim Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 The allegations, first reported in October, said he tried to obtain personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection. 2025 was a crazy year in politics. But 2026 could be wild Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring? Two US soldiers and interpreter killed by Islamic State gunman in Syria, US military says Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 The Pentagon said three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was "engaged and killed". King praised for 'powerful' message on early cancer detection Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 The King says an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back. Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US. BMA warns of flu 'scaremongering' ahead of doctor strikes Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 The health secretary should focus on offering a deal instead of "scaremongering the public", the BMA says. Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for a tour, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi. Eyebrows, McDonald's and a backpack: New evidence unveiled in Mangione case Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest. Why Jane Austen's characters are still so relatable Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 Ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, The Other Bennet Sister cast reflects on why the author’s work still captivates audiences.
Chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey - and that might leave a bad taste Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content. The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will bow out on a stellar career on Saturday night. But who is he, really? A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 Writer Annie Ernaux - whose work fearlessly examines her own life - went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Zoe Ball steps down from BBC Radio 2 Saturday show Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 Broadcaster Emma Willis will take over presenting the Saturday afternoon programme. Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 Four people were killed and multiple passers-by injured in the strike, an official from Gaza's Hamas-run civil defence agency told the BBC. Men arrested after village Christmas tree cut down Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 Police say they are in the process of charging a man with criminal damage after the tree was felled. Migrant Channel crossings resume after four-week gap Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 The 28-day stretch with no arrivals was the longest period without any small boat crossings in seven years. Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children? Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies? Two killed after garden explosion and house fire Posted on Saturday December 13, 2025 Fire crews called to reports of an explosion on Friday evening. Darts world champion says she 'blubbered like a child' after win Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 Deta Hedman is crowned world champion for the first time in a career spanning five decades. How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up Posted on Wednesday December 10, 2025 When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.
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