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Classrooms are getting a 'digital detox'. What does this mean for schools?
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The government now plans to reduce the time students spend on screens and limit AI use at school to improve learning. What does this report mean for schools? 

Live: Antonelli spins out of lead, Russell suffers pit lane slide
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The drivers' championship has been sealed, but there is still plenty to race for in the final four rounds of this year's Formula 1 world championship. Follow live.

England hammer Wallabies with seven-try special at Twickenham
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The Wallabies's spring tour started in the worst possible way, as England ran rampant at Twickenham to pile the pressure on coach Les Kiss.

Against Samoa, Australia's old power conquered the new world
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Rugby league's Davids have gotten much bigger in recent times but Australia's win over Samoa in the World Cup semi-final was a reminder of Goliath's power. 

Strong earthquake rocks central Japan, injuring at least 22
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

People are being warned about possible strong quakes, especially in the next two to three days, after the magnitude-5.7 earthquake.

Wounded Jillaroos into World Cup final after Fiji smackdown
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The Jillaroos have been in another stratosphere at the Rugby League World Cup, but Fiji Bulikula showed extraordinary fight to almost bring them back down to Earth. 

Two Australians rescued after helicopter crashes into Borneo river
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Video shows the helicopter collecting water for water-bombing operations in Indonesia's South Kalimantan province before it loses control and crashes into the river.

Jillaroos avoid all-time upset to progress to World Cup final
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The Jillaroos have qualified for the Rugby League World Cup final, but only after surviving an almighty scare against tournament debutant Fiji at Sydney Football Stadium.

SA government plans to ban ticketless parking fines
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

SA's premier says the government will introduce regulation making it mandatory for inspectors to leave a physical ticket on the car or hand it to the driver.

Kangaroos cruise into World Cup final with victory over Samoa
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The Kangaroos will face New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup final after overwhelming Samoa 44-12 at Sydney Football Stadium.

Snow blankets parts of NSW just weeks away from summer
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

A cold front brought rain and storms, and saw temperatures drop by as much as 10 degrees Celsius in some Sydney suburbs.

Swans, Hawks prevail in AFLW elimination finals
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The Swans beat the Western Bulldogs in a wet and windy AFLW elimination final, while the Hawks overcome Gold Coast to record their first ever post-season win.

NZ election figures tell story of disenchantment and fracturing
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

There's a subterranean story in the numbers from the New Zealand election which deserves as much attention as the blow-by-blow race for the Beehive.

Residents bought into communities but may end up living in 'wastelands'
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Bathla's property projects across Sydney that were designed to build communities remain unfinished as frustrated local residents fear the implications for their suburbs.

Cancelled AI data centre 'victory for people power' after backlash
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

It is the latest in a series of proposed data centres to be scrapped following public opposition.

Final Garage Sale Trail after 16 years of re-homing second-hand goods
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

After 16 years and 7.2 million pre-loved items, the national Garage Sale Trail is wrapping up.

Palestinians return to destroyed West Bank homes after IDF siege
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Wael al-Jabaa's home was demolished by the IDF after two Israeli soldiers were shot dead. He didn't know until afterwards that his son was one of the gunmen. 

NT Catholic school parents warned of police presence amid terror probe
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Parents of children at Northern Territory Catholic schools have been warned to expect an increased police presence after two teenagers were charged with terrorism-related offences within a week.

Chronic pain affects one in two women in midlife, report finds
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

About half of all middle-aged women experience chronic pain, a condition experts say is under-recognised and "inadequately treated".

The father and son farmers who sent a message to Donald Trump
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Fred Levendofsky and his son Nick have worked the land in rural Kansas for over half a century and were fervent backers of Donald Trump, but not any more.



News from the BBC World Service

King leads solemn Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Wreaths are laid as 10,000 armed forces veterans, including 12 from World War Two, pay tribute in central London.

Footage shows derailed carriages after fatal train crash in Egypt
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

It is yet unclear what caused the accident but Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said an investigation is underway and will "hold accountable anyone who proves their negligence".

Nandy defends linking Erasmus student scheme to Remembrance Sunday after backlash
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The culture secretary says the UK rejoining the EU's study and work scheme will help honour wartime sacrifice.

'Time is up': Minister warns media industry to take abuse seriously in wake of Brand case
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Lisa Nandy tells the BBC "many people" in the media industry have come forward to her.

Iran executes three men for 'armed unrest' after January protests
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

It is claimed Hassan Dioband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh were part of anti-government protests earlier this year.

Government looking at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March.

Homes and temples glow across India to mark Diwali
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Millions of Indians are marking the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets.

Two arrested after police officers hurt in brawl outside bare-knuckle fighting event
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Police Scotland said three officers were hurt as they responded to reports of a large disturbance in streets close to the Ovo Hydro venue in Glasgow.

The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now?
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.

My parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Els and Jan sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage, leaving behind their only child.

Ambika Mod wants to change how South Asian women are seen on-screen
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The actress joins the cast of Black Doves for the second season of Netflix's spy thriller.

He spent $50,000 on Labubus but now the craze is dying
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Parent company Pop Mart's revenue has fallen as appetite for the quirky collectible monsters wanes.

Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Nintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.

Germans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreat
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

While some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory of its Nazi past forgotten.

I won't let my daughter's killer live in my head, says Sarah Payne's mother
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

Sara Payne says she found out her eight-year-old had died as it was being reported in the news.

We face paying £9,000 tax even though our second home is in a war zone
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

A Ukrainian woman who fled to Scotland is told she and her partner could face a £9,000 property tax charge because she still owns a flat in Kyiv.

Microdramas: The 'snackable' shows made for the scrolling age
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The snappy, high-octane episodes - viewed on your phone - are huge in China and on the up in the UK.

School Street fines at one location exceed £1m
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The council issues penalty charges totalling £1.15m over the scheme near Manor School in Kensal Rise.

There's finally a treatment for my five-year-old's dementia - but it'll cost me £3m
Posted on Sunday November 08, 2026

The dementia treatment for children is available in the US, with funding for UK children unclear.

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