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At least 18 killed by landslides in Indonesia as rescue efforts continue Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Multiple landslides have engulfed communities in Central Java, with hundreds of emergency workers involved in the rescue operations.
Ukraine makes 'historic' fighter jet buy as Russian strikes intensify Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Moscow is intensifying its strikes on Ukraine, targeting the country's energy infrastructure ahead of winter.
Japan moves to cool tensions with China amid diplomatic spat over Taiwan Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Tokyo has sent a senior foreign ministry official to Beijing to try and ease tensions, that have seen threats made against Japan's prime minister.
BBC 'determined to fight' Trump lawsuit over documentary edit Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
The US president says he could sue the British national broadcaster for as much as $US5 billion.
Australian man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed for nine days Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Johnson Wen, who is alleged to have disrupted other global sports events and concerts, has shown "a pattern of behaviour", according to a Singapore court judge.
Railway track blast in Poland 'unprecedented act of sabotage', Polish PM says Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
The track is a vital link for supplies to reach Ukraine, with the incident the latest in a wave of similar attacks across Europe since Russia's invasion began.
Couple travelling through Central Australia missing for four days Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
A couple travelling through Central Australia have been reported as missing for the past four days. The tourists were last seen at Finke Gorge National Park near Alice Springs.
Sussan Ley offers stunning guarantee she will remain Liberal leader until next election Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley may be under siege, but says she has no doubts she will remain party leader until the next federal election.
Perth traffic chaos erupts after train derailed during peak hour Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
A number of Perth trains are cancelled, causing delays for passengers at peak travel time, after a train came off the tracks at Bayswater Station.
Rio Tinto shelves $215m green steel project after decade of development Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Mining giant Rio Tinto scraps a $215 million research centre and green steel project touted last year as a key staging ground for the world's net zero transition.
Cummins gives hope as he makes it through full bowling session before Ashes Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Australia captain Pat Cummins completes a full bowling session at training just four days before the start of the Ashes.
Bangladesh court issues death sentence against ex-PM who fled country Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
A Bangladesh court has sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity.Â
BOM forecasts high chance of a cyclone off the NT, potentially impacting Darwin Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
The chance of a cyclone forming off the Northern Territory coast this week is now high, the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting, with Darwin potentially impacted.
Wong says Australia the 'architect' in the region after 'landmark' achievements Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
The foreign minister has used a major speech to celebrate the government's string of security agreements, saying Labor has helped build a region more stable and less deferential to authoritarian powers like Russia and China.
Nine Tasmanian Catholic schools to close on Tuesday Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
At least six Tasmanian Catholic Education schools will be closed and three others partially closed on Tuesday due to the national recall of coloured sand products over asbestos contamination.
Matildas coach in touch with absent players as Fowler details struggles Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Mary Fowler is unlikely to be back on the pitch with the Matildas until next year at the earliest, but coach Joe Montemurro is making sure to stay in close contact.
Tradie set for long-awaited Test debut, seven years after first taste Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Fast bowler Brendan Doggett says he learned he could make a Test debut while waiting to bat in South Australia's Sheffield Shield run chase last week against Tasmania.
'Random and pointless' actions led to drowning death of UTAS student, judge says Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
A 19-year-old has been sentenced to four years in jail after pleading guilty to the 2024 drowning death of student Deepinderjeet Singh, after he pushed him into the river at Hobart's waterfront.
New anti-corruption boss edits controversial Japan 'soapland' rort report Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Western Australia's new Corruption and Crime Commissioner removes a section of a controversial report written by his predecessor about the state's former trade commissioner in Japan.
Names of three people charged over alleged $71 million fraud scheme revealed Posted on Monday November 17, 2025
Three Northern Territory residents who were charged on Friday over allegations of a $71 million Defence contract fraud scheme have been granted bail.
News from the BBC World Service
Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 The former prime minister was tried by a special tribunal after 1,400 died during a crackdown on unrest in 2024. Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains. Police admit unlawful arrest and pay £20k to couple who complained about school on WhatsApp Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 A couple unlawfully arrested over complaints about their child's school say police have paid them damages. Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 "We have nothing to hide," the US president writes - a reversal after previously resisting publishing the documents. Two US marines implicated in killing family in notorious Iraq war shooting, expert tells BBC Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 New evidence raises doubts about the longest US war crimes investigation of the Iraq war and how US forces are held to account. Anthony Joshua to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in December Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 YouTuber Jake Paul will fight ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout in December. Pupils banned from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs due to school's 'Christian ethos' Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 The head teacher tells parents references to demons can feel "deeply uncomfortable" to Christians. Devices that enable keyless car thefts being sold for £20k online, BBC finds Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them. 'She's cuter than me,' says Renée Zellweger on new Bridget Jones statue Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 A new statue celebrating the character was unveiled in London's Leicester Square on Monday. British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 Joseph O'Connor, from Liverpool, hacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020 to promote a Bitcoin scam. Mysterious drones have been spotted at airports across Europe. How worried should we be? Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 Drones have been found across Western Europe near airports, military bases and power plants, as part of a suspected programme of 'hybrid warfare' Three things you can do if your child's friends annoy you Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 It's tempting to tell your child they can't hang out with a friend, but that often won't solve the problem. Is Anthony Joshua risking his legacy by fighting social media star Jake Paul? Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 BBC Sport assesses what fighting YouTuber Jake Paul will do for Anthony Joshua's career and legacy. 'She's still funny and recognises us' - Pauline Quirke's family open up about her dementia Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 They told BBC Breakfast they wanted to raise awareness and funds for the condition. Will the government's new asylum plan work, and will MPs vote for it? Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 The PM sent Shabana Mahmood to run the Home Office precisely so that she would be radical. Sheikh Hasina: The pro-democracy icon who became an autocrat Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 Sheikh Hasina is credited for the country's economic progress but also accused of authoritarianism. How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response. Bake Off winner and Strictly star John Whaite reveals steroid addiction Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 The Strictly runner-up says he began taking steroids because he was unhappy with his body. Agency staff covering for Birmingham bin strike vote to take industrial action Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 Unite say the staff are not crossing picket lines, due to intimidation at the council's refuse section. Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore Posted on Monday November 17, 2025 "Serial intruder" Johnson Wen was given nine days in jail for being a public nuisance.
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