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Elon Musk set to become world's first trillionaire as SpaceX lists on US stock market Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
"SpaceX wants to be able to take you to the moon, take you to Mars, and ultimately beyond," Mr Musk said at a launch event in Starbase, Texas.
After years in the shadows, Meg Harris is ready for her close-up Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
After years as a relay specialist, Meg Harris qualifies for the 100m freestyle at the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.
Gasly reinstated to Monaco GP podium after timekeepers' error revealed Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly's third-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix has been reinstated, with racing officials accepting an appeal filed by the Formula 1 team.
David Hockney, giant of British art, dies aged 88 Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
British artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, dies aged 88.
Dolphins make it six on the trot with Rooster thrashing Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The Dolphins have continued their march towards a maiden NRL finals appearance with a 48-10 trouncing of the Sydney Roosters at Lang Park.Â
Port River 'stud muffin' among spate of dolphin deaths in Adelaide Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Environmental authorities are investigating what caused the death of a Port River dolphin, believed to be Zoom, this week after several dolphin carcasses washed up on Adelaide beaches in recent days.
Alleged drug dealer caught after trading cannabis for cat food Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Police charge a 45-year-old woman with a range of drug, weapons and other offences after a group of teenagers were caught stealing cat food to allegedly swap with her for cannabis.
Two dead after Taliban opens fire on dress code violation protest Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The protest followed the arrests of dozens of women for alleged dress code violation in the Afghan city of Herat.
Senior Labor figures weigh in on BHP strike, cost could be $120m per day Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says workers threatening strike action at the nation's biggest port deserve "every single cent" of what they earn while a peak industry body says they are "letting down everyone".
Mitre 10 franchisee battles to stop Bunnings opening next door Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
A small town retailer is battling it out with Australia's biggest hardware giant in the Federal Court to stop Bunnings from opening up literally next door to his Mitre 10 franchise.
Cats continue alarming Suns slide as Hardwick lashes 'ridiculous' rule Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Geelong records a 45-point win over Gold Coast as Suns coach Damien Hardwick tees off at the officiating.
Police dog puts alleged fugitive bikie in hospital Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
A Top End bikie who allegedly escaped police custody last week has been hospitalised after being bitten by a police dog during his re-capture.
No sympathy for ‘juvenile grubs’ in detention centres, Qld deputy premier says Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Jarrod Bleijie says children inside youth detention centres are largely to blame for lockdowns, and it's the staff that need protection.
Parton says Canberrans are 'more vulnerable' after budget's release Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The Canberra Liberals and the ACT Greens issue their responses to the ACT budget, criticising the government's fiscal plan, principally around cost of living, transport and overall management of the territory's finances.
Ivan Milat suspected in 11 additional murder, missing persons cases Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
A parliamentary inquiry has heard a police taskforce identified 11 unsolved homicide and missing persons cases with potential links to Ivan Milat.
Unsecured creditors of iconic music festival to get 11c in the dollar Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The iconic Byron Bay music festival may have been trading while insolvent for months before it collapsed, according to a new liquidator's report.
Queensland sugar miller aims to reopen next week following cyber attack Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Mackay Sugar tells growers it is aiming to restart cane processing early next week, after a cyber attack forced it to stop on Wednesday.Â
Prison term 'inevitable' for former school principal, court hears Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
A former school principal is staring down a prison term after robbing a "vulnerable" teenage girl of her innocence, a Tasmanian court has heard.
Wild scenes in Mexico City as fans fill the streets after World Cup opener Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Thousands of Mexican fans spill onto the streets of Mexico City after El Tri's opening World Cup triumph against South Africa.
Killers of Greenbushes man show no remorse during sentencing Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
A judge said the men, who were convicted of killing 68-year-old Raymond Smith during a drug-fuelled home invasion in the WA town of Greenbushes, showed no remorse.
News from the BBC World Service
Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required". Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88 Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88. Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035 Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities. Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author. London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio. Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney. Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US. Scotland's McTominay trains after stomach upset Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach. 'No-one knows it's on' - NBA Finals feed US World Cup apathy Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on? From near death to tournament hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback. Bollywood star prepares for Canada's opening ceremony with song of unity Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony. The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup. What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media. 'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition. Swimming pools, changing seasons and Harry Styles: David Hockney's art in pictures Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era. Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy. 'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position. Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.
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