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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'committed sex crimes in US', congressman says Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Breakaway Republican Thomas Massie uses congressional privilege to accuse Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, of committing sex crimes in the United States.
Germany says Russia responsible for Leipzig airport drone attack Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said that after assessing the technology used and other intelligence information "the government concludes that Russia is responsible for the hybrid attack".
Twelve killed as Russia steps up aerial assault on Ukraine Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Russia carries out a sixth straight day of heavy attacks on Kyiv, with civilian infrastructure and residential buildings among the targets.
'Uncharted territory': Physicists find hints of mysterious dark matter Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
A single flash of energy spotted by the world's most sensitive dark matter detector has scientists excited they may have found hints of the elusive substance that permeates the universe.Â
Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza as military says it arrests Hamas militant Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Several Palestinians, including two children, have been killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza City during an Israeli-backed raid, according to Gaza officials.
Former British PM Keir Starmer to leave politics Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
The former Labour leader says it is time to "pass the baton" to a successor as he triggers a by-election in his North London seat.
Ben Stokes joins Adelaide Strikers for BBL summer Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Following his shock retirement from international cricket, former England captain Ben Stokes is joining the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Big Bash League summer.
Partner of missing Australian in Nepal says waiting for news has been 'hell' Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
A week after the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet flood, Sarada Viswanathan is refusing to give up on her partner Rishab Iyer, who is still missing.
Family of Perth man missing in Nepal hoping for 'miracle' Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
The family of a Perth man missing in Nepal says they are hoping for a "miracle" that he will be found alive and well.
Missing Australian found in Tibet was not in flood zone, China says Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
One of 43 missing Australians is found alive six days after catastrophic floods hit the Nepal-China border.
Authorities investigate reports former ADF soldier killed in Ukraine Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
The soldier, known by the nickname "Mozzie", was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine's 1st Foreign Legion Squadron.
Labor MP has 'no recollection' of serious car crash Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Backbencher Ed Husic returns to work after suffering a concussion and fractures as a result of the collision.
Disqualified driver in stolen car jailed for death, injury of motorcyclists Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
A Tasmanian man with more than 40 driving offences, and who has been disqualified from driving for more than 50 per cent of the time he was eligible to hold a licence, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run.
Alleged parent-killer prayed for forgiveness over 'mortal sin', court hears Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
An SA court hears Adelaide woman Raelene Polymiadis, who is accused of murdering both of her parents, was allegedly captured on covert police listening device recordings praying to God for forgiveness for a "mortal sin".
76yo loses retirement savings as granny flat builder collapses Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Customers detail their "heartbreaking" financial losses after the collapse of Bella Modular, as a liquidator is appointed to see if any money can be clawed back for creditors.
Man to stand trial in Supreme Court for alleged murder of Natalie Frahm Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
Ryan Geoffrey Cole, 33, is alleged to have shot 34-year-old Natalie Frahm outside her suburban home on June 19, 2024, and wounded another man.
Inquiry targets 'staggering' male suicide rates and harmful algorithms Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
SA's health minister says the rise of the 'manosphere' and influential social media influencers is impacting young men.Â
Warning signs visible days before glacier collapse in Nepal, report finds Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
A rapid hazard assessment of the Nepal-Tibet disaster says there were "pre-event indications" of the avalanche, including satellite imagery showing a change in the surface of the collapsed glacier. Â
'Toxic' workplace led to bungled rollout of health IT system, NT inquiry finds Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
A parliamentary inquiry has released its report into the Northern Territory's $335 million Acacia IT health patient record system, finding the culture within an NT government department contributed to the project's failings.
Inquiry slams years of government failure before rushed fishing ban Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026
A lower house committee has scrutinised the Tasmanian government's decision to ban people from fishing sand flathead across a large part of the state's south. It found the government failed to properly manage the species for years, before rushing through the ban without proper consultation.
News from the BBC World Service
UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget. Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency. Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.
Briton among 119 rescued in Nepal after deadly floods, army says Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 More than 3,900 people remain missing after floodwaters surged across the Nepal-Tibet border last week. Flood chased me as I ran for 20 minutes, Nepal tunnel worker tells BBC Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000. Watch: Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace. Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave. Baby girl who died at Sheffield house was stabbed, police say Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 A baby girl who was pronounced dead at a property in Sheffield was stabbed, police confirm. Family mourn 'deeply loved' girl killed in Middlesbrough fire Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Valentina Foster's parents say their lives were changed forever by her "devastating loss". Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates. 'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million. Pistol in a lake gives hope for French cold case Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012. Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen? Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally. Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to find killer of his rival the Notorious B.I.G.? Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Biggie Smalls was killed months after the murder of his rival Tupac Shakur, both drive-by shootings. It's taken me a long time to process Olympics breaking experience, says Raygun Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn - known as Raygun - tells BBC Sport about the aftermath of her extraordinary experience at the 2024 Olympics. The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods. I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work. Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and insults between the two. Bus journeys in west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from Monday Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 First Minister John Swinney announced the move in his programme for government, alongside plans to cut health boards from 14 to two. Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, Met Office says Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 Met Office figures show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.
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