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News from the ABC Australia

Two aspirants who are unlikely to suit the times vie for the Liberal leadership
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Hastie and Taylor each wants to run against Ley. But the two right-wingers can't afford to split the conservative vote on which their tilts would rely.

As Trump contemplates action, Iranians send the US a message
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Protesters in Iran are begging US President Donald Trump to launch military action to help topple the Islamic regime. But could it happen?

Feeling disrespected, Djokovic wants to prove he's not 'chasing' Sinner
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Playing with a chip on his shoulder or feeling slighted is often when 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic produces his best results.

Singapore without an opposition leader after PM deposes him
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Even for a de facto one-party state, the ruling People's Action Party's decision to dictate who runs Singapore's opposition is remarkable. 

GPS trackers reveal 'likely' illegal e-waste exports from Australia to Asia
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

A not-for-profit environmental group put GPS devices in 35 e-waste items and dropped them off at recycling locations in four Australian capital cities. Here's what they found.

A rate hike on Tuesday will be a 'bitter pill' for middle Australia
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Consumer advocates fear a rate hike when the RBA board meets next week could be the "straw that breaks the camel's back" for borrowers in mortgage stress.

Trump says Putin agreed not to target Kyiv for one week during cold
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Ukrainians, including residents of the country's capital, are experiencing their toughest winter of the war as Russian attacks target electricity infrastructure.

Celine Cremer went missing in Tasmania. What could have happened to her?
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Celine Cremer went missing in 2023 from a track in a remote part of Tasmania's north-west. With several recent discoveries in the area, these are the theories of what could have happened.

EU labels Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation in policy shift
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said "repression cannot go unanswered" as the bloc looked set to categorise the IRGC alongside Islamic State and al Qaeda.

'We can do better': Trump's tsar promises 'safer' Minnesota operation
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Tom Homan says he is working on a plan to pull federal agents out of Minnesota as part of a major shift in strategy in the controversial local immigration crackdown.

'Never happened to me': Sabalenka uses anger to book Aus Open final
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka books her fourth consecutive Australian Open final, defeating Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in straight sets.

Former NQ police officer sentenced over child abuse material
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The court heard Mark Andrew Lewer had created profiles on four 'dark net' websites. 

Bluey tops US streaming charts for second year running
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Americans tuned in to watch 45.2 billion minutes of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli last year. 

'Never seen magnitude' of foreign vessels in Far North Queensland, locals say
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Torres Strait Island leaders say federal government claims of strong border protections do not match what communities are seeing on their doorstep in Queensland's far north.

'Mayhem' as fast-moving bushfire engulfs backyards in suburban Perth
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Between six and eight homes were damaged by a fast-moving bushfire in suburban Perth, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) says, with residents who fled the area told to stay away until it is safe to return.   

K'gari backpacker's family to travel to Australia
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The heartbroken parents of Canadian backpacker Piper James will travel to Australia next week to visit K'gari, the island where their beloved daughter lost her life.

Novak calls for 'limit' on Aus Open cameras as Tennis Australia responds
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The Australian Open will listen to complaints from players like Coco Gauff about behind-the-scenes cameras but remain convinced of their value, Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley says.

Tiny-home community set to offer solution to affordable housing
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

A permanent community of tiny homes in WA's South West has been given planning approval. The proposal, pitched as a unique solution to the housing crisis, has drawn criticism from neighbours.

Public housing towers for the elderly next to be razed in redevelopment plan
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Seven towers across Melbourne's inner west and south — all designed to house older people — will be redeveloped in the next stage of Victoria's high-rise redevelopment plan.

Shots fired, traffic chaos as allegedly stolen car crashes into school bus
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Two arrests have been made after police shot at an allegedly stolen car that collided with a school bus before driving towards officers in Geelong.



News from the BBC World Service

Great Ormond Street doctor who botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Yaser Jabbar specialised in limb-lengthening and reconstruction for children with complex problems.

China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing - the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years.

'He enjoyed hurting people': Teen attacked others before murdering schoolboy, 12
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Det Insp Joe Davenport says the killer attacked his victims in Birmingham for "violence sake".

Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza says he can 'breathe again'
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023.

Ex-Labour MP's lobbying firm offered photo with minister and VIP dinner for £30k
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Jim Murphy's company Arden Strategies apologises for "errors" in promotional material for tech event.

Raducanu splits with ninth coach after Australian Open exit
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

British number one Emma Raducanu splits with coach Francis Roig after her exit from the Australian Open.

Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.

Archbishop of York to face no action over sexual abuse case
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The Church's president of tribunals says Stephen Cottrell "had no power to remove or suspend David Tudor from ministry".

Marty Supreme actress quits new film after casting backlash
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Odessa A'zion says she didn't realise her character in Deep Cuts was meant to be half-Mexican.

Weight loss jab users warned over rare but serious pancreas issue
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Symptoms to look out for include severe pain in the stomach and back which does not go away.

The stars and styles from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Fashion's finest gather in the French capital for a week of high-end designs and celebrity sightings.

How an inspiring home video launched a main event fighter
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

How Francesca Hennessy - who headlines on BBC Two on Saturday - went from weight and dyslexia struggles to viral fame and in sight of a world-title shot.

Sir Jonathan Pryce revisits 'land of my fathers' in latest role
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

A new drama series gave Sir Jonathan a chance to work near where his family is from in north Wales.

What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

School holiday fines reach record high – find out how many were in your area
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

New government data shows that fines for term-time holidays have risen again in the last academic year.

'Why can't women have experience?' New Bridgerton series tackles sex taboo
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match.

Can you ever be friends with an ex?
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

The four questions you should ask before deciding whether to stay friends or go no contact.

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.



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