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New species found in Australia's most 'pristine' marine parks Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Researchers have catalogued dozens of new marine species found in the depths of Australia's most remote waters. The result is a window into a rarely glimpsed world.
Stabbing victim's family calls for calm amid violent protests in Northern Ireland Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The family of a Northern Irish man who lost an eye in a knife attack has appealed for calm ​after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast.
The Aussie leading his class ahead of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a jewel in the motorsport crown, a bucket-list item for drivers and fans, and the 94th edition of the famous race will be held this weekend.Â
Breaking: Notorious Sydney gang rapist Mohammed Skaf facing drug charges Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
NSW Police arrested the 42-year-old in Greenacre in Sydney's south-west overnight and he has been charged with 24 offences.
Trump says US secretly helped ships move oil through Strait of Hormuz Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The US president says his military has been running a "secret mission" to help tankers and commercial ships defy Iran's blockade.
Brother and sister from remote SA town receive King's Birthday Honours Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A brother and sister who grew up near the rural town of Lock on the Eyre Peninsula both received honours over the King's Birthday long weekend.Â
NT attorney-general backs community safety changes despite unrest Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The government says bail law changes made a year ago are working despite a string of tragedies and unrest in bush communities.
Pope Leo blesses Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as an 'architectural masterpiece' Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The pontiff has celebrated Spain's Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light," as he marked the centenary of the death of its architect Antoni GaudÃ.
Beachside towns in WA face difficult decisions as erosion gets worse Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A week after Western Australia experienced one of its worst storms in decades, some stretches of coast are crumbling into the ocean at an alarming rate. Millions of dollars' worth of infrastructure is at risk heading into winter.
Live: ASX set to fall after Wall Street closed down Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
The Australian market is set to fall after Wall Street closed down. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump says the US military is "going to be attacking" Iran if no peace deal is agreed. Follow live.Â
Grandfather's fall inspires 20yo student's smart clock invention Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
After it took nearly two days for his grandfather to be found following a serious fall, Kai Gould has created a device to connect older people living independently with their loved ones.
Dark Mofo returns with art, food and sell-out events Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
Tasmania's two-week Dark Mofo festival kicks off today in Hobart. Popular events such as Winter Feast, Night Mass, the Nude Solstice Swim and the Ogoh Ogoh procession return, while one of the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries will host a free art exhibition.
When 'Island Nemo' went missing, locals suspected foul play Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
The little clownfish known as "Island Nemo" was always there for locals and tourists snorkelling in a tropical bay. But then it disappeared and locals suspect foul play.
First home buyers left scrambling as stamp duty exemption ends Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
Tasmania's free stamp duty scheme for first home buyers expires at the end of this month, leaving some in an anxious wait to settle before the cut off.
Voll stars as Aussies hammer Windies in final T20 World Cup warm-up Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
Australia goes into the Women's T20 World Cup in a positive frame of mind, after Georgia Voll leads a dominant win over West Indies in their final warm-up match in Cardiff.
Police investigate alleged assault involving Townsville mayor Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto was visiting a north Queensland island as part of a pub crawl at the time of the alleged assault.Â
Live: One Nation fundraising drive receives $1.6m in donations Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
One Nation says it has received $1.6 million in donations after launching a drive in response to a Labor fundraising campaign. Follow live.Â
Psychiatrist allowed to practise despite sexually assaulting colleague Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
The psychiatrist sexually assaulted a colleague in 2022 but a tribunal has "reprimanded" him and allowed him to continue working in medicine.
Mexico City welcomes World Cup but reality bites for many Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
As Mexicans prepare to host or co-host the FIFA World Cup for a record third time, many locals are frustrated by being locked out of the tournament, while others are more optimistic.
'Very unfair': Collapsed petrol empire lands deal to pay fraction of $13m debt Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
The directors of Zoya Investments have agreed to a $2 million settlement to end the liquidator's case against them.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 Riot police came under sustained attack from a group throwing bricks, bottles and pieces of wood at a major roundabout to the north-west of Belfast. Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran. Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation. Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada FamÃlia during Pope visit Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada FamÃlia is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain. Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it. Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British". Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month. Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain. Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004. Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says. Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated' Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him. Destruction shows torched homes and vehicles Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Houses, vehicles and a bus were set on fire during violent protests on Tuesday night after a knife attack in Belfast. What the data does and doesn't tell us about asylum seekers in Northern Ireland Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Belfast police say a refugee charged with the attempted murder of a man on Monday initially entered the country from the Republic of Ireland. Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security. How a knife attack sparked a night of violence Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland. What we know about the stabbing and violence Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Houses across the city have been set on fire following a knife attack earlier this week. VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes. 'My son and daughter play for England, I still pinch myself' Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams. Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back? Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 It's the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at the World Cup? US official claims banned Somali referee had links with 'terror organisations' Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.
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