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Syria sentences absent former leader Bashar al-Assad to death Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
The 60-year-old, who was president of Syria for 24 years until 2024 before fleeing to Moscow, was found guilty of crimes including killings, torture, and arbitrary arrest.Â
Sussan Ley took America's 'road to nowhere', it helped her find herself again Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Sussan Ley left Australia after being ousted as Coalition leader. Her trip to the US saw her find an enhanced pride in the success of Australian multiculturalism.
Cats confirm Kolodjashnij unavailable to play amid concussion waiver saga Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Geelong confirms Jake Kolodjashnij will not be available for selection at VFL or AFL level this weekend as the spotlight continues to shine on the club over the controversial secret concussion waiver in his contract.
Sydney fugitive arrested in Lebanon accused of running crime syndicate Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Fugitive George Dib, accused of directing a global organised crime syndicate while on the run, has been arrested in Lebanon.
Alleged 2007 murder at Adelaide party involved 'payback', court told Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
A man standing trial for an alleged stabbing murder at a party in Adelaide's north in 2007 did not inflict the fatal wound but was among a group of four men accused of murdering the victim, a court hears.
Man tells jury he saw farmer accused of triple murder shoot family Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
The trial of a Queensland cattle farmer accused of a triple murder has heard from a man who says he witnessed the shooting and survived a gunshot himself.
The RBA's best guess is that it's done hiking interest rates Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
If the Reserve Bank's economic forecasts are right, then the governor says it is done raising interest rates. But the risks of it being wrong are skewed towards another hike. Â Â
Veteran Manly prop Nathan Brown outlines NRL exit plan Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Former NSW State of Origin prop Nathan Brown reveals he has long intended to make 2026 his last season in the NRL, as he eyes off a finals exit at Manly.
Canberra Institute of Technology CEO Margot McNeill resigns Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
The embattled CEO of CIT has resigned, saying the decision was "tremendously difficult" but in everyone's best interests.
Russia used North Korean missiles in Ukraine attack, Zelenskyy says Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in their overnight attack on the south-eastern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia, where local officials said six people were killed and 19 wounded.
Port strike leaves cruise ships stranded at sea in Western Australia's north Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Cruise boat workers are pulling together to hand-load cargo and transfer passengers in small boats after strike action at the Port of Broome shuts down operations.
Why police took 20 hours to identify 'body' in suitcase as lifelike doll Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
It took more than 20 hours to establish suspected human remains found in a suitcase near Goulburn were actually a life-like doll. A forensic expert says the extraordinary case shows why investigators can't rush a potential crime scene.Â
US court rules against Meta in Andrew Forrest scam ads case Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
A US Federal Court has ruled against the social media giant in an ongoing legal dispute with Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, who is suing Meta over scam ads that feature his likeness without his permission.
Trump reportedly hid in catering truck to evade 'dangerous flight' Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
US President Donald Trump left on a secret military flight from Türkiye last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, in an extraordinary move that involved hiding him in an airport catering truck, the Washington Post reports.
Boy, 10, clotheslined by wire on remote dirt bike track Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
A Queensland family is warning riders to be cautious after their 10-year-old son was clotheslined by an electric fence wire strung across a dirt bike track.
Service stations nationwide raided over illegal tobacco, vapes Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
More than 100 service stations across the country have been raided, in a coordinated blitz targeting "suspected criminal activity" and the alleged sale of illicit tobacco and vapes.
Small but promising signs of recovery on Great Barrier Reef Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Surveys show coral cover increased in several parts of the reef, partly due to monsoons bringing cooler weather.
Acclaimed photographer sentenced for 'serious', 'insidious' DV offending Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Prominent former gallery owner Paul Arnold has been found guilty on more than a dozen domestic violence charges, including assault, stalking and breaching a domestic violence order.
Trump signs order to reduce childhood vaccines and break up MMR shots Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
The revised vaccination schedule recommends immunising children against 11 diseases, six fewer than currently recommended.
Mother allegedly 'laughed' while intellectually disabled teenage son was tortured Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
The mother of an intellectually disabled teenager who was allegedly tortured, allegedly laughed and joked while watching on, a court has heard during her bail application.
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Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 The US president was reportedly part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey. Amber Met Office extreme heat warning issued as temperatures could reach 38C Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Thursday, when extreme temperatures are expected to peak. Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline. Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally. Watch: Family narrowly escapes home during Colombia earthquake Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere. Call with No 10 gives us hope, PC Harper's mother says Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Debbie Adlam says she does not want a "special case" for her son, but for killers of emergency workers to be exempt. Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war. England set to eliminate hepatitis C Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show. 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men. Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'. The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 "Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China. Gap between children's swimming skills revealed. Search for your school Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum? What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales. Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival' Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger. My brother was found dead but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years. 'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge' Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment. No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction. BBC Weather's monthly outlook Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks. Why heatwaves hit women harder Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
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