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News from the ABC Australia

Buy-out offer for Wang Fuk Court owners in Hong Kong
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

After a deadly Hong Kong fire that killed 168 people and left thousands homeless in November, authorities have announced a buy-out offer for owners. 

Gout comes so close to breaking 10-second barrier, sets another record
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Australian sprinting sensation Gout Gout comes perilously close to breaking the 10-second barrier, with another eye-catching run in Brisbane. 

Live: Australia just miss out on a medal in mixed aerials
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Australian teenager Indra Brown headlines the list of Australians competing for medals on day 15 of the Milano Cortina Games. Follow live. 

South Australian election campaign officially begins
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Election campaigning in South Australia is officially underway, with candidates seizing the opportunity to begin making their formal pitches to voters before they head to the ballot box in March.

Keeper benched at half-time, coach quits following 5-0 thrashing
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi commits one of the worst howlers this A-League Men season, heading a clearance kick into his own net as Auckland FC romps to a big win. 

Swimmers disappointed but understanding in wake of Rottnest Swim cancellation
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Weather may have derailed the main event, but some swimmers were determined to complete their own version of the Rottnest Channel Swim in the name of charity.

Quick hits: F1 politics, safety worries and Ferrari's stunning rear end
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Preseason testing for the new Formula 1 season ends in Bahrain, with teams not putting their cars on a track until the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix weekend on March 6. 

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.

Man charged over 'lit incendiary device' allegedly thrown during Navy chief's speech
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

A man faces court accused of throwing a fake explosive device through a Canberra hotel window during a speech from the Chief of Navy.

Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

The six month old macaque's relationship with a soft toy orangutan has become an internet sensation.

What the take-down of Trump's tariffs means for Australia and the world
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

The ruling on tariffs is a hugely consequential decision that has infuriated the president, who is now looking for workarounds.

Farmer's 10‑year dream delivers 'uplifting' chapel for Tongan workers
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

A Queensland banana farmer spent 10 years saving to build a chapel for the Tongan workers who form the backbone of her family’s operation on Cape York Peninsula. 

Traffic stop leads to $1.45 million drug seizure, police say
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

A traffic stop on the Pacific Highway on the NSW Mid North Coast has led to the seizure of hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of cocaine and cannabis, police say.

Teenager dies week after being hit by car in Melbourne's south-east
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

A 16-year-old boy has died in hospital after being struck by a car that veered off the road in Narre Warren South on February 13.

NASA boss blasts Boeing and space agency for botched Starliner flight
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

A bungled Boeing mission that left two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station for nine months has been criticised by NASA's new boss. 

'Class clown' says satirical AI videos are an extension of his Aussie humour
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

For a bit of a laugh, Travis Marshall uses artificial intelligence to create wacky videos about his hometown, but his light-hearted content also raises serious questions about reality in the age of AI.

How a Belgian techno producer with some old synthesisers has reimagined Terminator 2
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is getting the live score treatment, but not in the way you might expect.

Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection conviction completes a scandalous downfall
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol's sentence for insurrection comes after a tumultuous era of shamanism, Chanel bags and conspiracy theories.

Amid power struggles in Syria, a window opened for the 'ISIS brides'
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

After holding a large swathe of autonomous territory that included two detention camps, Kurdish-led forces are now reluctantly handing over control to Syrian government forces, following their successful military offensive.

Zampa defends Australia's T20 prep after 'hollow' World Cup exit
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Adam Zampa hits back at claims that Australia does not care about T20 cricket after a disappointing World Cup campaign.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade.

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.

Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.

'It's ruined my life': Hundreds tell BBC how medication triggered gambling and other addictions
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

More than 250 people contacted us describing impulsive behaviour side effects from prescription drugs.

The best looks at London Fashion Week 2026
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

There are 90 designers showing this year, with organisers hoping it's the biggest fashion week yet.

Four men, one aim - to end 102-year wait for Winter Olympic curling gold
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

All eyes will be on Team GB's Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie on Saturday (18:05 GMT) when they take on Canada with a gold medal at stake at the Winter Olympics.

Watch: Six athletes crash in 'extraordinary' speed skating semi-final
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

An "extraordinary" women's 1500m speed skating semi-final at the 2026 Winter Olympics sees six of the seven skaters crash, with China's Yang Jingru - the only athlete not to fall - finishing first.

GB go for men's curling gold and Atkin in halfpipe final - Saturday's guide
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Bond, bagpipes & controversial Canadians - why curling is must-watch
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Curling might seem a strange choice for prime-time Saturday night viewing, but at 18:05 GMT - live on the BBC - millions will find themselves tuning in to see if Team GB can add a fourth gold medal of these Winter Olympics.

'I'm on right side' - Team GB's Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he is "on the right side" after he received death threats for posting a graphic message about the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement organisation.

Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.

Civilians to soldiers: how four years of war has changed ordinary Ukrainians
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.

How Co-op Live went from falling air con units to hosting the Brits
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

The opening of the Co-op Live was in every headline, but not quite for the right reasons.

What parents, students and teachers want to see changed in the government's SEND reform
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Some government plans for SEND were leaked earlier this week. But what else do families want to change?

Welcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the sea
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

Tonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament.

Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.

Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.

Andrew and King Charles: A personal battle of royal brothers
Posted on Friday February 20, 2026

The problems facing the monarchy over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are also a family problem between brothers.

Two men aged 19 and 20 die after going missing on Yr Wyddfa
Posted on Saturday February 21, 2026

Mountain rescue teams were launched in challenging conditions to try and find the pair.



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