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News from the ABC Australia

Trump's border tsar says 700 ICE agents will leave Minnesota
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The administration's border tsar says the decision came after local and state authorities agreed to cooperate more closely with its immigration crackdown.

Son of Norwegian crown princess cries while testifying at rape trial
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Marius Borg Høiby is pleading not guilty to the most serious charges of rape and domestic violence but admitted some lesser charges, including driving too fast.

Xi speaks of 'grand plan' with Russia in call with Putin
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The Chinese leader and his Russian counterpart hailed the success of the relationship between the two countries and pledged to further ties in a call broadcast on state television.

Seven killed in Russian attacks in Ukraine as peace talks resume
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Another round of US-brokered talks on ending the almost four-year war began as Russian cluster munitions killed seven people at a market in Ukraine.

At least 162 dead after gunmen storm Nigerian village
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Government authorities are blaming "terrorist cells" for the violence in Africa's most populous country.

Collision with Greek coast guard vessel leaves 15 migrants dead
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A Greek coastguard vessel and a speed boat carrying migrants collided in the Aegean Sea, on Tuesday, killing 15 people off the island of Chios.

Capital gains tax reform among options as Labor weighs housing pitch
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

After Jim Chalmers repeatedly refused to rule out changing the capital gains tax discount, a government source told the ABC that changes related to housing were being considered, with capital gains not ruled out.

Moguls medal hopes named as Olympic flagbearers
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham have been named as flag bearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina.

NT government to clear way for remote rent hikes after High Court ruling
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The Northern Territory government has moved to rush through changes to remote housing laws that would clear the way for rent hikes without the need to consult residents.

Bill Gates denies allegations in new Epstein files release
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates denies ever visiting Jeffrey Epstein's private island after new claims surfaced following the release of files from a US government investigation into the late sex offender. 

Ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home after latest Epstein revelations
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

British police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after new files suggest Jeffrey Epstein arranged for a woman to have sex with the former prince at his home at the Royal Lodge in 2010.

Man accused of murder to claim self-defence
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A trial has commenced for two men and their alleged involvement in a string of public shootings on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. 

Labor MP 'uncomfortable' with Israeli president's visit
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Labor's Ed Husic says it is "hard to reconcile" a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog with comments he has made in relation to the war in Gaza.

Dozens of unqualified tradies given sign off by Charles Darwin University
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Dozens of carpentry apprentices in the Northern Territory will be forced back to TAFE after an error saw them declared qualified to work on construction projects without completing required units of study.

Second person charged after death of newborn in 2024
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

A 24-year-old woman has been charged with cruelty to children following a police investigation into the death of a newborn baby south of Brisbane in 2024.

How a teenager who failed swimming lessons pulled off miracle ocean rescue
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Austin Appelbee, 13, has made international headlines after swimming for four hours in rough seas to save his mum, sister and brother stranded in the ocean. How did he do it?

Escort's disappearance 'not taken seriously', sister tells inquest
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

An inquest has wrapped up into the disappearance of Sydney escort Revelle Balmain, 31 years after she was reported missing.

Husband of woman who vanished in 1986 'wrote fake confession to coroner'
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Raymond Reddington failed to report his wife missing for several days, changed his story multiple times and wrote a fake confession letter to the state coroner, a Perth court hears.

'Shattered hearts': Piper James's family joins traditional owners in smoking ceremony
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

K'gari traditional owners have held a smoking ceremony for Piper James, who died on the island last month, to give her spirit a safe passage home.

FOI documents reveal how Anika Wells' New York trip costs escalated
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The final New York travel bill for Communications Minister Anika Wells and her staffer rose $7,000 from an initial booking due to last-minute changes.



News from the BBC World Service

Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.

Trump administration withdrawing 700 federal agents from Minnesota
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

"Border tsar" Tom Homan said about 2,000 would remain, and the US government is equipping more officers with body-worn cameras.

Murder arrest after student stabbed near De Montfort University campus
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and currently in police custody.

Saturday Night Live reveals cast for new UK version
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Sitcom stars, Taskmaster contestants and familiar panel show faces will appear on the British spin-off.

What's happening and who to look out for as the Winter Olympics begin
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

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

Tesco apologises after placing Welsh language signs in Cornish branch
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly.

Palestine Action protesters cleared of defence firm burglary
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over a raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.

Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire.

Snooker's 'Mr Perfection' - John Virgo brought old-school charm to primetime TV
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

Henry Zeffman: Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.

Why did Andrew leave Windsor's Royal Lodge in such a hurry?
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The former prince left Windsor during the night, and will now live on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest files
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Twenty new photos released on Friday show Epstein in the immediate aftermath of his death.

Who is in the files?
Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026

Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

'I've never hit anything so hard': How one man fought off a shark in the Caribbean
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

I needed to face Letby in court, baby's mum says in new Netflix documentary
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The mother of one of the babies murdered by Lucy Letby breaks her silence in a Netflix documentary.

The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

The one-off special features fan favourites Kermit and Miss Piggy, with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.

Find out how your local hospital is doing on cancer waits
Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026

Is your local hospital service meeting the NHS waiting time targets in England?



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