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French modelling scout with links to Epstein found dead, prosecutors say Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A French modelling scout with close ties to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors say.Â
China demands Australia stop 'inciting confrontation' over South China Sea Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demanded Australia stop "exaggerating tensions and inciting confrontation" over the South China Sea after Penny Wong warned Beijing against "destabilising" conduct in the region.
Government reveals proposed plans for new aquatic centre for 2032 Games Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
The state has chosen three firms to design a new centre at Centenary Pool and revealed renders of the proposed design.
Details of allegations against Alan Jones emerge after judge decision Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Details of allegations against veteran broadcaster Alan Jones can be revealed, after a non-publication order was lifted by a judge.
Doctor reveals injuries of woman allegedly sexually assaulted by Yung Filly Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Graphic photographs of injuries allegedly inflicted by an internationally renowned YouTube star on an infatuated fan in his hotel room after a concert are shown to a jury at his sexual assault trial in a Perth court.
Jail for acccountant who gambled away $878,000 stolen from IGA Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A Newcastle accountant is jailed for defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars from a company that owns a network of supermarkets in the Hunter Valley.
Meet the Australian multi-millionaire pardoned by Trump Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Chris Wade was arrested by the Secret Service in Dallas in the early 2000s. It took him on a journey from FBI hacker to Mar-a-Lago and eventually the White House before he came back to Australia to buy his favourite pub.
Eels defend Luai's 2027 signing ahead of Chiefs move Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles is unapologetic about agreeing to Jarome Luai's one-season stopover at the Eels.
Private 'space port' to test guided weapons in Queensland outback Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Black Sky Aerospace will construct a new airstrip and explosives storage to support defence and aerospace testing within the state.
Gold Coast council chief executive abruptly resigns Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Tim Baker announces he will step down in December after five years leading Australia's second-biggest council.
Inquest hears from woman who took it into her 'own hands' to solve 1989 murder Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A long-running inquest into the death of Annette Mason in 1989 has heard from a woman who took it into her "own hands" to solve the 15-year-old's murder.
Rural suburb flagged as home for proposed $40b 'hyperscale' data centre Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A proposed massive new data centre would require more than six times the total demand of the Darwin and Katherine electricity grids to operate and be powered by gas piped direct from the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.
Drink spiking charge against Melbourne socialite Amy Tossoun thrown out Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A Victorian magistrate has struck out a drink spiking charge against Melbourne socialite Amy Tossoun.
Queensland mayors take disaster funding fight to Melbourne Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Mayors from parts of Queensland hit hard by floods and cyclones have protested in a Melbourne park against planned changes to federal disaster funding.
$16 million mansion set for demolition catches fire twice in a night Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Fire broke out twice in one night at a $16-million mansion on the NSW Mid North Coast. It was approved for demolition just weeks ago, and police are treating the blazes as suspicious.
Australians don't understand how interest rates work, RBA finds Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
The Reserve Bank is concerned that too many Australians have little idea what the central bank is trying to achieve with interest rates, which it says could be making its job harder.
Woman in businessman rape case told 'lie after lie', defence says Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A woman who accused a well-connected Melbourne businessman of rape is a serial liar and made "false allegations" in court, defence lawyers say.
Hanson labels domestic violence 'two-way street' Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
The One Nation leader says women should not "put up with" domestic violence, as she highlights the cost-of-living pressures on families.
Anxiety as Australia issues new travel advice for Middle East countries Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
As conflict between the United States and Iran escalates once again, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued a warning to "reconsider" travel to several more countries in the region.
NT to become last jurisdiction to legalise voluntary assisted dying Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
The Northern Territory is set to make voluntary assisted dying legal in August. The ABC understands all 17 Country Liberal Party government members will vote in favour of the Rights of the Terminally Ill Act.
News from the BBC World Service
Burnham to review early prisoner release scheme after anger over potential freeing of PC Harper's killers Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The prime minister says he cannot commit to changing the policy but wants to look at it in detail "before we go further forward". Ukrainian drones hit more sites of Russian online retailer Wildberries Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight. Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The former boss is among four charged over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement. Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over Spygate Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal. Prince George poses in suit for new photo as he becomes a teenager Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 It's a big year for the young prince, who will start secondary school at the elite Eton College in September. Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary. US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks. Nottingham attacks NHS trust faces manslaughter probe Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The hospital trust treated Valdo Calocane before he killed three people in the city in 2023. Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris suburbs Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Daniel Siad, whose name appears in the Epstein files thousands of times, had previously denied knowledge of the threat Jeffrey Epstein posed. Military kit still failing women, troops say Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Servicewomen still face shortages of properly fitting kit, five years after a landmark report. I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The road was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4? Chris Mason: Another Starmer critic gets promotion as Sarwar joins Burnham government Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes. Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment' Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts. Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening. 'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future. The borough where families are slowly disappearing Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world. From singing in a bar to performing as an alien in new Supergirl film Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Winnie Ama couldn't believe her luck when she had the chance to sing her original song in the new Supergirl movie - but there was a catch. 'We just need a bed': Baby with 'days to live' can't access lifesaving treatment Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Dylan and Catrin Green fear baby Macs has days to live and say he urgently needs a Berlin heart. YouTube star MrBeast marries Thea Booysen Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The world's biggest YouTuber said he had finally found his "Mrs Beast".
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