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Trump clashes with another Republican congresswoman Posted on Thursday January 01, 2026
A month after Donald Trump's spectacular falling-out with MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene, another Republican congresswoman publicly lashes out at the US president.
France reportedly planning social media ban for under-15s Posted on Thursday January 01, 2026
President Emmanual Macron's government will soon submit draft legislation banning children under 15 from using social media, according to French media.Â
Police praise Sydney NYE behaviour amid increased security Posted on Thursday January 01, 2026
Sydney welcomes the new year in a display of colour, emotions and tributes almost three weeks after the Bondi terror attack.
Lorin recorded her father's story on tape. This is why you should too Posted on Thursday January 01, 2026
When Lorin Clarke asked her father, satirist John Clarke, if she could start recording their conversations, she thought it would just be for them. But when he tragically died aged 68, one year after the recordings began, Lorin felt his story belonged to more than just her.
Unsealed cabinet records reveal NT government's pokies spend Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
It was the year TLC's Waterfalls topped the charts and Windows 95 launched in stores, but in 1995 the Northern Territory made history by becoming the first place in the world to legalise voluntary assisted dying.
In photos: Hobart brings in the new year at Taste of Summer Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
Thousands of Tasmanians have brought in 2026 at Hobart's waterfront and the Taste of Summer festival.
US attacks 'narco-trafficking' boats in international waters Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
US military forces have carried out strikes against three boats in international waters in the Pacific Ocean. Eight people are reported to have survived.
Farmer restores 95-year-old vintage harvester and puts it to work Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
While most farmers search for the newest technology to help with harvest, Leigh Baker has worked to bring a 95-year-old piece of equipment back to life.Â
WA commercial fishers face uncertain future as demersal fishing ban begins Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
From today, commercial demersal fishing is banned along hundreds of kilometres of the WA coastline in an effort to recover fish species numbers.
Scientists rush to protect rare Australian fish species Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
The Bloomfield River cod, found in a far north Queensland river catchment, is the world's only tropical freshwater cod, and scientists are working to have it officially protected amid threats from the climate and introduced species.
Bushfire east of Perth Airport sparks emergency warning Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
A bushfire is threatening lives and homes in parts of Maida Vale, Kalamunda and Forrestfield in Perth's east, with an emergency warning issued for the blaze.
Gold Coast woman recounts Machu Picchu train crash Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
Jo Needham was halfway through a "bucket list" trip across South America when she was flung from her seat on a train near the ancient tourist site of Machu Picchu.
Two drown, man and boy missing in separate incidents off Sydney Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
A man and woman have died and two people are missing following three separate incidents on Sydney waters in the past 24 hours.
Police happy with Melbourne revellers despite arrests and fireworks injuries Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
Police make 18 arrests and several people are taken to hospital for injuries related to illegal fireworks as Victorians see in the new year.
Four stinky corpse flowers to bloom in a week at Queensland botanic gardens Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
Renowned for their size and stench, blooming corpse flowers are a rare occurrence. But to have four flowering in a week is "something of a record".
Case file of last woman hanged in Australia released after 75 years Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
Jean Lee and her two co-accused were executed for murder in 1950. Handwritten letters from the trio are among items publicly available for the first time since their trial captured the nation's attention.
Lynn's fireworks get Strikers over the line in NYE clash for first time since 2018 Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
Former Brisbane star Chris Lynn clobbers the Adelaide Strikers to an easy victory over the Heat in the New Year's Eve Big Bash League clash.
Stripping away misconceptions and fighting for nude beaches Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
Half a century after the first nude beach opened in Australia, these naturists say they are still fighting to keep beaches open and misconceptions at bay.
Jurassic Park fan fulfils childhood dream of recreating Jeep Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
Zakary Weyer's obsession with Jurassic Park drove him to learn different skills to build a replica of the Jeep that appears in the iconic blockbuster.
Morse code lovers and navy trainers persist with skill others deem a dying art Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025
Even as digital technology continues to evolve, "Morsecodians" aim to preserve a once-essential way to communicate across the world.
News from the BBC World Service
UK gears up for new year celebrations as thousands gather in London Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 About 100,000 people are expected to attend the capital's iconic fireworks event along the Thames. Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash Posted on Thursday January 01, 2026 Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday. What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg Posted on Thursday January 01, 2026 The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
How the 'postcode lottery' of parenting really impacts young children Posted on Thursday January 01, 2026 BBC Radio 4's Today will follow six parents for five years, chronicling the ups and downs of looking after a young child in modern Britain. We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter's murder Posted on Thursday January 01, 2026 The centuries-old verdict has been scrapped after decades of controversy about its use in Scottish criminal trials. Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall Posted on Thursday January 01, 2026 Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year. Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest continues Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor's office in Fasa. EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin's residences. Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates Posted on Thursday January 01, 2026 Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change". Passenger describes 'chaos' after head-on Machu Picchu train collision Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 Tourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles. Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025 Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year. My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life. Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025 Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year. Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already under way according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister? In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026. Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from St Petersburg, Russia, to the Israeli port of Haifa. Nurse 'lucky to be alive' after crowbar attack at hospital Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 Nurse Megan Lynch was stood at a vending machine when she was hit over the head with the crowbar. Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores. Trump vetoes first bills of his second term Posted on Wednesday December 31, 2025 Trump vetoed a bill on a Colorado water project he said wasn't economically viable, but one of his allies questioned if he had political motives.
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