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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:23:46 +0000
Live: Devastating de Minaur up two sets against Tiafoe on Rod Laver Arena
Alex de Minaur faces American Frances Tiafoe in a tough third-round clash on Rod Laver Arena after Yulia Putintseva mocks Turkish fans after knocking out qualifier Zeynep Sönmez. Follow live.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:30:40 +0000
Lawyers request AFP probe into Israeli president as Australian visit looms
The Australian Centre for International Justice has formally requested a police investigation into Israel's president for alleged incitement to genocide. He is expected to visit to Australia next month.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:14:11 +0000
Gunman wanted over triple shooting could be difficult to find, police say
Police have warned residents in villages neighbouring Lake Cargelligo to remain vigilant after three people were shot dead in a domestic violence attack on Thursday.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:56:44 +0000
These maps show why the US is obsessed with Greenland and its Arctic neighbours
After a week of escalating rhetoric over Greenland, Donald Trump says he has now secured "total access" to the Arctic island. This is why that region is so important. 

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:23:06 +0000
Track temperatures live as heatwave sweeps continent
Use our tracker to keep an eye on temperatures as a heatwave moves across much of the country.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:49:34 +0000
Defiant Sussan Ley downplays Nationals' exit, vows to remain leader
The Liberal leader did not speak about the Nationals' decision to terminate the Coalition on yesterday's National Day of Mourning, but on Friday insisted her focus was on the government.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:46:04 +0000
'It's a quiet town': Neighbours in shock after triple fatal shooting
Residents of a remote NSW town of just 1,500 residents have expressed shock at a deadly shooting spree where three people were shot dead.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:38 +0000
New passport rules designed to improve national security, UK government says
The requirement for dual British citizens to have a valid UK passport while entering the country would help prevent the arrival of people who present a threat, Australia's British High Commission says.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:14:15 +0000
How landslides happen, the warning signs and where they're most common
Two people have died after a landslide hit their home in New Zealand and authorities are searching for several others feared dead in another slip nearby. Here's how landslides occur, the warning signs and where they are most common.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:41:07 +0000
West Coast Eagles' Tyler Brockman charged over Geraldton street fight
West Coast Eagles player Tyler Brockman is charged with causing grievous bodily harm following an incident in Geraldton in late December.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:40:55 +0000
Paris Hilton brings sex tape story to Washington for AI porn fight
The party girl turned anti-abuse advocate throws her glamorous celebrity heft behind a push to tackle deepfake pornography.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:34:37 +0000
Viral video of bull shark in Brisbane River sparks AI debate
A video posted to social media of a bull shark washed up in the Brisbane River went viral and prompted speculation that it was AI-generated, but experts say it appears to be legitimate.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:37:21 +0000
Neo-Nazi leader's words too extreme for many in March for Australia crowd
With the organisers of March for Australia rallies saying they "are in no way concerned by the presence" of members of the National Socialist Network, the ABC can confirm a Tasmanian man whose words were too extreme for many in the Hobart cr...

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:01:23 +0000
Extended police stop-and-search declaration unlawful, court finds
The Federal Court has found a Victoria Police move to give officers greater powers in Melbourne's CBD for six months was invalid and unlawful. 

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:32:12 +0000
Small steps to make your home a habitat for native wildlife and birds
There are simple things we can all do to encourage more native wildlife to our gardens, backyards, balconies and shared spaces.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:13:25 +0000
Japan set for snap election as PM dissolves parliament after three months in office
Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election on February 8.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:56:19 +0000
Venezuela once built a retail mecca. Then it became a notorious 'torture prison'
Nestled among shanty homes, mountains and forestry, a giant building once touted to become Venezuela's world-leading retail mecca later turned into a centre for alleged human rights abuses.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:03:53 +0000
Aussies soar, Wicked gone for good and other Oscar nomination surprises and snubs
Hybrid horror Sinners came up as the big winner in the 98th Academy Award nominations, with Aussie actors also eyeing up gold, and Wicked: For Good wiped off the map.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:02:46 +0000
Albanese predicts 'at least one more' Coalition MP will defect to One Nation — as it happened
The PM's comments came after Nationals leader David Littleproud said he was open to working with Liberal leader Sussan Ley again "at some point", but right now the two parties need "a bit of time apart".

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0000
One Nation's rise in popularity changes the context of the Coalition's divorce
It is impossible to view this week’s events without the broader context of the relationship between the Liberals and the Nationals, how the electoral map is changing and what that means for right-wing politics in Australia. 

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:27:05 +0000
To Lam wins second term to rule Vietnam through 2030
Vietnam's leader To Lam has been re-appointed as head of the ruling Communist Party for the next five years, and pledges to turbocharge growth in the export-reliant nation.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:44:53 +0000
Fatigue a concern as fires threaten towns south of Perth
DFES says there have been no confirmed property losses as the battle to contain fires near Boddington and Wandering continues.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:02:59 +0000
Meet the 15yo Melbourne schoolgirl who has taken the Freeski world by storm
When 15-year-old Indra Brown reached the podium in her first World Cup event, she needed help from global superstar Eileen Gu to pop the cork on her champagne. She's had plenty more practice since, as she heads into the Milan Cortina 2026 Wi...

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:15:38 +0000
US officials reveal multi-billion-dollar Gaza rebuild plans
US officials have presented their vision for a "New Gaza" that would turn the shattered Palestinian territory into a glitzy resort of skyscrapers by the sea.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:38:05 +0000
Fears for Saturday's heat as Welsford claims sensational seventh TDU stage win
Sam Welsford claimed a brilliant Tour Down Under stage victory, the seventh of his career, as experts fear for riders ahead of 40-degree Celsius temperatures predicted for Saturday's fourth stage.

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