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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

January 25, 2026 - 11:01pm
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.
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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

January 25, 2026 - 10:08pm
The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

January 25, 2026 - 10:08pm
The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
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Party backed by generals set for landslide as 'sham' Myanmar election ends

January 25, 2026 - 8:05am
Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.
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Party backed by generals set for landslide as 'sham' Myanmar election ends

January 25, 2026 - 8:05am
Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.
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Climber delays rope-free skyscraper challenge over rain

January 24, 2026 - 10:39am
Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world's tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.
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Climber delays rope-free skyscraper challenge over rain

January 24, 2026 - 10:39am
Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world's tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.
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China places highest-ranking general under investigation

January 24, 2026 - 9:14am
President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.
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China places highest-ranking general under investigation

January 24, 2026 - 9:14am
President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.
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New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide

January 24, 2026 - 1:34am
Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.
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New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide

January 24, 2026 - 1:34am
Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.
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Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks

January 24, 2026 - 12:11am
Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising - but experts are keen to point out it isn't the animals' fault.
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Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks

January 24, 2026 - 12:11am
Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising - but experts are keen to point out it isn't the animals' fault.
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Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack

January 24, 2026 - 12:10am
Nico Antic was swimming in Sydney Harbour when he was attacked last Sunday.
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Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack

January 24, 2026 - 12:10am
Nico Antic was swimming in Sydney Harbour when he was attacked last Sunday.
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India and EU set for 'mother of all deals' as Trump's tariff uncertainty looms

January 23, 2026 - 8:06pm
Trade negotiations are nearing the finish line after nearly two decades of hard bargaining on both sides.
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Is China quietly winning the AI race?

January 23, 2026 - 5:31pm
The BBC's Lily Jamali looks into why big US firms and start-ups alike are turning to Chinese tech.
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Is China quietly winning the AI race?

January 23, 2026 - 5:31pm
The BBC's Lily Jamali looks into why big US firms and start-ups alike are turning to Chinese tech.
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Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks

January 23, 2026 - 2:14pm
Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising - but experts are keen to point out it isn't the animals' fault.
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Luxury watchmaker designs $1.5m model with Indian billionaire's statue

January 23, 2026 - 9:28am
With statues of a lion and white tiger, the watch is modelled off the private zoo owned by Anant Ambani.
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