Central Queensland stud owner Ashley Kirk dropped $200,000 on a bull. Here's why, and what he plans to do with it. Stud owners have big plans for their six-figure bulls

Central Queensland stud owner Ashley Kirk dropped $200,000 on a bull. Here's why, and what he plans to do with it.

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Finland starts construction of Russia border fence

The Finnish government has sought to boost border security since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Why is Israel-Palestinian violence surging?

How come the Israel-Palestinian conflict seems to have suddenly got much worse.

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Peruvian delivery man carried ancient mummy around in his bag

The Peruvian man said he wanted to show off the mummy, which is at least 600 years old, to his friends.

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Professional cyclist Antonio Tiberi fined for shooting San Marino minister's cat

Antonio Tiberi said he was trying out an air rifle when he aimed at his neighbour's pet and fired.

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Sunak hails new Brexit deal but concerns remain

The PM says the agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support.

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Physical 100: Are K-reality shows the next Korean cultural trend?

After Squid Game comes the hit survival-of-the-fittest reality show Physical 100.

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Genetic material will be embedded into Australian wheat crops as part of a $12.7 million research program to help farmers better predict when a crop will germinate and flower. Why this gene is a game changer for Australian wheat farming

Genetic material will be embedded into Australian wheat crops as part of a $12.7 million research program to help farmers better predict when a crop will germinate and flower.

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Lebanon news agency's photo archive stolen in 'crime of national proportions'

A minister calls the theft of the server containing the archive a "crime of national proportions".

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Andrew Tate not a Dubai flight risk, lawyer says

The controversial influencer could travel overseas, his lawyer says - but not to evade authorities.

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Turkey earthquake: Erdogan seeks forgiveness over quake rescue delays

The Turkish leader told survivors in one area that tremors and bad weather were to blame.

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Delhi's Manish Sisodia arrested over corruption allegations

Delhi's deputy chief minister denies the allegations - his party says "dirty politics" is behind the move.

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According to new research, gamba grass will replace the existing ecosystems across about 30 per cent of the park by 2032 if further action isn't taken. This highly flammable weed is taking over Litchfield National Park. Experts say urgent action is needed to prevent disaster

According to new research, gamba grass will replace the existing ecosystems across about 30 per cent of the park by 2032 if further action isn't taken. 

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Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence

As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank.

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Madonna's older brother Anthony Ciccone dies aged 66

The star's older brother had struggled with alcoholism and was reportedly homeless for many years.

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British and EU leaders to meet over NI Brexit deal

The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union.

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Olivia Newton-John: Australia celebrates 'force of nature' performer

Sir Elton John is among the celebrities who paid tribute to the late actress at a special event.

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Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak 'giving everything' for Brexit deal

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome".

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For two passionate farmers in New South Wales, coming to terms with their sexuality was a difficult journey, but they found plenty of support in their rural communities and remain committed to the land. Farmers first and foremost, these gay graziers are breaking stereotypes

For two passionate farmers in New South Wales, coming to terms with their sexuality was a difficult journey, but they found plenty of support in their rural communities and remain committed to the land.

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G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India.

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Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal 'inching towards conclusion'

Irish PM Leo Varadkar says an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached in days.

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Rare snow carpets swathes of storm-hit California

Snow has fallen in Phelan and Lake Hughes, north of Los Angeles, as the state faces blizzard warnings.

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Mardi Gras: Australia's PM Anthony Albanese first to join march

Anthony Albanese's presence at Mardi Gras has been welcomed by many but he has also faced criticism.

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Thousands of tattooed inmates pictured in El Salvador mega-prison

Suspected gang members are pictured in a huge new jail, part of El Salvador's "war on crime".

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If you're reading this on your phone, we're competing for your attention with other stories, websites, apps, or your aunt who's just figured out how to tag you on Facebook. Here's how our digital storytelling is evolving. We had some great stories to tell about inspiring young Australians. But how could we make sure you heard about them?

If you're reading this on your phone, we're competing for your attention with other stories, websites, apps, or your aunt who's just figured out how to tag you on Facebook. Here's how our digital storytelling is evolving.

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US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits he stole millions for drugs

The former lawyer accused of murdering his wife and son had a powerful 60-pill-a-day opiate habit.

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TikTok under investigation by Canadian privacy authorities

The investigation into the video-sharing platform will have a particular focus on younger users.

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BBC reporter in Ukraine recalls first air siren this time last year

Clive Myrie looks back at the early morning wake up call instructing him to head to the underground shelter.

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'I am proud of you' - Zelensky tells troops on invasion anniversary

Ukraine's president paid tribute and handed out medals to emotional families in Kyiv.

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Chinyere Igwe: Nigerian politician arrested with $500,000 on election eve

The money was found in Chinyere Igwe's car on the eve of Nigeria's hotly contested elections.

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Sam Bankman-Fried hit with four new criminal charges

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of making more than 300 illegal political donations.

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Mexico passes controversial reform of election watchdog

The reform reduces the size and the budget of the independent body overseeing elections in Mexico.

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Alaska lawmaker censured for asking if fatal child abuse saved taxpayer money

State Rep. David Eastman is censured after making the remarks in the Alaska state legislature.

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Lebanon central bank governor faces corruption charges

Riad Salameh denies accusations of money laundering, embezzlement and illicit enrichment.

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Winter storm updates: Power outages and travel disruption continues across US

More than 800,000 are without power across several US states as a wild winter storm continues.

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Selfie image shows US pilot flying over Chinese 'spy balloon'

The image, shot from the plane cockpit, reportedly has "legendary status" within the Pentagon

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Each year up to 15 per cent of a cattle herd can be lost due to a sexually transmitted bacteria that causes abortion and infertility, but researchers are now close to a vaccine. Vaccine solution near for STI that costs the beef industry up to $100 million each year

Each year up to 15 per cent of a cattle herd can be lost due to a sexually transmitted bacteria that causes abortion and infertility, but researchers are now close to a vaccine.

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Ukraine war: China's claim to neutrality fades with Moscow visit

Beijing sees the Kremlin's war as serving a useful geopolitical purpose by confronting US influence.

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Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin blames ammunition shortage for high deaths

Notorious mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin accuses Russia's top brass of trying to destroy his group.

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Winter storm causes disruption across US states

Hundreds of flights are cancelled as blizzard conditions hit the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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Mystery sphere found on beach perplexes Japan

Authorities say the object is not a threat, but it remains the subject of much speculation.

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Three regional Australians tell the ABC's regional health investigation their experience with private health insurance leaves them questioning whether it is worth the cost. Is private health insurance worth it in regional Australia? These people say no

Three regional Australians tell the ABC's regional health investigation their experience with private health insurance leaves them questioning whether it is worth the cost. 

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Kamila Valieva: Wada appeals to Cas over 'wrong' Rusada ruling in figure skater doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency refers the case of figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the teenager was cleared by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency.

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Andrew Tate has detention extended for third time

Mr Tate and his brother were arrested in December on suspicion of rape and human trafficking.

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Alligator kills 85-year-old woman in Florida

The woman was walking her dog when the alligator lunged at her and dragged her under water.

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Putin promotes Russian escalation in annual speech

The president says he is taking Russia out of the last nuclear arms control treaty with America.

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SoftGrid: The Indian tech firm forcing staff to go home on time

Employees at SoftGrid Computers get a notification to log off, 10 minutes before their shift ends.

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Justin Welby rejected as leader by conservative Anglicans over same-sex blessings

10 Archbishops criticise Justin Welby over the Church of England backing blessings for same-sex couples.

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Russia's economy shrinks by less than expected

Despite widespread sanctions, the country's economy fared better last year than many analysts forecast.

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Biden in Ukraine: How the president's surprise visit was kept a secret

Our North America editor on how Joe Biden's audacious trip to Kyiv was kept a secret.

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Japan aims to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 in sex crime overhaul

The current age of consent is the third lowest worldwide and has remained unchanged since 1907.

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New York alligator captured in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

The reptile was spotted by staff in Brooklyn's Prospect Park and later taken to the Bronx Zoo.

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Bhiwani: India anger over charred bodies linked to cow vigilantes

The discovery of two bodies in a burnt-out car has led to a spate of allegations and one arrest.

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Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.

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Two years ago health authorities gave natural fruit juice a lower health-star rating than diet cola, but a CSIRO breakthrough could change all that. Scientists say they can reduce the sugar content of juice by more than two-thirds

Two years ago health authorities gave natural fruit juice a lower health-star rating than diet cola, but a CSIRO breakthrough could change all that.

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Previously seen as an alternative to the Nationals, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party has lost all three of its lower house members since the 2019 NSW election. Can the party recover, or will the Nationals and independents shine through? What does the future hold for the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party when NSW heads to the polls?

Previously seen as an alternative to the Nationals, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party has lost all three of its lower house members since the 2019 NSW election. Can the party recover, or will the Nationals and independents shine through?

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Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.

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Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification

The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year.

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Tinder Swindler: Why I stood by my abusive ex

The ex-girlfriend of Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev says he emotionally abused her in their 18-month relationship.

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Turkey earthquake: Red balloons placed on rubble to honour child victims

A group of volunteers tie tributes to metal wires sticking out of destroyed buildings in Hatay.

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Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said.

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A group of farmers and health-conscious Australians say they are part of a food movement that involves Bitcoin. On this farm, conversation turns to beef, bitcoin and 'sovereignty'

A group of farmers and health-conscious Australians say they are part of a food movement that involves Bitcoin.

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Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says.

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Turkey earthquake: Antakya now unrecognisable to tour guide

A 20-year tour guide takes the BBC into the Turkish city, where his usual reference points are in ruins.

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A dozen South African cheetahs arrive in India

Twelve cheetahs from South Africa have been flown to India on Saturday.

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Manchester United sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos confirm bid

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm Ineos confirm their bid for Manchester United.

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'Never give up': Woman fights off attacker in US gym

A man who attacked a lone woman in a Florida apartment gym got more than he bargained for.

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Pakistani Taliban attack Karachi police station

Explosions and gunfire are heard as militants launch an assault in Pakistan's largest city.

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Ukraine weapons: What tanks and other equipment are the world giving?

Military equipment is being sent to support Ukraine, but President Zelensky says more is needed to stop Russia.

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Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia - what is it?

It's not the same as dementia, but it can affect a person's personality, language and behaviour.

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Michigan derailment: No hazardous material spilled in second rail crash

A train carrying chemicals derailed in Michigan, two weeks after the Ohio crash, but nothing leaked.

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Iran protesters march in several cities in mourning for executed men

Videos showed anti-government rallies in several cities - the most widespread unrest in weeks.

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Beirut banks attacked as Lebanon financial crisis deepens

Demonstrators lit fires and smashed windows over ongoing cash withdrawal restrictions.

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Judge releases parts of Trump grand jury report

A Georgia judge unseals parts of a report into Mr Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 US election.

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German ballet director who smeared critic with faeces sacked

Hanover State Opera has fired Marco Goecke, saying his actions unsettled the audience and public.

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Raquel Welch: A life in pictures

The US actress and model appeared in more than 30 movies and 50 television shows.

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Florida plant nursery engulfed in huge fire

A local fire official says at least two acres (8,000 sq metres) of pallets holding plastic plant pots were ablaze.

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Olaplex products cause hair loss, lawsuit claims

Twenty-eight women are suing the haircare company, saying its products ruined their hair.

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New Barney leaves fans bemused by reimagined image

People online mock the dinosaur's reimagined image, which will appear in a new animated series.

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Dutch border police barred from ethnic profiling

Campaigners hail the ruling after judges find that profiling was used without justification.

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Nigeria's naira shortage: Banks attacked in Warri and Benin City

Two banks are reportedly set on fire by customers angered by a lack of new banknotes.

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Gloria Orwoba: Kenyan senator asked to leave over 'period stain'

Kenya's Gloria Orwoba, who campaigns against "period poverty", says she was aware her trousers were stained.

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Women pulled alive from Turkey quake debris nine days on

The women survived trapped beneath the rubble for nine days in freezing conditions.

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Lufthansa tech failure leaves planes grounded

Thousands of passengers have had flights cancelled after broken cables caused IT problems for the airline.

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Syria earthquake baby Aya moved amid kidnap fears

Health officials reportedly take precautions to protect Aya from kidnapping and adoption fraud.

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Libya shipwreck: At least 73 migrants presumed dead

Only seven people are known to have survived after a boat sank on its way to Europe.

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On Groote Eylandt, off the NT's Arnhem Land coast, a fine dust coats the houses and cars. Community members say it could be putting their health at risk. This Australian island is constantly covered in a fine layer of dust. Now locals want answers

On Groote Eylandt, off the NT's Arnhem Land coast, a fine dust coats the houses and cars. Community members say it could be putting their health at risk.

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Air India in record order for new planes

The airline orders a total of 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing as it targets a major expansion.

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South African rapper AKA was assassinated - police

Police say the rapper was shot dead at close range in an apparent contract killing.

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Republican Nikki Haley enters 2024 presidential race

The ex-UN ambassador is the first Republican to challenge Donald Trump for the presidency.

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South Africa: Tour bus crash kills 20 in Limpopo province

The tour bus collided with an armoured vehicle on a bridge and then fall into the river below.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Pictures show huge devastation across New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle leaves behind widespread flooding and devastating landslides in the North Island.

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The China-US mind-boggling balloon mystery in 61 seconds

The BBC's security correspondent explains why the US is downing multiple unidentified flying objects.

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Turkey earthquake: Nurses rush to protect baby incubators as quake strikes

CCTV from inside a hospital in Gaziantep, Turkey shows the neonatal unit in the minutes after the deadly earthquake.

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Viral TikTok boosts father's thriller book to bestseller

Lloyd Devereux Richards' crime thriller is a bestseller after 11 years of almost no sales.

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Turkey earthquake: Young girl rescued after 178 hours under rubble

Video shows Miray being rescued from under a Turkish building a week after a huge earthquake.

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US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron

Washington has been on high alert since its military destroyed a suspected Chinese spy balloon on 4 February.

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A South West winery has cloned one of Margaret River's most famous red wine varietals. Why researchers hope this trial will help future-proof WA's wine industry against climate change

A South West winery has cloned one of Margaret River's most famous red wine varietals.

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Why are BP, Shell, and other oil giants making so much money right now?

Oil and gas producers are making billions while bills soar. Should governments tax them more?

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Islamic State blamed for Syria attack killing 11

Militants shot at 75 people picking mushrooms in central Syria, away from where Monday's quake hit.

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Nigeria election 2023: Nigeria military denies coup plot claim ahead of poll

An official of the ruling party claims that generals met a major opposition candidate.

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Turkey quake rescue effort saves man's life after five days under rubble

Extraordinary footage shows Dr Malcolm Russell find the man, after 20 hours of digging.

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Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled

Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago.

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US aircraft shoots down new airborne object over Canada

It comes after the US shot down an aerial object off the coast of Alaska on Friday.

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It has been three months since record-breaking flooding in central west NSW peaked, but for many farmers the heartache is far from over. On a Friday, Tess's crop was worth $400k. Three days later it was worthless

It has been three months since record-breaking flooding in central west NSW peaked, but for many farmers the heartache is far from over.

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Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey.

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Thousands of pregnant Russian women fly to Argentina

The women are trying to ensure their children obtain Argentinian passports, officials say.

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Alex Murdaugh: The US murder trial obsessing true crime tourists

A wealthy lawyer from a prominent South Carolina family is accused of killing his wife and son.

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Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv

Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively could be difficult.

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Plane makes emergency landing as flames shoot from wing

The Delta Airlines passenger aircraft from Edinburgh to New York was diverted to Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire.

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Sergei Furgal: Former Russian regional governor jailed in murder cases

Sergei Furgal - who beat the Kremlin's preferred candidate in his region - is sentenced to 22 years.

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Ethiopia Orthodox Church split: Social media restricted

A fallout between the Orthodox Church and a splinter group of clerics is inflaming tensions.

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Eskom crisis: What does South Africa’s state of disaster mean?

Will the state of disaster help the government deal with the unprecedented power-cuts?

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Brazilian authorities carry out raids against illegal miners

Brazil's government has seized weapons, blocked roads and destroyed vehicles.

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Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram

The former US president's feeds, which have tens of millions of followers, have been restored.

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Chile wildfires threaten animals

An emergency clinic was set up in Santa Juana to treat some of the animals.

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Nicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to US

The prisoners, who are critics of the government, have left jail but were deported to the US.

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Chinese balloon capable of gathering intelligence - US official

The airship carried equipment able to collect communications signals, a state department official said.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake rescues offer hope

Over 15,000 people are known to have died after Monday's earthquakes, with that number expected to rise.

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Turkey port blaze: Video shows aid plane gliding through smoke

Aerial footage shows thick, dark smoke billowing from a port in southern Turkey which reignited.

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Australia's commercial kangaroo industry says attempts from US states to ban kangaroo products are misguided and could damage the industry. Australian kangaroo industry says it's being targeted by US activists

Australia's commercial kangaroo industry says attempts from US states to ban kangaroo products are misguided and could damage the industry.

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Regional Australia has been suffering from health worker shortages for years. The ABC wants to hear your story about when you were unable to get the medical help you needed — or if you're still waiting. These women couldn't see a doctor when or where they needed one. Here were the consequences

Regional Australia has been suffering from health worker shortages for years. The ABC wants to hear your story about when you were unable to get the medical help you needed — or if you're still waiting. 

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Turkey earthquake: How do search and rescue teams save people?

A search and rescue operation is under way, with specialist teams arriving from around the world.

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Two children dead after bus crashes into Quebec daycare centre

The 51-year-old bus driver has been arrested and charged with homicide, police say.

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Tyre Nichols: Policeman took and shared photos of injured man

A new report details the brutality the 29-year-old suffered at the hands of five Memphis officers.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Fire at Turkey port adds to quake disruption

Despite claims the fire had been extinguished, the BBC witnessed it still smouldering on Wednesday.

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Notorious Russian nationalist Igor Mangushev shot dead in Ukraine

Igor Mangushev was shot in the head and his killing sparks speculation about who was to blame.

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Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali

Amid Russia's isolation, its friendship with Mali blossoms, but has it stopped jihadist violence?

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Turkey earthquake: Mexico sends its famed search and rescue dogs

Quake-prone Mexico has expert teams of humans and canines specialised in searching through rubble.

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Trump-era Chinese spy balloons went undetected

They may have been classified as UFOs, or unidentified anomalous phenomenon, at the time, reports say.

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Six-year-old who shot his teacher allegedly assaulted another

Allegations of previous violent incidents are detailed in a legal notice filed by the injured teacher.

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Turkey earthquake: BBC reports from Antakya, a city reduced to rubble

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville has seen first hand the destruction in Antakya, a city in the south of Turkey.

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The Afghan women cyclists who fled the Taliban to pursue Olympic dream

Since arriving in the UK from Afghanistan, Mina, Persia and Arifa have been training twice a week.

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Pervez Musharraf: Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader

Funeral prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but were not attended by army leaders.

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Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200ft tall - US defence official

An official says the size of the object informed the decision not to shoot it down before Saturday.

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Hunter Valley winemakers are expecting a small, but quality vintage from grapes that have defied flooding and hail. Upside to delayed grape harvest? Hail-damaged fruit can make great wine

Hunter Valley winemakers are expecting a small, but quality vintage from grapes that have defied flooding and hail.

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Former aide accuses Republican George Santos of sexual misconduct

The prospective staffer has asked the House ethics panel to look into a sexual misconduct claim.

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Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules

A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator.

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BBC on the scene of earthquake devastation in Turkey

Anna Foster is in Adana, one of the cities hit by the earthquakes.

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Turkey earthquake: TV crew flee live broadcast as second quake hits

A building collapses causing a reporter and his team to run in panic in Malatya, Turkey.

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Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

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Demand from increasing tourist numbers and a lack of privacy in small facilities are behind a long-awaited upgrade to this health clinic in outback Queensland. It took a decade of lobbying but Windorah finally has a new health clinic

Demand from increasing tourist numbers and a lack of privacy in small facilities are behind a long-awaited upgrade to this health clinic in outback Queensland. 

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Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice".

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China balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage

The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.

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Weekend avalanches kill 10 in Austria and Switzerland

Officials in western Austria warned winter sports enthusiasts of dangerous conditions in the area.

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Iran protests: Thousands of prisoners pardoned by ayatollah

Iranians involved in anti-government protests are among those set to be released.

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Large numbers of European carp are swarming areas of Menindee Lakes, but rather than panic, some locals using them as fertiliser for town gardens until waters recede. Carp swarm Menindee Lakes as floods create ideal breeding conditions

Large numbers of European carp are swarming areas of Menindee Lakes, but rather than panic, some locals using them as fertiliser for town gardens until waters recede.

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Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued.

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Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'

Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs.

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China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden

The US president faces pressure to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying across the US.

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Pope in South Sudan tells clergy to raise voices against injustice

Pope Francis is on an unprecedented trip to the war-torn country with two other Christian leaders.

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Ohio train: Huge fire breaks out after derailment

Flames light the sky over a village near Pittsburgh after about 50 carriages reportedly derail.

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Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'

The country's internet regulator says the ban will remain in place until all material is removed.

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Yale honours black girl wrongly reported to police

A neighbour had called the police on Bobbi Wilson when she was out hunting for invasive lanternflies.

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China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims?

Wind speed and weather data has been used to track its possible path.

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UN envoy: Israel and Palestinian violence at critical point

"Firm" diplomatic intervention is needed to stem growing bloodshed, Tor Wennesland tells the BBC.

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Ukraine war: On the front line with engineers working to fix stricken power grid

The BBC watches engineers and technicians as they race to repair damage across the country.

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US halts Blinken China visit after spy balloon row

The US secretary of state's trip to China is postponed after a spy balloon is tracked across the US.

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Jobs growth surges in US despite slowdown fears

The jobless rate fell to its lowest in more than 50 years last month, as employers added 517,000 jobs.

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Designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Paco Rabanne, best known for his perfumes and fashion designs, dies aged 88

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Punxsutawney Phil is not the only furry forecaster

Punxatawney Phil may be the star of Groundhog Day, but US towns have many other predictive rodents.

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Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast as ice storm subsides in south

The weather service is warning of "once-in-a-generation" wind chills from Pennsylvania to Maine.

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Italian fugitive Edgardo Greco tracked down as pizza maker after 16 years

Edgardo Greco was wanted for the grisly murder of two brothers in Italy in 1991.

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Ukraine war: 80 years on, we are facing German tanks again - Putin

He was speaking in Volgograd - formerly Stalingrad - to mark a World War Two anniversary.

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Mikheil Saakashvili: The former Georgian president's condition has sparked concern

Mikheil Saakashvili appeared in court via video link where world leaders were shocked by his appearance.

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Bringing music to the masses... on a tram

Two French musicians brought a piano to entertain travellers in Nantes, France.

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A new study reveals residential drug treatment can dramatically reduce future criminal convictions for young people who are likely to get stuck in a cycle of crime. After leaving school, Jason got stuck in a cycle of drugs and crime. Then a treatment program changed the course of his life

A new study reveals residential drug treatment can dramatically reduce future criminal convictions for young people who are likely to get stuck in a cycle of crime.

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Driver rescued seconds before car engulfed in flames

Police and a bystander pull an unconscious man from a crashed car moments before it catches fire.

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Ukraine billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky targeted in new anti-corruption swoop

Authorities launch a fresh wave of raids, including on leading tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky.

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Questions over possible Saudi Women's World Cup deal

Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand ask Fifa to "urgently clarify" reports that Saudi Arabia's tourism authority is to be named as an official sponsor of the Women's World Cup.

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Andrew Tate: Influencer appears in court to appeal against detention

The controversial influencer has been held alongside his brother since December.

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Andrew Tate: 'You know I'm innocent' - influencer yells to reporters

The influencer and his brother Tristan arrive at court to appeal against the decision to keep them detained.

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