News from the ABC Australia
Iranian terror group claims responsibility for attack on Jewish ambulances in London Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
An Iranian-aligned terror group is claiming responsibility for an arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London, according to an intelligence website.
German handball team finds trophy in its basement months after reporting it stolen Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
A German handball trophy believed to have been stolen and melted down is found in the basement of the team that won it.
Deputy premier again defends Olympic rowing venue as new report leaked Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Queensland's deputy premier remains adamant that a controversial central Queensland river chosen as a venue for the 2032 Brisbane Games will host rowing and canoeing events.
Lebanon's justice minister says Hezbollah serves as 'pretext' for Israeli attacks Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Lebanon's justice minister accuses the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah of effectively giving Israel an excuse to attack the country amid threats of an Israeli occupation of the south.
Bill Cosby ordered to pay $US19m for historical sexual assault Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
A civil jury in California awards a woman $US19.25 million after finding Bill Cosby liable for sexually assaulting her.
Alice Springs locals conflicted over spy base's role in Iran war Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Residents with family in the Middle East are grappling with the part the highly secretive Pine Gap base may be playing in the Iran war from their own backyard.
Mt Baw Baw is where beginners learn to ski, but users fear for its future Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Visitors and businesses fear that Mt Baw Baw alpine resort in Victoria's east is suffering from a lack of funding since the state government took control.
BOM says more rain causing 'significant river level rises' in soaked NT Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
BOM is warning major riverine flooding could follow the "moderate to heavy rainfall" dumped across the NT by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
'Don't know whether he'll play again': Storm star's NRL future unknown Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says it is too early to know if superstar back rower Eli Katoa will get back on the field in 2027 or at all.
Blow to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni as she suffers referendum defeat Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concedes defeat in a referendum on justice reform, but despite the major blow to her far-right leadership, she insists she is going nowhere.
Remote communities relying on diesel left vulnerable amid fuel crisis Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Remote communities' reliance on diesel fuel for power leaves them vulnerable in a global crisis.
Controller appears to say 'I messed up' after deadly runway crash Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Audio recordings from New York's LaGuardia airport reveal an air traffic controller appearing to admit he "messed up" just moments after an Air Canada Express regional jet crashed into a fire truck, killing the pilot and co-pilot.
'Designed by youth': Service to offer free trauma support for Canberra teens Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
The new service, co-designed by young people, will provide therapy, peer support, and family services for teenagers experiencing trauma.
When the 'orange people' moved in, this tiny WA town fought back Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
When the Rajneesh sect moved into a small town in Western Australia, the group didn't count on the strength of the local community fighting back.
'Not the end of an era': Bazball lives on after review of disastrous Ashes Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board has completed its review into a disastrous tour of Australia and New Zealand, with coach Brendon McCullum, captain Ben Stokes and men's team director Rob Key all keeping their jobs.
Young musicians bring the beauty of music and maths to life Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
The Australian Youth Orchestra brings music, maths and science together at the World Science Festival, revealing how patterns and numbers are connected to the sounds we hear.
Live: Global stocks lift after Trump about face, ASX rises Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Australian shares are higher, with the ASX 200 up sharply at the start of today's session before easing after global stock indices lifted when Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iranian infrastructure. Follow live.
They had doubts, but this couple has grown a native forest from scratch Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
Some become grey nomads, others learn a language or some other skill. After retirement, this couple took on creating a native forest. But, as John and Annette were to find out, there is "no textbook".
Women are less likely than men to receive CPR. This surf club is looking to change that Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
NSW Ambulance data shows women are 10 per cent less likely than men to receive CPR from a bystander in public, and 50 per cent less likely to get defibrillation .
Live: Albanese, EU boss give green light to free trade deal Posted on Monday March 23, 2026
After almost a decade of negotiations, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia has struck a free trade agreement with the European Union. Follow live.
News from the BBC World Service
Arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances investigated by counter-terror police Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Police say they are looking for three suspects after the Hatzola ambulances were set on fire. 'Like the plane got cut in half': LaGuardia crash that killed two pilots now under investigation Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 In the aftermath of the collision of Air Canada flight AC8646 with a fire truck in New York, US transportation chief Sean Duffy emphasized that seat belts helped save lives 'Stop, stop, stop': Listen to LaGuardia control tower audio during collision Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 An Air Canada plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew initially landed safely from Montreal on Sunday evening before colliding with a firefighting vehicle. British supplement maker Huel bought by Danone for €1bn Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m). How a YouTuber used a fake live stream to cover up the murder of his pregnant partner Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Evidence in the trial of Stephen McCullagh outlined a cold, calculating plan to kill Natalie McNally and get away with it. Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Until further notice, motorists in Slovenia will be restricted to a maximum purchase of 50 litres of fuel per day. HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver. Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government. Hong Kong government employee denies ordering surveillance of UK dissidents Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen says he did not organise a "shadow policing" operation in London. Private investigator denies 'switching sides' in Mail publisher case Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Gavin Burrows says he did not give a 'fake' statement admitting to working for the publisher. Colombian military plane with 125 people crashes Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Colombia's defence minister says it was a "tragic accident" but the cause is not yet clear. A committed pharmacist and a homesick blogger - the Iranian civilians killed by the war Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues. Trump says 'good' talks ongoing with Iran - but offers few details Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 An early morning post from Trump soothed panicked markets, but the extent of any talks remains unclear. Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris? Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Some experts say Iran may be able to launch missiles to hit London, but they would likely be shot down long before arriving and the risk is low. US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal. Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held. 'Shocking but not unexpected': Jewish community reacts to ambulance attack Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity in north-west London were set on fire on Monday. Our son loved the outdoors - invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected. Is ex-Google boss Matt Brittin the right person to steer the BBC? Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 BBC media editor Katie Razzall says the former Google exec has been chosen for his insider knowledge of big tech. 'I'm a shell of my former self' - how long Covid's effects are still being felt six years on Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Gabby Rudge-Cox, 42, says long Covid has "robbed her of a future".
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