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News from the ABC Australia

Investigation into King Charles's brother, Andrew, will be lengthy, UK police say
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The British police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be long and complex, senior officers say, after his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, an offence that can include sexual impropriety. 

Pair jailed for manslaughter of man shot in head
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Two people have been jailed for their role in the shooting death of 25-year-old Thor Morgan, who was attacked in a suburban Toowoomba street in 2022.

Stephen Colbert wraps up The Late Show with Paul McCartney and a fake pope
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

While Colbert's CBS network came in for plenty of jibes over the course of the episode, it was a largely apolitical affair, with attacks on US President Donald Trump ditched in favour of joy, jokes and songs.

China and Russia block conservation bid for endangered emperor penguin
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The annual meeting of Antarctic Treaty nations has failed to reach consensus to designate the endangered emperor penguin as a "Specially Protected Species".

'How are you, mate?': Bodycam footage shown of moment police officer was gunned down
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A court hears that some of the last words uttered by a policeman was to ask the man who fatally shot him, "how are you, mate?"

'Arc de Trump' is one step closer to being built. Here's why it's controversial
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The Arc de Triomphe-inspired arch in Washington DC is meant to commemorate the US's 250th anniversary but its location is causing controversy.

Man on the run after reportedly raping elderly woman in her own home
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A man who police say raped an elderly woman in her own home on Wednesday night before fleeing the scene remains on the run while investigators appeal for information.

Police probing 70s cold cases to investigate links to knife, shovel and dress at campsite
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Police will review the testimony of a former youth camp manager who found a number of suspicious items in bushland around the time of multiple disappearances near Newcastle in the 1970s.

From two-way radio to satellite, School of the Air celebrates 75 years
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The world's oldest school of the air is celebrating its 75th anniversary in Alice Springs. It provides a service to families over 1.3 million square kilometres and also is known as the world's largest classroom.

Ponga explains why he's in an Origin sweet spot after controversial selection
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Kayln Ponga was a controversial selection for the Maroons, but the Newcastle star says he's backing himself to perform.

Media shut out of court during bid to block release of corruption report
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A secret party is trying to block the release of a report from Victoria's corruption watchdog, which examined allegations involving the state government and firefighters.

36ers eye dream team as former Perth coach reunites with Bryce Cotton
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

One of Australian basketball's most successful coaches and one of the national league's greatest players have paired in Adelaide.

Diphtheria outbreak could be 'contained within months'
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Rapid vaccination could stem the spread of the potentially deadly diphtheria outbreak, but the government's response has been criticised as being too slow.

Man denied bail after allegedly building explosives in rural home
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A Bathurst man has been charged with explosives and weapons offences as specialist police teams continue to search his home in a quiet regional street.

US prison officials call off prisoner's execution after 'botched' attempt
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Corrections officials in Tennessee halt an inmate's execution by lethal injection after medical staff repeatedly fail to find a vein.

Man charged with making threats to kill on Melbourne's Bourke Street
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Police said there was no broader threat to the community on Thursday night, despite the City of Melbourne sending a text message to its staff advising them to avoid the area.

Premier's fracking warning over possible gas shortfall sparks outrage
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Roger Cook raises the prospect of gas fracking in WA's Kimberley region, warning the state could face future energy shortfalls if Woodside Energy's massive Browse project does not proceed.

Why Kotoni Staggs is making his Origin battles personal
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

When Kotoni Staggs takes the field he transforms into the angriest man in the NRL and upon his return to the New South Wales side the Brisbane centre is ready to channel his rage into State of Origin. 

Written off as 'parasites', young Indians back a cockroach in politics
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A satirical political party in India amasses the support of millions in just a few days and politicians are taking notice.

Union executive Michael Crosby takes over as CFMEU administrator
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Mr Crosby replaces outgoing barrister Mark Irving KC, who announced his resignation last month.



News from the BBC World Service

Parents of Southport survivors say anonymity has erased their girls from the story
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The BBC has spoken to the parents of five of the 23 girls who survived the knife attack, who say a court order has rendered their children invisible.

Andrew investigation police renew call for information
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The former prince was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".

Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.

Prepare for half term queues at Dover due to EU border process, port says
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

It is the first holiday period since the EU's new border system was fully implemented.

'Extraordinary' heat health alerts to come into force as record May heat possible
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

As the temperature builds across the UK, we could see the hottest May day on record in this heatwave, Simon King explains

'Monitoring the situation': Why young men are drawn to prediction markets
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men

Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process for a binding independence referendum.

Police to score train firms on tackling sexual harassment
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The government will not be financial or legal penalties for train operators who fail to meet the targets.

How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.

Nascar champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Busch's representatives had said earlier on Thursday that he had been sent to hospital with a severe illness.

Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.

'We're meant to dance': Radio 1's Big Weekend has one focus on its first day
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Thousands are expected to attend this year's festival in Sunderland, with Fatboy Slim headlining on Friday.

Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine and keeping her Bafta in the basement
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Maggie O'Farrell's new novel, Land, is published after the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet.

Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".

Weekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point?
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'We are resilient': As San Diego's Muslim community reels from mosque shooting, it refuses to be intimidated
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.

We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd, the new wardens of Bardsey Island, said they were craving a "different challenge".

The Papers: 'Net migration almost halves' and 'Paint the town claret'
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

New figures show falling migration levels and Aston Villa fans return to Birmingham leads Friday's papers.

Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Lola Young helped to honour Elton John at Thursday's event, which celebrates the craft of songwriting.



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