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News from the ABC Australia

Flares set off, items thrown at players during Canberra junior AFL grand final
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Two spectators were briefly taken into custody after reports of flares being set off and items being thrown at players at the Under 18s AFL Canberra Grand Final between Marist College and the Belconnen Magpies last night.

Two children in hospital after jumping castle lifts off ground at party
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Two children have been taken to hospital after a jumping castle was lifted into the air during high winds in Victoria's south-west during a birthday party this morning.

Peter Katsambanis remembered as one of Liberal Party's 'finest' warriors
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Former Liberal MP Peter Katsambanis, who served in the West Australian and Victorian parliaments, dies, aged 60.

Man on run after allegedly attacking three people with axe
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

A man believed to be wielding an axe has allegedly attacked three people, including an elderly man and woman, in Gippsland and remains on the run, say Victoria Police.

AFLW wrap: Bulldogs surge home to stun Swans, Kangaroos continue historic run
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Three final-quarter goals from young forward Emma McDonald inspired the Western Bulldogs to a soaring 27-point win over Sydney.

Melbourne soccer club says girls' match moved to make way for boys
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The Boroondara Eagles are demanding action, saying one of their junior girls' team's matches was stopped at half-time so a boys' team could take the field.

Live: Cowboys star faces nervous finals wait after early sin binning
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The Cowboys, with one eye on the finals, take on the Raiders in Townsville. Earlier, the Warriors beat the Sea Eagles by a single point in a thriller at a packed Mount Smart stadium in Auckland. Follow live.

Teen guilty of 'heinous' murder loses sentence appeal
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The teenager, who previously admitted to being "addicted to stabbing", pleaded guilty to attacking a 19-year-old man at Acacia Ridge in May 2024.  

The Lindsay Clancy case has ended in a mistrial. What happens now?
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The Massachusetts mother was charged with three counts of first-degree murder over the deaths of her three children at their Boston home in 2023, but the jury has collapsed without a verdict.

Live: Swans stunning Lions with inspired qualifying final display
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Missing five key players, the Sydney Swans face a huge task against the Brisbane Lions, with the winner earning the right to host a preliminary final. Follow live.

Harley Reid opens up on celebrity, free kicks and the AFL's 'WA tax'
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Harley Reid was in the spotlight even before he was an AFL player and now, at the ripe old age of 21, the Geoff Christian medallist is still the centre of attention everywhere he goes.

Explosion at Bolivia military base kills two
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Officials say the blast originated from the defence ministry's fireworks stockpile in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, with more than 60 people wounded.

Devils hold heads high after VFL season-ending loss to Bombers
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

A rainy North Hobart VFL semi-final has ended in disappointment for Tassie fans, with the Devils going down to Essendon by 27 points.

Victoria Police to close public counters at four inner-city stations
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Counters at four Melbourne police stations will close to the public next month, as a state election debate over police resourcing gears up.

Top 10 movies set in Australia's creepy outback
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The film world has an obsession with Australia's outback, and often the most dangerous creatures are the humans.

Ben Simmons signs multi-million-dollar NBA deal with Kings
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Australian former number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons has taken a significant step towards resurrecting his NBA career, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.

Williams sisters knocked out by Aussie Joint and Chan
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Australian Maya Joint and doubles partner Hao-Ching Chan have triumphed over Serena and Venus Williams in the US Open women's doubles first round.

Gladys forgives man who burnt her husband and sons, even as he may walk free
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The murder of Graham Staines and his two young sons — burnt alive in their car — made headlines around the world. Now the man who did it may walk free.

After standing up to Trump, Italy's 'fierce' PM faces another big test
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Giorgia Meloni is about to become Italy's longest-serving prime minister since World War II, but a huge challenge is coming from the country's far right.

That viral 'bulls***' moment and how football saved Awer Mabil
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Socceroos star Awer Mabil says he was just being himself when he called out Pauline Hanson's plan for a "monoculture" in Australia.



News from the BBC World Service

Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Victoria Fuller tells the BBC the force's resources need a rethink, speaking after the A66 crash in Middlesbrough which killed seven including two officers.

'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026

BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.

Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to £15,000
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by £80bn.

Lindsay Clancy murder trial has divided US on whether she's victim or criminal
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Some say the case shed light on the mental health struggles of mothers, while others argue it's no excuse for murder.

Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?

Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK show
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The US rapper rolled back the years for more than two hours at the first of his two shows in London.

How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market.

Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?

Recipe for success - the Chicken Shop Date moments that created a YouTube star
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

After more than 10 years, Amelia Dimoldenberg announced Chicken Shop Date was shutting up shop.

Michael Owen doesn't tell his children he loves them - how big a deal is that?
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

His comments sparked discussions around parenting, gender and culture, and just how important those three simple words are.

The Grand Tour's new presenters: 'I hope we prove the critics wrong'
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

A new trio has taken the wheel of the motoring TV show from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

If it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.

Heat exceeds 40C in parts of Europe - is a September heatwave in store for the UK?
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Parts of central and southern Europe have seen temperatures above 40C this week. As things warm up in the UK, is there a heatwave on the way?

Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.

UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.

'Nigel on the ropes' and 'Tough first budget' says Healey
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The majority of the papers on Saturday focus on Reform UK following the party's annual conference.

Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales
Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland.

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

Thieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorries
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

More than 800 barrels of the stout have been stolen from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, say police.



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