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News from the ABC Australia

ICC fugitive flees Philippine Senate after shooting chaos
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity, had been holed up inside the Philippine Senate since Monday to avoid arrest. His whereabouts is now unknown.

UK minister Wes Streeting quits, piling pressure on PM Starmer
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Speculation has been rife that the health secretary could launch a leadership bid of his own. 

'Make a choice': Taylor defends comments aimed at non-citizens
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has defended his comments aimed at non-citizens as necessary and practical during a heated interview on 7.30.

Live: Mannagh's heavenly night leads Cats to statement win over Lions
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Geelong records a 41-point win over Brisbane on the back of Shaun Mannagh's five-goal, 30-disposal performance at the Gabba. Follow live.

Miraculous try-savers hand NSW second straight Origin series win
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

For the second straight year, NSW secures the Women's State of Origin shield in Game II, with Jesse Southwell and Teagan Berry coming up with stunning try-savers to get the Blues over the line.

Calls for more education following the suspected death of 'Sammy' the seal
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Marine experts are calling for greater education on aquatic life following the death of a seal believed to be known by Mornington Peninsula locals as Sammy.

Green light for Andrew Forrest's $70m Ningaloo Reef resort
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

After almost a decade of planning, mining billionaire Andrew Forrest's plan to build an eco-resort on the shores of the Ningaloo Reef has received the go-ahead.

Labor's 'jaw dropping' fracking decision wedges One Nation at first opportunity
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The Malinauskas government's push to end the fracking moratorium in South East SA is a brutal welcome to politics for a new One Nation MP, as Labor fights an environmental war against both the left and right.

Business groups lament migration plan as Taylor speaks
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The Coalition wants to limit Australia's net migration intake to only one person per new home built, but businesses say the economy needs a "sustainable" migration program.

Bosisto's to triple eucalyptus oil production with new distillery
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A 174-year-old Australian company is trying to address a decline in local eucalyptus oil production by opening a new distillery in central Victoria.

Court hears of horror stabbing that offender blames on Ozempic
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

An Illawarra woman stabbed multiple times by her mother-in-law has told a court she continues to be haunted by images of the roadside attack. 

Bus rollover on Queensland's Bruce Highway leaves one dead and many injured
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Two other passengers suffered life-threatening injuries after the large coach overturned between Townsville and Bowen.

Who is in Trump's entourage of billionaires and executives in Beijing?
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

US President Donald Trump has brought a delegation of business executives for his visit to Beijing. Here's why they made the trans-Pacific trip.

The key takeaways from Trump and Xi's meeting in China
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

From a red carpet welcome to a high-profile tech entourage and a pointed reference to Taiwan, here are the main takeaways from Donald Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping in China. 

Albanese taunts Taylor as another defector joins Labor ranks
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

After failing to catch anyone by surprise with the budget, Anthony Albanese had another trick up his sleeve.

'A good fit': How ex-Lambie senator found a home with Labor
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

She won office running under Jacqui Lambie's banner, but brand-new Labor recruit Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell says she wanted a "seat at the powerful table of the government".

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline World Cup final half-time show
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The first-ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show has been announced.

Police search abandoned mine shafts for missing woman Trisha Graf
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Major Crime investigators have packed up after focusing on outback SA mine shafts in their search for 41-year-old Trisha Graf, who went missing last year.

Ronda Rousey back for redemption after being burnt out
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is returning to the ring after almost a decade away, but this time she will be fighting on her own terms.

'Foldable' pistols, 3D-printed guns seized in raid 450m from police station
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A police investigation has uncovered a large cache of weapons in the national capital's suburbs, less than a kilometre from the Belconnen Police Station.



News from the BBC World Service

Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary - his letter in full
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced his resignation from government.

At a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime minister
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

Watch: What now for Angela Rayner?
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest.

UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

Troops, cheering children and Temple of Heaven tour - day one of Trump's China visit
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

Three women who died off Brighton beach identified
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Sussex Police say it would not be appropriate to publicly name them at this stage.

'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.

King visits victims of Golders Green stabbing
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

King Charles III visited a Jewish Care charity centre as well as meeting the wider community affected.

Rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A girl, 12, is among the dead after Russia launched attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say.

Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.

MSPs sworn in for new term at Scottish Parliament
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Parliamentarians have pledged allegiance to the King in the first official business since the Holyrood election.

Woman guilty of killing ex-husband in acid attack
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Danny Cahalane suffered catastrophic injuries when he was attacked at his home in Plymouth.

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.

'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!': Behind the scenes on Rivals season two
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Stars including Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show.

I nearly died after buying skinny jab from friend of friend
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A woman is warning others of the dangers of unregulated jabs after one dose of a black market pen.

Love Island's Antigoni on why she's representing Cyprus and not the UK at Eurovision
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Antigoni Buxton says appearing on the dating show was more "random" than her taking part in the song contest.

Becoming a mum left me incontinent - we need to talk about birth injuries
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Geeta Nayar, who has lived with bowel incontinence since her daughter was born, urges others not to suffer in silence.

Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

BBC at the scene of Russian strikes in Kyiv
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Russia launched one the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.



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