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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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