News from the ABC Australia
Trump vows to retaliate 'hard' against Iran in expletive-laden warning Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
In a phone interview with Fox News, the US president reportedly said the US would "beat the f****** s***" out of Iran in response to the surprise strikes.
Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
Russia has charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging platform Telegram, with aiding terrorism, placing him on an international wanted list.
Nasty crash denies Aussies chance to hit back at defector Richardson Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
Matt Richardson, a three-time Olympic medallist in Paris for Australia before he sensationally defected to the land of his birth, has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games.
Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
Glen Hansard, best known for his role in The Commitments and as the frontman of The Frames, has died.Â
New data shows Indigenous children face lengthy periods on remand Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
New data shows First Nations children are spending longer behind bars without a sentence. Families and experts say the system is failing young people.
'Time-limited rotation': Conroy puts an end date on US subs in WA Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
AUKUS submarines rotating through Western Australia's HMAS Stirling naval base appear set to stop after 2032.Â
Texts reveal alleged drug ring used aliases Duke Dingbat and Bush Jesus Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
A man allegedly at the "apex" of "one of the more significant drug enterprises the Northern Territory has seen in recent times" has had his bail revoked after police accessed dozens of pages of group chat messages.
'Heartbroken' adult shop owner to appeal decision to reject consensual sex club Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
The City of Perth has rejected an adult store's request to operate a club where LGBTQIA+ people could meet and have consensual sex, with the owner saying he is "heartbroken".
Convicted murderer gives evidence in trial of prison worker Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
A convicted murderer has given evidence in SA's District Court trial of a prison worker alleged to have raped an inmate.
Live: Ollie Hoare falls in mile heats, Australian team appeals Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
The Diamonds have perhaps their toughest match-up of the group stage against South Africa and Sam Short completes his packed schedule with the men's 200m and 1,500m freestyle finals on the same night. Follow live.
One of WA's worst serial paedophiles set to be released from jail Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
One of WA's worst serial paedophiles, Dennis McKenna, appears set to be released from prison within months as prosecutors argue he is a high-risk serious offender.
Queenslander could face execution over alleged killing of Australian in Syria Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
A 20-year-old Gold Coast mobile phone technician is facing a possible death penalty in Syria for the alleged shooting murder of another Australian.
'Jealous, possessive man' appeals against sentence for murdering zoo colleague Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
It remains one of the ACT's most significant sentences, with Chief Justice McCallum stopping short of sentencing the offender to life in jail.
Man who allegedly filmed two decades of sexual abuse to stand trial Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
A southern NSW man is set to stand trial accused of filming himself raping and assaulting a woman over nearly two decades, with lawyers saying they have "mental health concerns" of showing the footage to a jury.Â
Cult inquiry recommends outlawing coercive control in groups Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
A Victorian inquiry into the recruitment methods and impacts of cults and organised fringe groups is recommending world-leading laws against group coercive control.
How a wealth management firm swindled older Australians Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
Everyday Australians who invested their retirement savings and inheritances with a wealth management company fear they have lost everything after the company's licence was cancelled for selling bank bonds that didn’t exist.
Mother attended police station day before murder-suicide, search for baby called off Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
The mother at the centre of the horrific murder-suicide in South Australia's South East attended a police station the day before she and her daughter were found dead, police have confirmed.
Taiwan to stop buying PNG gas on spot market over 'One China' spat Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
Taiwan suspends some liquefied natural gas purchases from Papua New Guinea as part of an escalating diplomatic dispute over the future of its representative office in Port Moresby.
Rugby Australia tight-lipped on possible Cheika homecoming Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has not ruled out a possible New South Wales Waratahs return for 2014 premiership coach Michael Cheika as the job remains vacant following Dan McKellar's resignation.Â
Drone captures rare video of 'magical moment' whale birth Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
A drone operator has captured video of a humpback whale giving birth, one of only a handful of people to film the phenomenon.
News from the BBC World Service
More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature. Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England. Serial killer given whole life order for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed. Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers. Boy, 7, dies in hospital after beach tragedy Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday. Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan before emergency Uefa meeting. BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings. Teenage Norwegian 'hitman' guilty of UK murder plot Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year. Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once. Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure. Three ways that today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than their parents Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC. The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026. Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show. 'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce. 'I'm fortunate I survived a stage 4 diagnosis when so many didn't make it' Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 10 years ago, aged 37, Lynette McHendry has defied the odds to face down the disease. Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options? Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done. 'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank. 'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July. Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss' Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026 The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.
Warnings :: No Current Warnings
|