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News from the ABC Australia

Football coach banned by FIFA discovered playing in Melbourne leagues
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

A corrupt coach who was banned for life by the world football governing body for match-fixing has been quietly playing for clubs in suburban Melbourne.

Sinner wary of 'difficult' de Minaur ahead of ATP Finals semis
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner says he will need to produce his best tennis to get past Alex de Minaur in the semis at the season-ending ATP Finals. 

Regulator uncovers $900k client refund fraud by regional tax agent
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The NSW accountant siphoned hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients via false ATO lodgements over three years.

How do you decide what TV to let your kids watch and what gets censored?
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

We have navigated this new path of "what to watch/what to censor/what to allow" with stumbling footsteps. I'd love to tell you we have been perfectly consistent. We have not.

Australia set to issue its one millionth refugee visa since 1947
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Australia is set to issue its one millionth refugee visa since 1947 in the coming weeks, in a humanitarian program that grew directly out the ashes of World War II.

'Justice not division': How treaty could change Australia
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Aunty Thelma lived through the mission era, stolen children and forced assimilation. As she witnessed the signing of the country's first treaty, her thoughts were on those who came before.

Push for health star ratings to be mandated after industry dodges labelling
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Health ministers will meet next year and decide whether or not to make the system mandatory for all packaged food, something public health experts say is overdue.

David Littleproud happy to let Liberals 'dream' of net zero in Coalition deal on climate
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The Nationals will be meeting with the Liberals on Sunday to sign off on a climate policy.

Market meltdown 'has already started' as rate cut hopes fade
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Markets are heading south on fears about the US economy and interest rates not falling. Analysts fear mortgage holders and superannuates are in the firing line. 

Small wineries worried about 'onerous' costs of consumer recycling scheme
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Container Deposit Schemes are loved by consumers for getting a little cash back, but wineries say the financial and administrative burden outweighs any environmental boon.

Equestrian Australia received controversial video weeks before probe
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Australia's peak body for equestrian sports received a controversial video of Olympic rider Heath Ryan appearing to whip a horse weeks before an investigation was commenced.

At Twiggy Forrest's wind farm, 'growing pains' of the renewable transition are laid bare
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

At a wind farm in central Queensland, the billionaire backer and the local boilermaker offer a glimpse into how the energy transition is reshaping regional communities.

'I know how dirty Donald is': What Jeffrey Epstein had to say about Trump
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

A trove of Jeffrey Epstein emails released this week reveals his preoccupation with US President Donald Trump in the years before Epstein's death.

There's a conundrum in the Liberal net zero position — and no way to right it
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Liberal shadow cabinet members landed on a plan that has left many inside and outside the party bewildered and confused.

Hair loss drug users say psychological side effects left them 'crumbling'
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

A vocal minority of finasteride users speak out about the long-lasting mental side effects of the hair loss drug, as telehealth ads for the medication surge on social media.  

'Dangerous and prolific' rapist jailed for life in United Kingdom
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Police are continuing to investigate to see if other victims of Chao Xu can be identified across two countries.

Trump's sagas dominate, while world leaders politely try to work around him
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

As what's happening in Trump's America dominates our attention there is a lot going on, mostly involving everyone else around the world refashioning their politics in an environment that has never seemed more uncertain.

Several killed as bus crashes into stop in Stockholm
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The bus ploughed into a bus stop on Friday afternoon, local time, with authorities yet to confirm the number of people killed or injured.

Eight dead after Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of striking civilian areas in these latest attacks despite both sides saying they were hitting military targets.

Court finds 'pollutant' BHP liable over deadly Brazilian dam collapse
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

A British court has ruled mining giant BHP liable for a deadly dam collapse in Brazil a decade ago, which sparked one of the world's largest environmental disasters on record.



News from the BBC World Service

Reeves backs away from income tax rates rise after improved economic forecasts
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The chancellor had been widely expected to increase income tax rates, which would have broken a manifesto promise.

Man admits lacing sweets with sedatives and assaulting boys at summer camp
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Jon Ruben, 76, pleads guilty to a series of charges including sex offences against two young boys.

Man charged following suspected fake admiral at Remembrance event
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Police said the incident at the Remembrance Sunday event caused "significant public concern".

US justice department investigates Epstein's alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Trump said on social media he was seeking investigations into Bill Clinton and Larry Summers, as well as JP Morgan and other major banks.

Sarah Ferguson's new book withdrawn from sale, says analytics firm Nielsen
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The latest children's book by the former duchess had already been delayed.

Weather warnings in force as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain to UK
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The storm has brought flooding and downpours, with some areas expecting up to a month's worth of rain in a day.

Watch: Moment Sara Cox crosses finish line after 135-mile charity run
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The Radio 2 presenter completes her epic run, which has raised more than £7.6m for Children in Need.

MP quits Corbyn's new left-wing party amid infighting
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Independent MP Adnan Hussain claims there is a "toxic" culture in Your Party as he announces he is leaving it.

Crowds brave heavy rain as King Charles makes birthday trip to south Wales
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The King has visited south Wales as a new photo is published for his 77th birthday.

Peers call for more time to debate assisted dying bill
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Lords have proposed more than 900 changes to the legislation, with supporters worried this could stall its progress.

Three killed after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Three others have have been injured in the crash in the Swedish capital, police say.

South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

'Tired, exhilarated and proud'- old friends complete 17,000-mile bike challenge after 40 years
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Three friends returned to Chile to finish a leg of a 17,000-mile cycling trip they did in 1985.

Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.

What taxes could go up in Budget if income tax rates are not rising?
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

Why I'm sharing the reality of life in a sick kids' unit
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Kirsty Grandison is using social media to share her experience of caring for her severely brain damaged son.

What does Trump want with boat strike campaign?
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.

Weekly quiz: Who did Alan Carr give his Celebrity Traitors prize to?
Posted on Thursday November 13, 2025

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

Bad Bunny wins five Latin Grammys ahead of Super Bowl
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The Puerto Rican star wins album of the year, as Karol G and Gloria Estefan also celebrate big wins.

'Prolific' rapist who drugged women gets life term
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

"Incredibly dangerous" multiple rapist Chao Xu is ordered to spend a minimum of 14 years in prison.



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