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News from the ABC Australia Japan to sell lethal arms in move away from post-war pacifism Japan has overhauled its decades-long defence export rule, allowing the country to sell lethal weapons internationally amid rising global tensions. Government to pay for showers for at-home aged care recipients The decision to scrap the plan to charge older Australians $50/hour for showers was made after months of sustained criticism, including warnings that people were forgoing other care to afford the service. Police allege trio used edged weapons, slingshot in 'violent incident' A man remains in a critical condition in hospital, and three others have been charged by police, after a "violent" altercation in the remote Northern Territory community of Ngukurr. Paramedics unable to help bleeding mother for almost an hour, inquest hears A paramedic tells an inquest she decided to wait for police back-up before attending to a woman who was actively harming herself in a Northern Territory domestic violence shelter. 'Everyone is scared': Captain caught at the world's shipping chokepoint speaks out For months seafarers have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, tanker captain Raman Kapoor is speaking out about the fears and uncertainty of his crew.  Workers to be axed, production slowed at one of WA's last coal mines Premier Coal confirms job losses at its Collie operation, with workers set to be informed of the details. Call for support for Queensland tourism operators during 'core months' A Far North Queensland caravan park manager says more people are ringing up to cancel than to book a spot with concerns over fuel prices and availability. Sacked civil servant describes pressure to approve Mandelson as UK ambassador to US The former head of the Foreign Office said there was "a very, very strong expectation" that Peter Mandelson "needed to be in post and in America as quickly as possible". CFMEU used former boxers to intimidate contractors, inquiry hears An inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland has heard the union pressured Toombul shopping centre demolition contractors to hire former kickboxers. Councillor blames hackers for comment promoting violence against women A Kempsey Shire councillor is being investigated for misconduct after allegedly claiming a woman should have been "bashed" online. Hospital cancels birthing services again, forcing expectant parents to travel Two regional hospitals, 30 minutes' drive apart, struggle to consistently provide routine medical services, forcing repeated patient diversions. Judge condemns 'outrageous' school stabbing planned on Snapchat Two boys are sentenced for their roles in the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy at a Perth high school, offending the prosecutor said was part of a "game" formulated online. Vanuatu warns Australia it will not be 'dictated to' after reports of China deal As Australia presses on to finally sign a key agreement with Vanuatu, reports of a security agreement with China have drawn a fierce response from Port Vila. Boyd says other AFL players are struggling 'under the surface' after Hollands episode Tom Boyd, former AFL footballer turned mental health advocate, says the high-pressure environment of professional football means many players are struggling with mental health issues "under the surface". Researchers develop surfboard fins to repel sharks after recent attacks A multi-million-dollar project run out of the University of Wollongong is working on fitting shark-deterrent technology into surfboard fins following recent shark attacks. Coroner hands down findings into Qld woman's fatal arson attack on ex-partner A coroner has ruled it would have been "extremely difficult" for anyone to predict a mentally unwell woman would murder her ex-partner in an arson attack in south-east Queensland, which also claimed her life. States and territories left in the dark on NDIS savings State treasurers say a meeting on NDIS reforms to be announced tomorrow was light on details, leaving states and territories waiting with everyone else to find out how a new round of savings measures will affect the disability scheme — and their budgets. Charges over environmental impacts from cement ship crash with tugboats The owner of a bulk cement carrier has been charged with environmental offences following a 2022 crash that sank two tugboats in north-west Tasmania. El Salvador holds mass trial of alleged gang members for 29,000 murders The attorney-general says 486 suspected MS-13 members have faced trial for 47,000 crimes committed between 2012 and 2022. Legal action considered after Dezi Freeman property entry Property owner considers legal action after people enter the Upper Murray property where Dezi Freeman was shot. News from the BBC World Service Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister. Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack Accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue on Saturday night. Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation. Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says. Mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang members begins in El Salvador The group are collectively accused of committing more than 47,000 crimes, including murder. No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says Sir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle. Man admits rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman John Ashby, 32, initially denies the attack but changes his plea one day after the trial begins. Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life. Trapped nerve and wee stops - running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks pregnant British athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery says running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks into her pregnancy was the toughest achievement in her career. After the departure of Tim Cook, how will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus? How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman. 'Why is the NHS funding students if it can't give them jobs?' Anger over recruitment freeze Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won't get jobs. Youngest transfusion patient 'now chirpy little boy' after treatment in the womb A rare blood transfusion while in the womb saved a baby's life when his mum was 16 weeks pregnant. Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador. Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit. If Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence - at least not yet In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser. Funding cuts turning beautiful Loch Lomond into 'rubbish dump' Lost funding means a community group is no longer able to empty bins on the Loch Lomond tourist route. Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work. Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition thrown out The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way. Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful' US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv. William and Catherine praise late Queen's 'lifetime of duty' On what would have been her 100th birthday, the final design for a statue honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II is unveiled. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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