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News from the ABC Australia

Zelenskyy rejects plea for wartime presidential election
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

A long-time political ally of the Ukrainian president  — who was recently dumped as defence minister — is the first prominent Ukrainian political figure to call for an election since Russia's invasion began in 2022.

Piastri struggles after slow pit stop, Norris wins as Verstappen crashes
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Reigning world champion Lando Norris has doubled his grand prix win tally in 2026, producing a pair of brilliant overtakes to win the Dutch Grand Prix.

Iran president says nation has 'many problems' due to sanctions
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Masoud Pezeshkian gives a televised address on state media, saying his nation is "in a full-scale economic, military and security war" after US President Donald Trump announced "the most crushing and terrifying sanctions on Iran". 

Sydney shark attack victim reflects on 'second chance at life'
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Leah Stewart's family had previously provided updates on her condition. On Sunday the mother-of-one wrote about her recovery for the first time.

Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announced
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The US president says Canada "wants the benefits of being a state, without being one", accusing the northern neighbours of taking advantage of American farmers "for many years".

Immersive experiences at heart of Powerhouse Parramatta grand opening
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

As the grand opening of Powerhouse Parramatta nears, installation of more than 3,000 objects sourced from Australia and around the world continues.

Quick hits: A Shoriful stunner amid more left-arm carnage in the 29th two-day Test
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Mitchell Starc delivers once more but it's another left-arm seamer who delivers the ball of the series, as Test cricket is blessed with its 29th two-day match. Here are the quick hits from day two of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh.

Swans AFLW captain says support 'just unbelievable' as record smashed
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The women's team receive an outpouring of support including a record crowd as 16,672 fans filled the stands to watch them play.

Thousands line riverbank to welcome Spirit IV 'home' to Devonport
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

After years of delays and cost blowouts, Spirit of Tasmania IV has arrived in its home port of Devonport for testing ahead of October sailings.

Hundreds walk through Brookfield after alleged early morning sexual assault
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Hundreds of people walked through the Brisbane suburb of Brookfield in a show of strength and solidarity after the alleged early morning sexual assault of a 23-year-old woman.

Coalition wants to split Court of Appeal to focus on tougher sentences
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The Victorian opposition says it will create a Court of Criminal Appeal if it wins the November election as part of its tough on crime policies.

Almost two in three youth offenders offending on bail, government says
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

More than 60 per cent of repeat youth offenders are committing crimes while on bail, the Queensland government has said as it prepares to unveil major bail reform.

Wrong landmark spotted on Sydney Marathon medal a week out from event
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Runners who finish the Sydney Marathon will receive a medal featuring a football stadium in Germany instead of Moore Park due to an "unfortunate error".

Tigers score upset of the NRL season with 79th-minute winner
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

A last second field goal has delivered Wests Tigers one of the biggest boilovers in recent years with a win over the Roosters that throws the top four into chaos.

Tributes flow for 'formidable' ex-Nationals WA leader after his death
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Former Nationals WA leader Max Trenorden, who served in state parliament for more than a quarter of a century, is remembered as a champion for his community and regional WA following his death yesterday. 

Jordan caught in Iran-US-Israel war crossfire
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Almost six months after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, kickstarting the war in the Middle East, the turmoil wrought by the conflict has continued to rock Jordan.

Coroner closes investigation into missing man after farmers find human remains
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

For eight years, no one knew the final resting place of missing man Jayden Penno-Tompsett. When his skull was found on a farm, a coronial inquiry reopened.

Kojonup adds names of long-forgotten soldiers to war memorial
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

A WA farming town has paused to honour 14 servicemen from WWI and WWII, at the 100th anniversary of its memorial hall.

Harry and Meghan's return from California exile a major royal plot twist
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are relocating to the UK, breaking a historic parallel frequently drawn between them and King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. 

'Mainly to support AFLW': Swans fans descend on SCG amid club scandal
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Sydney Swans fans react to an emotional week, where a scandal continues to engulf the club, as they prepare to watch a historic double-header at the SCG. 



News from the BBC World Service

Police aborted pursuit about 10 seconds before fatal crash, watchdog says
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Officers had been pursing a car before it went the wrong way down a dual carriageway.

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.

CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".

Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Mykhailo Fedorov has also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine.

Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

Scammers increasingly using QR codes to steal money and data
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.

ECB investigating England bowler Brydon Carse for 'nightclub incident'
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

France links rise in drownings to heatwaves
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.

Why we can't look away from hoarder home clean-ups
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Videos of extreme cleaning posted on social media often go viral and are watched millions of times.

The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer
Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.

Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

Thousands struggling without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".

Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.

Scottish climber completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The 38-year-old becomes one of just over 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits.

Plan to restrict serious offenders to certain areas to start in October
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.

Ethiopia's Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.



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