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News from the ABC Australia Three killed in Houthi attack on Red Sea cargo ship, sources say A small cargo ship was attacked by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday, killing three crew members, sources said. Colombia quake death toll reaches 224 with more than 2,700 missing The magnitude-7.4 quake collapsed buildings and caused widespread damage in the South American country. Syria sentences absent former leader Bashar al-Assad to death The 60-year-old, who was president of Syria for 24 years until 2024 before fleeing to Moscow, was found guilty of crimes including killings, torture, and arbitrary arrest. 'Incredible disconnection': What Sussan Ley saw in the US shocked her Sussan Ley left Australia after being ousted as Coalition leader. Her trip to the US saw her find an enhanced pride in the success of Australian multiculturalism. Cats confirm Kolodjashnij unavailable to play amid concussion waiver saga Geelong confirms Jake Kolodjashnij will not be available for selection at VFL or AFL level this weekend as the spotlight continues to shine on the club over the controversial secret concussion waiver in his contract. Sydney fugitive arrested in Lebanon accused of running crime syndicate Fugitive George Dib, accused of directing a global organised crime syndicate while on the run, has been arrested in Lebanon. Alleged 2007 murder at Adelaide party involved 'payback', court told A man standing trial for an alleged stabbing murder at a party in Adelaide's north in 2007 did not inflict the fatal wound but was among a group of four men accused of murdering the victim, a court hears. Man tells jury he saw farmer accused of triple murder shoot family The trial of a Queensland cattle farmer accused of a triple murder has heard from a man who says he witnessed the shooting and survived a gunshot himself. The RBA's best guess is that it's done hiking interest rates If the Reserve Bank's economic forecasts are right, then the governor says it is done raising interest rates. But the risks of it being wrong are skewed towards another hike.   Veteran Manly prop Nathan Brown outlines NRL exit plan Former NSW State of Origin prop Nathan Brown reveals he has long intended to make 2026 his last season in the NRL, as he eyes off a finals exit at Manly. Canberra Institute of Technology CEO Margot McNeill resigns The embattled CEO of CIT has resigned, saying the decision was "tremendously difficult" but in everyone's best interests. Russia used North Korean missiles in Ukraine attack, Zelenskyy says Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in their overnight attack on the south-eastern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia, where local officials said six people were killed and 19 wounded. Port strike leaves cruise ships stranded at sea in Western Australia's north Cruise boat workers are pulling together to hand-load cargo and transfer passengers in small boats after strike action at the Port of Broome shuts down operations. Why police took 20 hours to identify 'body' in suitcase as lifelike doll It took more than 20 hours to establish suspected human remains found in a suitcase near Goulburn were actually a life-like doll. A forensic expert says the extraordinary case shows why investigators can't rush a potential crime scene. US court rules against Meta in Andrew Forrest scam ads case A US Federal Court has ruled against the social media giant in an ongoing legal dispute with Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, who is suing Meta over scam ads that feature his likeness without his permission. Trump reportedly hid in catering truck to evade 'dangerous flight' US President Donald Trump left on a secret military flight from Türkiye last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, in an extraordinary move that involved hiding him in an airport catering truck, the Washington Post reports. Boy, 10, clotheslined by wire on remote dirt bike track A Queensland family is warning riders to be cautious after their 10-year-old son was clotheslined by an electric fence wire strung across a dirt bike track. Service stations nationwide raided over illegal tobacco, vapes More than 100 service stations across the country have been raided, in a coordinated blitz targeting "suspected criminal activity" and the alleged sale of illicit tobacco and vapes. Small but promising signs of recovery on Great Barrier Reef Surveys show coral cover increased in several parts of the reef, partly due to monsoons bringing cooler weather. Court finds man found not criminally responsible for killing mother A 31-year-old has been found not criminally responsible for killing his mother at a Gunnedah caravan park, just hours before he was due to see a psychiatrist.  News from the BBC World Service Summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office Only average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to break the record, which was set just last year. Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases. Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck? US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran. Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999. Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally. Watch: Family narrowly escapes home during Colombia earthquake At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo". Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state. Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline. Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war. Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'. Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere. Three ways to watch safely without glasses With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items. What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion. Weather forecast - where will the best view be? Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many. The map showing world's division over Infantino BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from its members. Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making. Gap between children's swimming skills revealed - search for your school How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum? Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny' The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare. Luigi Mangione appears in court as questions remain in case ahead of murder trial Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence strategy, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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