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News from the ABC Australia

Indian education minister resigns after Cockroach movement protests
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Protesters had been calling for Dharmandra Pradhan's resignation amid ongoing exam paper leaks, which the education minister claims he "took responsibility" for.

Houthis and Saudi Arabia trade fire amid Red Sea blockade
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Houthi rebels have claimed missile attacks on Saudia Arabia's cities of Jazan and Yanbu, after Riyadh struck military targets in Yemen following the Iran-backed group's Red Sea blockade.

Two people shot by police during altercation in Cairns
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Police say a woman and a man have been shot in Cairns during an altercation with an armed suspect.

Live: Dolphins to continue dominance in the pool as netball gets underway
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Day two of the Commonwealth Games will see Australia start its netball gold medal defence against Tonga and the Dolphins swim team add more medals to the tally. Follow live.

Drivers urged to play their part as five people die on WA roads in 24 hours
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Five people have been killed in separate crashes in Western Australia in less than 24 hours, as the state's road toll continues to soar.

Husic lashes Labor culture after push for Gaza debate fails
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

A push to recognise claims of genocide in Gaza failed to gain enough support for a debate on the floor of Labor's national conference, sparking criticism of the party's internal culture.

Liberty Bell Bay may have been insolvent for more than a year before closing
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Administrators say the manganese smelter was insolvent before it was given a $20 million loan by the Tasmanian government.

Brisbane's premiership defence all but over after Cowboys loss
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Brisbane's tumultuous premiership defence is over in all but name after the Broncos fell to the Cowboys in a blood and thunder Queensland derby.

Federal government says fuel supply 'solid and secure' as prices climb again
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The government is reassuring motorists about Australia's fuel supply as petrol prices rise amid renewed clashes in the five-month old war in the Middle East.

Trump mixes jokes with barbs at press freedom dinner
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump has poked fun at the press during a redo of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner after a shooting forced the suspension of the original event in April.

Two new bird flu cases suspected in SA, including first on a metro beach
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Two additional suspected cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in South Australia. 

Here's what you need to know about Woodside's Federal Court case
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Four days in, the Federal Court has scrutinised the decision to extend Australia's biggest gas project another 40 years, amid fears for Indigenous heritage and climate impacts.

Every Australian Medal from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games so far
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

It's expected to be a gold rush for Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Here's every medal so far.

H5 bird flu confirmed in wild seabird found at Moreton Island
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The CSIRO has officially confirmed a dead petrel found at Moreton Island was positive for H5 bird flu.

How Black teenager's death has rocked the US Deep South into racial division
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Black teen Nolan Wells went to a party with white friends and didn't come home alive. His death is now shrouded in rampant speculation and an air of racial division.

An addiction started at school landed Clay in a maximum-security prison
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Clay first tried drugs during lunchtime at school. What followed was a decade of addiction and run-ins with police. Now he hopes sharing his story will help others.

Dogs too strong for Tigers, Hawks and Swans dominate
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The Western Bulldogs ease past a determined young Richmond side for a 57-point win after Hawthorn and Sydney record big wins of their own.

'Blight on the sport': Fight cancelled on Tszyu card after weigh-in
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Australian boxer Liam Wilson sees his fight on the Tim Tszyu card cancelled after his American opponent comes in well over the agreed weight.

'We can all feel it': Bronze medal lifts Aussie gymnasts' outlook
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Australia's male gymnasts finally put their close call of 2022 behind them to claim bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Thousands flock to Victorian canola farm chasing social media snaps
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Tourists looking to get a picture of canola fields are often told to steer clear, but one central Victorian farm is welcoming them with open arms and has turned the attraction into a popular agritourism event.



News from the BBC World Service

Fleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Families visiting France from the UK and elsewhere have told the BBC how their holidays have become evacuation missions.

How the mystery of dead animals dumped in villages led to a hidden world of illegal hunts
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Farmers talk of attacks as police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing, the BBC finds.

Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.

Police declare 'major incident' over Cairngorms wildfire
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Some residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have left their homes over the threat the wildfire spreading.

Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous: What you had to say about wedding rule changes
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

The pop band who went from playing for rescue dogs to selling out arenas
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Muna discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".

OpenAI hack has turned into a whodunnit with serious questions to answer
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.

Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The presenter said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity but simply "too nervous to enjoy it".

It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.

Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.

Parents on how they get through the summer holidays on a budget
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The best tips and tricks to have a fun - yet affordable - summer break with the family.

Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.

Eastern Rosellas! - Meet the seven-year-old behind viral song
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Seven-year-old Miles Phillips' hit song has now had 1.5m views and was even played on the radio.

Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.

Heatwave conditions to return for many as UK temperatures to peak at 35C
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much.

Birthmark no barrier for young footballing TV star
Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026

Ethan, 14, who appears in the latest season of CCBC show Jamie Johnson FC, was born with CMN.

Farm's delight after six white owlets found nesting
Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026

The fluffy birds are estimated to be between 40 to 50 days old.

Restaurants save the day after wedding caterer no-show
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The newlyweds say they can now see the funny side after local venues stepped in on their big day.



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