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News from the ABC Australia

Pope urges church to admit failings and heal 'deep wounds'
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Pope Leo called on the Catholic Church to have the courage to face its past before he met with victims of child abuse by priests in France.

Matty Johns breaks down in tears after Knights end NRL grand final drought
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Matty Johns fights through tears to praise the Knights and the Newcastle fans after a gripping and gritty preliminary final win over Penrith.

Scaffolding at Sydney building site falls onto cars month after wall collapse
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

No-one was injured when a large section of scaffolding fell onto vehicles on Wattle Street in Ultimo, just weeks after a wall collapsed injuring two men.

Freo finds joy in AFLW win, Pies finally off the mark
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Fremantle's AFLW side restores some joy to the Dockers' weekend with victory over Adelaide, while Collingwood claims its first win of the season over GWS.

Dynasties and destinies swing on Cleary's horror ankle injury
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Penrith and Newcastle were going hammer and tongs when Nathan Cleary's horror ankle injury turned the NRL preliminary final on its head.

Manhunt for gunmen who killed 27 in two shootings in South Africa
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

South African police launch a manhunt after gunmen kill at least 27 people in two mass shootings in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

UK police arrest five over alleged attack attempt on air base used by US
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Five people have been arrested, UK police say, after a security scare at a British air base used by the US Air Force in south-west England since the start of the Iranian war.

Wallabies reduced to 11 men in chaotic upset win over world champ Boks
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The Wallabies manage to overcome four late yellow cards to defeat world champions South Africa 42-38 in a pulsating Test in Perth.

Wallaroos 'got some work to do' despite snapping losing streak
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Ending a run of six straight defeats was not enough to leave the Wallaroos satisfied with their 30-10 win over Scotland in Edinburgh this morning. 

Pressure grows to import experimental sea lion vaccine as bird flu campaign launches
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The Federal Government has launched a national education campaign on the H5 bird flu to provide "practical advice" to Australians on what to do if they come across sick or dead birds.

One-year-old dies in car crash in central Queensland
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

A one-year-old girl has died and another infant and a woman have sustained injuries after a single vehicle car crash in central Queensland.

Broncos into fifth NRLW grand final after toppling Titans
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Brisbane will get the chance to send retiring club legend Ali Brigginshaw out a winner in the grand final after it overpowered Gold Coast 20-8 at Robina.

Double the height, 160 times the voltage. The latest ugly side effect of the AI revolution
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Electricity distributor Jemena has been replacing 7-metre wooden power poles with 15-metre industrial poles rated to carry up to 66,000 volts, but there's been one consistent complaint among the residents where this is happening.

ACT's top cop backs controversial laws in battle against bikies
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The ACT's chief police officer has no doubt about the damage outlaw bikie gangs are causing in Canberra — while raw numbers in the region do not match those in Sydney and Melbourne, there has been a notable increase in the last few years.

'Open your eyes': Why China's sixth Antarctic base is raising concerns
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Some observers believe China's increasing presence in Antarctica is a geopolitical motive, while others say military fears are exaggerated. 

Why strangulation has become part of the sexual 'playbook'
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Young Australians say strangulation has become so normalised in sexual culture it is no longer considered a kink but simply part of the sexual "playbook".

Earthquake rumbles up East Gippsland valley shaking homes
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

A magnitude-3.9 earthquake in Victoria's High Country is the most powerful recorded in the area in more than a decade.

Firefighters 'shook up' after planned burn destroys fire tanker
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

A fire truck was destroyed and a smoke-affected firefighter was taken to hospital after the planned burn unexpectedly intensified in Sydney's south-west.

Woman who accused Jay-Z of rape recants allegation
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The woman filed a document as part of defamation proceedings, saying there was "no truth to any of my claims" about the billionaire rapper.   

Twelve-man Newcastle through to grand final after Cleary's horrific leg break
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The Newcastle Knights are through to their first NRL grand final since 2001, defeating the Penrith Panthers 22-14 after Nathan Cleary suffered a catastrophic leg injury in the first half.



News from the BBC World Service

What we know about RAF base counter-terror investigation
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.

Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".

Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.

Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.

England win series as Banton delivers on potential
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.

Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.

Why Premier League faces uncertainty and chaos after Man City ruling
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.

Iranian minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz deal
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The foreign minister says Tehran is waiting for an official rejection of a deal, despite the US President's comments.

White casts doubt on Fury-Joshua after 24 hours of chaos
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

There is fresh uncertainty around the proposed Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua fight - after Dana White said he did not know whether it would happen.

Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.

Celebrity Traitors 2 cast: Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses?
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The reality TV game show returns on Thursday, with 21 stars vying to win £100,000 for their chosen charity.

Killer Christa Pike to be executed within days - but her defence say she's a victim too
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today.

Big Bang wins over fans old and new at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Big Bang played London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a long-awaited return for the group that helped build the blueprint for modern K-pop.

China's new youth idol isn't a pop star - he's an academic
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.

Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?

Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of its neutrality
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN.

Watch: At the scene of counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Five men have been arrested as counter-terrorism police lead investigation into major incident near RAF Fairford.

Two bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Rescuers are looking for at least 10 Nepalese people who were preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak.

Thousands without water and roads closed after burst pipe
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Southern Water says it is investigating the burst pipe which happened on Sunday morning.

US states declare emergency as powerful storm brings flooding and power cuts
Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026

Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia found themselves in the path of the powerful weather system.



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