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News from the ABC Australia The Canadian province set to vote on becoming a breakaway country Alberta's separatist movement is exposing deep fractures inside one of the world's most stable federations and shares striking similarities with WA's historical secession attempts. An upcoming referendum will test its support. 'We're all gonna make it': What gymbros are getting wrong about Zyzz The early social media phenomenon around Aziz Shavershian may seem like a precursor to some of the uglier corners of the internet, but the late bodybuilder's brother says they preach a different message. Why can't clinicians override inaccurate algorithm decisions? If the government wants a true indication of the level of feeling in the community, perhaps it should read the thousands of comments on Facebook where discussions about the algorithm, long waitlists, and people dying are growing by the day. Dog, rabbit and fox fur found in toys and key rings sold in markets and online Laboratory testing of seven fluffy toys and key rings sold online and at markets in NSW has found every product contained real animal fur despite some being marketed as fake fur, raising concerns about what consumers are buying. How artist Khaled Sabsabi remains optimistic after weathering recent storms The award-winning artist is shaking off the Venice Biennale with a strong cup of coffee and his new exhibition, Between Suns. Salt-N-Pepa say they weren't always respected in hip-hop They were called sellouts, pop stars and a passing fad. Four decades on, Salt-N-Pepa are still having the last laugh. Sydney Swans fans grapple with scandal ahead of double header Sydney Swans fans are grappling with an emotional week of developments ahead of a historic double header, as a scandal continues to engulf the team. They're not politicians, but critics say they wield real power in Canberra Inside Parliament House, hundreds of lobbyists freely roam the corridors advocating for corporate interests. Critics say it's a problem. 'They thought this toerag would disappear': Why Joyce ditched the party that made him Barnaby Joyce has survived bruising battles, personal crises and public ridicule. Is his latest move to One Nation masterful, or a fatal miscalculation? In comedy clubs, Chinese women are having the last laugh Meet the women using microphones, stages and a foreign language to make China laugh by turning cultural pressure into punchlines. It's time to face the music with our Spicks and Specks quiz Do you know the missing word in this Paul Simon song title? ________ on the Soles of Her Shoes. See if you're right in our Spicks and Specks quiz. Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US, prime minister says Negotiations over the United States' newly announced tariffs on Canada have fallen apart, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the countries won't "return to our old relationship". Seven killed in head-on collision with police car in UK Seven people, including two police officers, have died in a head-on collision in the north-east of England following a pursuit. Ukraine's deadly strikes on Russia open 'Pandora's Box', Putin says Ukrainian drones killed at least 10 people in attacks against targets across Russia and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, after a Russian attack on a Ukrainian shopping centre killed 16. Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record A robot has beaten the 100 metres human world record held by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt at this year's World Humanoid Robot Games. Thousands of Ervebo vaccine doses arrive in Ebola-stricken DRC The Ervebo vaccine is most effective against the Zaire strain of the Ebola virus, however the WHO said it may provide some protection against the current Bundibugyo strain. Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home in South Africa Former world boxing champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. Mackay makes cricket history as day one of inaugural Test match sells out Barry Jansen mortgaged his house to help build a cricket arena in the Queensland city of Mackay. Forty years later his club is hosting its first international Test match. Sydney childcare centre on brink of closure offered 12-months rent free More than 60 families rallied in Sydney's eastern suburbs to keep the doors of a local childcare centre open. Quick hits: Stunning Shoriful rivals Starc's staggering spell, Hazlewood fumes Two lethal left arm quicks combine for 12 wickets, Australia comes close to snaring the rarest of dismissals, and a Harrup Park specialist fails on his return. Here are the quick hits from day one of the second Test. News from the BBC World Service Two police officers among seven killed in wrong-way car crash PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died after a car driving the wrong way down the A66 near Middlesbrough collided with a police vehicle. Video appears to show police chase minutes before fatal A66 crash Several police vehicles are seen chasing a car just three minutes before the crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough. Canadian PM calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war. Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns 'despicable' Russian strike Four people are still missing after Friday's attack which killed 16 and left 130 injured, including a number of children. How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures. Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home. As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead? GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year? Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it? Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences. Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues. Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat. Vigil held for family who died in sea off Shoreham Town pays its respects to a family who died after getting into difficulty in the water off West Sussex. Ex-West Brom midfielder Castro, 25, dies during friendly Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro dies at the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal. Fifa president Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani. Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired. 'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - what triggers Trump to shut down reporters? As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer. Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser. 'Mum still believes she was right to fake my illness' Ahead of a Channel 4 documentary, Lisa Hayden-Johnson's son Matthew reflects on her actions. 'I can't do the things my friends do': Life as a teenage carer Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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