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News from the ABC Australia

WA's young female politicians will not give up despite rise in abuse
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Amid an increase in abuse and harassment of female MPs, young women in Western Australia say they are not intimidated.

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu ahead of vote
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in a final pre-election protest against Israel's prime minister and his government.

Multiple flood warnings as Queensland braces for more wild weather
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Residents in the Central Highlands are being urged to prepare now, while there is a major flood warning north of Gympie.

Kids playing pool for Australia say there's not much time for homework
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Angelo Tsakaris, 11, and Adam Grace, 15, have travelled overseas to play table sports for Australia — and the NT young guns think more kids should take up their sport.

Qualified migrant women forced into 'survival jobs' are paying price
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Women who have migrated to Australia are more likely to be under-utilised in the workforce compared to migrant men, research shows.

We both overpromised our physical attributes in an email. It led to love
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

When Vyshnavee met her husband Thiru, it was their easy banter that hooked her in. 

Konstas crunches another ton for NSW, pushing case for Test recall
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Sam Konstas scores another century for NSW to boost his claims to recover his Test place.  

Navigator steers home latest patrol ship in centuries-old ceremony
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Katie Webb skippered her dad's fishing boat from age 12, and now returns to Port Lincoln as the navigator on the newly commissioned HMAS Eyre.

1,000 native trees planted to turn school playground into tiny forest
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Students on the NSW Far South Coast dig deep to research, design and plant a microforest.

Australia has an Asian history, too, you just have to look for it
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Despite being here for generations, so much Chinese Australian history is now lost and forgotten. But an ignorance about the past will only hold this country back.

Valkyries shut down Borlase's Dream to square WNBA Finals
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Australia's Izzy Borlase continues her solid production in the series, but her Atlanta team lose to Golden State as Gabby Williams leads the Valkyries to a vital win in Game 4.

Regional students band together for unique performance
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Students from regional South Australia have been joined by the Adelaide Youth Orchestra for a one-day concert. For many, this has been their first in-person music lessons in years. 

Authors paid hundreds to publish their books, but allege 'crap' service and AI art
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Despite positive online reviews, authors have accused Patrick White Publishing of poor quality service and pushing them into removing negative comments.

Drive-by pub shooting leaves woman critical, three injured south of Brisbane
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

A shooting in the Logan suburb of Loganholme on Saturday night has left four people injured, police say.

Skink havens offer hope for Australia's struggling reptiles
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Yakka skinks are social reptiles that prefer to remain in the same area and live in family groups. While their predictable nature puts the species at risk of predators, a PhD student is using it to their advantage.

Qld premier rules out working with One Nation 'juggernaut'
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Queensland's LNP government has been in power for two years. How far has it come, and how much further does it have to go?

Picture proves Best has been waiting for Aussie debut since year 6
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

A 2013 photo circulating on social media shows that NRL star Bradman Best and his year 6 teacher understood the power of dreams.

Almost 1,000 arrests in protests across France
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Police use tear gas and water cannons in cities across France as hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets.

Infantino claims support of 'vast majority' of soccer ahead of FIFA elections
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Views may be split over the future of the FIFA president, but football's biggest powerbroker claims he has "vast, vast majority" support ahead of his re-election bid.

36er knew his NBL days were numbered when he had the 'most pain ever'
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Isaac Humphries, who shocked 36ers fans this week by announcing he was retiring from the NBL, opens up on the injury that forced him into a decision that "wasn't really mine in the end".



News from the BBC World Service

Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting as hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations.

Watch: BBC in Paris as police charge protesters and use tear gas during unrest
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.

Storm Boelo amber warnings kick in as parts of UK brace for 80mph gusts
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.

Ukraine depends on Starlink - can Europe plug the gap?
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

Met Police says letter with claims about Meghan's father not shared with other law enforcement
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The Met said it passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.

Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's jailed former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking a fourth term in office.

Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.

The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?

A shark went astray and captured Korea's heart - will she finally make it back to sea?
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.

Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

The chart is full is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

Mum who died trying to save sons swept away in Bahamas was hero, husband says
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Nathan Gregory says the loss of childhood sweetheart Leanne "is unimaginable for our family".

The Papers: 'Cops didn't share letter' and Burnham 'open' to EU free movement
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

The latest on claims agianst the father of the Duchess of Sussex and comments from the PM on EU free movement feature on Sunday's front pages.

Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

"This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," Obama said.

Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.

Plan for Northern Olympics to get £7m in Healey's Budget
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.

Sam Fender calls out ticket prices ahead of tour
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

The Geordie singer says on Instagram he is "not happy" with the reported ticket prices.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

When to switch your clocks back as British Summer Time comes to an end
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.



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