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News from the ABC Australia Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon hours after ceasefire Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people on Saturday, hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, with Israel saying it was responding to projectiles fired by the Iran-backed group. Fuel excise discount extended, but prices could see small jump The federal government is winding back its discount to the fuel excise over the next month as the 32 cents per litre fuel discount will drop to 16 cents. Bolivia's president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declares a state of emergency across the country, after more than six weeks of protests and road blockades. Bird flu could be catastrophic for nation's vulnerable species, experts warn The black swan, the Tasmanian devil and Australian sea lions are among the species at risk if a deadly strain of avian influenza takes hold in Australia, experts are warning. Watchdog considers claims of 'over-the-top policing' at LGBTQIA+ clubs Allegations of police aggression and intimidation during a drug operation at LGBTQIA+ venues across Sydney's Oxford Street will be considered by the law enforcement watchdog. Beetlejuice the Musical's Australian run ends early Beetlejuice the Musical is calling curtains early on its Australian run, citing high operational costs. Why this Paraguay star was red-carded for covering his mouth Paraguay's Miguel Almirón fell victim to new laws put in place at this World Cup to counter discriminatory behaviour. So what are the new laws in place? Cristian Volpato shows why the Socceroos wanted him Cristian Volpato only made a 30-minute cameo for the Socceroos in their 2-0 World Cup defeat against the USA, but in doing so showed his quality and desire to excel for Australia. One dead after huge fire at Dominican beach resort A woman has been killed and nearly 1,700 tourists evacuated due to a large fire at a hotel in the Dominican beach resort town of Bayahibe. Crichton's golden point match-winner trumps Fozball in extra time A Stephen Crichton field goal in golden point has delivered Canterbury a crucial upset win over Manly to keep their finals hopes alive. No bail for brothers accused of wreaking havoc after Newcastle riot A court hears two brothers were tracked riding recklessly for 13km and attempted to evade police following a riot in Newcastle. 'Tony Modra is awake': Ricciuto describes optimism for star's recovery Adelaide Crows fans wish the AFL great well in his recovery after surgery as former teammate Mark Ricciuto says he might not be as good-looking as he once was. Quick hits: NFL flavour at the World Cup and Osito the dog charms fans Scotland feels hard done by in their defeat against Morocco and a former NFL legend is on hand to photograph as the son of another of the NFL alumni cohort scores for his country. Here's the quick hits from the FIFA World Cup. Megastars bring new life to 'aging' country music The country music genre has grown in popularity since the pandemic, spawning huge hits and an equally huge following in 2026 that nobody saw coming. Live: Port star taken off on a stretcher after equalling AFL record Port Adelaide has suffered a disastrous quarter of football as three players were taken from the field with leg injuries during their 27-point loss to Collingwood. Follow live. Transatlantic slave trade gravest crime against humanity, Juneteenth marks its end Americans are commemorating Juneteenth months after a UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. Steve Irwin 'wouldn't have wanted this': Australia Zoo calls police on traditional owner Traditional owner Alwyn Lyall says he felt "extremely upset and humiliated" when police asked him to leave Australia Zoo, where he was trying to see a crocodile he says was "wrongfully arrested" and taken from the wild. Could the 'bliss' trade set millions up for a comfortable retirement? Does "bliss" — big lasting state support for financial entities deemed too big to fail — make the stock market a one-way bet? Proposed urea plant secures $2.4b worth of deals without being built The Australian Fertilizer Corporation has secured offtake agreements with international and domestic customers to sell its entire production capacity, despite not yet being built. New country choir boosts queer visibility A choir formed in the tiny village of Candelo, on the New South Wales Far South Coast, is giving a voice to the LGBTQ+ community. News from the BBC World Service What we know so far about the collision and how it is affecting travel Two passenger trains collided, leaving a driver dead and dozens of passengers and crew hurt. Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg. Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of. Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit the UK with their children next month, for the first time since 2022. 'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously. Video shows scene of crash as passenger describes aftermath Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion". Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience despite defeat, writes Tom English. World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti. Paraguay's Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey. Nervy, optimist, die-hard: What sort of fan are you? Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type. Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers. A fox, a gannet and a space warrior - why election candidates wear fancy dress Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition. How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say. New video game console aims to get kids moving The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland. PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable. Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement Deaths are reported in southern Lebanon, with the IDF saying it hit "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces. Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force. Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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