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News from the ABC Australia

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon 'to start within hours'
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Israel has waged a six-week campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, after Hezbollah fired on Israel in the days after the US and Israel began its war with Iran.

Mandelson failed vetting but was given UK ambassador to US job anyway
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Peter Mandelson was sacked from the role after revelations about his connections with the late sex offender became public.

Live: Israel and Lebanon agree to ten-day ceasefire, says Trump, but Hezbollah not part of talks
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Iran-linked terror group Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon, was not a party to the ceasefire discussions.

Pope blasts 'tyrants' spending big on war following public spat with Trump
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The US-born pope has praised peace movements and peace makers during his visit to the African nation of Cameroon as the rift with US President Donald Trump intensifies.

Trbojevic injures hamstring as Manly thrash Cowboys
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The Sea Eagles have smashed North Queensland but the win has come at a heavy cost following a hamstring injury to star fullback Tom Trbojevic. 

'Attention-seeking' man allegedly targeted police, defence in 'cybercrime spree'
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

A 22-year-old Adelaide man who allegedly went on a "cybercrime spree", targeting several government departments and a courthouse, will remain behind bars until at the least the end of the year.

Daicos inspires Magpies to win as Blues youngster misses kick after siren
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Nick Daicos stars in the final quarter to inspire Collingwood to a win as Carlton youngster Talor Byrne misses a kick after the siren to tie the scores.

Attempted murder charges possible over Wangaratta stabbing
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

A man has been refused bail over an alleged stabbing incident that has left a 53-year-old woman in a critical condition with skull fractures and part of her ear severed.

Report finds Darwin Harbour biodiversity rivals that of Ningaloo Reef
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

New research has revealed Darwin Harbour's biodiversity, including its wide range of rare species, rivals that of the World Heritage-protected Ningaloo Reef.

'No-one's committed murder here': Port CEO urges change to tribunal process
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Port Adelaide's chief executive has slammed the AFL Tribunal process, labelling it "too legalistic" and "too adversarial".

US alliance indispensable as Marles looks to build more self-sufficient ADF
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared the United States alliance will remain indispensable for Australian national security even while Australia looks to build a more self-reliant defence force.

Businesses evacuated as fire contained in Brisbane's east
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Emergency services were called to Hemmant just after 3pm, with more than a dozen crews attending the scene. 

Bombs, rain and destruction: Life in Gaza six months into a ceasefire
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza fear they are being forgotten as the Iran war drags on, with Israeli strikes continuing despite a ceasefire and the humanitarian situation still dire.

The cause of the Viva Energy oil refinery fire under investigation. Here's what we know
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Firefighters have managed to extinguish a blaze at one of Australia's major oil refineries. Here's what we know so far about the cause of the fire — and the possible impact on fuel prices.

How to tell if your dog is in pain and what to do if they are
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

New research suggests that many dog owners are not skilled in recognising pain in their pets. 

100m litres of diesel secured under new powers, PM confirms
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Anthony Albanese says that new powers allowing the federal government to underwrite the delivery of additional fuel cargoes have been used to purchase 100 million litres of diesel.

Hanson wishes Coalition good luck, government focuses on fuel
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

This week in Canberra, Pauline Hanson learned imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the defence budget was on the agenda and a fire threw the fuel crisis into sharp relief.

Explosions heard during fire in Byron Bay bike shop
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The northern NSW town was bustling with holiday-makers enjoying the Easter school holidays when the fire broke out in the CBD this afternoon.

Liberty Bell Bay workers told to take leave without pay or be sacked
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

About 175 workers at Australia's only manganese smelter, Liberty Bell Bay, have been told they will be laid off at the end of next week unless they take leave without pay.

'Snacks' ordered for alleged hit men's escape after underworld killing, court hears
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Victoria's Supreme Court is told underworld figure Gavin Preston was cautious about his surroundings and "never" sat outside a cafe he regularly attended — other than the day he was shot dead. 



News from the BBC World Service

Starmer not aware Foreign Office overruled Mandelson vetting decision until this week, government says
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".

Rollout of Covid vaccines an extraordinary feat, inquiry report finds
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony".

Churchwarden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashed
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.

Beckhams have 'always tried to be best parents', Victoria says after Brooklyn row
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Victoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car struck by train in Austria
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.

'My son died alone, scared, and in pain'
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

A Dudley nursery, its owner and nursery worker are being sentenced over baby Noah Sibanda's death.

Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

Iranians tell BBC they don't know if ceasefire with US will hold
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet arrived in Tehran to what she described as 'life on pause'.

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

Malala's brother Khushal on fleeing the Taliban and facing the manosphere
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Khushal Yousafzai has been opening up to BBC Asian Network about the impact of one day in 2012.

Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf - and what happens next for its star recruits?
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.

Key findings from Covid inquiry report on vaccines
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.

Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation reveals
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.

Prehistoric hippo and mammoth bones a 'once in a lifetime' find in cave under Welsh castle
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

Archaeologists have so far uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals at the cave.



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