News from the ABC Australia
Venezuela earthquake survivor pulled from rubble after eight days Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
A 43 year old man has been pulled from the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre after being trapped for eight days after earthquakes in Venezuela.
UK PM apologises over forced adoptions, calls practice a 'stain on history' Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
UK PM Keir Starmer has formally apologised for the British state's role in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies.
De Minaur cruises through to Wimbledon third round with straight-sets win Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
Australian Alex de Minaur has raced into the third round at Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory over tricky French veteran Adrian Mannarino.
Vatican excommunicates members of right-wing breakaway group SSPX Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
The Vatican has excommunicated priests and lay Catholics who are part of a breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval.
Coalition MP calls out gambling advertising carve-out Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
Liberal MP Simon Kennedy argues the federal government's proposed changes to gambling advertising laws contain a streaming loophole.
State cracks down on sale of potentially deadly 'nangs' Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
After a 7.30 investigation exposed the increasing dangers of nitrous oxide use, NSW Â has announced reforms will come into place shortly.
Eight Thai monks killed after 11yo crashes parent's truck into procession Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
An 11-year-old has driven his parents' truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing eight monks.
Professor admits wanting university job to benefit his consulting firm Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
ICAC hears that John Dewar wanted his UOW appointment to benefit KordaMentha and his acknowledgement there could be a perception of a conflict of interest.
Lions hold on for win over Geelong in Kardinia classic Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
Brisbane Lions earn a second straight win over Geelong at Kardinia Park in a high-scoring epic, as the Lions jump into the top four.
Gina Rinehart and estranged kids to pay large legal costs after royalties trial Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart and her two estranged children will have to pay a large chunk of the legal costs able to be recovered from a mammoth trial that determined the payment of royalties from some of Australia's most lucrative iron ore mines, a WA judge has ruled.
Teen accused of abducting 17yo with intent to force marriage Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
A teen has been accused of abducting a 17-year-old girl from near a Melbourne school with the intention of forcing her to marry him.
Privacy Commissioner ordered to hand over report on Amex security failures Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
The Privacy Commissioner has been ordered by parliament to hand over a secret report detailing its investigation into American Express's technology security failures, after using gag orders and legal threats to keep it confidential.
Major milk company fined for misleading consumers about fresh milk Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
One of Australia's largest milk providers has been fined by the consumer watchdog for misleading consumers with "fresh milk" labels on products that contained substantial amounts of powdered milk.
'Robbing people using visas': Applicants shocked by sudden price hike Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
International students and families say they feel shocked and exploited after visa fees across dozens of categories rose on July 1 without warning, with some surging more than 200 per cent.Â
Emotional eSafety boss says Jewish community let down by 'loose guardrails' Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant became emotional while apologising to Jewish victims of social media harassment who do not meet the regulator's legal threshold for intervention.
School worker sexually assaulted girls in Adelaide Hills, court told Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
A contract worker accused  of indecently assaulted two students at an Adelaide Hills school he worked at has appeared in court for the first time.
Cattle sale in Alice Springs nets $7m as market surges Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
The strong results at the Alice Springs sale reflect the overall Australian cattle market, which has surged in recent weeks.
Ex-Sydney childcare worker jailed for 'disturbing and depraved' child abuse Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
A painstaking victim identification process was undertaken by Australian Federal Police to establish his offending occurred at six of out-of-school hours care centres over a three-year period.
PM's tennis match shows property tax fight isn't over Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
A mortgage broker forked out $16,500 on Canberra’s night of nights to take his grudge about budget tax directly up to the prime minister in a tennis match at the Lodge.  Â
'Grave breach of trust': Former principal sent to prison Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026
A retired Tasmanian school principal has been sentenced to four years in prison for child sex abuse.
News from the BBC World Service
Married at First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show. Boy rapists given custody sentences by Court of Appeal Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences. Pubs allowed to extend hours for 1am England clash Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further than they already have been for the World Cup. Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office. People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village. Survivor pulled from rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquakes Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and encouraged them as they inched closer to him.
From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend. Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August. 'The shame is not yours': Starmer apologises for state's role in forced adoptions Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976. Zoo describes horror when boy attacked by crocodile Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 The Johnsons, who own the site, say staff responded to the incident "within minutes". Exam board sorry for delay to Sats results in England Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 One school leaders' union says it now wants "cast-iron assurances" the final results will be accurate. Lisa Faulkner reveals she's 'all clear' after breast cancer diagnosis Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 The actress, presenter and food writer says she had a 'big op' but was 'feeling so much better'. England were 15 minutes from humiliation - the issues Tuchel must solve Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 Before England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at the issues that remain for Thomas Tuchel. 'We want to win World Cup for him' - Portugal carry Jota's memory Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup. 16.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup last 16 attracts an audience of 16.3m on the BBC. How do you handle World Cup drama? Take our quiz to find out Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 Super fan or nervous wreck? Find your World Cup style with this test Madonna's Confessions II is finally here - but is it worth the 21-year wait? Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 The pop star's 15th album starts on the dancefloor, but ends with deep personal revelations. 'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate' Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute. Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.
Americans are celebrating their split from Britain - how is the UK marking it? Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026 As the United States turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.
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