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News from the ABC Australia Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress, dies aged 81 Brenda Fricker became the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for the 1989 film My Left Foot and also played the kindly Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2. Sub-Antarctic petrels spotted live off NSW coast for first time Two Southern Ocean deepwater seabirds, the Kerguelen petrel and the grey petrel, have been photographed off Port Macquarie, during a "stunningly rare" southern seabird event. City investors buy shares in oysters, cows and bumper crops An Australian investment platform is helping farmers raise capital by connecting them with everyday investors who can buy shares in crops and livestock while sharing the risks and rewards of farming. Antisemitism inquiry turns uncomfortable lens on university protests Universities have apologised to Jewish staff and students who have spoken of their distress at being targeted by protest movement. Hanson dodges questions about who paid for Italy trip One Nation leader Pauline Hanson refuses to say who paid for her recent trip to Italy, where she attended a fashion show and was spotted at a five-star resort. 'Unethical': Minister admits big tech firms use Aussie content without artists' permission Australian artists have already had their music taken to train overseas AI models without payment or consent. 'Bring back public flogging': Inquiry hears of vicious online trolling Racial slurs, online trolls and fears of far-right violence have taken a toll on First Nations people, a federal inquiry heard this week. Prospects for Palestinian statehood 'disappearing', former world leaders say The two former world leaders are demanding the international community heap more pressure on Israel to change course. The quote that shows the divide within Australia's Commonwealth Games team While a Commonwealth Games gold rush is always expected for Australia's swimmers, the emerging generation of track and field athletes see Glasgow as a chance to make their mark on a global stage. There's something odd about most couples. Geneticists and sociologists have noticed it too Once I saw it, I couldn't unsee it. Had I noticed something real or was it just the people around me? I set out to find out what the data had to say. Sam Neill's advice for when the world seems too dark The world has been remembering Sam Neill's incredible film and television career in the wake of the actor's death, but his off-screen antics left a robust impact. Malcolm Roberts falsely claimed COVID-19 vaccines caused miscarriages The One Nation senator made the previously unreported remarks during a live stream discussion with three prominent Australian anti-vaccine mandate activists. Refinery shortages create new fuel crisis There is a rapidly escalating supply crunch that has yet to show up on oil markets. While the price of crude has risen in the past week, as the fragile ceasefire has crumbled, the remarkably restrained price moves have helped create a false sense of security. The race to find routes around the Strait of Hormuz and which nation is winning Amid uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, for months Gulf countries and oil companies have been finding ways to bypass the choke point. Subsidy changes prompt battery installation collapse Federal subsidies have ignited huge demand for batteries, but a tightening of the rules has experts warning of "boom and bust" cycles for the industry. From Book Doof to bedazzling, social reading is all the rage People find community with other bookworms as social reading takes off with everything from literature raves to book bedazzling. Grey's Anatomy mixed with Bump and Scrubs: Welcome to The F Ward Growing up, Ioane Sa'ula thought he'd probably play rugby league professionally, but an injury scuppered his plans. Now, he's the romantic lead of new Aussie medical drama, The F Ward. ABC 5050 quiz: Testing your knowledge of Sam Neill's Marvel cameo, 70s punk rock and traffic cones Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But there's a catch. Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89 Sir Don Bradman once described Sobers as "the greatest all-round cricketer I ever saw". Ukraine says it destroyed Russian bomber at Engels airbase Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the military plane was used by Russia for missile strikes on Ukraine. News from the BBC World Service Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years. Zeffman: Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader. Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak. Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state". Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer. Boy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parents The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month. The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game. Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move. German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too. EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output. One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody. US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities". Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK? Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country. The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11. Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel? Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days. Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims? BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted. What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later) The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad. The Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow next week - is the city ready? Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready. Why are UK fuel prices rising again? UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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