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News from the ABC Australia

Massive high-rise fires kill four people in Hong Kong as others remain trapped
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

It is not known how many people remain unaccounted-for because of the fires, which have been fuelled by bamboo scaffolding.

US National Parks to raise fees for foreign visitors to popular sites
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Changes set to take effect on January 1 will include annual park passes jumping to $US250 for foreign tourists, while US residents will continue to be charged $US80, according to authorities.  

Court hears murder-accused had cognition similar to a nine-year-old child
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

A neuropsychologist has told the Northern Territory Supreme Court a man accused of murdering an international student in Darwin "likely" had an intellectual disability that impacted his ability to exercise self-control.

Detectives search state park for missing woman Samantha Murphy
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Detectives have conducted a search near Ballarat as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Victorian woman Samantha Murphy.

Kapp sparks Stars to win over ladder leaders as WBBL exit looms
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The Melbourne Stars will carry solid momentum into Saturday's big WBBL local derby, easily beating top side Hobart by 37 runs.

Patients evacuated by helicopter from Thai hospital as flooding continues
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Floods across nine Thai provinces have killed 33 people and affected more than 2.7 million, with more rain forecast.

India crushed at home by 408 runs as South Africa win Test series 2-0
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

South Africa has clinched its first Test series win in India in 25 years with a crushing 408-run win in the second Test, claiming a 2-0 series sweep.

Court hears sand found in car of man accused of Toyah Cordingley's beach murder
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The Supreme Court in Cairns has heard that Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of the 24-year-old's 2018 murder, first came to the attention of police because of his blue car, which they later searched.

Australia's top universities seek changes to key environmental reform
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Australia's top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a a key piece of environment legislation, drawing the ire of dozens of academics.

Crews work through the night to restore train services after wild weather
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Commuters have been plunged into chaos as the train network faces major delays due to severe weather in Sydney. 

Staff evacuated, calls for ADF help after Cyclone Fina wrecks school
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Staff have been evacuated from a remote boarding school on the Tiwi Islands, and students may not be able to return to classrooms this year, after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina tore through the region with devastating force on Saturday night.

Councillor resigns for personal reasons after 'accidental' strip club visit
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

A City of Joondalup councillor, who lodged an expense claim for a drink he bought at a strip club, resigns from the council citing "personal reasons".

NACC chief executive apologises to parliament for inaccurate evidence
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

National Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Philip Reed writes to parliament apologising for inaccuracies in evidence given during Senate estimates. 

Socceroos learn who they will not face in the World Cup pool stage
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The Socceroos, by pot luck, have avoided some of the sport's strongest nations for the 2026 World Cup pool stage.

Taiwan announces $61 billion defence budget to defend itself against China
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says the budget was introduced for the country to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China.

'Deluded' parents jailed over criminal neglect of twin boys
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Murray Bridge parents of young twins who suffered dozens of rib fractures and injuries have each been jailed, after previously being found guilty of criminal neglect.  

How to spot 'ghost stores' posing as Australian businesses
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

With Australians expected to spend billions this Black Friday, the consumer watchdog is warning about a growing number of "ghost stores" targeting unsuspecting shoppers and posing as local businesses promising premium goods, when in reality they are shipping fast fashion from overseas.

Wallabies unveil 2026 Tests as new coach begins with Japan matches
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss will launch his tenure against Eddie Jones's Japan, Australia's 14-Test schedule for 2026 shows.

Social media ban for under-16s challenged in High Court
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Australia's social media age ban is being challenged in the High Court on the grounds that it restricts young teens' implied right to freedom of political communication.

Labor accused of turning blind eye to Nauru corruption allegations
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Greens senator David Shoebridge reads what he alleges to be extracts from a secret AUSTRAC report that has not been made public, in the Senate late on Tuesday. 



News from the BBC World Service

Trump defends envoy after leak appears to show him coaching Russia
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The US president said he had not heard the audio, but that it sounded like "standard" negotiations.

Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers fall ill
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.

Australian teens launch court challenge to social media ban
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.

Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.

Council says it will continue legal bid to close asylum hotel in Epping
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.

Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.

Runaway driver caught by DNA on car airbag
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Witnesses heard Jamie Challis leaving the scene of the crash in Newport saying “I gotta go”.

Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank.

Watch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year search
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.

Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.

Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force.

'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing'
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.

When does winter start?
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Are you wondering when winter officially begins? BBC Weather's Stav Danaos can fill you in.

Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife, Joan, dies aged 80
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for".

Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.

Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Hundreds of children remain missing following other recent abductions in Nigeria.

Parking inspector and wife arrested for €1m meter theft
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The man is alleged to have stolen coins from parking meters in the German town of Kempten, police said.

Couple have last dance at Blackpool ballroom before move to care home
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Ron and Marilyn Hill hit the dancefloor one final time after their granddaughter's plea on TikTok.

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The Budget: What To Watch Out For
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

More details emerge ahead of the budget about tax rises and increases to minimum wage.



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