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News from the ABC Australia

Father faces court hearing for alleged murder of wife and baby
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Matthew James Cox is charged with murdering his wife Tayla Black, 30, and their 11-week-old daughter Murphy in August 2023. 

Advocates say changes to drug driving laws will impact medicinal cannabis users
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Australia's leading alcohol and other drug prevention organisation has warned the changes would negatively impact people using legal medicinal cannabis prescriptions.

Police, SES search underway in SA coastal town
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Emergency services have begun a search near Port MacDonnell on SA's South East coast.

Man jailed for at least 17 years over murder during failed drug robbery
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Mark Peckham, 39, has been sentenced for murdering George Kirk at a Dubbo home while looking for drugs.

Friends hid ute burnout injury that killed footballer, coroner says
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

A coroner details how friends of a 21-year-old footballer who fell from the back of a ute doing a burnout delayed seeking proper medical help because they were worried the driver would be in trouble.

Disgruntled Tiger Doueihi expected to return to training
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Adam Doueihi is expected to resume training with Wests Tigers on Tuesday after the playmaker underwent crisis talks with coach Benji Marshall and club officials. 

Five pastas for stress-free weeknight dinners
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Winter brings a special kind of craving for comforting, carb-loaded dinners. We've found five of our tastiest pasta recipes to nourish you throughout the week.

Runaway train in Hunter Valley 'worst-case scenario' for rail safety
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Experts say the escape of a fully laden coal train which rolled downhill through the NSW Hunter Valley with no-one on board was a "worst-case scenario" for rail safety.

Leadership contest could leave Victorian Labor in a 'nightmare scenario'
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's leadership is on a knife's edge, with Labor MPs moving to replace her in spill tomorrow. Here's how the challenge could play out.

Yung Filly tells rape trial 'vibes were good' between him and alleged victim
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

UK social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly says the "vibes were good" between himself and a young fan he is accused of raping and violently assaulting at his hotel.

'The diggers have arrived': Works begin at Hobart's $1.13b stadium site
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Earthworks are underway for Hobart's new $1.13 billion stadium, as the developer defends its decision to allow a company facing criminal charges to remain a contender to build the facility.

Public funeral for allegedly murdered teen Layla Jeffery
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Layla Jeffery's funeral will be held in Donald on the same day a 16-year-old boy will face court charged with her murder.

Hanson 'disappointed' after losing racial discrimination appeal
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson loses an appeal against a court ruling which found she racially discriminated against Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi.

Seawall ruling may set erosion precedent for NSW beaches
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Beachside residents at The Entrance North can start building their own seawall after a court ruling that may set a precedent for the entire NSW coastline. 

Police allege trio from Sydney stormed Canberra home, set it alight
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

An adult and two teenagers from western Sydney have faced court today after a serious arson incident in Canberra's north.

Risk consultant defends arming private security at Jewish events
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

A royal commission on antisemitism has pressed a risk and security consultant on his belief that the private security sector should be armed when protecting open air events.

Sydney shark attack hero wins world paddleboarding championship
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

A volunteer lifeguard who helped save a woman attacked by a shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney's east has won the world paddleboarding championship.

Settler violence in the West Bank escalates after violent clash
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

More than 130 Palestinians have been detained in weekend raids across the occupied West Bank, according to Israel's military, following a deadly clash between settlers and Palestinians last week.

Rachel Stephen-Smith elected ACT's new deputy chief minister
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Rachel Stephen-Smith takes over as ACT deputy chief minister from Yvette Berry, who resigned last week after the Integrity Commission made "serious corrupt conduct" findings against two senior public servants in her education portfolio. 

Man charged over alleged attack on Islamic celebration
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

A 37-year-old man has been charged with allegedly assaulting people at an Islamic iftar dinner earlier this year.



News from the BBC World Service

NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.

Girlguiding unveils first major uniform redesign since 1990
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.

UK's most parched regions miss chance for rain ahead of next heatwave
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Much of the UK continues to experience very dry conditions after a summer marked by low rainfall and recurring heatwaves.

Funeral boss who lied about burying dad has shown no remorse, daughter says
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Robert Bush is being sentenced later for a string of offences, including denying proper burials.

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

Littler wins Matchplay and smashes records
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.

Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.

'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

'South Asian programmes helped us settle into our new lives'
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Early South Asian programming included music and practical tips to settle into British life.

UK papers: Youth benefits 'crack down' and Gatwick 'Fly and dry'
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Andy Burnham's latest policy plans dominate many of Monday's newspapers.

Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

'Antisemitism felt relentless' - Jewish students on life at UK universities
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Some students said they are having to hide their Jewish identity, fearing physical and verbal abuse.

Watch: Scaffolding tumbles from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.

Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.

Four people including baby die after car crash
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Four people, including a baby, died after a car crashed into trees in Derby. The driver was arrested.



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