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News from the ABC Australia

'Revolutionary' talent has girls in Bangladesh flocking to cricket
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

From ploughing rice fields during COVID, Marufa Akter’s remarkable rise to Bangladesh cricket star has inspired a generation of girls to take up cricket. 

Gus search to begin as police vow to 'explore every avenue'
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

In their effort to find missing four-year-old Gus, police have vowed "explore every avenue" — which now includes several mine shafts around the property where he disappeared.

In the Ukraine peace plan, brutal equations are being considered
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

A detailed look at the 28-point plan — as it has been reported — shows some very minor concessions to Russia. But it mostly contains all the same points that have always been made with more or less force by Moscow. 

Forget Wall Street, bitcoin and AI. Here's a real Aussie bubble
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Amid global warnings of impending financial doom, APRA and the Reserve Bank are far more concerned about a home-grown bubble, one that's been taking in oxygen for almost three decades. 

Mental health patients' emergency waits surge again
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

New data shows some patients with serious mental health conditions have been waiting more than 23 hours for a bed in emergency departments.

Cyclone Fina hits remote parts of WA
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Cyclone Fina has hit the coastline of far northern Western Australia as a category three system.

'Contagion' fears surface as bitcoin crash unsettles financial markets
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

It's been a wild ride for bitcoin traders in recent months and, after a weekend of crypto and blockchain enthusiasm at a Sydney convention, sceptics continue to flag the risks.

Terminally ill man in race against time to access records of child imprisonment
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The family of a dying man asked for his records from Tasmania's notorious prison for children, Ashley. They were told it could take eight months — time he does not have.

Gambling ad ban would pass parliament with conscience vote, Labor MP says
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Macarthur MP Mike Freelander believes the multi-partisan support for restricting gambling advertising means the reforms will "get there" eventually.

Breaking: Court dismisses criminal cases against Trump critics
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The criminal cases against two high-profile critics of Donald Trump — former FBI director James Comey and New York attorney-general Letitia James — are thrown out of court.

Try our new 50-50 quiz: Every question is an even chance
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Every question has only two options, one is right and the other is wrong. You have an even chance of guessing correctly each time. 

The court was full of 'old and crusty' men. Then Marilyn Warren arrived
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Marilyn Warren made history when she was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, though she has never thought of herself as a trailblazer.

Hobart stadium backflip sparks row in Shooters, Fishers, Farmers party
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Key figures in Tasmania's Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party have quit following new MP Carlo Di Falco's backflip on the Macquarie Point Stadium project.

Controversial Israel and US-backed Gaza aid organisation closes
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

More than 800 Palestinians died in the vicinity of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid sites after it took over the distribution of all supplies in the strip in May.

MP urges council to skip consultation on town centre in Melbourne's west
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Locals are frustrated by hold-ups with a long awaited shopping strip in Mt Atkinson, in Melbourne's major growth corridor in the west.

Taiwan's 'return to China' key to international order, Xi tells Trump
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Chinese state media reported some of what was discussed in the phone call that took place on Monday, local time.

Woman found alive in coffin at crematorium in Thailand
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Temple staff in Thailand were shocked when the woman began knocking from the coffin.

US labels Maduro-tied Cartel de los Soles a terror organisation
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The designation is the latest measure in the Trump administration's escalating campaign to combat drug trafficking into the US.

US and Ukraine work on 'refined' plan to end war after European pushback
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The US blindsided Kyiv and European countries with a 28-point peace plan last week, giving Ukraine until Thursday to agree to a framework to end Europe's deadliest war since World War Two.

Man jailed for life in largest cybersex crime case in South Korea's history
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

A court in Seoul ruled that Kim Nok-wan's crimes were so grave they warranted his "permanent isolation from society."



News from the BBC World Service

Zelensky warns against giving away territory as latest Ukraine talks end
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

There was optimism following the talks in Geneva, but no details emerged on how to bridge the huge divide between Moscow and Kyiv over territory and security guarantees.

Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Oliver, 3, now appears to be developing normally after taking part in a trial to treat Hunter syndrome that almost didn't get off the ground.

Police officer unable to dress after hammer attack by Palestine Action activist, jury told
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The officer could not drive, shower or dress herself after being struck with a sledgehammer.

Ten-year-old British chess prodigy dazzles at women's event
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Bodhana Sivanandan wins the UK Women’s Blitz Championship, putting her in the top 50 women in the world in the category.

Two peers to be suspended from House of Lords for breaking rules
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Former Army chief Lord Richard Dannatt and businessman Lord Evans of Watford face suspensions.

I watched helplessly as gunmen snatched my son, says father after Nigerian school kidnapping
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The authorities are trying to rescue more than 250 schoolchildren who were abducted by raiders on motorbikes.

Police face misconduct inquiry in case of murdered Harshita Brella
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Four Northamptonshire Police officers will face misconduct proceedings, the force says.

Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer's
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.

Jimmy Cliff, reggae singer with a run of hits spanning decades, dies aged 81
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.

My son went missing but was not initially considered high risk. Five weeks later, he was found dead
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The family of Cole Cooper appealed to the public for help tracing the 19-year-old after he disappeared in May.

What is Cartel de los Soles, which the US is labelling as a terrorist organisation?
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The US says it is headed by Venezuela's president and other senior politicians, but some analysts say it does not even exist.

Scammers target 12 homes on same Cheshire street
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Neighbours in Warrington started receiving mystery letters addressed to people they did not know.

Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan with defiance, anger and resignation
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan became public.

Everything you need to know about the Budget
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

Bollywood legend Dharmendra, one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, dies aged 89
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".

What is going on with offside, and can it be fixed?
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

After more controversy with subjective offside in the Premier League this weekend, can anything be done to change it?

Strictly's Shirley reveals 'terrifying' choking drama
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The Strictly judge thanks her make-up artist for coming to her rescue by doing the Heimlich manoeuvre.

Australia senator condemned for burka stunt in parliament
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

Pauline Hanson donned a black burka as she sought to push for a ban on the garment.

Rapper Ghetts faces more dangerous driving charges
Posted on Monday November 24, 2025

The grime MC is accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of a 20-year-old in Ilford.



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