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News from the ABC Australia

Person dies after being hit by plane in the US
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

A person who jumped a fence at a US airport has been killed after being struck by a plane during take-off.

Live: Storm out to end seven-match losing streak at home against Tigers
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The Melbourne Storm is on a seven-match losing streak, the club's worst run since entering the NRL, and hosts Wests Tigers. Follow live.

Passengers on Antarctic cruise struck by hantavirus to undergo medical screening
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The Centers for Disease Control is now involved in managing the outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius, which is set to arrive this afternoon in the Canary Islands.

Live: Eagles lose bloodied key defender for rest of match against Demons
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Melbourne seeks to close in on the top six with a win over West Coast at Docklands, before the Tigers and the Crows close out round nine at the MCG. Follow live.

Missing scientists may represent a 'grave threat to US national security'
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The scientists supposedly all had access to sensitive government research, and the nature of their work has led to speculation that their cases might all be connected. 

Climbers winched to safety after overnight ordeal in the Warrumbungles
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

A falling rock sparks a tense rescue in the Warrumbungle National Park in central-western New South Wales.

Why this ex-Liberal thinks she can unite One Nation and Greens voters
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Charlotte Mortlock believes it is time for Australia to leave the left-right ideology behind and focus on what brings people together instead.

Family channels grief into thousands of dollars for Leukaemia Foundation
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Elli Wust was 27 years old and pregnant with her first child when she found out her mum had a rare blood cancer. Now she has two children who never got to meet their cherished grandmother, who died at age 58. 

Love story: Love when you don't know how long you've got
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

My 14-year-old daughter Pip has Williams syndrome. The future is uncertain and full of heartache, but my love for my baby is not.

Police questioning fail-to-stop driver after 92yo killed in crash
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

A car rolled and smashed into a power pole, killing its elderly passenger, after swerving to avoid a car driving the wrong way on the New England Highway in southern Queensland. 

Yaraka publican shares why she's selling the town's only pub
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

A year after her husband died in a car crash, Gerry Gimblett says it is time to sell the pub they ran for more than a decade.  

Fans left 'uncomfortable' as referee criticised in bloody heavyweight brawl
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Daniel Dubois stops Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of a brutal contest to take the WBO heavyweight title as observers ringside criticise an "uncomfortable watch".

Alexa Leary misses out on Commonwealth Games after reclassification
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Alexa Leary is classified out of the Commonwealth Games team as Swimming Australia names first half of squad for Glasgow 2026. 

Home destroyed by fire rebuilt with tyres, bottles and cans
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Dee-Ann Kelly lost her home to fire in 2024, now she's rebuilding an Earthship, made from recycled materials in an effort to make her home more fire resilient.

Pauline Hanson lashes 'arrogant' critics who say One Nation can't go mainstream
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Pauline Hanson says the major parties "will lose" because of an "arrogant" belief that One Nation is not able to become a mainstream force, following the party's first lower house win this century.

'A terrible waste': Prison unit barely used amid overcrowding crisis
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The notorious Unit 18, a makeshift youth detention facility within the adult Casuarina Prison, has sat empty for at least a week while other WA prisons are bursting at the seams. 

From buckin' bulls to boxing: Aussie champ's new challenge
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

In his 50s, retired bull rider Troy Dunn has taken up boxing because it's "easier" on his body.

Chalmers reveals gas tax revenue is up in federal budget
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the tax on offshore gas projects has raised more revenue than expected this year, as he prepares to hand down a budget focused on fixing a "broken" housing market and tax system. 

Students chasing hydrogen racing world title in Switzerland
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

A group of Whyalla high school students is heading to Switzerland to race a remote-control hydrogen-powered car that they designed and engineered. 

Iran fears captain may be denied entry to US for World Cup
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Iran demands assurances that team members who served in the Revolutionary Guard, including skipper Mehdi Taremi, will be able to get visas for the FIFA World Cup.



News from the BBC World Service

Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a contest.

Is Starmer's leadership under serious threat?
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster.

How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.

Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

Antisemitism 'a problem for all of us to fix', religious leaders say in letter
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.

Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".

How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections

Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.

SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.

Plaid Cymru wants to run Welsh government on its own, leader says
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Rhun ap Iorwerth said he will try to run a minority government after his party's Senedd election triumph.

Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

Adolescence, Amandaland and Traitors stars ready for Bafta TV Awards
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Big names and rising stars will be honoured on the biggest night in the British TV calendar.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

The Papers: 'Plot to oust Starmer' and 'Gord help us all'
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

Sunday's papers lead on the fallout from the local elections and Gordon Brown's return to politics.

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'
Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026

The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.

Man arrested after car hit group in Nottinghamshire town
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

One person suffered life-threatening injuries and four others were hurt in the incident.

I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.



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