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News from the ABC Australia

'Open door to fraud': European body slams FIFA's World Cup integrity
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Europe's top human rights body hits out at FIFA over the integrity of the World Cup and calls for change before the 2030 tournament. 

Australian baseball's 37yo 'rookie' making national debut at World Cup
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Jess Johnson is one of the feel-good stories of the Australian Women's national baseball team. 

Paramedics told not to take complex cardiac patients to Mersey hospital
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Paramedics have been told to transport complex cardiac patients in Tasmania's north-west to the Launceston General Hospital rather than the local Mersey Community Hospital.

Museum wants Holocaust education to create 'a safe Australia for everybody'
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Melbourne Holocaust Museum has had to step up security since 2020 following a rise in incidents that have seen threatening voice messages and hateful comments left online.

Concerns for lost health services under sale to Calvary
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Doctors are concerned Tasmanians will be forced to travel interstate for certain procedures if the Hobart Private Hospital is sold to Catholic provider Calvary, but the health minister insists there will be no service gap.  

For some in Australia, hope is fading and anger is rising
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Sulaiman Zandinan says Australia is amazing. Wendy Newman says people in the bush are "not country bumpkins". The ABC is inviting you to have Your Say about the issues, challenges and opportunities that shape your life in 2026.

Abbott amplifies Hanson problem for Liberals
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Pauline Hanson's grievance politics is a challenge for Labor, but a splitting headache for the Liberals — compounded by former prime minister Tony Abbott. 

Australia is making humanoid robots in the midst of its AI reckoning
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Australia this week made an important step forward in grappling with the AI revolution. Meanwhile, in Melbourne a company is making humanoid robots. 

One telehealth consult and a doctor prescribed unapproved peptides
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The booming industry selling Australians on treatments to live longer is exploiting significant gaps in health regulation, exposing consumers to risk.

How can you get the balance right when being online is your job?
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

When being across trends in your industry feels like part of your job, it can feel like work never ends. Here's how to protect your free time. 

Race Around the World recap: Catch this week's films
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

From Mexican wrestling to Indian slums, catch up on every week seven film from Race Around the World.

Try this week's history quiz (we made it an easy one)
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Consider yourself a history buff? Test your smarts on the first Moon landing, John Howard and the Riot Act.

Live: Spain and Argentina deadlocked in feisty World Cup final
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Spain is looking to win its second World Cup, taking on three-time and defending champions Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Follow live.

Pauline Hanson 'not backing away' from controversial far-right interview
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The One Nation leader was a guest on the podcast of controversial far-right UK figure Tommy Robinson, where she lamented the end of the White Australia policy.

US ally Jordan summons Iranian ambassador after missile strikes
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The US warns its citizens to stay away from air and sea ports at Aqaba in southern Jordan, hours before Israeli authorities announced that Iranian missiles had been launched towards the city.

Antonelli extends F1 championship lead, heartbroken Russell crashes out in Belgium
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Kimi Antonelli has extended his lead at the top of the F1 championship standings with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri overcoming an early knock and George Russell's race ending in heartbreak.

Rules to tighten on AI use in decision-making by government departments
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Agencies like Centrelink and Services Australia will have to follow a framework to ensure decision-making is "fair and accurate" if they use AI.  

Asylum seekers sent to Nauru by Australia say they are going hungry
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

According to a survey of 78 asylum seekers on Nauru, 99 per cent said they were regularly skipping meals because they could not afford to buy enough food, while more than three quarters said they rarely had access to free, clean drinking water.

Russia pounds Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia battered Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight into Sunday local time, with one of its biggest ballistic missile barrages of the war.

Special guest dazzles aspiring astronauts at Space Day Out
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Young South Australians got one step closer to achieving their space exploration dreams on Sunday when they met a "real-life" astronaut. 



News from the BBC World Service

Burnham to promise 'more breathing room' for people in first speech as PM
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The Labour leader will say he is "acutely conscious" of the UK's high turnover of prime ministers, as he becomes the seventh in 10 years on Monday.

Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.

Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Eight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.

Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.

US soldier killed and one injured after Iranian attack in Iraq
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The US military reports another death a day after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan.

Record numbers of honours for working class heroes
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Record numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards.

The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.

Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

His son, actor Jason Donovan, posted to social media that his father died on Saturday night peacefully in Melbourne, Australia

Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.

Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party starts
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

After an eight-year absence from UK stages, Bruno Mars returned to Wembley Stadium with a polished, hit-filled show.

Fire crews 'surround' large-scale Cairngorms wildfire
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Residents and campers were allowed to return to the affected area and collect personal belongings on Sunday.

Robbie Williams, Tom Cruise and Jennifer Hudson among stars at World Cup closing ceremony
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The celebrity line-up will continue at half-time with performances by Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS.

Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?

I've been a World Cup official - I promise you there is no favouritism
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Darren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.

Trump presence means tight security for World Cup final
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Supporters faced long queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.

Why the half-time show may be a taste of things to come
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.

Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.



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