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News from the ABC Australia

Cyclist breaks jaw in horror crash at Tour de Suisse Femmes
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Urska Žigart breaks her jaw after a terrifying fall, in a race that saw her rag-dolled across the road.

Government says possum bridges successful, but skeptics question data
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The WA government has released night-vision images showing scores of native wildlife are using rope bridges and underpasses along a $1.46 billion highway in the South West region, but not everyone is convinced.

Andy Burnham poised to challenge UK PM after 'circus' by-election win
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Andy Burnham, a British Labour lifer, is expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the country's top job after re-entering the House of Commons via a by-election.

Start of NSW snow season missing key ingredient
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Snowy Mountains are not quite living up to their name as a slow start to the ski season leaves some seasonal workers out of a job.

Boys' trip to World Cup takes on new meaning after mate's death
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The flights were booked for the trip of a lifetime for a group of best mates when one of them suddenly died.

Third person charged over Melbourne synagogue fire
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Police have charged a 20-year-old from Melbourne's north-west with a number of charges including arson over a fire that destroyed the Adass Israel Synagogue in 2024.

North Queensland reacts to Rinehart's idea of giving islands to Musk
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Townsville Enterprise chief executive says "all ideas are welcome" after mining magnate Gina Rinehart suggested islands off North Queensland's coast should be offered to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for satellite launches. 

Obama centre opens with star-studded crowd but no Trump
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

All living US ex-presidents, with the notable absence of Donald Trump, have joined a star-studded line-up for the opening of Barack Obama's presidential centre in Chicago.

Wife of AFL legend Tony Modra thanks first responders 'who saved his life'
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The wife of AFL icon Tony Modra has expressed her gratitude to emergency services and hospital staff as the Crows legend remains in hospital in a "critical but stable condition" following a truck crash in South Australia.

Work on Sydney motorway to resume after sinkholes halted project
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Tunnelling for a new motorway in Sydney's south will recommence after collapses and sinkholes halted the project more than two years ago.

'They simply lied': Iranians devastated as US signs with regime they hoped would fall
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

From inside Iran, citizens say they feel abandoned and forgotten as the United States signs a deal with the regime Washington launched a war against. 

Man living with motor neurone disease keeps woodwork passion alive
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

After a career in forestry, David Quill uses woodworking to help his motor neurone disease fight.

Union won't rule out more strikes as Victorian teachers reject pay offer
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

State school teachers in Victoria vote to reject the government's 28 to 32 per cent pay rise, despite their union's stance. 

Gold mining pause as western NSW is rocked by two earthquakes
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

A magnitude-3.4 earthquake within the Newmont Cadia Gold Mine site, south of Orange, is felt by people in surrounding areas.

NT's deputy opposition leader dumped for new recruit
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Northern Territory Labor party has replaced their deputy opposition leader with a newcomer to parliament, in a move they say will win back the trust and confidence of the people of Darwin.

Australian star Day hops on a cart and leaves US Open mid-round
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Former US Open winner Jason Day leaves the tournament mid-round after injuring his back.

Woman struck man with car 'at speed' in Hobart frontyard, police say
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Tasmania Police say a man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being struck by a car driven by a woman he knew.

Photographers 'ruining' personal moments during World Cup anthems
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Photographers have been allowed to get very close to the coaches during national anthems at the World Cup, but not everyone is happy.

Coalition's renewable energy buffer zones risks projects, report says
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Energy experts have mixed views on what the Victorian Coalition's proposed renewable energy buffer zone policy could mean for the state's energy transition.

More soft plastics needed as Australia's recycling capacity booms
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Australia's soft plastics recycling industry is operating at nearly triple the capacity it was at now-collapsed national recycler REDcycle's peak, but consumers are yet to be convinced.



News from the BBC World Service

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.

US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?

Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

Foreign Office drops 'do not travel' advice for Dubai, but calls situation unpredictable
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

Amber heat health alerts issued with UK temperatures set to soar above 30C
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected, as Europe experiences a 'heat dome'.

Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

BBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusations
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger Zone

Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

Tuchel's national anthem complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.

Why does Scotland's McGinn celebrate with goggles?
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.

Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.

Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostitlities might affect you - in five charts.

'He hid the a la carte menu': Who should pay on the first date
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

Weekly quiz: How many SpaceX employees just became millionaires?
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'Toddler critical' and 'cost of living hope'
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The papers focus on a three-year-old boy, who was who was left with critical injuries after ending up a crocodile enclosure in a Cambridgeshire zoo.

Hats and high-fashion as King attends Royal Ascot with actor Stanley Tucci
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week.



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