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News from the ABC Australia

Sweden's left-wing bloc wins general election by slim margin
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The centre-left coalition has secured a one-seat majority over the right-wing bloc that had been in power since 2022.

At least 20 dead, including children, as war-damaged building collapses in Gaza
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The UN says many Palestinians are living in buildings damaged by Israel's air strikes across Gaza, warning many are at danger of collapse.

Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis fire back, further widening Middle East war
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Iran-backed rebels in Yemen launch drones and missiles at Saudi cities, as the Kingdom launches hundreds of air strikes against Houthi positions, in a further sign that the conflict is worsening.

Duterte appears in person at The Hague over 'war on drugs' killings
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The 81-year-old served as president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, before being charged with crimes against humanity for setting up, funding and arming death squads that targeted narcotics peddlers and users. 

Tiny cells and creatures dazzle in microscopic video competition
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Stunning scenes of the world through microscopes have been put on display by the Nikon Small World In Motion competition winners.

EU opens door to Canada becoming 'associate member' as bloc charts future
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has suggested Canada could become the first "associate member" of the European Union. 

Former Kosovo president Thaci sentenced to 25 years' prison for war crimes
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci is found guilty of war crimes, including murder, torture and illegal detention. 

Perth city 'landmark' sign badly damaged by fire at Yagan Square
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

A popular sign in one of Perth's busiest thoroughfares is damaged in a blaze, which is quickly extinguished.

Pyne warns AI could be 'means of human race's destruction'
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten issues an extraordinary warning on what he sees as the danger of AI advancement.

Ninth person charged over fatal house party attack on 21yo man
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Police have charged a ninth person with murder over an attack on a 21-year-old man at a house party in Logan.

'Very disappointing': Indigenous group reacts to NSW land law change
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Changes to a law allowing the transfer of government land into Indigenous ownership have passed NSW parliament, creating a new barrier to land claims that a peak body has described as a "regression."

Domestic violence offenders to face harsher penalties under new laws
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Queensland police will be given expanded powers and penalties for domestic violence offenders, increased under legislative changes expected to be introduced to parliament this week. 

Australia's 43-year MotoGP streak continues with Senna Agius signing
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

There will be a full-time Australian rider in motorcycle racing's premier class for the 43rd consecutive year, with 21-year-old Senna Agius signing to race for KTM Tech3 next year.

Man jailed after committing multiple sexual offences against children
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

An Aldinga Beach man has been jailed for more than 12 years for sexual offences involving children.

Discovery of missing woman's car in river heightens family's fears
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Seven months after she went missing, Yvonne Whear's car has been found submerged in a river less than 10 kilometres from her home in northern NSW.

Teens lucky to be alive after alleged attack on 'problem' croc, handler says
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

A crocodile handler who worked with the four-metre reptile allegedly attacked at Perth Zoo says it would have ripped his head off if given the chance.

Family in tent hit by drunk driver can no longer enjoy camping, judge says
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

A man who drove over a family's tent in a Tasmanian campground early on New Year's Day in 2022 has been jailed.

Former AFL player Ben Cousins's event cancelled after community backlash
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Family violence workers say they are relieved an event featuring former AFL star Ben Cousins has been cancelled after community backlash.

$42b fund manager Cathie Wood sees interest rates topping 7pc on AI boom
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The artificial intelligence boom could push the global economy into "good deflation" as economic growth surges, but that could result in interest rates exceeding 7 per cent, according to a major technology investor.

Alex de Minaur readies for Davis Cup tie between Australia and Poland
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

A Davis Cup tie has come at the perfect time for Alex de Minaur as he searches to recapture a spark after nearly a decade on tour.



News from the BBC World Service

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.

Charles said Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough', Earl Spencer claims in book
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Buckingham Palace has pushed back against the claim, saying grief can "colour memory" of events.

Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

Watch: BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report.

How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teachers' pay strike
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.

'Let's go, let's go' - inside catastrophic derby VAR mistake
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The controversy surrounding the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby has rumbled on for days, so what led to the error?

Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.

Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?

PM and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.

Why an escalating Saudi oil crisis could drive up prices everywhere
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

BBC Verify's Ben Chu examines what impact rising energy costs could have on the global economy.

Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

British-American author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
Posted on Wednesday September 16, 2026

Some 10 families had reportedly been living in the six-storey building in Gaza City that was hit by an Israeli strike last year.



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