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What you need to know about Iran today, with Matt Doran Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
The ABC's Middle East Correspondent Matt Doran is in Beirut and is providing daily updates on the Middle East war.Â
Young people particularly vulnerable to cults post-COVID Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
According to one of Australia's leading cult experts, the number of young adults between 17 and 25 years old joining cults since COVID is increasing at an alarming rate.Â
How to watch Matildas vs China in Women's Asian Cup semifinal Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
The Matildas are in the final four at the Women's Asian Cup, and take on the defending champion China in the first semifinal tonight. Here's how to follow the game at Perth Stadium.
UTS 'effectively silenced' student who complained of sexual harassment Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
The National Student Ombudsman takes aim at the University of Technology Sydney in one of its first major investigations, accusing the university of isolating a young complainant.
'Just like riding a motorbike': Electric bicycles are easy to modify, but hard to police Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Electric bicycles come with strict rules around power and speed, but that's not stopping people like Jeff from modifying their push bikes with kits online. It has prompted calls for tougher restrictions on e-bikes.
Live: Trump tells allies 'get involved quickly' in securing Strait of Hormuz Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
The US president hits out at European allies, who he says "weren't that enthusiastic" about helping, as Iranian drones and missiles closed the shipping channel. Follow live.Â
New laws for NSW after 'sickening' attacks on LGBTQIA+ teens Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Offenders convicted of hate crimes against the LGBTQIA+ community in New South Wales could face up to seven years behind bars under new legislation being introduced to parliament.
ABC Places quiz: Where in the world are we? Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Today's ABC Places quiz features photos from 10 locations around the world. Your challenge is to guess where you are.
Seven in 10 employers admit excluding candidates due to illness or age Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Seven in 10 employers have revealed they are excluding candidates in certain groups, including those who live with a long-term illness, disability, mental illness or are over 55, according to a new survey.
$30K drone reshapes how Australia and the world view future wars Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Defence analysts say the early lessons of the Iran conflict are fairly clear: drone warfare is here to stay and Australia needs to rapidly improve its counter-drone capabilities.
Why the RBA will add to the petrol pain Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
As Reserve Bank board members gather for the second day of meetings this morning, they already would have been peppered with dire warnings about the potential impact of the energy shock.
The chances of a rate rise have spiked from zero to 71pc Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
The market thinks the RBA is likely to lift interest rates today, with increasing uncertainty surrounding inflation as the Middle East war puts upward pressure on prices.
Inside Venezuela, we saw why its vast oil reserves can't help the current crisis Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Foreign Correspondent goes inside Venezuela's oil regions where boom towns have gone bust, leaving behind a shattered industry needing billions to reboot.
Duck hunters blame protesters for burning shooting shelters Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Tasmanian duck hunters believe their shooting shelters, known as hides, are being burnt down by protesters, with 80 destroyed in the past four years.
Sasha wanted to trace her genealogy, instead she uncovered a 30yo mistake Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
When Sasha Szafranski matched with a stranger on a genealogy website, she uncovered an IVF mix-up that had been hidden for 30 years.
Even America's critics often speak its strategic language Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
For much of the past century, the world has learned to interpret war through categories shaped by American power.
Iranian women's football team head home after five decline asylum Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
The Iranian women's football team left Malaysia headed for the Middle East after five players withdrew their claims for asylum in Australia.Â
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
US President Donald Trump announces her diagnosis on Truth Social, saying her prognosis "is excellent".
Iran war 'not a matter for NATO', says Germany, as Trump demands Hormuz help Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Donald Trump tells US allies "get involved quickly" in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz shipping channel, while warning members of NATO the alliance faces a "very bad" future if they do not do their bit. Â
Teenager pleads not guilty to murder over alleged role in fatal stabbing Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
A teenage boy has pleaded not guilty to handing a knife to a friend who fatally stabbed a man in Logan in 2023.
News from the BBC World Service
What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine? Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent. Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option. Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood. Elusive nightjar birds making remarkable comeback, conservationists say Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 An ecological survey has found 109 nightjar territories in the lowland heaths of east Hampshire. King hits the DJ decks on city arts venue visit Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 The King admits "trying to get a hang of it" while having a go at being a DJ during a visit to Manchester. Starmer announces £53m to help households most hit by rising heating oil costs Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran. Schoolgirl 'traumatised' after being wrongly sent to England for abortion Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.
BBC urges court to dismiss Trump Panorama lawsuit Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 The US president is suing for defamation over the way Panorama spliced together parts of a speech he made. Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff. Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business. Watch: Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a rare tie Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind. From Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars. See the winners list in full Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles. Stars and red carpet fashion in pictures Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony. 'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank. Meta and TikTok let harmful content rise after evidence outrage drove engagement, say whistleblowers Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears. How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus? Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally. Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections. Who wants what from the Iran war? Posted on Monday March 16, 2026 Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?
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