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News from the ABC Australia

Live: NRL celebrates 'World's Biggest Birthday Party' for Jai Arrow
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

The NRL is holding the "World's Biggest Birthday Party" for Jai Arrow as the South Sydney Rabbitohs host the Newcastle Knights in Sydney. Follow live.

Live: Bulldogs - Eagles kicks off Sunday footy at Docklands
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Western Bulldogs and West Coast kick off a Sunday triple-header as round 18 of the AFL comes to a close. Follow live.

Bellingham goes big time again, as England continues down hard road
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Jude Bellingham has been scrutinised and criticised in the months leading up to the World Cup. Now he stands as England's best player so far, carrying the Three Lions' title dreams on his shoulders.

Man dies in hospital after stabbing at Newcastle unit block
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

An extensive forensic examination is underway at a unit block in Hamilton South after a man was fatally stabbed.

Why Norway feels 'bitter' after contest of controversy against England
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Norway felt England's equaliser shouldn't have stood after the ball appeared to get a deflection off a wire holding up the "spider-cam" above the pitch, directly leading to England gaining possession and scoring.

Love story: Motherhood is helping Moana Hope re-learn how to love
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

The former AFLW player was an adult when she realised her childhood had warped her understanding of love.

China ballistic missile test pushes case for Pacific security pact
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says the testing of a nuclear-capable missile damaged China's reputation and has strengthened the case for a Pacific security pact. 

Man charged after filming inside Dezi Freeman's hideout
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

A man who entered the property where Dezi Freeman had been hiding out in north-east Victoria has been charged with trespass.

Typhoon makes landfall in China as millions of people take shelter
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Typhoon Bavi brings strong winds and heavy rain as it makes landfall in Zhejiang province in eastern China.

Perth man, 26, charged over death near Fremantle entertainment strip
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

A man from Perth's western suburbs is charged with manslaughter following the death of a man near Fremantle's entertainment strip in the early hours of yesterday.

Numbat population improves amid warning there is a long way to go
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Numbats, Western Australia's animal emblem, have been pulled from the brink of extinction after research found the population was growing in the wild.

Young country footballer 'alert' after serious on-field head knock
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

A young regional footballer who sustained a head knock and concussion during a match on Saturday is recovering well in a Melbourne hospital, according to his club.

Skier training for 2030 Winter Paralympics only a year after discovering sport
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Oliberth Reyes has moved to the Snowy Mountains to train to qualify for the 2030 Winter Paralympics despite learning to ski only a year ago.

Breaking: US strikes Iran as UAE, Qatar engage defence systems
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Iran is reportedly responding to a Sunday morning US attack by closing the Strait of Hormuz and targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Mining powerhouse of WA could be in box seat after India uranium deal
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Australia has struck a uranium exports deal with India, which has put WA’s effective ban on uranium mining and exporting in the spotlight.

Book inspires Wajarri man to ditch mining for leadership
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Board meetings and navigating native title were not on Kurt McIntosh's radar until he stumbled upon a book at the airport.

Two stabbed, two teens injured in separate brawls across Sydney
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

NSW Police are investigating after a man and a boy were found with stab wounds in Sydney's south-west, while two teens were injured in a separate incident involving a large brawl in Sydney's north-west.

Six teenagers charged after spate of armed robberies
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Police tracked an allegedly stolen car across multiple Melbourne suburbs before making dramatic arrests.

International penpals meet after 33-year correspondence
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

After three decades of letters, emails and social media exchanges, a chance encounter brings two penpals face-to-face for the first time.

The man solving the '100-million-year-old cold case' death of a dinosaur
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Travis Enright is four months into investigating what he calls "a 100-million-year-old cold case" involving a 10-metre-long aquatic dinosaur called Moria.



News from the BBC World Service

Watch full highlights as England ride luck in fierce Miami heat
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, as England come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.

US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

The strikes follow an attack on a Cyrpus-flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.

We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?

Tributes paid to TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer.

Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.

Watch fans react to every goal of England v Norway
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

The quarter-final of the World Cup saw the two teams face off in Miami, cheered on by fans back home.

'He has dragged them through all tournament' - England player ratings
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

BBC to show England's World Cup semi-final
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever - but it's a ​problem for scientists
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m.

Ice on testicles and donating blood - the myths sold to men trying to boost their sperm
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

With men’s fertility increasingly in the spotlight, we meet the men using unproven “hacks” promoted by influencers to up their sperm counts.

Why Gen Z chilling red wine is socially acceptable, especially in the summer heat
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Drinking a red at room temperature only is a common belief but the heatwave might have changed that.

Wimbledon vs World Cup: Who wore their look best?
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Wimbledon and the World Cup are known for high stakes and high fashion. Choose your favourite looks.

Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.

Village in shock as 'horrific' Ann Widdecombe murder case unfolds
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

The residents of a tiny Devon village are left in shock after the death of Ann Widdecombe.

At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Police say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.

Prince Harry talks grief, stress and loss in final event of UK trip
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

The Duke of Sussex rounded off his visit by meeting bereaved children and young people - and doing yoga with goats.

'Fresh arrest in killing of Widdecombe' and 'Saved by the Bell'
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

New arrest after death of Ann Widdecombe and Bellingham brings it home for England leads Sunday's papers.

How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

The five-year-old elephant seal attracted global attention during his recent time ashore in southern Tasmania.



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