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News from the ABC Australia Vine out of Giro after horrific crash Jay Vine's awful luck continued on stage two of the Giro d'Italia with the Australian taken to hospital following a horror crash on wet roads that saw multiple riders abandon the race. The community passionate about miniature versions of horses Model horses are a hobby not many are familiar with. But collectors say it should not be reduced to playing with toys. Regional sports 'stronger through diversity' as refugees thrive on field A hockey program in Toowoomba is helping Yazidi refugees adapt to life in Australia and build a community. Whistleblower's plea to remove gag orders ahead of landmark ADF sexual violence inquiry The impending military sexual violence inquiry is a time for Defence to "reckon with" its past. But advocates say it will be half-baked unless defence lifts gag orders on victims ahead of hearings. Whale disposal scrutinised after boat ramp 'debacle' attracts sharks Marine scientists want to see whale carcasses towed offshore and disposed of out to sea in a process they say is safer, cheaper and more ecologically friendly. The invisible problem sitting under Queensland streets and homes At least 22,000km of water mains in Queensland's network are headed towards the end of their useful life span, leading to an "infrastructure cliff". Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife becomes a powerful new opera Leah Purcell’s The Drover’s Wife is being transformed into an opera with music by George Palmer and starring soprano Nina Korbe. How Nigel Farage went from outsider to contender for UK PM Nigel Farage has his eye on the prime minister's job himself and, if Reform can sustain this level of support at a general election, the keys to Downing Street may fall to him. MP threatens to challenge UK PM Starmer after local election defeat UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a new setback to his leadership after a former minister said she would challenge him for the top job. Breeding program gives endangered frog with 'baritone' call a fighting chance Scientists hope the successful captive breeding and release of the endangered Watson's tree frog in Victoria's far east will help aid the species' survival, after its habitat was decimated during the Black Summer bushfires. Women's players sick of being told 'don't bite the hand that feeds you' Players from various codes across the country will protest gender-based violence and call for greater accountability from clubs when instances of mistreatment arise. Who is responsible for the problems in Alice Springs town camps? Conditions in town camps in Alice Springs are under intense scrutiny, but the residents are caught in a tangled web of bureaucracy with little transparency on the money being spent and who exactly is responsible for what. Australian cafe owner looking to protect signature drink from imitators Melbourne cafe owner Caleb Cha is looking into how he can legally stop shops in Indonesia from imitating his signature Tiger Bomb coffee.  'Easy to get influenced': What cheaper weight-loss drugs means for millions India has become one of the first countries to introduce cheaper, generic brands of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, but health professionals warn a lack of regulation and oversight is causing problems. The 'magnificent' mansion that housed movie stars, hippies and refugees From post-war Jewish refugees, who arrived with nothing but hope, to the bohemian artists and performers who took over in the 1970s, historic Melbourne mansion Labassa has more stories than rooms. How everyone is making money — and what it means for the tax they pay In Australia, the way people earn their money affects the rate of tax they pay — and top earners have a very different income mix from everyone else. Ancient drought resistant winegrape instilling hope for struggling farmers In an Australian first, two South Australian winegrape growers are trialling an ancient variety from Cyprus that is reducing water consumption and reconnecting them to their Mediterranean roots. Farrer result turns One Nation from protest to genuine electoral threat The result in Farrer has made One Nation’s attempts to become the natural home for conservative Australians look less like a protest and more like a genuine electoral threat. John Polson was headed for jail. One phone call changed his life forever John Polson was a troubled teen when a sliding doors moment led him into the world of acting. He went on to create Tropfest, one of the world's biggest short film festivals, changing his life and the Australian industry.  The RBA's post-COVID rate hikes caused Australians to work more The International Monetary Fund found that thousands of Australians took on a second or third job when the RBA hiked rates rapidly in 2022 and 2023. It expected the opposite. News from the BBC World Service Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a contest. Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around? Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg. How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives. Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital after being flown to UK The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend. Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally. Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action". Man arrested after car hit group in Nottinghamshire town One person suffered life-threatening injuries and four others were hurt in the incident. Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London. SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority. PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses. Plaid Cymru wants to run Welsh government on its own, leader says Rhun ap Iorwerth said he will try to run a minority government after his party's Senedd election triumph. The 35 Eurovision songs with just three minutes to get you hooked From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision. The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year. 'Not as sexy - but similar': Matcha went mainstream, now an alternative is emerging From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK. HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends. Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39 Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month. I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán. Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada. Warm weekend forecast before Arctic air brings cold spell next week Colder conditions will dominate next week after a brief hit of warmer weather for some this weekend as Matt Taylor explains. Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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