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News from the ABC Australia

Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Donald Trump is insisting the US deal allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a nuclear energy industry has one major condition — the Arab kingdom must formally recognise the State of Israel.

Billions in new funding for AUKUS shipyards in Adelaide
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The billions of dollars in additional funding is another step towards making Australia's nuclear submarine program "a reality".

Netball agents frustrated as pay talks roll into Glasgow 2026
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for the Aussie Diamonds. 

Death toll climbs after flooding in India, Afghanistan and Pakistan
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

At least 82 people have died and more than 650,000 have been impacted after heavy rain and flash flooding in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Chinese diplomats leave ALP conference after bid to eject Taiwan officials
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The incident could stir fresh tensions between China and Australia in the wake of several recent high-profile disputes. 

SA police say man dies while resisting arrest in Adelaide CBD
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A man has died in Adelaide's CBD after police say he became unresponsive during an attempted arrest this afternoon.

Australia gets first win with Glasgow asleep and the Games yet to open
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Australia's first victory of the Commonwealth Games comes in a surprise extra session as the bowlers start before the opening ceremony. 

Penrith flyer breaks record in comeback Panthers win
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Thomas Jenkins has claimed a slice of history in Penrith's unconvincing win over Parramatta in the western Sydney derby.

Pies make statement with impressive win over listless Crows
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Collingwood franks its strong run of form with an impressive 34-point win over Adelaide, as Crows fans defy pleas from the club and boo Isaac Quaynor.

Taiwanese woman sentenced for attempted murder of Australian exchange student
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Taiwanese media has reported Yang Jinping has been sentenced for the attempted murder of Brisbane exchange student Alex Shorey in 2023.

One of WA's longest bridges to be built after Indigenous dispute resolved
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

One of Western Australia's longest bridges will be built to fix a road to nowhere in Perth's east — resolving a four-year long deadlock over fears the bridge would destroy an ancient rock shelter and billabong.

Bystanders praised for courage to stop attempted murder of woman
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A man who "doggedly" tried to kill a woman in a prolonged attack in suburban Perth caught on CCTV has is been jailed for 16 years.

Court hears complainant's evidence challenged in police officer's rape trial
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The defence team of a former NSW Police officer accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in 1998 has told the court that the complainant's claims are unreliable.

Argument over dog leads to shooting murder and 22 years' jail
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The family of a man who was fatally shot through a screen door during an argument over a dog say the sentence handed to his killer is "bittersweet".

Sovereign citizen question to gun owners shut down by senior officer
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A senior police officer slams the strategy of writing to some Tasmanian gun owners asking them to confirm or deny whether they aligned with sovereign citizen ideology.

Trump went to war to restrict a nuclear program, now he's backing one
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Donald Trump went to war with Tehran to stop it enriching nuclear fuel. Now he's approved a deal that analysts warn could open the door for another Middle Eastern power to potentially do exactly that.

Driver boasted of drink driving, weeks before killing 12-year-old girl
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

County Court judge Michael Tinney says Jordan Kenyon's decision to get behind the wheel after consuming the drug GHB was like playing "Russian roulette" with the general public.

Elite boarding school review uncovers 'normalised' abuse
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

An independent review of an elite private school in regional Victoria describes a culture of "normalised" racism, bullying and abuse.

Insect repellent release leaves 11 staff sick at major SA hospital
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Eleven staff at an Adelaide hospital have become unwell and a dozen emergency beds have been closed, after the accidental release of an "outdoor insect repellent" inside the facility.

Outback hubs prepare for 'amazingly majestic' 2028 solar eclipse
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

About 10,000 eclipse chasers are expected to descend on the Northern Territory's Barkly region in two years to stand in the shadow of the moon.



News from the BBC World Service

Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.

Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.

Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

Police failed to check Manchester synagogue attacker's phones despite arresting him twice
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Greater Manchester Police apologises because Jihad Al-Shamie's devices were not reviewed before the attack.

France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.

Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith out of Commonwealths
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson pulls out of the Commonwealth Games because of injury.

Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.

Airport drop off fees up by a third - here's how to avoid unexpected charges
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.

Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.

Fit checks and fear: Inside India's GenZ 'cockroach' protests
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

Hosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected?
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Ruiz & Gavi's reward for win... 150kg of tomatoes
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Spain's Fabian Ruiz and Gavi receive their body weight in tomatoes when they return to their hometown Los Palacios y Villafranca.

Love Island: All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare marry
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The couple won the first series of the spin-off edition of the hit dating show in 2024.

MI5 to pay damages for illegal surveillance of journalist's phone
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

It is believed to be the first time that MI5 has been directed to pay compensation to a journalist.

Bonnie Tyler's funeral to be broadcast online to fans around the world
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The service in Swansea on 17 August will be live streamed on the star's official website.



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