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News from the ABC Australia

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as Spain declares national emergency for the first time over fires. 

US and Iran trade strikes after Trump vows 'major military punishment'
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The strikes came after President Donald Trump vowed "major military punishment" for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen over moves to block a second major international shipping route.

Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub incident
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

US singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray over an altercation in a London nightclub in a fight that injured a music producer with a glass bottle.

Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukraine defence industry event
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A Russian ballistic missile strike has killed 10 people and injured almost 100 at a defence industry event near Kyiv, as the Kremlin says it will keep fighting while awaiting new US peace proposals.

Bali bans two Dutch men alleged to have hosted discriminatory run club
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Bali's Immigration department has banned two Dutch expats from Indonesia for organising a run club event '"fraught with discrimination against local residents".

Police intercept car with 'significant' bomb near Northern Ireland border
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The driver, a woman in her 20s, and a man in his 40s have been arrested on suspicion of offences against the state.

What it feels like to have your sport dumped from the Commonwealth Games
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Their sports of diving and table tennis may have been brutally cut from the 2026 slate, but Anabelle Smith and Milly Tapper have still made their way to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

New report reveals what triggered SA's catastrophic algal bloom crisis
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A new report reveals what caused South Australia's most devastating algal bloom crisis — 18 months after it first appeared on the state's waters.

Police officer shot while responding to call on the Fraser Coast
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

An emergency declaration has been made in Yengarie, west of Maryborough, under the Public Safety Preservation Act.

Youth rehab provider's social media follows questioned in parliament
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The public social media habits of an organisation receiving public funds to rehabilitate at-risk young people have been raised in parliament.  

Hundreds attend memorial for murdered mum Jana Armstrong
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Jana Armstrong has been remembered as a beloved sister, loving mother and valued member of the Toowoomba community following her death two weeks ago.

Woman allegedly makes antisemitic comments at Bondi attack site
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A woman will face court after allegedly making antisemitic comments to a group including Jewish leaders and Sydney Swans players at the site of the Bondi terror attack.

Cats down Dees, Dockers flex muscle against Eagles in derby
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Geelong ends Melbourne's MCG winning streak with a crucial scalp to keep touch with the top six, while Fremantle strolls to derby victory over West Coast.

Live: Aussies undefeated in 3x3 basketball at Glasgow Comm Games
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

It's officially day one of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the the first medals of the Games up for grabs in the para powerlifting. Follow live.

Friends turned millionaires take tech company shares battle to court
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The millionaire co-founder of an Australian video tech company behind some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters has told the Federal Court a decade of hostility by his fellow shareholders has unfairly barred him from selling his lucrative stake in the billion-dollar business.

Have the AFL's rule changes worked? Not exactly
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A raft of AFL rule changes for the 2026 season have either excited or horrified a range of fans — Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson examine the changes and whether they have had the desired impact.

Court win for Islamic school principal clears way for return to job
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A New South Wales school principal at the centre of an investigation over alleged antisemitic comments could resume his role after a court ruling in his favour.

Twin thrillers and key injuries in crazy NRL double-header
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Dylan Lucas, Dylan Brown and Harry Grant are all set for stints on the sidelines after the star trio were all injured across two NRL thrillers on Friday night.

Defence minister confirms former senior naval officer faces court martial
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A former senior naval officer will face charges in a military trial set down for up to six weeks from September 14 with the military court ordering their identity remain suppressed.

Reginald Chard, Australia's last surviving Kokoda veteran, dies at 102
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Australia's last surviving Kokoda campaign veteran, Reginald James Chard OAM, has died aged 102.



News from the BBC World Service

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appears to be manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.

'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A woman in her 20s has been charged by gardaí (Irish police) and is due in court on Friday evening.

Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Police say a number of armed officers entered the water but were recovered following the crash.

Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for

Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

NBA superstar LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Basketball superstar LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.

Four men dead after car crashes into lamp-post
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The car left the road and crashed on Liverpool Road in Huyton just before 02:00 BST.

Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.

PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands of gamers unable to play
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Sony's status page read that it was "working to resolve the issue as soon as possible".

Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over nightclub attack in London
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The US singer hit a man with a glass bottle in "a vicious and unprovoked attack", prosecutors say.

They became best friends - then discovered they were brother and sister
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.

India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.

How Jimothy the raccoon became the internet's latest animal obsession
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.

Chris Mason: What Burnham's first week in power tells us about his agenda
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.

Using a bathroom 20 times a day - life in the middle of US cyclospora outbreak
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A historic cyclospora outbreak spreading across the US is causing havoc in pockets of Michigan, the hardest hit state.

Heatwave anxiety made me feel helpless - here’s how to manage it
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good', say Ghetto Kids
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.



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