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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Sharks out to spoil Warriors' homecoming in NRL top eight clash
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The Warriors will play their first home game in almost two months when they host Cronulla on Saturday evening in the first NRL match of the day. Follow live.

Discovery of woman's body in WA's Goldfields sparks homicide investigation
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Underdog status embraced as Socceroos prepare for Türkiye
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Australia's upcoming opponents, Türkiye, have generational talent and are keen to end generational heartache.

Groundbreaking rainforest conservationist Tony Parkes dies at 96
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

After falling in love with Australia's ancient Big Scrub rainforest, Tony Parkes built his life around saving its final remnants and restoring hundreds of hectares.

Locations released for 18 community batteries in Perth, Bunbury
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Construction begins on 18 community batteries across WA, as a climate and conservation advocate calls for a legislated target for renewable energy uptake. 

Sydney runners honour Richard Scolyer at his 'special place'
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The running community reflects on Professor Richard Scolyer's legacy outside of medicine at Greenway Parkrun Saturday morning. 

Body of girl recovered from Sydney bay where father was found dead
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Police divers have recovered the body of a young girl from a bay in Sydney's inner west.

Victorian opposition leader says Pauline Hanson has not approached her
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The One Nation leader last night told a political fundraiser she would work with the Coalition to oust Labor at the upcoming state election.

Paramount approved to buy Warner Bros. How did we get here?
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The Trump administration has given the green light for Paramount Skydance to take over Warner Bros Discovery in a $US110 billion ($156 billion) mega-merger.

Quick hits: Legends stunned by on-air gaffe, Trump's call goes cold
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The US and Canada hit the pitch for the first time at their home World Cup, but on day two the drama extended from the field to the TV booths and beyond. Here are the quick hits.

Berry using AI to prepare for 'iconic' 24 Hours of Le Mans
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

With the use of an AI personal trainer, and hours in the simulator, Australian driver Martin Berry is ready to tackle one of motorsport's most famous races. 

Live: Roos claim thriller after Eagle's final-minute miss, Port hosts Swans
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

North Melbourne wins a nailbiter in Perth after West Coast wastes a late chance, ahead of Port Adelaide hosting Sydney at Adelaide Oval. Follow live.

Australia's AI access cut after Trump order
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The US government restrictions cite national security concerns over the AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5.

They know it looks unusual, but these mates are 'piggybacking the world'
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Best friends Lachie and Fletcher have nailed the art of ignoring what people think, travelling the world as Two Mates, 1 Chair.

Why the Swiss population cap is dividing the nation
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The Swiss will go to the polls on Sunday to vote on whether to back a referendum that would see its population capped at 10 million.

'Lambo Guy' Adrian Portelli sues former minister over lottery comments
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Melbourne "rewards club" lottery billionaire Adrian Portelli has launched a defamation lawsuit against former SA minister Andrea Michaels over comments she made about a $3.5 million home prize draw.

Woman suffers critical arm and leg injuries in shark attack at Sydney beach
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

A woman is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark at a beach in Sydney's east.

Blues cop Origin blow as young gun suffers fresh injury at training
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Casey McLean is ruled out of Origin II at the MCG after going down with a quad injury at training on the Central Coast.

Workers remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center as appeal fails
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Workers are removing the US president's name from the facade of the building hours after a court-ordered deadline.

Trump says US has killed leader of Venezuelan drug cartel in air strike
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The US president said he would continue to track down Tren de Aragua members and "send them to the depths of hell where they belong".



News from the BBC World Service

Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.

Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.

Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.

USA start tournament in style - but will they finally join the elite?
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

If there were any doubts the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being a World Cup host, they were dispelled in a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

Staying up to watch the match? Here's how to survive an all-nighter
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.

World Cup kicks off in the US with performances from Katy Perry, Future and Tyla
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Earlier, Canada hosted its own opening ceremony in Toronto, featuring singers Alanis Morrisette and Michael Bublé.

'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by football fever
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Hockney broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art - often by depicting the quiet, everyday moments of gay domestic life.

The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Reporter Richard Morgan recalls the chaotic scenes he witnessed when reporting on days of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.

Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.

England have training equipment stolen
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.

Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

Social media ban for under-16s would be unenforceable, charity warns
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

Linkin Park to make history at UK's biggest rock festival
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.



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