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News from the ABC Australia Theft of sanitary items demonstrates period poverty desperation Using socks as sanitary pads, wearing tampons for more than two days and stealing products from supermarkets are some of the lengths women and girls are going to in order to manage their periods. Birds cause a flutter of discontent for Medvedev at US Open Daniil Medvedev was left flustered when two birds hopped onto the net during his US Open victory against Sebastian Gorzny, but he overcame the disruption to claim victory. Live: Hadley back in the witness box for a third day, as Jones trial resumes Ray Hadley returns for a third day to Alan Jones's indecent assault and sexual touching trial, which has been examining the pair's "tumultuous" relationship. LA Clippers fined $40m over 'flagrant' rules breaches The NBA suspends LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and fines the team $41.5 million for "flagrant violations" of the salary cap rules, with Kawhi Leonard also fined. How senior public servant's pro-stadium opinion piece was pushed through When a 3,000-word opinion piece by a senior public servant appeared in a major daily newspaper, eyebrows were raised across Tasmania's political spectrum. Emails show the pro-stadium piece had extensive involvement by multiple groups with stakes in the project. Insurance delays as Exmouth residents struggle with living conditions Five months after Cyclone Narelle caused damages to properties in Exmouth, locals are still struggling to have their insurance claims processed to start repairs for their homes. Warwick Thornton enters Red CentreNATS with 'Michelangelo of the bush' Acclaimed Alice Springs filmmaker Warwick Thornton is also a diehard rev head and amateur mechanic who loves old cars — and he's making his Red CentreNATS debut this year with a lovingly restored 1970s Toyota FJ 40 "bull chaser". Hampshire ditches New Zealand all-rounder after fan backlash Hampshire released a statement saying the club had "listened to feedback from our staff and supporters" following the signing of Scott Kuggeleijn. $12m koala underpass not used in five months Conservationists hope koalas will start using the first koala underpass south of Sydney despite research suggesting the native animal rarely uses them. Sydney's gangland war marks another tragic chapter Bungled assassinations and death by association have become more frequent in Sydney's underworld war as a potential sixth innocent victim is killed in the past 18 months. Golfers despair as rabbits damage one of Australia's best courses There are fears out-of-control rabbits and the unexpected holes they keep adding to the greens will threaten the legacy of one of the oldest golf courses in Western Australia. Aviation authorities to review low flyover at Cape Town rugby match South African authorities confirm they are reviewing a flyover during a rugby match against New Zealand that saw two jets perilously close to the stadium roof. Live: ASX opens higher after sea of green on Wall Street The ASX opens higher after gains on Wall Street. The price of oil is above $US95/barrel as the bond market steadies. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. They used to be a tourist's first stop in town, now their future is uncertain The buildings with the well-known bright yellow "i" have welcomed road trippers and tourists for years, but more visitor information centres are closing their doors. Coalition unveils plan to slash tobacco tax by $24 a pack A future Coalition government would slash the tobacco excise by 80 per cent, legalise and tax vapes and nicotine pouches, and bolster law enforcement to shut down the illicit trade. Prime-time era Magbegor leads Opals' World Cup charge The Opals' superstar production line will be led by Ezi Magbegor at the Women's Basketball World Cup, as they look to emulate the historic gold medal won by the team 20 years ago. More Aussies tumble as de Minaur finally concludes first round match Taylah Preston and Daria Kasatkina bow out of the US Open as Alex de Minaur's campaign is delayed by rain again. Fierce division over highly flammable grass pastoralists rely on Buffel grass is thriving and spreading across South Australia, increasing the risk of bushfires. But not everyone agrees on how to manage it. Profitable thrift store using 'smoke screen' to appear charitable, critics say Op shops are feeling threatened as Savers expands its second-hand retail stores across Australia. Live: Opposition leader says teachers running 'political agendas' in schools Angus Taylor would not say whether he agreed with comments from Nationals leader Matt Canavan that there needed to be more male teachers in classrooms. Follow live. News from the BBC World Service Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time. Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world. King hails 'unprecedented' Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry. EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport. Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta. Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside. Farage tells BBC 'we live in a complainants' society' after questions over Reform funding The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding". B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government. ‘I'd be the last to know’: Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan reports The world premiere for series 2 of the Netflix drama took place on Wednesday night in London. Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest". Boulter wins one game in 58-minute US Open defeat British number one Katie Boulter is dumped out in the second round of the US Open as she wins just one game in a 58-minute demolition by Karolina Muchova. Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County. What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry? The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum. Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions. Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution. 'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue. Will the Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children. BBC gains rare access to occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positions A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions. PMQs shows the challenge Burnham has in delivering new style of politics Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth. Four in court over murder of baby stabbed to death Four people, aged between 19 and 38, appear in court charged with murdering the newborn. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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