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News from the ABC Australia

Trump says he would be 'proud' to strike Mexico's cartels, but will he do it?
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Donald Trump believes the US has the right to strike directly at those it accuses of trafficking drugs — even beyond America's borders. 

The scramble to save ancient artefacts in Gaza before they are lost
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

With a ceasefire in effect in Gaza, a restoration team is painstakingly retrieving historical manuscripts, rare volumes, and archival documents from beneath the rubble of a destroyed mosque.

Australians have made the Senate the government's worst nightmare
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

For most of our Federation's history, the two-party system has been an efficient organiser of the population. That has all changed. 

The hidden cost of the child care crisis: Equality for women
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

What happens to gender equality when the childcare system meant to support working parents becomes a source of fear?  

'Breathtaking' Head knock gives Australia chance to solve batting headache
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Travis Head awes multiple cricket legends with a stunning century in the first Test against England, offering Australia hope that he may well fill what looked like a gaping hole at the top of the batting order.

Australia's Head explosion sums up and decides Perth's TikTok Test match
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

The innings of a lifetime from Travis Head may be the resounding memory from an often farcical first Test in Perth, won by Australia and lost by England in spectacular fashion.

Five quick hits: Broad can't watch and old Aussies turn to ashes
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Stuart Broad hangs his head as England is torn apart by Scott Boland again, while Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon can't make it through a day in the field. Here are the quick hits from the frantic conclusion of the first Ashes Test.

Motorsport icon Allan Moffat dies aged 83 after Alzheimer's battle
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

The Australian motorsport world is in mourning over the death of racing legend Allan Moffat who has passed away at the age of 83 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Has the election of Kellie Sloane solved the Liberals' 'woman problem'?
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Kellie Sloane's election to lead the NSW Liberals was made on "merit", no quotas were involved, and there was barely any discussion on gender, party insiders say.   

Diehard fans provide tourism boost as Ashes reaches fever pitch
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

As record crowds descend on Perth Stadium for one of the most dramatic starts to an Ashes series in recent history, diehard English fans Nigel and Keith describe their experience as "once-in-a-lifetime".

'All we want is consistency' says England as DRS call rocks Ashes
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

The first Ashes Test encounters its first umpiring controversy as England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is given out in an incident similar to one which Australia's Marnus Labuschagne survived.

North survive Demon charge to secure another grand final berth
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

After surviving some nervous moments, North Melbourne have progressed to another grand final courtesy of a narrow prelim win over the Demons. 

Piastri to start fifth in Las Vegas as Norris claims pole
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Lando Norris has stormed into pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix with teammate and championship rival Oscar Piastri to start in fifth. 

Satellite reveals why we could see auroras so far north in Australia last year
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

While last week's stunning auroras delighted many people across Australia, a massive solar storm that hit last year squeezed Earth's protective shield to a fifth of its size, according to new satellite data.

Actor-turned-author's new book reimagines 'queer, sexy Greek myths'
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Zoe Terakes, star of Wentworth and Ironheart, has added another string to her bow, publishing a collection of short stories inspired by ancient tales — with a queer twist.

'Mismatch' between Gen Z and Beijing captured on China's dating show
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Long-running global hit If You Are the One returns to Australia to recruit contestants from a younger generation, many who do not prioritise marriage. Here is why the show is still relevant.

RFK Jr says he personally directed new guidance on vaccines and autism
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

The change has surprised staff and contradicts the US Health Department's long-held scientific consensus that vaccines don't cause autism.

Cyber experts investigate breach of Somerville House student files
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

A Brisbane girls' school brings in cyber experts and counsellors while referring itself to the Australian Information Commissioner after a document containing notes describing students' physical appearances and family backgrounds is accessed by those pupils.

Grieving town will not be 'defined' by Wieambilla shooting tragedy
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

For the people of Tara, it is hard to escape the memory of murders that shocked the nation three years ago. But as the inquest's findings put the tragedy back in the spotlight, they are determined it will not become their identity.

New Zealanders are leaving the country in record numbers, mainly to Australia
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Max was earning more as a dishwasher in Australia than as a university-qualified environmental monitoring technician back home in New Zealand. He is among a record number of people leaving the country.



News from the BBC World Service

Ukraine's allies voice concerns over US plan to end war
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan say the plan needs "additional work" but includes elements "essential for a just and lasting peace".

Fear and scepticism as Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

The chancellor faces her toughest challenge yet in a Budget that will define the government's future, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Is time running out for BBC chair Samir Shah after latest resignation?
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

The departure of board member Shumeet Banerji adds to pressure on Shah, the BBC's media and culture editor writes.

Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

A woman in her 50s died at her house in Swindon on Friday evening.

Cold plunges and kombucha: Do winter wellness trends really work?
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Experts weigh in on whether cold water swimming, drinking kombucha and taking vitamins can boost your immune system.

Move over fillers - here's why people are having facial injections made from fish sperm
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Celebs including Charlie XCX swear by them. But what are polynucleotides and do they work?

Our babies were taken after 'biased' parenting test - now we're fighting to get them back
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.

'It's a different world now' - man wrongly jailed for 38 years adjusts to life outside
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Peter Sullivan, who was released after 38 years wrongful imprisonment, on how life has changed.

Radiohead deliver a spell-binding, hit-packed set in London
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

The rock band play their first UK show in seven years, and give fans everything they hoped for.

Your new favourite band might not be real - does it even matter?
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

As AI-generated music floods streaming platforms, questions bubble over whether listeners are owed more transparency.

Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

The kidnapping comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

Princess Diana's personal designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".

Daily Mail publisher agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.

New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty.

First Sycamore Gap tree 'offsprings' planted
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

More than half of the 49 saplings grown from the illegally felled tree will be planted in a week.

Fraud victims are being failed by justice system, warn charities
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

Only a fraction of fraud reports result in a prosecution, new analysis suggests.

Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit Congress after Epstein files feud
Posted on Saturday November 22, 2025

A falling out with the US president erupted amid her relentless calls to release documents on the late paedophile.

Making films 'is who I am' says Tom Cruise as he receives first Oscar
Posted on Monday November 17, 2025

The Mission: Impossible star received the honorary prize after being nominated four times for an Academy Award.

Parasocial is Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year - here's what it means
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2025

Examples include the parasocial interest shown by fans to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement.

Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'
Posted on Monday November 17, 2025

The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy".



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