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News from the ABC Australia

Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza as military says it arrests Hamas militant
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Several Palestinians, including two children, have been killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza City during an Israeli-backed raid, according to Gaza officials.

Former British PM Keir Starmer to leave politics
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

The former Labour leader says it is time to "pass the baton" to a successor as he triggers a by-election in his North London seat.

Ben Stokes joins Adelaide Strikers for BBL summer
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Following his shock retirement from international cricket, former England captain Ben Stokes is joining the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Big Bash League summer.

Partner of missing Australian in Nepal says waiting for news has been 'hell'
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

A week after the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet flood, Sarada Viswanathan is refusing to give up on her partner Rishab Iyer, who is still missing.

Family of Perth man missing in Nepal hoping for 'miracle'
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

The family of a Perth man missing in Nepal says they are hoping for a "miracle" that he will be found alive and well.

Missing Australian found in Tibet was not in flood zone, China says
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

One of 43 missing Australians is found alive six days after catastrophic floods hit the Nepal-China border.

Authorities investigate reports former ADF soldier killed in Ukraine
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

The soldier, known by the nickname "Mozzie", was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine's 1st Foreign Legion Squadron.

Labor MP has 'no recollection' of serious car crash
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Backbencher Ed Husic returns to work after suffering a concussion and fractures as a result of the collision.

Disqualified driver in stolen car jailed for death, injury of motorcyclists
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

A Tasmanian man with more than 40 driving offences, and who has been disqualified from driving for more than 50 per cent of the time he was eligible to hold a licence, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run.

Alleged parent-killer prayed for forgiveness over 'mortal sin', court hears
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

An SA court hears Adelaide woman Raelene Polymiadis, who is accused of murdering both of her parents, was allegedly captured on covert police listening device recordings praying to God for forgiveness for a "mortal sin".

76yo loses retirement savings as granny flat builder collapses
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Customers detail their "heartbreaking" financial losses after the collapse of Bella Modular, as a liquidator is appointed to see if any money can be clawed back for creditors.

Man to stand trial in Supreme Court for alleged murder of Natalie Frahm
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Ryan Geoffrey Cole, 33, is alleged to have shot 34-year-old Natalie Frahm outside her suburban home on June 19, 2024, and wounded another man.

Inquiry targets 'staggering' male suicide rates and harmful algorithms
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

SA's health minister says the rise of the 'manosphere' and influential social media influencers is impacting young men. 

Warning signs visible days before glacier collapse in Nepal, report finds
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

A rapid hazard assessment of the Nepal-Tibet disaster says there were "pre-event indications" of the avalanche, including satellite imagery showing a change in the surface of the collapsed glacier.  

'Toxic' workplace led to bungled rollout of health IT system, NT inquiry finds
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

A parliamentary inquiry has released its report into the Northern Territory's $335 million Acacia IT health patient record system, finding the culture within an NT government department contributed to the project's failings.

Inquiry slams years of government failure before rushed fishing ban
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

A lower house committee has scrutinised the Tasmanian government's decision to ban people from fishing sand flathead across a large part of the state's south. It found the government failed to properly manage the species for years, before rushing through the ban without proper consultation.

Man dies a month after being hit by own car during alleged theft
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

A man who was run over while allegedly trying to stop his car from being stolen in Melbourne's north-east last month has died in hospital.

Brisbane's ferry workers to go on strike during Riverfire
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Brisbane ferry workers have been undertaking intermittent industrial action since July 30, with pay negotiations between the Maritime Union of Australia and RiverCity Ferries stalling.

Attorney-General calls on Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own behaviour
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has called on Senator Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own behaviour after she accused the prime minister of inciting political violence. 

Crackdown on alleged misuse of housing contract sunset clauses in SA
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Legislation to stop homebuyers being left high and dry by developers misusing sunset clauses in contracts will soon be introduced to SA parliament, the state government says.



News from the BBC World Service

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.

Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, Met Office says
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Met Office figures show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.

'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.

The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.

Laundry rooms to be turned into cells to tackle prison overcrowding
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.

Man in court charged with murder after deaths of woman and girl in Teesside fire
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

A seven-year-old girl and her aunt died in the fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, on 26 August.

Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".

It's taken me a long time to process Olympics breaking experience, says Raygun
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn - known as Raygun - tells BBC Sport about the aftermath of her extraordinary experience at the 2024 Olympics.

Israel says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Reports say the Israeli military carried out strikes after a raid by Israeli special forces and Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen was discovered.

Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

The murder of Notorious B.I.G. came months after the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur, both drive-by shootings.

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.

Djokovic's tearful loss leaves future uncertain
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?

I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.

Baby Tommy's our 'light', says grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.

We survived the Aberfan disaster as schoolchildren, but were told to never talk about it again
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

In one of Britain's worst disasters, 116 children were killed on the morning of 21 October 1966.

UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

Canada's Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with US
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

One seat was taken from the Conservatives, indicating public support for the PM after a confrontation with Donald Trump.

Noughties garage track named TikTok's UK song of the summer
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Kyla's 2008 track Do You Mind gained worldwide recognition in 2016 when rapper Drake sampled it on One Dance.



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