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News from the ABC Australia

Future of Melbourne's western football hub thrown into doubt
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

More than five years since a trumpeted public-private partnership to build a $150 million stadium in Melbourne's west, the soccer master plan has seemingly evaporated.

Australian veterans say government will 'delay, deny until we all die'
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

It's been more than 50 years since Rifle Company Butterworth was deployed to protect Australia's air base overseas, yet they are still battling for recognition. 

South African World Cup player dies aged 25
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Jayden Adams, who made three appearances for South Africa at the World Cup, has died aged 25.

Live: Haaland and Kane face off in blockbuster England-Norway quarterfinal
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Two of the world's premier strikers meet in Miami, as England and Norway vie to become the third team to reach the World Cup semifinals. Follow live.

Linda Noskova survives Karolina Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Noskova's triumph on the historic lawns of south-west London after missing five match points made her the third Czech woman to capture the Wimbledon title in four years.

What falling home prices mean for affordability
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Australian house prices have recorded their biggest monthly fall since 2022. For young buyers hoping it's a turning point, economists have some bad news.

Newly released trove offers rare glimpse into Shackleton's Antarctic expedition
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Hidden for more than a century, a remarkable collection is offering a rare glimpse into the famed 1900s Discovery expedition to Antarctica.

From Heath Ledger protégé to abuse survivor, Grace Woodroofe perseveres
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Heath Ledger launched her music career at just 17, but an emotionally abusive relationship with a fellow musician derailed it. A decade on, Grace Woodroofe is releasing the soundtrack to her survival.

'Mirror life' technology worries Doomsday Clock scientists. This is why
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

This year, scientists included a new potential threat in their decision to move the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight. So what is 'mirror life' and why are they concerned?

Wells held to a different standard after travel controversies
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

For Australian politicians, Scott Morrison's ill-fated Hawaii vacation in December 2019 remains a potent reminder of what not to do in a national crisis.

Israeli court battle threatens to turn into constitutional crisis
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

A Trumpian clash between the Netanyahu government and Israel's most senior court is rapidly building into a major constitutional crisis.

As Japan's population shrinks, 'urban bears' are moving in
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

When Araki Osamu first heard reports a bear had been seen in the streets of his home town, a 1-hour bullet train ride north of Tokyo, he dismissed it as "fake news".

Two religions, one friendship group and a whole lot of kindness
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

When a group of Jewish mates decided to support a newly arrived Muslim family, all of their lives would change. Together they have flipped expectations about religion and friendship.

Most Australian cities make it hard to build homes, but one is bucking the trend
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Four years on from a national pledge to unlock more housing, only one capital city allows townhouses or three-storey developments on most of its residential land.

Can Australia avoid the next round of the global energy crisis?
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

As the conflict has dragged on, gas prices have soared and now threaten to up-end the economies of Europe and Asia.

Can't get no satisfaction? Our Spicks and Specks quiz might help
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

That's right, it's time to stop, ________ and listen with this week's music quiz. Let's play!

The Invite welcomes you to one of the best films of 2026
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Olivia Wilde's return to directing might take place almost entirely in a single room, but it unfolds all the relationship anxieties we prefer to keep hidden at home. 

How WWI helped shape what you call this deli meat
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

The words we use for a handful of classic Australian foods can tell a lot about where we come from.

Speedboat capsize off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island kills 15 tourists
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

A tourist boat returning from an island trip in southern Vietnam has capsized, killing 15 Indian visitors, state media has reported.

Australian man dies in Bali while awaiting deportation
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

An Australian man has died in a Bali immigration detention centre while awaiting deportation.



News from the BBC World Service

Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

A 26-year-old white British man arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released and is no longer part of the investigation.

Village in shock as 'horrific' Ann Widdecombe murder case unfolds
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

The residents of a tiny Devon village are left in shock after the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Tributes paid to TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer.

Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.

Watch: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.

Iran supreme leader calls for revenge for father's killing
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei says vengeance is "inevitable" for the killing, which happened on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Try our postcode lookup
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Before tonight's quarter-final against Norway, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.

If you ask Americans, Norway's Erling Haaland is already a winner
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

If the World Cup was a tournament for hearts and minds, the Norwegian striker would certainly win.

Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.

Dating can be hard in South Korea - so the monks stepped in
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

It may sound like the start of a new reality show, but it's actually a real-life dating retreat.

At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta's future.

See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.

Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.

Prince Harry talks grief, stress and loss in final event of UK trip
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

The Duke of Sussex rounded off his visit by meeting bereaved children and young people - and doing yoga with goats.

Noskova, an astonishing Wimbledon fightback - and a kiss to the sky
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Linda Noskova produces "one of the all-time greatest efforts on Centre Court" to win Wimbledon - and thanks her late mother, Ivana, for inspiring her.

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.

Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM?

Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police in Newport
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Police were called to an address in Newport on Friday night following reports of threatening behaviour.



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