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News from the ABC Australia

Let's do the time warp again! Try this week's history quiz
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Can you answer our questions on Monty Python, Carly Rae Jepson and the characters of Lord of the Flies?

Will building three warships be worth Australia's $27 billion?
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Advocates for the multi-billion-dollar Hunter-class frigate argue it will be one of the world's most capable warships and well worth the delays and cost blowouts. 

The political pile-on that could be Pauline Hanson's best weapon
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

In both Liberal and Labor research on how to meet the growing electoral threat from One Nation, one piece of advice does not change.

In the kaleidoscope of Australia's system, who gets to define a migrant?
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Migrants can be perceived as visa holders, refugees, asylum seekers, permanent residents, short term visitors and sometimes even citizens who speak or look differently.

Chorus of concern over AI is growing louder
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

After a week of warnings from inside the artificial intelligence industry, its leaders are calling for scrutiny on development. But who has the power to make restraint work in a competitive world?

Pensioners to shoulder huge portion of private health insurance 'cash grab'
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Pensioners will be hit hard by the federal government's controversial private health insurance rebate changes, with new analysis revealing that about half of the $3 billion in forecast savings will be clawed back from those on lower incomes. 

After Adelaide's crushing AFL semi-final loss, where to from here?
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Despite snapping a finals drought with an elimination-final victory, the Crows have once again endured a brutal semi-final loss.

Putin, Modi and Xi meet at BRICS 2026. Here's what you need to know
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

This year's meeting of leaders from Brazil, Russia, India and China resulted in some major trade wins, a chance to negotiate on the Middle East war and an image that hints at the summit's growing global influence.

Mortgage wars return as lenders compete for borrowers
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Competition in the mortgage market is heating up as banks compete for fewer customers by cutting home loan rates, while economists expect the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates.

How a career pivot made me feel better about the world
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

When Bruce Cherry hit a dead patch in his career, he found green shoots of hope in an unexpected vocation.

From tight races to broken records, here's what you need to know about Emmys 2026
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

The 2026 Emmy Awards are almost here and we have all the information to keep you up to date and ceremony-ready.

Piastri hit twice on first lap, Antonelli wins thanks to safety car luck
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Oscar Piastri and George Russell made contact with each other twice before the first corner, as Kimi Antonelli took full advantage of a fortunate safety car to win the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. 

'Put them together': Trump reiterates call for unified Ireland after UK dismissal
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has vowed to pay a dividend if the Republican Party keeps control of Congress after mid-term elections.

Russian strike on Ukraine-Poland border shows war at Europe's 'doorstep'
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warns that war is 'knocking' at Europe's door after fresh Russian strikes in the small town of Yahodyn, just 2km from the Polish border.

Cowboys back in the saddle as Alice Springs Rodeo returns
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

More than 2,000 people packed into the Alice Springs Rodeo as the event returned after a year-long hiatus, with three competitors taken to hospital and Territory cowboy Sam Webb riding away with $3,000.

Kangaroos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Carlton threatens to end North Melbourne's record-breaking winning run, only for the defending premiers to hold firm when it matters most.

Screen time to be capped for NSW students to improve results
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Students in NSW public schools will be limited to as little as 15 minutes of screen time per day, under guidelines announced by the state government. 

71yo motorcyclist dies after hitting pothole on highway
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

A 71-year-old Ballarat man has died after his motorcycle hit a pothole on the Western Highway in Victoria's south-west.

'Can't get boy's face out of my head': Witness retells Sydney carjacking
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

A terrifying pursuit and alleged carjacking involving a man and two children unfolded in Sydney's south-west on Saturday afternoon.

Broncos, Titans win to wrap up NRLW regular season
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

The Broncos thrash the Warriors to hit peak form before the finals, while the high-flying Titans beat the Knights in the concluding round of the minor premiership. 



News from the BBC World Service

Reform confident it won't need to repay any of £72m under proposed new donor rules
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says rule changes on donations from UK expats would apply retrospectively and anyone not complying with them would have "to return that money".

Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".

Trump downplays warnings of AI risks as he cites rivalry with China
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

This year's event sees 63,000 people take on the half marathon - including the prime minister.

'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.

Meghan shares glimpse of family life after Sussexes return to UK
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

It's the first time the Duchess of Sussex had posted her family on her Instagram grid since they return to the UK last month.

Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Force releases images of individuals it wants to speak to after disorder at Eastney Marina on 6 September.

US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.

Trump doubles down on united Ireland comments on day two of visit
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

The US president was speaking at the Irish Open on Sunday and said "many people agree" with his comments.

Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change?
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.

Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Manchester City celebrate a remarkable derby win over Manchester United but questions remain over whether Erling Haaland's winning goal should have stood in a match fraught with controversy.

Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.

Flattened molars and facial pain: Why are more young people grinding their teeth?
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.

Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.

Drag Race co-creator warns of TV representation 'crisis' after BBC drops show
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.

Veterans who died by suicide honoured at memorial
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Hundreds attend a dedication service at the National Memorial Arboretum for the Elysium Memorial.

Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch
Posted on Sunday September 13, 2026

Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.



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