News from the ABC Australia
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.
Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for father's death Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has said that avenging his father was "the demand of the nation" and "must certainly" take place.
NYT reporters subpoenaed over Air Force One security concerns stories Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
The Trump administration has issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists after its report this week on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper.
Sister of missing Toowoomba mum urges community 'to keep looking' Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
Faith Isaacs, the sister of missing Toowoomba mum Jana Armstrong, has thanked the community for their search efforts and encouraged them to keep looking.
Runner gored at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
A runner has been pierced in the face by a horn at the San Fermin bull run festival in Pamplona, in northern Spain.
Suspect in former UK MP's murder investigation released Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
UK police say the man has been released from custody and is "no longer part of the investigation" into Ann Widdecombe's death.Â
Scottie Scheffler misses the cut for the first time in four years Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
World number one men's golfer Scottie Scheffler has missed the cut at the Scottish Open, in the lead-up to the Open Championship.
France dominates Wallabies to post historic Test win Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
Following a second-half blitz, France scores its fourth straight victory over the Wallabies, triumphing 42-26 in the Nations Championship Test in Brisbane.
Footballer Nathan Fitzgerald farewelled in emotional ceremony Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
The stands were full at Epping Recreation Reserve as teammates, family and friends of footballer Nathan Fitzgerald gathered for a memorial, one week after his fatal accident.
How a $400K executive university job led to a corruption probe Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
Plans to create a new executive position at a time when jobs were being slashed at the University of Wollongong caused deep divisions and sparked an inquiry by the state's corruption watchdog.
Police lock down lifted following gunshot reports Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
Police declared a public emergency after shots were reportedly fired at a property in Emu Park, central Queensland.
WA Labor MP's electorate office damaged' in 'targeted incident' Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
Scarborough MP Stuart Aubrey says his office was "deliberately damaged" by a vandal on Friday night.
Telstra will face Senate inquiry after nationwide outage Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
The telco will face a grilling from politicians about this week's nationwide outage that brought businesses and transport systems into chaos.
'Lost feeling down one arm': Dogs coach reveals extent of Crichton injury Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton is removed from the the Bulldogs' 40-16 loss to the Raiders on a medicab, with coach Cameron Ciraldo confirming a recurrence of nerve issues in his neck and shoulder.
Elderly man fighting for life after assault on early morning walk Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
A 74-year-old man is in a critical condition after being assaulted in Western Sydney.
England and Norway fans dash to Miami for World Cup spring break Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
As England and Norway prepare to face off in their World Cup quarter-final, their fans are lapping up being in one of the party capitals of the world, making every moment count.
Man accused of vandalising EV charging stations refused bail Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
Dylan Hyland, 29, is facing 26 charges relating to the theft of copper cables from EV chargers in the NSW Central Coast and Newcastle regions.
Instagram pulls new AI feature after widespread backlash Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
The automatic feature, integrated into its Meta AI chatbot, let users edit generated images directly through sketches.
Crocs, sharks and an Aussie cricket legend: All the action from the Barra Classic Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
Crocs, sharks and an Australian cricket legend have all turned up for one of Australia's biggest barra fishing tournaments on the Daly River.
News from the BBC World Service
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68 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. Pubs can stay open for full Norway game - even if kick-off delayed Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 The extended hours means fans can watch the entire game, even if the start is delayed. US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 US media say Iran has told US officials an attack on ships crossing the strait early this week was "a mistake". 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. 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. Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup. Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves? Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty. Quarter‑final turns into endurance test as England meet heat‑hardened Norway Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 England will head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami - playing in searing temperatures. Should Argentina take Messi off penalties? Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Lionel Messi keeps rewriting World Cup history, but after his latest miss from the spot, should Argentina hand penalty duties to someone else? Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players. All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there. New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup. Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine. England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews. 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. 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. Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait? Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
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