News from the ABC Australia
Live: Wallabies desperate to send Schmidt out a winner against Italy Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Coach Joe Schmidt takes charge of the Wallabies for the last time, with Italy standing in the way of a victorious farewell in Perth. Follow live.
Meet 'Jimothy', the viral, short-spined raccoon who roams Seattle Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
A raccoon with a rare birth defect has amassed a legion of fans after a video of it darting across a footpath and running up a set of stairs racked up more than 6.8 million views in just three days.
Researchers working on artificial placentas for premature babies Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
The aim of the technology is to give babies born too soon a few more weeks to grow and develop in womb-like conditions, and a better chance of a long and healthy life.
Three years after fatal shark attack, community cements teacher's legacy Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
A regional community was left shaken after Simon Baccanello was killed in a shark attack in 2023. Now, his legacy will be cemented through a new sporting complex.
'Failed' university scheme hurting home ownership prospects Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
There are calls for the government to dump a scheme that has more than doubled the cost of some degrees.
Arrival of huge US thrift chain Savers unsettles Geelong op shops Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Charity op shops in Geelong are feeling threatened by the arrival of US megastore Savers.
Live: Warriors survive almighty Dragons scare, Dogs make hot start against Tigers Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
The second-placed New Zealand Warriors squeak to a nervy 20-12 victory over wooden-spoon favourite St George Illawarra, who saw a try chalked off and may well feel aggrieved by the awarding of two controversial late penalties. Follow live.
Footage shows Australian man handcuffed by ICE agents in Las Vegas airport Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
The 57-year-old was later arrested for overstaying his Visa and is currently detained at an ICE processing centre in California.
Why India is reopening a nuclear power plant built in the 1960s Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Despite repeated setbacks and isolation, India continues to hold onto its nuclear dream.
Rescue crews searching for canoeist, missing in Goulburn River Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
An SES spokesperson said the missing man is a "strong swimmer", but the current was "flowing quite rapidly".
Man charged over law firm fire and tobacco shooting in Melbourne's west Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Police have made an arrest over an alleged arson in Spotswood and laid further charges over a shooting outside a tobacco store in Altona North.
Olympic swimmers return to iconic Sydney pool for 50-year reunion Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Members of the 1976 Australian Olympic swim team return to North Sydney Olympic pool to celebrate their 50-year reunion and revisit the venue that shaped their careers.
Activists fight to save historic home earmarked for demolition Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
There is a push to save precious memories stored within the walls of an historic home on Lismore's flood plain.
Live: Blues and Pies renew rivalry at heaving MCG, Eagles host Lions Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Bitter rivals Carlton and Collingwood meet with both sides in a good spot, while West Coast will be looking to spring an upset as the Eagles welcome Brisbane to Perth Stadium. Follow live.
England and France prepare for game 'nobody wants to be in' Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
It is the World Cup game nobody wants to play in, but France and England say they are taking the third-placed play-off seriously.
Taco Bell lettuce identified as a source of US 'explosive' diarrhoea outbreak Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
A record number of cyclospora cases have been reported in more than 30 US states, but experts say not every illness is likely to have been caused by a single source.
China has stockpiled 'huge quantities' of frozen beef for this moment Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
As imports from Australia hit a wall because of large tariffs, China turns to its historically high stockpile of frozen beef.
Travel alert level for Laos raised as distillery owner charged Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Authorities say tourists should exercise a high degree of caution in the country due to the risk of methanol poisoning, which killed Australian women Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles in 2024.
'Dangerously close to becoming normalised': Government responds to Islamophobia report Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
The Albanese government's long-awaited response to its special envoy's report on Islamophobia has rejected calls for an overhaul of counter-terror laws.
Australia's next football world cup is on home soil between seniors Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Around 90 of Australia's finest older footballers will play for the world title on home soil in October this year.
News from the BBC World Service
Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences. Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult' Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 "Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”. White House backs Argentina team over Falklands banner Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate. Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted. US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Iran has retaliated against US allies in the region, with Kuwait reporting that a power and water plant had been hit. Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change. Trump questions Kane's 'defensive' role in semi-final loss Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role. 16 viral moments - from Posh Spice's slow reaction to Haaland's bromance Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight. Rooney, Hart and Richards row down Hudson River Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Wayne Rooney rows down the Hudson River with fellow BBC pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards. Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game". Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting". I took a month of unpaid leave to look after my daughter for the summer holiday Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Like many parents, Natalie and her husband had to combine organised childcare and annual leave to cope with the six-week break. Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship. Gracie Abrams captures pain of early adulthood in new album but you're left wanting more Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 The singer's third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production. 'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself. Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions. Chris Mason: Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes. The Papers: 'The Burn supremacy' and 'Spice up your wife' Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Britian's new prime minister Andy Burnham is the main focus of Saturday's papers. Second half of summer may bring rain but threat of heatwave persists Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains. Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.
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