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News from the ABC Australia Quick hits: NFL flavour at the World Cup and Osito the dog charms fans Scotland feels hard done by in their defeat against Morocco and a former NFL legend is on hand to photograph as the son of another of the NFL alumni cohort scores for his country. Here's the quick hits from the FIFA World Cup. Megastars bring new life to 'aging' country music The country music genre has grown in popularity since the pandemic, spawning huge hits and an equally huge following in 2026 that nobody saw coming. Live: Van Rooyen on fire as Demons get the jump on Crows The Crows take on the Demons at Adelaide Oval, with a spot in the top four on the line, in the first of three games of Saturday football. Follow live. Transatlantic slave trade gravest crime against humanity, Juneteenth marks its end Americans are commemorating Juneteenth months after a UN resolution on the transatlantic slave trade being the gravest crime against humanity. Steve Irwin 'wouldn't have wanted this': Australia Zoo calls police on traditional owner Traditional owner Alwyn Lyall says he felt "extremely upset and humiliated" when police asked him to leave Australia Zoo, where he was trying to see a crocodile he says was "wrongfully arrested" and taken from the wild. Could the 'bliss' trade set millions up for a comfortable retirement? Does "bliss" — big lasting state support for financial entities deemed too big to fail — make the stock market a one-way bet? Proposed urea plant secures $2.4b worth of deals without being built The Australian Fertilizer Corporation has secured offtake agreements with international and domestic customers to sell its entire production capacity, despite not yet being built. New country choir boosts queer visibility A choir formed in the tiny village of Candelo, on the New South Wales Far South Coast, is giving a voice to the LGBTQ+ community. Australian golfers suffer 67-year US Open first in Shinnecock carnage Cameron Smith, Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee and Lucas Herbert all fail to make it through to the weekend at the US Open. Mother holds onto hope her son's killer will be found after remote WA murder The grieving mother of Josh Warneke, who was found dead on the side of a road in WA's remote Kimberley, has faced a long battle for answers. But how likely is it the 21-year-old's killer will be brought to justice? 'He got that wrong': Schwarzer says selection mistakes cost Socceroos The Socceroos will rue a missed opportunity after a dire first half against the USA, with Tony Popovic's selections at least partly to blame, says Mark Schwarzer. Man dies in fuel tanker rollover on freeway east of Melbourne Police say the B-double truck was carrying fuel when it crashed into cable fencing on the freeway at Darnum earlier this morning. Family of medical student who survived remote crash advocates for rescue flights One minute, Kate Scott was a LifeFlight volunteer. The next, she was a mother dialling Triple Zero. But the service that saved her daughter is facing a shortfall.  First case of deadly H5 bird flu confirmed in Australia The virus, found in a migratory bird in Esperance, raises concerns for the poultry industry despite Australia having spent years preparing for such a biosecurity breach. Melbourne woman suffers acute liver failure after using knock-off drug Megan Hancocks bought a drug labelled as the peptide compound retatrutide in cash from a beautician. Within a week of her second dose, she was in acute liver failure. Why is your phone going off? Don't be alarmed, it's a warning system test This week, phones in some regional towns have received a warning text alert and emitted an alarm as part of national warning system testing. Next month, your phone could receive it too. The immersive Indigenous language class where English is left at the door After learning from Native American Yuchi families, Pertame elders and young mothers in Alice Springs are raising babies in a total immersion Language Nest and hope to extend the model into primary school. Socceroos quick hits: Selection stunner leaves stars on bench, coach's VAR frustration A Cameron Burgess own goal and VAR drama cost Australia against the US, before cramp proved a problem for the match referee. Here are the five quick hits from the Socceroos vs USA. So much for the promise that Tasmanians deserve better from politicians After last year's snap election, Tasmania's premier declared voters were "sick and tired of the political games". After this week, it is clear that the politicians just cannot help themselves. If you didn't do it at 40, do it at 60 For some women, the act of asking, "what might still be possible" — of refusing to accept that the most meaningful chapters are already behind them — might be its own kind of resistance. News from the BBC World Service Driver dies and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST on Friday, has left almost 90 people hurt. PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable. Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran. Why candidates dress up and run in major UK elections Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition. Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force. Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit the UK with their children next month, for the first time since 2022. 'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people have been injured -over 30 of them seriously. What we know so far about Bedford train crash Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene Video shows scene of crash as passenger describes aftermath Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion". Scotland fans dejected after loss to Morocco at World Cup Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco. Quiz: What type of World Cup fan are you? Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type. Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of. How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say. How Japanese girl band XG went from brutal six year training to global pop stars The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers. Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers. New video game console aims to get kids moving The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland. Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win? Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. Michael Fassbender says it is becoming harder to know what to trust online Stars of spy thriller show The Agency discuss espionage, AI and the personal cost of living a double life. James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85 Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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