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News from the ABC Australia

PNG PM says Luai's visit 'sends a message' ahead of Chiefs' NRL entry
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The Wests Tigers playmaker is the Chiefs' top target ahead of their NRL entry in 2028, and the Papua New Guinea prime minister says his trip to PNG shows the interest is mutual.

Marine sand proposal worries residents after lack of consultation
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

A Dutch dredging company acknowledges concerns from some community members in northern Western Australia that public meetings should have been held earlier.

Promise of $1b to fix Victorian roads in upcoming budget
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The funding package also includes nearly $37 million dedicated to cleaning up graffiti along major roads.

Who's who in Tasmania's upper house elections this weekend
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Voters in the Legislative Council divisions of Huon and Rosevears will head to the polls on Saturday. The outcome of the elections could determine the future of the greyhound industry in Tasmania.

Kennedy thought of father's assassination when shots fired at gala dinner
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Human rights activist Kerry Kennedy has praised a "superhero" member of Congress for shielding her when an active shooter attempted to storm the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

Australian surgeon returns for fourth Gaza mission despite PTSD
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Despite suffering PTSD from his previous visits to Gaza, Herwig Drobetz is returning to Palestine to help a medical system at breaking point.

Teacher of the month turned assassin. Who is Cole Allen?
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Details from the life of US President Donald Trump's would-be assassin paint a picture of a high achiever who took an abrupt turn towards political violence.

The games developer who shuns Australian stereotypes
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Developer Gregory Louden always wanted to work in games, but it was a sidestep into filmmaking that helped him secure his dream job at Finnish studio Housemarque. 

SA Police search waterways for knives linked to alleged murder of Caleb Leriano
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

SA Police will search waterways in Adelaide's south today to find three knives they believe are connected to the alleged murder of 24-year-old Caleb Leriano.

Farmers examine sheep for magic numbers to navigate drought
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

With a quick feel of a sheep's back, farmers score their flock, finding the magic numbers to help them navigate record-breaking drought, and now diesel price spikes.

Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in an 'unbelievable time'. Here's why we can believe in it
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Sabastian Sawe smashes one of athletics' seemingly unbreakable barriers by running a marathon faster than two hours. Some call it unbelievable, but the Kenyan runner has done everything he can to ensure it stands the test of time.  

King Charles heads to US for Trump state visit after shooting incident
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The British monarch and Queen Camilla are embarking on a state visit to the United States with relations between the two countries strained and following a shooting at a press gala in Washington.

Magnitude-6.1 earthquake and raging wildfires strike Japan's north
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

A preliminary magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck northern Japan early today, the US Geological Survey has reported, but there are no immediate reports of fatalities or damage.

Mental impairment law falling short for man found not guilty but imprisoned
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

WA legal experts say the Criminal Law Mental Impairment Act isn't working as intended, citing a case in Broome where a man was found not criminally responsible but still jailed.

Missing 5yo girl believed to have been abducted near Alice Springs, police say
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Northern Territory Police say they believe a missing five-year-old girl in Alice Springs was abducted from her home at a town camp early on Sunday morning.

Maccas wins battle to set up in 'world's coolest street'
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The fast food giant has been cleared to set up an outlet in the Melbourne suburb of Northcote after successfully challenging a council decision to block its restaurant plans.

'She's like Will Ferrell': Why Kitty Flanagan said yes to Anne Edmonds
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Everything Anne Edmonds has done over the last two decades has been leading to Bad Company, an unfettered satire of the theatre world the comedian created, wrote and stars in alongside Kitty Flanagan.

Mother's impassioned plea after young daughter's cerebral palsy diagnosis
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Ayla doesn't let disability slow her down, but her mother wants her to have the same opportunities as others.

Church bells ring for three hours as ringers complete 'marathon' first peal
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Australia's heaviest set of six bells completes its historic first peal — a mathematical order change of 5,040 rings across three hours.

Untouchable Korda completes dominant Chevron victory
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Nelly Korda claimed her third major title, winning The Chevron Championship at Memorial Park by a crushing five shots.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump and officials 'likely' targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The suspect is expected to be charged with assault of a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence, officials have said.

Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

King's visit to 'revitalise' relationship with US, says UK ambassador
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The UK's ambassador to the US welcomes the state visit, at a difficult time for UK and US relations.

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The US announced three days ago that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks after talks.

Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club
Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026

An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.

Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make history at London Marathon
Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026

Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026

A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

Car bomb explosion at police station treated as attempted murder
Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026

The police believe the attack may have been carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

O'Sullivan-Higgins match set for thrilling finish
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The World Championship last-16 tie between Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins is set for a dramatic end after the Scot closed the deficit to two frames.

Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

President Trump said on Saturday that the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.

Councillor apologises for telling call handler to speak English
Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026

A councillor apologises and is reprimanded after telling a council call handler to "speak English".

Shooting raises questions about Trump security
Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026

The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.

Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner
Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026

President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.

What we know about the incident
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Leonie Hughes was expelled from school aged 15. Now, she's joined the Bar - and become a viral star.

The Papers: 'Washington in shock' and 'King keeps calm'
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner dominates Monday's front pages.

The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.

With presidents, cowboys and A-listers - King Charles in US over the years
Posted on Monday April 27, 2026

The British monarch returns to the US on Monday, a country he has been visiting for decades.

Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
Posted on Sunday April 26, 2026

The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.



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