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News from the ABC Australia Six shops ordered to shut under new illegal tobacco laws More than 140,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized and six stores ordered to close down, days after Western Australia's new tobacco laws came into force. Protesters march at Nakba Day rallies around Australia Crowds gather at rallies around the country to commemorate the anniversary of the Nakba, a day that recognises the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948. Hobart military barracks slated for housing development Up to 1,000 new homes could be built on the site of a military barracks in Hobart, under a state-federal redevelopment agreement. Rousey stops Carano 17 seconds into their double comeback MMA bout After an almost 10-year absence from MMA, Ronda Rousey makes light work of Gina Carano in their highly publicised fight in Los Angeles. 'Devoted father and gentleman': Tributes flow for shark attack victim The wife of a 38-year-old Perth man who died in a shark attack off the coast of Rottnest Island in Western Australia on Saturday describes him as a devoted father and avid spearfisherman. Live: NSW suffer major Origin blow, Warriors thrash Broncos in Brisbane South Sydney and NSW star Latrell Mitchell is ruled out of State of Origin I after aggravating his back injury during Magic Round. Follow live. How Pokémon cards are fuelling crime in Melbourne Rare Pokémon cards can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, with a record sale of one Pikachu card going for over $22 million earlier this year. Live: Giants take control with third-quarter surge at Perth Stadium Round 10 of the AFL concludes as West Coast welcomes GWS to Perth Stadium, after St Kilda makes light work of Richmond at Docklands. Follow live. Woman dead for weeks found in Hobart home The body of a woman who had been dead for weeks has been found at a house in the Hobart suburb of New Town. Qantas plane diverted after passenger allegedly bites flight attendant Fellow passengers are believed to have assisted after a flight attendant was allegedly bitten on plane travelling between Melbourne and the US, with the plane diverted to Tahiti. Love story: How a punk grandma and an Aussie rocker found harmony Singer/guitarist Mick Medew and self-proclaimed punk grandma Ursula Collie were in their mid-50s when they met and bonded over a mutual love of live music. A decade on, they're musical and life partners. Teenage pedestrian dies after being hit in Perth car park A 19-year-old driver is being questioned by police after a teenager is struck by a car in a Perth shopping centre car park and dies in hospital. Cakes and connection as migrant women get skills in kitchen and beyond Beyond the Kitchen, a course run by Multicultural Services Centre of WA, gives women from migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds a safe space to develop friendships and hospitality business skills. Labor claims victory in Queensland's Stafford by-election Labor candidate Luke Richmond claims victory over the LNP's Fiona Hammond in a tight race in the north Brisbane electorate of Stafford. Ebola kills 87 people as cases continue to rise in Congo At least 87 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak, as health authorities warn the strain "has no vaccine, no specific treatment". Cameron Smith springs to life at golf major after rough week Cameron Smith makes his move in the third round of the PGA Championship as he tries to end his major drought in the same week he cut ties with long-time coach Grant Field. Police reopen cold case into armed robbery at Melbourne shopping centre Police are appealing for help to find the man believed to be behind a 1994 armed robbery at a Chadstone cinema that left three other men with gunshot wounds. Treasurer stands by CGT changes affecting shares and crypto Jim Chalmers says it is better for young people to invest based on economic rather than tax outcomes, and argued they can still access negative gearing by buying up new homes. Tourism operators priced out of own industry conference Struggling businesses in Carnarvon, reliant on tourism, say they want more support to be involved with the 2026 WA Tourism Conference that the region is hosting. Reef restoration boosts Swan River's health Work is underway to restore Perth's Swan River and help its severely degraded riverbed, where 1 million tonnes of limestone was taken in the 1990s. News from the BBC World Service The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern? Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable? Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point. 'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong? After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027. Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Forty-three arrests after £4.5m police operation to keep rival London protests apart Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday. WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency. Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives. Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices. Why international tourists are turning away from India's party capital Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming. They've brought back traditional Irish music and people love it The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record. The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’. Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield. British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems The new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran's Shahed drones used in the Middle East. Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man. Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group. Xabi Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City. Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade. Edinburgh Zoo's new baby sloth named after David Attenborough Zookeepers at Edinburgh Zoo named the baby Atty to mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday. I built my own prosthetic leg for swimming Amputee Alex Young creates his second home-made limb after previously building a running blade. Moment brazen thief steals entire Mini Egg chocolate display Ashley Daley is jailed after a three-week shoplifting spree costing businesses £4,000. 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