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News from the ABC Australia

'Dangerous and prolific' rapist jailed for life in United Kingdom
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Police are continuing to investigate to see if other victims of Chao Xu can be identified across two countries.

Trump's sagas dominate attention as global politics is rewritten
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

As what's happening in Trump's America dominates our attention there is a lot going on, mostly involving everyone else around the world refashioning their politics in an environment that has never seemed more uncertain.

Several killed as bus crashes into stop in Stockholm
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The bus ploughed into a bus stop on Friday afternoon, local time, with authorities yet to confirm the number of people killed or injured.

Eight dead after Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of striking civilian areas in these latest attacks despite both sides saying they were hitting military targets.

Court finds 'pollutant' BHP liable over deadly Brazilian dam collapse
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

A British court has ruled mining giant BHP liable for a deadly dam collapse in Brazil a decade ago, which sparked one of the world's largest environmental disasters on record.

Corey Rocchiccioli stars as WA beats Qld in one-wicket thriller
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Spinner Corey Rocchiccioli and No. 11 Cameron Gannon combine for a 23-run final wicket stand to deliver Western Australia a last-gasp Sheffield Shield victory over Queensland.

More than 11,000 homes lose power after Queensland storms
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

An intense storm cell with dramatic lightning moves over the Brisbane area, delaying Friday evening commuters with heavy rain, strong winds and large hail.

Amyl and the Sniffers concert cancelled due to safety concerns
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

A free concert scheduled in Melbourne's Fed Square was cancelled at the last minute on Friday night, with organisers citing overcrowding.

'Predatory' Perth teacher jailed for abusing primary school students
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

A former Perth teacher who abused four schoolboys in the 1970s and 80s, in behaviour a District Court Judge described as "predatory", is jailed for 16 years.

Lanning dominates in 100th WBBL game as Stars down Scorchers
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning and South Africa batter Laura Wolvaardt sparkle in wins for the Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers.

Five Chinese tourists killed in minibus accident in Bali
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Five Chinese tourists have been killed and eight others lightly injured in Bali after their rental minibus plunged into a shallow ravine, an official has said.

Underwater mapping of Australia's deepest lake shows 'dramatic ravines'
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Recent CSIRO research definitively places Tasmania's Lake St Clair at 163 metres deep, nearly twice the depth of Bass Strait.

Birrell, Joint earn Aussies Billie Jean King Cup victory
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Australia got their Billie Jean King Cup play-off campaign to a successful start, with two straight sets singles victories over Portugal.

Jury walked through murdered woman Toyah Cordingley's phone data
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

A jury trial of former Innisfail nurse Rajwinder Singh, who is charged with the Far North Queensland woman's 2018 murder, has heard details about Ms Cordingley's phone data from the afternoon she disappeared.

What is a supercell storm and why are they so destructive?
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Australia is in its peak severe weather system and there are warnings that supercell storms could hit the east coast this weekend. So what exactly is a supercell?

Twenty-thousand tonnes of FOGO waste to go to landfill
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The City of Bunbury and Shire of Harvey agree to contribute up to $1 million each to remove contaminated organic waste that caused the closure of a regional three-bin waste system. 

Fire destroys at least $3 million of NT hay
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

A feed mill in the Northern Territory is getting back on track after a major fire destroyed more than $3 million of hay.

Vanuatu flags expulsion of Australian, NZ advisers to stop 'outside influence'
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The move will affect Australia and New Zealand's multiple police and defence personnel working in Vanuatu, and could set back the signing of the Nakamal Agreement.

Root's ominous opening innings as England Bazballs in Perth
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

England star Joe Root is yet to score a Test century in Australia and was out for one run despite the team's strong platform in the warm-up match.

Children pulled from day care after allegations against employee's husband
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Martha Sawicki says she will have to move towns as she can no longer send her children to the only long day care centre at Hopetoun in WA, following child exploitation charges laid against a man connected to the centre.



News from the BBC World Service

Reeves backs away from income tax rates rise after improved economic forecasts
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The chancellor had been widely expected to increase income tax rates, which would have broken a manifesto promise.

Man admits lacing sweets with sedatives and assaulting boys at summer camp
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Jon Ruben, 76, pleads guilty to a series of charges including sex offences against two young boys.

Arrest after man suspected of posing as navy admiral at Remembrance event
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Police said a naval uniform and a selection of medals were seized from the man's home.

Trump to order investigation into Epstein's alleged ties with Clinton and banks
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Trump said on social media he was seeking investigations into Clinton, Larry Summers as well as JP Morgan and other major banks.

'Astonishingly lethal': BBC reports from site of Russian strike in Kyiv
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The BBC's James Landale reports from the east of the capital where a drone struck a multi-storey residential building.

Crowds brave heavy rain as King Charles makes birthday trip to south Wales
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The King has visited south Wales as a new photo is published for his 77th birthday.

Amber warnings come into force as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and flooding to UK
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Storm Claudia is bringing heavy and persistent rain to parts of the UK. Amber warnings have been issued and there is a risk of flooding and disruption as Simon King explains.

Several killed after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Several others have have been injured in the crash in the Swedish capital, police say.

South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

'Prolific' rapist who drugged women gets life term
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

"Incredibly dangerous" multiple rapist Chao Xu is ordered to spend a minimum of 14 years in prison.

Fly-tippers bury field in 'shocking' mountain of waste
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The enormous pile of rubbish is called an "environmental catastrophe unfolding in plain sight".

Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible".

'Tired, exhilarated and proud'- old friends complete 17,000-mile bike challenge after 40 years
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Three friends returned to Chile to finish a leg of a 17,000-mile cycling trip they did in 1985.

Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.

What taxes could go up in Budget if income tax rates are not rising?
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

Why I'm sharing the reality of life in a sick kids' unit
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Kirsty Grandison is using social media to share her experience of caring for her severely brain damaged son.

Weekly quiz: Who did Alan Carr give his Celebrity Traitors prize to?
Posted on Thursday November 13, 2025

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Bad Bunny wins five Latin Grammys ahead of Super Bowl
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The Puerto Rican star wins album of the year, as Karol G and Gloria Estefan also celebrate big wins.

'I could hardly walk' - the issue that affects one in five mums
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

Two mothers who experienced pelvic girdle pain say being aware of the risk will help people seek treatment.

UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster
Posted on Friday November 14, 2025

The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.



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