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News from the ABC Australia New lifesaving stroke prevention surgery arrives in Australia A NSW hospital becomes the first in Australia to offer a new stroke-prevention treatment that has been available in the United States for a decade.  What a 'super El Niño' would mean for Australia's weather in 2026 Australia's weather is expected to shift rapidly thanks to the probable emergence of an incoming El Niño, meaning drought, extreme heat and bushfires are on the way. Overcrowded boat sinks in rough seas with 250 people on board The UN says the boat sank with about 250 people on board, including children, in the Andaman Sea "due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding". Brothers living in squalor missed multiple health appointments, report finds A 48-page report has been released on the interactions between health care workers and two siblings who were discovered living in squalor in May 2020. Uber Eats hits out at push to require e-bike riders to hold licence Food delivery giant Uber Eats hits out at the Queensland government's push to introduce licensing mandates for e-bike and e-scooter users. The outback jobs disappearing as fuel costs hit tourism From roadhouses to stations, outback workers are losing their jobs as tourists stay away. Skyrocketing fuel prices, as well as concerns around the availability of fuel in remote locations, are causing a 76 per cent loss of revenue for tourist-dependent businesses. Hidden cameras in change rooms cause regional town hall to postpone events An investigation into hidden cameras in change rooms has forced the Horsham Town Hall to postpone events in western Victoria. Biofuels could bolster fuel security but we export what we need to make them Australia controls less than 20 per cent of our liquid fuel supply and relies on imports for the other 80-plus per cent we need to keep the nation moving. But proponents of biofuels argue that it does not need to be this way. 'Incredibly dangerous' fake weight loss drugs hit UK black market Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace lay on her bed, wincing in pain, convinced she was about to die after injecting herself with a cheap, unregulated weight loss drug. Should you turn off your laptop while commuting? While modern laptops are good at saving battery life and keeping cool, extended periods in sleep mode could still be putting a strain on them over time. The Australian connection to the 'scariest movie you'll ever hear' Filmed in director Ian Tuason's childhood home and based on his own experiences caring for his dying parents, Undertone has become a sleeper hit. Quiz: We're going on a trip — don't forget your toothbrush What are the pyramids made out of? And which Caribbean island doesn't appear in the Beach Boys song Kokomo? Trump lashes out at European ally Meloni amid tensions over pope and NATO The US president says Giorgia Meloni "does not care" about Iran getting a nuclear weapon, after the Italian PM defended the pope and cancelled a military deal with Israel. Live: Trump says US-Iran talks could restart within days, Israel-Lebanon meeting ends The talks come as both the US and Iran continue to impose their own separate restrictions on the flow of vessels in and out of the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live. Carney wins majority government as Canadian by-elections boost Liberals The Canadian prime minister said voters had "placed their trust" in his government and its "clear understanding of what this moment demands". IMF releases sobering economic outlook as strait remains disrupted The International Monetary Fund paints three economic outlook scenarios that each get progressively worse depending on how long Middle East energy supplies are disrupted. Man on trial for alleged assault of several women Benjamin Bruce, 26, appeared before the WA District Court on charges including sexual penetration without consent and assault against several women. Magnitude-4.5 earthquake felt across large parts of NSW The NSW Central West has been hit by the largest earthquake ever recorded in the region. Founder of China property giant Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud Hui Ka Yan's plea comes after three years in detention, while Evergrande's liquidators are battling in court outside mainland China to freeze the offshore assets of the founder and his ex-spouse over billions of US dollars in dividends and remuneration. Teacher concedes he was 'angry' before 'accidentally' striking student A former Darwin teacher who allegedly struck a female student in the face has taken the stand in the Northern Territory Supreme Court, conceding he was "angry" after she swore at him. News from the BBC World Service US Treasury secretary says short-term economic pain worth long-term security Scott Bessent said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals. UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course". As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk? BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending. Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply". Burglars who used Rightmove to target homes and steal £1m of valuables jailed The gang gloated about their crimes while two of them referred to themselves as Bonnie and Clyde. 'Welcome home': Watch joyful reunion as Orion capsule opened after splashdown Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts. Woman asked to leave bar after wheelchair deemed a 'safety risk' Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot. Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks. We will name police and social workers unless action taken, lawyer for Southport families says Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken. Driver jailed after his crane hit mum pushing pram A man is jailed after Rebecca Ableman, 30, was hit by loose equipment on the back of a truck. JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course. Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz? Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides. Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group. How a Primark trainer ended gang's £1m Rightmove burglary spree The men looked at Rightmove floorplans and used Google to identify properties to target. UFOs and a Tardis - why unusual holiday stays are booming It looks like a space craft has landed but it's one of a growing trend for quirky places to take a break. Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia? BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit. Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine. Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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