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News from the ABC Australia

Iran's new leader 'likely disfigured,' Hegseth claims
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth questioned new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's ability to lead after nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, saying he is "wounded and likely disfigured". 

Cuba confirms recent talks with United States to resolve differences
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that his government has held recent talks with the US, marking the first time the Caribbean country confirms such speculation.

Quick hits: Arnold heroic, forwards clinical as Matildas withstand dark arts
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Mackenzie Arnold turns into a brick wall as Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy's ruthlessness saves Australia. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas' quarterfinal clash with North Korea.

Mother honours 'beautiful boy' at rail station vigil attended by thousands
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The mother of Aidan Becker, a 22-year-old, who died while trying to protect a teenage boy last Friday, has spoken of her family's deep pain during a packed community vigil for her son at Mernda railway station.

Matildas survive nervy finish to book spot in Asian Cup semifinals
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Goals from Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy allow the Matildas to scrap to a 2-1 win over North Korea in Perth in a thrilling Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal clash. 

Person found dead in house fire at Morphettville
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The house on Dalby Avenue at Morphettville was fully alight when emergency services were called just after 4:30pm.

Ship involved in cocaine bust now moored in Sydney after distress call
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

A ship that was found to be carrying nearly 5 tonnes of cocaine near French Polynesia earlier this year has been escorted into Sydney Harbour after issuing a distress call.

Doctors tell inquiry of hospital's refusal to fill staffing gaps
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

An inquiry into the potential split of a southern New South Wales health district has heard that hospitals have been unable to hire staff to fill critical gaps.

Teen who broke into home and sexually assaulted 10yo has convictions recorded
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Supreme Court judge rules convictions should have been recorded against a teenager who entered a Mackay home and molested a girl in her bedroom.

Longreach man charged by AFP over alleged antisemitic online threats
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The Australian Federal Police have charged a man over a series of alleged antisemitic online threats.

Friends pay tribute to Chinese backpackers killed in Qld flood
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Two Chinese holiday-makers killed in Queensland floodwater were in contact with their friends hours before their tragic deaths.

Family members were first suspects in Irma Palasics murder investigation
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The lead investigator in the trial of two Melbourne men over the 1999 murder of Canberra grandmother Irma Palasics tells a court his first major suspects were Mrs Palasics's family members.

Hawks brush off turblent week with demolition job on Bombers
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Hawthorn puts a difficult week on and off the field behind it as it runs out comprehensive 62-point winners over Essendon at the MCG.

Sacked manager-turned-whistleblower condemns mould-ridden hospital
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Former staff blow the whistle on horror conditions at a NSW hospital, including mouldy vents, inadequate separation of sewage and drinking water, and the use of sanitary pads to soak up rainwater leaking into wards.

Perth man to be extradited to SA over alleged murder
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

A Perth man will face court charged with the alleged murder of an Adelaide man who died after he crashed into a power pole earlier this week.

Three people rescued and 20 vehicles damaged in Northern Rivers floods
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Residents are rescued from homes and vehicles after flash flooding in the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales. 

Small town's only petrol station runs out of fuel
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The only petrol station in a small New South Wales town has run out of fuel amid ongoing oil supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East.

Foreign fishermen caught in Torres Strait sentenced in Darwin
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The first foreign fishermen caught illegally in Far North Queensland waters under a new Commonwealth border operation have been sentenced and will be deported to Indonesia.

'Children are at stake': Shock closure of specialist autism centre
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

An email on Wednesday afternoon saying autism support service AEIOU would close immediately left Canberra father Ben Paine scrambling to find childcare and support services for his four-year-old daughter Maddie.

'Get me out of here': Johnston says fans on the field was fun until it wasn't
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Alex Johnston becomes the greatest try-scorer in Australian rugby league history with a double against the Roosters, prompting fans to ignore the NRL's pleas not to storm the field to celebrate.



News from the BBC World Service

All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

First image appearing to show Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together emerges
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The image appears to show Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.

Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi.

Man's blue skin A&E panic was just bed sheet dye
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Tommy Lynch rushed to hospital when he woke with blue skin but it turned out to be from his sheets.

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community" but a motive for the crime remains unclear.

Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.

Towie star's plea for mandatory ice skating gloves rejected
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The Only Way is Essex celebrity Chloe Lewis launched her plea when her son lost part of his finger.

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.

Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

Iran women's football team are 'heroes' after national anthem stand, says former men's coach
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The Iran women's national football team have become "heroes" and deserve to be free to live their lives, says former Iran men's head coach Afshin Ghotbi.

Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

I was jailed while pregnant during Post Office scandal. I'm still waiting for compensation
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

How long will the cold weather last?
Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Friday feels noticeably colder. Helen Willetts explains why there's been a change in temperature and looks at how long it may last.



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