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News from the ABC Australia

Flooding damages endangered turtles' nesting sites and season
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

An environmental group says steep banks, loose sand and low water levels are resulting in extremely low clutch numbers.

Foreign nationals deported after reaching Far North Queensland by boat
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The federal government says a group of foreign nationals has been removed from Australia after reaching Far North Queensland illegally by boat this week. 

Police rescue 'feral' children from squalor inside dilapidated US home
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Sixteen children from the same family rescued from a dilapidated rural home in Ohio were living in wretched conditions with human waste all around, authorities say.

Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer's
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Danny Glover, who turns 80 in July,  has revealed that he has Alzheimer's disease and is leaning on his family for support as he lives with the incurable condition.

No mice found after drone baiting on remote WA island
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

A world-first drone-baiting program to protect migratory bird populations shows early signs of success off Western Australia's north coast.

When do the Socceroos play next and how to watch the knockout match
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Australia's journey at the 2026 World Cup continues this weekend as the Socceroos take on Egypt. Here's everything you need to know.

'My last Wimbledon': Kyrgios bows out with typically erratic doubles outing
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Australian Nick Kyrgios says he has almost certainly played his final Wimbledon match after losing in the first round of the men's doubles alongside Alexander Bublik.

Parents say latest asbestos find in WA school grounds is one of many
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Parents at a WA primary school say the education department has failed to properly address the ongoing issue of asbestos being found in school playgrounds. 

Canberra water catchment shows signs of climate change
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Like melting glaciers in Antarctica or bleached coral on the Great Barrier Reef, Namadgi National Park is showing signs of damage linked to global warming.

Dingo control stopped to protect cultural significance
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Farmers voice concern for their flocks after wild dog control is halted on jointly managed conservation land in parts of the Wheatbelt.

Djokovic apologises for pranking ball kid during 'vintage' Wimbledon win
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

A relaxed Novak Djokovic takes time out between sets of his second-round Wimbledon win over Stefanos Tsitsipas to play a prank on a ball kid.

Fireworks light up the NT's skies on annual cracker night
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

People across the Northern Territory have spent the night setting off their own fireworks for the Territory's annual cracker night celebrations, lighting up the sky with colour and keeping firefighters and paramedics busy.

US Navy crew member missing as chopper goes down in Arabian Sea
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

A US Navy service member is missing and three others are injured after their MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter went down in the Arabian Sea. 

Alice Springs drug and alcohol rehab curbed due to flooding
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Drug and Alcohol Services Australia is running programs at a vastly reduced capacity due to flooding at its Alice Springs site earlier this year. 

Live: ASX opens lower as oil price drops
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The ASX opens lower following a sea of red on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

'I think England scored': Wimbledon crowd secretly watches football
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

England fans watch the football on their phones during Wimbledon, interrupting play briefly to cheer on Harry Kane.

Spider venom spray could save Australia's honey bees from varroa mites
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Queensland researchers are testing novel ways to kill varroa mites, which have developed a resistance to standard treatments.

Live: Government backs down on aged care tool as MPs stun at Midwinter Ball
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The federal government has backed down on its aged care assessment tool to determine how much funding older Australians get. Follow live.

Kasatkina trying to enter uncharted territory but Osaka stands in her way
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Ahead of their third-round Wimbledon clash, Australian Daria Kasatkina is heartened to hear Naomi Osaka has, like her, never been past the third round at the All England Club.

This 8yo is one of many girls and young women driving golf numbers up
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Women are taking up golf nearly twice as fast as men, with junior golfers like Rianna Hills one of many young people giving the sport a huge participation boost. 



News from the BBC World Service

Superstar Kane produces his biggest England moment
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his World Cup rescue act against DR Congo in Atlanta is his greatest, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.

Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.

From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Historians say Trump's $2.2bn income last year is unprecedented and blurs the line on conflicts of interest.

Third UK heatwave increasingly likely as 30C temperatures forecast
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Temperatures are forecast to climb throughout the weekend, potentially leading to a heatwave being declared in parts of the UK

Don't expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.

Teenage boy injured after shooting in Birmingham
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The boy was taken to hospital to be treated for "potentially life-threatening" gunshot injuries, police said in a statement.

Watch: Two people climb to highest point of Empire State Building
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.

Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.

More than 300 arrests in organised immigration crime crackdown
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The National Police Chiefs' Council says said the five-day operation led to hundreds of arrests and seizures of more than £1m in cash.

Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The four-time Emmy winner said his movements, speech and memories have slowed since receiving his diagnosis.

Watch full highlights as England come from behind to beat DR Congo
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.

England into last 16 - what is their path to the final?
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after progressing the last 16

Lions sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the World Cup comeback win over DR Congo - plus have your say.

Watch: Fans react to tense World Cup game
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

England Captain Harry Kane rescued England from a major upset, with two late goals, after DR Congo took an early lead.

Apple butter, sightseeing and puppets: How UK is marking US independence milestone
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

As America turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prepare to tie the knot, we look back at their relationship
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.

Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices?
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.

Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.

'Kane to the rescue' and 'defence black hole triples'
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

England Captain Harry Kane's World Cup goals against DR Congo dominate Thursday's front pages.



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