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News from the ABC Australia

Chinese device found in strategic waters near Bali identified
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

A large torpedo-shaped device discovered near an island in a strategically important strait between Bali and Lombok has been identified by defence analysts as a Chinese undersea monitoring system.

Police bomb squad to remove 'volatile explosive materials' found at Adelaide home
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The police bomb squad is working to safely remove explosive materials from a home in Adelaide's north, and a 55-year-old man has been arrested.

Breaking: Hume Freeway closed in both directions after crash near Violet Town
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The Hume Freeway is closed in both directions following an accident near Violet Town.   

Kununurra, Newman in line for liquor restrictions amid soaring violence
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

West Australian Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia says Newman and Kununurra are in for tougher measures, including closing bottle shops for two days each week.

Europe was a word British PMs dared not say. Then Donald Trump returned
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Keir Starmer was never a fan of Brexit. Now, under the cover of the war in Iran and a fractured US relationship, he's looking to Europe to return Britain to the fold. 

Mayor fears hidden cameras may have been in town hall change rooms for years
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The Horsham mayor is worried that hidden cameras reportedly found in the town hall theatre change rooms could have been there for years.

Missing votes counted in key SA seat see One Nation margin increase
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

One Nation has retained the South Australian seat of Narungga, following a count of ballots that were missed on election day.

Taxi drivers call for assistance to survive during fuel crisis
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Country taxi drivers say the fuel crisis could prove to be the death knell for the industry in regional areas.

Next-gen cricket talent shines at national Indigenous championships
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The National Indigenous Cricket Championships, held in Mackay for the second year, has become one of the key development pathways for young talent.

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi terror attack survivors on Sydney leg of tour
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke with lifeguards who responded to the December 14 Bondi Beach terror attack and survivors.

By-election called one week after Qld state MP's death
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Former Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan was found dead at his home earlier this month, after police were called to reports of a non-suspicious death. 

St Kilda announces appeal against Collard ban for homophobic slur
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

St Kilda is appealing the nine-match ban given to Lance Collard for uttering a homophobic comment, saying the young forward maintains his innocence.

Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith to be released from jail after securing bail
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Ben Roberts-Smith is granted bail after spending a week in custody over alleged war crime of murder offences.

100 bombs in 10 minutes: Mapping Lebanon's 'Black Wednesday'
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The Israel Defense Forces labelled it Operation Eternal Darkness. Inside Lebanon, it's now called Black Wednesday. ABC NEWS Verify has geolocated the explosions across 10 minutes of chaos.

'Six weeks of jet fuel' warning raises flight disruption fears in Europe
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Europe could experience major flight disruptions within weeks as global energy officials warn the continent has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left", which could lead to further price hikes and cancellations for Australian travellers.

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Todd Lyons' last day is set for May 31 and he will move to the private sector, Department of Homeland security secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement. 

Former Arsenal, Juventus goalkeeper killed after car hit by train
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Former Austria goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who played for Arsenal and a string of Italian clubs, died on Thursday at the age of 48 after the car he was driving was hit by a train at a crossing near Salzburg.

Sydney childcare worker hit with 129 new child abuse charges
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

A Sydney childcare worker accused of using children to make abuse material has been charged with 129 new offences.

Refinery blaze not cause to ratchet up fuel crisis response, Albanese says
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Anthony Albanese has cut a trip to Malaysia short to visit Viva Energy Refinery in Geelong, which went up in flames late on Wednesday.

Bank robbers hold 25 people hostage in Italy then escape into 'sewers'
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The group took customers and employees hostage before fleeing with "the contents of dozens of safe deposit boxes", according to police.



News from the BBC World Service

Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.

Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.

Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girl
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".

Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?

Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.

South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.

Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.

Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

Weekly quiz: What did Trump say about the Pope?
Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

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

Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

The Papers: 'Starmer in peril' and 'Gunners hero dead'
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

Calls for PM to resign over Mandelson vetting and ex-Arsenal goalie's 'train horror' death leads the papers.

'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

The UK's biggest video games awards cap off a week of big announcements, but will they change anything?



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