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News from the ABC Australia P-plater who ploughed car into herd of cattle recounts 'terrifying' ordeal A 19-year-old who drove into a herd of 50 cows at night describes walking away from the crash that killed half a dozen cattle. Aussie man charged with fraud, child indecency in US Fraudster Brett Joseph has been arrested and charged in Texas with fraud and child indecency offences. Nick Reiner could face death penalty if convicted of murdering parents A grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner for the murder of his parents, celebrated Hollywood couple Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner. Moves to axe character references after Western Power rape case There are growing calls for the WA government to ban positive character evidence after three Western Power staff were stood down for offering references to a former colleague convicted of rape. Jonas Brothers confirmed as half-time entertainment for historic MCG clash The NFL announces the Jonas Brothers will be the half-time entertainment when Melbourne hosts the Rams and 49ers to launch the season in September. Europe's first solar eclipse in 27 years in pictures From Spain to Iceland to Russia, millions gathered to witness the sun's light be fully blocked by the moon in the continent's first solar eclipse in almost three decades. China's rejection of Australian mung beans prompts chemical rethink China rejects 10 containers of Australian mung beans after testing found the shipment exceeded allowed chemical levels. Aussie star completes major move to EPL after breakout World Cup Socceroos teenager Lucas Herrington has completed his move to English Premier League side Hull City. Teenager breaks Kaylee McKeown's backstroke world record Italian teenager Sara Curtis has set a new world record in the women's 50m backstroke, beating the mark previously held by Australian great Kaylee McKeown. How skiing at Tasmania's oldest known ski club looked different 100 years ago The Ski Club of Tasmania is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, with a treasure trove of memorabilia getting the respect it deserves. Nursing students fear graduation delays after university course problems The University of Notre Dame's decision to put a pause on new students enrolling in its nursing degree has raised concerns among the nursing union about staff shortages in Perth and WA. 'He's served his time': Calls to free David McBride as he becomes eligible for parole The decision to grant him parole rests with the Commonwealth. Far reaching impact of El Niño heat explored at Alice Springs summit Extreme heat has a ripple effect across every part of life in Central Australia — particularly for those living in poverty — and with an El Niño weather event predicted, experts gathered in Alice Springs this week to strategise for the sweltering summer ahead. Live: Win for media giants as bill to force big tech to pay for news is introduced The federal government has revised its News Bargaining Incentive bill, which will lift the number of deals big tech companies enter into to be exempt from a 2.5 per cent tax. Follow live. Messi doubts playing 'for much longer' after father's death Football legend Lionel Messi doubts his playing career will last "much longer" following the recent death of his father. Live: Wall Street edges higher on US inflation data, ASX set to slide Wall Street broke two days of losses after US inflation came in as expected but the ASX is priced for a marginal loss. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 'Back to the 60s' as ombudsman finds systemic issues in telco services A report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman is recommending a root and branch review into telco services in regional Australia. Bazball-era curfews over as Root demands England players 'be adults' England skipper Joe Root says the midnight curfews in place at the end of the Bazball reign have been ditched as he called on his players to "be adults" in the new era. 'Where is our morality?' Holocaust survivor's warning to Australians Current and future generations are learning about antisemitic atrocities through the voices of Holocaust survivors, like Mark Spigelman. Revived NT mine to join Australia's modern gold rush Chinese-financed company Hanking Gold is reviving the mothballed Mount Bundy mine south of Darwin, with the soaring gold price prompting predictions of profit from its first year of production. News from the BBC World Service Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse. Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies Millions of people in the UK and Europe have been wowed by a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse. Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports. Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university. Double killer and rapist given whole life sentence Simon Levy, from Tottenham, will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of two women and rape of a third. Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather. ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply. Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer. Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting. Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says. GB's Evans wins European gold in 100m breaststroke Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris. First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932 Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa. Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot. After the eclipse, a meteor shower - how to catch a glimpse On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'. 'Rot in prison', relatives tell double murderer and rapist Simon Levy is jailed for life after murdering two women and raping another. These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations. How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals? The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise? Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star. River Danube's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies. Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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