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News from the ABC Australia Extreme heat, fires and floods mark record hot month Climate data has been released confirming August 2026 as the hottest month on record after heatwaves and severe drought dominated Western Europe's warmest summer. Queensland on the brink of a credit rating downgrade The ABC understands a downgrade is imminent, sparking a blame game between Canberra and the LNP state government. 'I believe Israeli survivors': Grace Tame clarifies October 7 attack comments Grace Tame faced criticism after a March ABC Radio Sydney interview in which she likened reports of mass sexual assault during the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, to "propaganda". Victoria's upper house votes to defer Carroll Government's work-from-home laws Victoria's upper house has referred Premier Ben Carroll's work-from-home laws to a parliamentary committee, in a major blow for Labor ahead of the November state election. Joyce vague on details, Albanese wins tennis match amid golf grant saga This week One Nation's Treasury spokesperson was vague on policy details, Andrew Hastie took on Pauline Hanson and the prime minister defended his membership to a golf club. Land-clearing investigations to be reviewed after Hobart farmer protest Tasmania's forest practices regulator says it will review how it conducts investigations into suspected land-clearing breaches after a protest by farmers in Hobart. Stalwart says fishing industry facing wipe-out without radical change With the state government cutting $400,000 in funding from the WA Fishing Industry Council, a veteran fisherman says their political advocacy needs a significant rethink. One Nation to back Greens' gas fracking ban in SA's South East In an unlikely political alliance, One Nation will back a Greens' bill to permanently ban fracking for gas on South Australia's Limestone Coast. 'Perfect storm': How banks allegedly defrauded of up to $600m NSW police say one of Australia's largest fraud syndicates has fleeced banks of up to $600 million in fraudulent loans in what one investigator described as the largest financial crime he has seen. Canberra academic wins appeal against sexual assault convictions A former Australian National University academic successfully appeals against his convictions for the sexual assault of two people in separate incidents in 2016 and 2020. Town delights as government cans renewable energy zone plans A small town in northern Victoria is relieved that a proposed renewable energy zone has been scrapped by the government. Ex-country music festival boss gets community service for sexual touching Joel Ulbricht has been placed on a community corrections order and must complete 250 hours of community service. Long-awaited Medicare review says rebates should be increased Inadequate Medicare rebates for longer GP appointments have been penalising patients who need more time and should be boosted, according to a major new government report. Police failed to test bloody knife linked to missing woman, inquiry told A NSW inquiry into missing persons has heard from the family of a 31-year-old woman who went missing from Bathurst 25 years ago. 'We're doing this': Labor goes for gas reservation over tax Labor’s gas reservation will now be calibrated to domestic demand rather than fixed at 20 per cent, with the federal government rejecting claims it has watered down the scheme. Don't Look Back In Anger proves surprisingly moving Oasis reunion tour doco The global reunion tour from Britpop's biggest band moved crowds to tears. This doco-come-concert film is likely to do the same. 'Uproar' unleashed after OpenAI says it solved major maths mystery The subject of the controversy may be extremely complex, but experts say it boils down to simple issues of trust and ethics. Commissioner 'deeply worried' by sexual violence trajectory Rates of sexual violence have increased for 33 years, with a drop of less than one per cent in the past 12 months. Sydney businessman jailed for foreign interference in Australian first Sydney businessman Alexander Csergo is sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for reckless foreign interference, but will be eligible for parole as early as next month due to the time he has already spent in custody. Instagram boss warns users will be 'overwhelmed' without algorithm The head of Instagram says the average person who turns off their algorithm will have a much worse "user experience", as Australia debates new opt-out laws. News from the BBC World Service Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from. Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal? The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms. England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax The government is expected to detail how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays. RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted online Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday. Can humans stay in control of AI? AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried 'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows. Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on $2,000 first folding iPhone Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years. Russia's new jet-powered drones outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily launches The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors. August joint hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month. Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan. Primark finally set to launch home deliveries The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping. We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent. Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in. Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim. The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for. Menstrual fitness: Should you be 'cycle-syncing' your workouts? Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say. American football is coming to Australia - can it succeed? The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under. The Papers: 'Farage faces Met inquiry' and 'Ready for departure?' Thursday's front pages are dominated by a police investigation into Reform UK and UK airport chaos. UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC. Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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