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News from the ABC Australia

Spain says Ceuta migrant surge largely reversed as half return to Morocco
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

At least 25,000 of the 50,000 migrants which entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco have returned.

Nirmal Purja among climbers missing in Pakistan as rescuers find four bodies
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Adverse weather is hampering rescue efforts on Pakistan's Broad Peak to find the missing climbers who were being led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja.

Infantino's advisor quits as FIFA's World Cup plan triggers backlash
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

A senior advisor to FIFA President Gianni Infantino resigned in protest at plans to sell a stake in the World Cup.

Hobart deputy mayor snack matter referred to police
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The Hobart city council has voted to refer a matter concerning its deputy lord mayor and the taking home of snacks to Tasmania Police and the director of local government.

Politics were the focus, but Bluey stole the show at Garma
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The first day of the nation's biggest Indigenous gathering was political, but the must-see guest was not a member of parliament.

Freo all but seal minor premiership with hard-fought win over Bulldogs
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Fremantle is an effective certainty to win the minor premiership after a hard-fought 37-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

It's easy to see why Australia brought a psychiatrist to Glasgow
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

With just moments to execute on years of training, planning and expectation, tension is high for athletes at the Commonwealth Games. For the first time, Team Australia has a psychiatrist along for the ride.

Drug driver who killed 20yo in stolen car to have sentence reduced
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

A woman jailed for 14 years over the killing of 20-year-old Matthew McLuckie in a high-speed, drug-fuelled crash will receive a reduced sentence following an appeal. 

Live: 'Extremely disappointed': Aussie cyclists disqualified from individual pursuit
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Australia's cyclists will look to build on their successful opening day at the velodrome, while Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis eye dual 200m gold on the track. Follow live.

Coles Bay arson accused granted bail in Launceston court
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

A 29-year-old man accused of assaulting a 76-year-old, burning his house down and stealing firearms alongside two other accused men is granted bail. 

Gina Rinehart puts ABC on notice over Race Around the World episode
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Hancock Prospecting has formally placed ABC Chair Kim Williams AM, Deputy Chair Lisa Caffery and Managing Director Hugh Marks on notice and foreshadowed possible legal action.

Cop assaulter back in custody after police shock at early release from prison
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

A failed senate candidate who assaulted a pregnant police officer is back in custody after she was released on home detention almost a year before she was eligible for parole.

NDIS provider pockets $1 million after incorrectly billing participants
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Some NDIS service providers have been referred to the ACCC as the government reveals thousands have been engaging in questionable billing practices, including using funds to pay for float tanks and golf lessons.

NT chief minister pledges future for remote town after Rio Tinto closure
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Lia Finocchiaro uses her first Garma Festival speech to promise land and fuel security in north-east Arnhem Land after its main employer, Rio Tinto, leaves town.

Government questioned over cost blowout for proposed weirs
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The LNP state government made an election commitment to build two new weirs in the North Burnett and the South Burnett regions.

Funeral held for 'bright spark' 13-year-old allegedly murdered by teen boy
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Hundreds of mourners gather in Victoria's west to say farewell to 13-year-old Layla Jeffrey after her remains were found earlier this month.

Machete attack forces Melbourne youth mental health workers out of office
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Staff at a youth mental health clinic in Sunshine have been told to work off-site, after four masked men attempted to assault patients at the centre in Melbourne's west last week.

Six Fijians found clinging to planks of wood after 36 hours lost at sea
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Six Fiji health workers survive a harrowing ordeal at sea thanks to a former classmate of one of the survivors.

Slow-motion big ship lift operation thrills spectators in Hobart
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Peering through binoculars and nestled on camp chairs, onlookers encircle Hobart's River Derwent to behold one of the most complex marine undertakings in Tasmania's history. 

ABC withdraws third story by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The ABC has withdrawn a third story by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal due to concerns about accuracy.



News from the BBC World Service

About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta in 24 hours, Spanish territory's leader says
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Spain's prime minister described the situation as an "attack" on its North African territory and said all illegal migrants would be returned to Morocco.

Disgraced funeral boss who failed to bury bodies jailed for 20 years
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Robert Bush also failed to cremate people and gave bereaved relatives the ashes of strangers.

Burnham says Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa as third confederation opposes World Cup plan
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.

England and Wales on course for driest July on record
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have their driest July since records began 190 years ago.

Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.

Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Axel Rudakubana, 19, is accused of attacking staff at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025.

Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Campaigners brought the legal action to try and stop the trial going ahead.

Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.

Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.

Glasgow gets starring role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day film
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Scotland's largest city doubles as New York in the latest installment of Marvel cinematic universe.

Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.

What your summer reading list says about you
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

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

Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.

Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?

The local girls preparing to take on Liverpool and Manchester United
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Players at the fifth edition of the Girls' Super Cup NI say playing top teams is only making them better.

Anthropic's Claude AI escapes test environment and hacks into three organisations
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.

Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.



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