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News from the ABC Australia

Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass attracts sharks
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Several popular beaches in Sydney's Royal National Park are closed due to increased shark activity after a large whale carcass washes up on a rock platform.

Live: Woeful Dragons humiliated on Anzac Day as Roosters score 11 tries
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

The Sydney Roosters have smashed the St George Illawarra Dragons in the traditional Anzac Day clash, scoring 11 tries to secure a 62-16 win. Follow live.

'I saw a little nose poke around the corner': Puppy found after three months lost
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

A dachshund puppy is reunited with its owner after being lost for almost three months, in an adventure spanning multiple suburbs.

Sydney childcare worker charged with allegedly slapping two boys
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

A 25-year-old man was arrested at an address in Belmore on Saturday morning. 

Police say body found on Fleurieu Peninsula was murder victim
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

SA Police say initial investigations suggest a person whose body has been found in bushland south of Adelaide was murdered. 

Industry 'alert but not alarmed' as native weevil develops a taste for cotton
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Farmers and researchers notice a rise in bicoloured weevils feeding on cotton crops in the Northern Territory.

Three men arrested after alleged arson attack in Melbourne CBD
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Police were led on a foot-chase by alleged arsonists after a bar was set alight in ACDC lane early on Saturday morning.

AFL sacks appeals boss after homophobia statement labelled 'disgusting'
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Will Houghton KC is sacked as the chair of the AFL appeals board after the body's widely criticised statement and decision in the case of St Kilda player Lance Collard.

Leaders condemn 'disgusting' disruptions by 'cretins' at WA Anzac Day services
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Leaders have condemned "cretins" who interjected and booed at Perth and Western Australian Anzac Day ceremonies, with the premier labelling their actions "disgusting and disrespectful".

What Anzac Day means to those who have served Australia
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Australians taking part in Anzac Day commemorations share stories of sacrifice and bravery, and what today means to them.

Korda on fire in first women's major as Green and Aussies slip
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

The Australian charge is struggling at the Chevron Championship in Texas, where world number two Nelly Korda is on fire after two rounds.

Live: Ageless Pendlebury produces career-high game as Magpies smash Dons
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Collingwood demolishes Essendon in the traditional Anzac Day game as Scott Pendlebury winds back the clock. Follow live.

Third US aircraft enters waters near Iran carrying thousands more troops
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

USS George HW Bush has arrived in the Middle East, bringing thousands more American troops and advanced fighter jets to the region.

Booing at Melbourne, Sydney and Perth Anzac Day services draws widespread condemnation
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Indigenous elders face racist booing from crowd members at dawn services in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, with one man arrested and charged over his alleged involvement and others issued with move-on orders.

Trump's Justice Department drops investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

The move could lead to a swift confirmation vote by the Senate for Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official whom President Donald Trump nominated in January to replace Mr Powell.

Rob Reiner's son Jake describes 'nightmare' after parents' deaths
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Jake Reiner, the older son of Rob and Michele Reiner, says learning his parents were killed — and the aftermath of that — has been "too devastating to comprehend".

Horticultural production losses reach $25 million after cyclone
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Growers across Western Australia's Gascoyne take a huge financial hit after four natural disasters in the first four months of 2026.

White House seeks firing squad, electrocution, gas for federal executions
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

The US is one of very few Western nations still using the death penalty, although public support for capital punishment has declined among Americans.

Tiny mountain possum bred at lower altitudes due to climate change
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Trevor Evans has been breeding the endangered mountain pygmy possum to better deal with the effects of climate change. The population at his sanctuary has grown rapidly in the process.

Tears, hymns and prayer as thousands gather at Anzac services in Sydney
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Among the crowd, some held wreaths adorned with the words "Lest We Forget" while others pinned sprigs of rosemary and rows of medals to their shirts.



News from the BBC World Service

Falklands veteran hopes King can speak to Trump over US 'review' of UK's sovereignty claim
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".

Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

Two children die in house fire in Wolverhampton
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Two other children and a woman were already out of the house before emergency services arrived.

I'm A Celebrity 'legend' crowned in heated live final
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.

Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

King's 'high stakes' visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.

Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues.

'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Is a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

These American women had to move to Mexico to live with their undocumented husbands
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.

Who is making decisions in Iran?
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.

Watch: 'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.

Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.

Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse
Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.

Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

The Papers: 'Falklands tell Trump to back off' and 'Harry does a Diana'
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Many of the papers lead on a leaked Pentagon memo, which suggests the US could back Argentine sovereignty of the Falklands.

Man extradited from Dubai over murder of woman found stabbed at London home
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

The London property manager, 27, who was also known as Angela, was stabbed in Westminster in 2024.

'My living nightmare': Rob Reiner's son on how he found out parents were dead
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Jake Reiner says the grief of his parents' brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a "trance".

31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
Posted on Saturday April 25, 2026

Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.



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