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News from the ABC Australia Vape battery sets man's pants on fire in Byron Bay A Brisbane man visiting Byron Bay has been left with burns after a lithium-ion battery ignited in his pocket. Watchdog scraps investigation into former anti-corruption commissioner Investigations into allegations against Paul Brereton will end after the anti-corruption inspector found they would be too expensive to pursue. World Cup quarterfinals are upon us. Here's what you need to know The World Cup has whittled 48 teams down to just eight, with the quarterfinals upon us and the finish line in sight. Find out all you need to know about these monumental matches. ICE arrests Australian accused of illegally voting in US elections An Australian woman has been arrested in the United States after an ICE investigation allegedly found she had illegally voted in multiple federal elections. Brothers accused of killing stepfather outside primary school face court DNA testing in the investigation of two brothers accused of murdering their stepfather outside a Melbourne primary school could take up to three months, a court hears. Well-connected Melbourne businessman pleads not guilty to raping woman The businessman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, is accused of attacking a woman at his home in 2023. Bondi survivor says YouTube's 'false flag' video decision 'inexplicable' Arsen Ostrovsky has criticised a decision by YouTube to keep a video on its platform, in which creators suggested he had lied about his injuries from the Bondi Beach terror attack. Seven arrested as police probe alleged fraud involving regional council The men were arrested by detectives as part of an ongoing investigation after a council in Victoria's north says it referred alleged fraud involving council employees to police. With women's game short on resources this AFLW player went to Doha for ACL rehab Essendon AFLW forward Emily Gough said devastating ACL injuries can get lost in the sheer amount of them in women's game. Broken timers trigger nationwide Telstra outage Telstra says Wednesday's nationwide outage was caused by malfunctioning "nodes" that manage time synchronisation within some of the network data centres, but has no idea what caused the timer issues. 'I want to clear my name': Former NSW minister charged with misconduct Former New South Wales Liberal government minister John Sidoti says he will fight a charge of misconduct while in public office. Sale of Tasmania's biggest farm to UK pine plantation investor approved The sale of Tasmania's biggest farm to the UK's largest forestry investor has been given the green light — with the news greeted by outrage from the state's farmers' group. Hikers warned to take 'gnarly' peri-urban parks seriously after rescue Three teenagers were rescued from Onkaparinga River National Park unscathed on Sunday, showing how quickly hikers can come unstuck on spectacular walking trails despite their proximity to Adelaide. BHP workers to strike as negotiations with mining giant stall Unionised workers at the mining giant's operations in Port Hedland will down tools for eight hours on July 16. Qld business fined $1,200 after sparking million-dollar fire ant scare The unnamed business shipped a pallet of second-hand bricks infested with fire ants to mine sites in the Bowen Basin in mid-2025, sparking four rounds of aerial baiting at a cost of $1 million. Passenger and freight trains in NSW cancelled due to Telstra network outage Services in the Hunter, between Sydney and Canberra, and around the Southern Highlands have been suspended. Meanwhile, some coal and freight trains have been halted for safety, amid the outage. Boys reported over 'fight club' as SA Police consider new laws SA Police has reported two boys for allegedly fighting in a public place after amateur children's "fight club" videos were posted online, while the state's police commissioner says new laws could be introduced to make similar bouts harder to organise. NT minister claiming travel allowance when staying at property she owns It comes after Jo Hersey's CLP colleague criticised Labor politician Manuel Brown for claiming the same allowance at times when staying at his Palmerston home. 'We spoke for Palestine': Egypt fans on historic World Cup after heartbreaking loss After initial disappointment after a late loss to Argentina, many Egypt football fans are joyously reflecting on the team's historic campaign, while using the stage to show support for Palestinians. Alleged fish poachers fined during comp in 'blatant' cheating attempt The group was caught allegedly fishing illegally in a no-take zone during a competition. Four people have been fined almost $15,000. News from the BBC World Service Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus". Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment". Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976 Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week. 'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life. Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara. Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time. Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings. 'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match. Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks. Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved. More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat. Your tips from the last heatwave 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. Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise. What does hot weather do to the body? Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Tom Holland on his 'last chance to play a boy' in The Odyssey The Spider-Man star is appearing in his first Christopher Nolan movie. Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war? Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation? From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry. What must Fery do to become Wimbledon semi-finalist? Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli. The Papers: 'Let the people judge' and 'Farage gamble turns to farce' Nigel Farage's announcement he was resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election is the lead of many of Wednesday's papers. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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