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News from the ABC Australia

How white should your teeth actually be?
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Experts say there are many factors that influence how white a tooth appears, and it's not just about whitening or what we’re eating.  

Finance giant fined millions for sending unstoppable spam
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Latitude Financial has been fined millions of dollars for a repeated breach of spam laws, including promoting credit cards without giving recipients a way to opt-out.

Gold mine stops underground operations after magnitude-4.5 earthquake
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

All underground workers at Newmont's Cadia gold mine are brought to the surface as inspections are carried out following an earthquake.

King Charles to have tea with Donald Trump during US trip
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with US President Donald Trump during his US state visit later this month, with trips to Washington, New York and Virginia.

Moana Pasifika to leave Super Rugby at end of season
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Citing financial, operational, and strategic barriers that have made continuing unviable, battling Super Rugby Pacific outfit Moana Pasifika reveal they will disband at season's end.

Player's umpire abuse verdict raises questions about AFL's 'conflict of interest'
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The reporting of Port Adelaide player Zak Butters for umpire abuse sparks debate about whether officials should be involved with betting and if better audio recordings should be available from games.

Prince Harry tries his hand at AFL as Melbourne visit continues
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The Duke of Sussex was joined by Western Bulldogs players at a Movember event in Melbourne's west.

Full details of Catalano assault allegations revealed in court recording
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The wife of media executive Antony Catalano fled the couple's luxury apartment and flagged down a passing car for help following a sustained attack by her husband that caused hospitalisation, police allege.

Victoria names inaugural minister for cost of living, renters in reshuffle
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

More responsibilities for Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny and a new cost of living portfolio are among major changes in state cabinet.

Pub crawl? Two families revive pubs in outback town
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

A revival is brewing in Barcaldine, with the renovation and reopening of two pubs the talk of the town.

Virgin joins Qantas in cutting domestic flights as fuel costs hit airlines
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Australian airlines are halting entire routes and merging slots to ensure planes are full, as the aviation industry battles soaring jet fuel costs and likely supply uncertainty over the coming months.

New footage captures moment Artemis II crew welcomed home
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

New footage shows the moment a recovery crew opens the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule and welcomes its crew members home after their mission around the Moon.

Collard hearing leaves no winners as queer community further bruised
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Lance Collard is handed a monster suspension after being found guilty of using a homophobic slur in the first AFL disciplinary hearing.

New scheme to allow NSW pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive pill
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Patients will no longer have to visit the doctor to be dispensed the contraceptive pill, under a new pharmacy prescription scheme.

PSG, Atlético Madrid into Champions League semis as injury deals France World Cup blow
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid advance to the last four of the Champions League, as Liverpool's rough season continues with a key injury that deals a blow to France's World Cup chances.

Nurse highlights WA outback through social media
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Amid chronic nursing shortages in Western Australia's regions, one nurse highlights the profession's unique benefits and captures his experience on social media.

Murdered farmer's daughter speaks out as police investigate violent death
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The daughter of a murdered Ouyen farmer says her father had recently made reports to police about sheep thefts from his farm.   

Lebanon, Israel agree to direct negotiations after Washington talks
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Israel and Lebanon agree to direct negotiations following talks in Washington hailed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a "historic opportunity" for peace.

Four-year-old Leo's rare condition a 'ticking time bomb' but there is hope
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Four-year-old Leo has a rare form of epilepsy, and his family has turned to creative ways to fund help for him. An advocacy group says others are in the same boat, and it hopes a new inquiry will help.

FIFA provides more expensive World Cup tickets after backlash over prices
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

After a backlash over ticket prices, FIFA puts up a new option for fans — and it is even more expensive.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US port blockade continues
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The United Nations' secretary general said it was "highly probable" that the negotiations would restart.

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".

Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.

King not meeting Epstein survivors, but state visit could help ease US-UK tensions
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The US state visit will see the King heading into choppy diplomatic waters during London-Washington tensions.

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?

250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

Diplomacy on ice: Mark Carney and Alexander Stubb play hockey
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The Canadian prime minister joined the Ottawa Charge team on the rink alongside the Finnish president during his first formal bilateral visit.

Woman asked to leave bar after wheelchair deemed a 'safety risk'
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot.

Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks.

US-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait after social media posts, watchdog says
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges including spreading false information, the Committee to Protect Journalists says.

Driver jailed over death of mum hit by crane while pushing pram
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

A man is jailed after Rebecca Ableman, 30, was fatally injured by loose equipment on the back of a truck.

Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course.

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.

Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Time your workout to your body clock, health researchers advise based on latest evidence.

Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.

Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of Black British music
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The Banksy-designed vest features alongside artefacts from Shirley Bassey, Sade and Craig David.

The Papers: 'UK economy takes triple hit' and 'Cheers, Timmy!'
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Iran war impact on UK economy and Chalamet's opera-ballet jab surges ticket sales leads the papers.



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