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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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