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News from the ABC Australia

King clarifies Harry's status to government officials in unusual move
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

King Charles has taken the unusual step of clarifying Prince Harry's status in a letter sent to government and military officials.

Russia orders German consulate to close in worsening diplomatic spat
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Germany is accusing Russia of orchestrating a drone attack on one of its busiest airports last month.

Autonomous drones and AI called out by UN human rights chief
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has addressed a council in Geneva saying AI posed a threat to humanity among the use of autonomous drones and US deaths in immigration custody. 

North Korea and Russia open first road bridge, sparking Ukrainian concerns
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Ukraine is worried the road bridge could be used to conceal military personnel and weapons in vehicles, rather than a trade route.

Search continues for hundreds trapped in hydro-plant after Nepal floods
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Four 'miracle' rescues in the aftermath of the Nepal-Tibet floods, have renewed hopes for more than 900 missing from a hydro-plant. 

French burglar used ChatGPT to locate Canberra home with luxury goods
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The crime began with photos of designer items posted on social media in Australia and ended with the arrest of four French men at a KFC in Sydney, fresh court documents show.

Former childcare worker's husband avoids jail for sharing child exploitation material
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Ronald Houghton received a suspended jail term after he was caught bragging to undercover officers about his experience abusing children in an online chat.

Cricket Australia green lights BBL privatisation, defying power states
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The Big Bash League is set to look like it never has before as Cricket Australia prepares to welcome private ownership to the competition.

Court ruling clears way for 124-home Byron Shire development
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Opponents of a controversial housing development in northern New South Wales will have a week to appeal a Federal Court ruling before excavators start digging up the site.

Leaked text reveals Australia's $980 million commitment to Solomon Islands
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Australia and Solomon Islands have reached an in-principle agreement over a new treaty, with a leaked text message from a high-ranking official outlining the lengths Canberra will go to to get the deal done.

Fourth Tasmanian road fatality in a week sparks police plea
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A fourth fatality on Tasmanian roads within a week has led police to call for drivers to be safe "every time they travel".

A Clockwork Orange to come to stage in eerily prescient adaptation
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A fire wiped out Belvoir St Theatre's warehouse and workshop in June. Now the company is in the rebuild phase as it launches its 2027 season.

'Her career's finished': Fugitive Sydney developer's daughter avoids jail
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Ashlyn Nassif has been sentenced to a six-month community corrections order with no supervision after pleading guilty in June to publishing false misleading material to obtain advantage.

11 killed in avalanche on Russian peak
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Eleven people have died in an avalanche that swept through one of the highest peaks in Russia's North Caucasus.

Man killed after being run over by garbage truck in suburban Perth
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A 70-year-old man has died after being run over by a garbage truck in Perth's south-eastern suburbs, with neighbours remembering as a quiet, sweet person. 

Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator to be in debt until 2052, inquiry hears
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

In the wake of the bungled Spirit of Tasmania replacement project, ferry operator TT-Line says it expects to stay in debt for an estimated 26 years.

Radiohead announce 16 Australian shows for 2027
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The hugely influential British band will visit Australia for the first time in 15 years in May next year.

University regulator finds ANU breached national standards
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The Australian National University has fallen short of national tertiary education standards and must now satisfy governance conditions to maintain its registration.

Man with broken hip waits for hours at RFDS base before hospital admission
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A Mount Gambier man says he spent hours waiting in agony with a broken hip at a Royal Flying Doctors Service facility and outside a hospital before he was eventually admitted for major surgery.

V'landys accuses NRL players of 'not telling truth' on rule confusion
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

As multiple players around the NRL call out the confusion about rule changes, Peter V'landys says there is no problem.



News from the BBC World Service

What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

UK correspondent Daniel Sandford looks at the link between small boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.

King makes clear Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The letter has been sent to Prince Harry's team, the government, military and Lord Lieutenants, Palace sources say.

Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.

Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.

Self-described 'genocidal racist monster' jailed after BBC investigation
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A former tax worker is sentenced to two years for inciting hatred online.

New videos of man at centre of 9/11 lawsuit reveal links to extremists and Saudi state
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials.

'I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die' - BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Moshiri was diagnosed in November 2024 with polycythaemia vera (PV), after her GP noticed irregularities in blood test results.

Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.

Probe begins into why cargo plane overran Miami runway
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Five people died and five others were injured as the Amazon plane overshot the runway after landing at Miami International Airport.

Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

A judge ruled Next can pay warehouse workers more because it is harder to recruit and retain them.

Emotional Oasis documentary glosses over the hard stuff
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Don't Look Back In Anger captures the euphoria of the band's comeback, but fails to explore the story of their reunion.

Why the 'Temu Range Rover' is such a threat to Jaguar Land Rover
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Job cuts come as JLR faces falling sales and intense Chinese competition while trying to switch to electric vehicles.

Chemo hair loss doesn't define me - it's a symbol that I'm strong
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The beauty and resilience of women living with cancer is celebrated though photography.

Andrew Scott feels the Pressure as 'unsung hero' in WW2 thriller
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The actor reveals how he approached playing James Stagg, the "chilly" meteorologist key to D-Day's success.

How significant are AfD's historic gains for Germany and the rest of Europe?
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.

Man, 102, with dementia died after being pushed in pub, inquest told
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died.

OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

The post comes as the firm releases GPT-6 Astra, which it says is its most powerful product yet.

Murder arrests over baby girl's death in woodland
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Police say they have arrested two men and two women as part of their investigation.

Plans for major overhaul of councils halted
Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.



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