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News from the ABC Australia

UK investigates reports Russian ship fired at yacht in English Channel
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Russia's defence ministry said it fired the warning shots to divert the yacht that approached on a dangerous course in the English Channel.

FBI says plot to attack White House UFC event with drones thwarted
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

US media says five people are in custody in connection with the plot, that involved flying explosive-laden drones towards buildings near last weekend's White House UFC match.

Time for Russia to make a deal to end Ukraine war, Trump says
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Donald Trump says Moscow should "make a deal" to end the war with Ukraine as G7 leaders have agreed to intensify pressure on Russia.

Russian artist who satirised Putin shot dead in Poland
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Two Belarusian nationals are arrested in connection with the killing, authorities say.

Deal says 'loud and clear' that Iran won't have a nuclear weapon: Trump
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 in France, Donald Trump says Iran will never have nuclear weapons.

Jacinta Allan refuses to admit cost of CFMEU corruption to taxpayers
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Embattled Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has refused to answer repeated questions over how much CFMEU corruption has cost taxpayers in the state, a scandal that has put the government and her leadership under threat.

Officer tells inquest he gave man one second to drop knife before fatal shot
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A Special Emergency Response Team officer tells a coronial inquest it took one second or less to storm a bathroom and fire the shot that killed Far North Queensland man Aubrey Donahue during a hostage siege.

Alice Springs Victims of Crimes branch to close amid funding insecurity
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The Alice Springs branch of Victims of Crime NT will be closed by the end of the week, with the organisation's chief executive citing funding insecurity. The closure will mean victims in the region will only be able to access services remotely.

Teenager accused of planning terror attack targeted LNP over nuclear policy
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A teenager accused of planning a terror attack in Brisbane allegedly wanted to target the Liberal National Party over their nuclear policy.

Tunisia names new World Cup coach after sudden axing
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Tunisia wastes no time in appointing a new coach at the World Cup following the sacking of Sabri Lamouchi in the wake of the humiliating 5-1 loss to Sweden.

'Reasonable possibility' father injected insulin himself, murder trial jury told
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A woman standing trial accused of murdering her parents with insulin has denied the allegations, while her defence lawyer has told the jury the possibility one of the alleged victims injected a fatal dose of insulin himself cannot be ruled out.

Taylor visits Alice Springs, renews call for Indigenous funding audit
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has visited Alice Springs, where he has met family of Kumanjayi Little Baby and renewed the Coalition's calls for deeper scrutiny of federal funding directed to the region.

Canberra man faces trial for attempting to murder his wife after night out
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A jury hears a Canberra man on trial for allegedly attempting to murder his wife whispered "I'm going to kill you" in her ear shortly before stabbing her in the arm with a kitchen knife.

Trio guilty of murdering teen Ethan Hoac in 'appalling' machete attack
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A third man has been found guilty of murdering 14-year-old Ethan Hoac in an unprovoked machete attack in Melbourne's north-west in 2023.

Daley reveals Strange's new role as Blues aim to clinch Origin series win
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

After his starring role for the Blues in State of Origin I, Ethan Srange is given a new assignment against the Maroons at the MCG on Wednesday night.

Ben Roberts-Smith's bail conditions varied to attend war memorial event
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's bail conditions have been varied so he can attend an opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra next week.

NSW Ombudsman slams 24/7 prisoner lock-in as 'unlawful and oppressive'
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The NSW Ombudsman says 33 protective custody prisoners at South Coast Correctional Centre were unlawfully locked in their cells 24/7 for up to three months. 

WA social housing waitlist to be overhauled for first time in 70 years
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The WA government announces plans to undertake the first reform of the social housing waitlist in more than 70 years, with families fleeing domestic violence and homeless people to be among those prioritised for housing.

Brewery fined following legal battle with Queensland council
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A once popular brewery has been fined in court after shutting up shop earlier this year due to an ongoing legal battle with a Queensland council.

The ultimate 'infidel' killed Khamenei. These women want 'revenge' on Trump
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

As we journey into the heart of Iran, we meet the women who support the clerics and want revenge on the man who killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.



News from the BBC World Service

Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".

Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.

'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?

What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.

Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.

Prince George to attend Eton College from September
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.

Thames Water closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

West End theatre to be named after Dame Judi Dench
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The Shaftesbury Theatre is to be renamed to honour Dame Judi's contribution to the performing arts.

Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.

'Not a model' - Uruguay coach Bielsa refuses to engage with photoshoot
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Uruguay and former Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa defends his stony-faced appearance in the official World Cup photoshoot.

How Yes Sir, I Can Boogie became Scotland's unofficial national anthem
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

From stag-do drag to Fenway Park, how did a 1970s disco hit become the soundtrack of the Tartan Army?

Why have so few European teams won so far?
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Seven of the 10 European teams to have played at the World Cup so far have failed to win - is heat the issue?

Iran 'most oppressed' team in tournament, head coach says
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.

How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.

Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.

Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Many Lebanese remain doubtful that the agreement could finally mean the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?



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