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News from the ABC Australia

NT diphtheria cases declining as 10,000 immunised, one death confirmed
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The Northern Territory government says the rate of new diphtheria cases in the territory has fallen from more than 20 per week to less than 10 after 10,000 Territorians stepped up to be immunised against the ongoing outbreak.

170m chimneys come crashing down as power station demolition begins
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The demolition of the Liddell Power Station, which powered homes and businesses in NSW for more than 50 years, is underway.

ACL injury appears to end Warriors legend's NRL career
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

Warriors club legend Roger Tuivasa-Sheck appears to have played his last NRL game after confirming he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in round 12.

Breaking: SA Police return to Yunta as part of Gus Lamont investigation
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

Police have returned to Yunta in South Australia’s far north as part of their investigation into the disappearance of four-year-old boy Gus Lamont.

SA Police investigating theft of organ pipes from heritage-listed former church
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The pipe theft comes days after a bronze statue was stolen from the centre of a fountain in Adelaide's inner north-eastern suburbs. 

Scathing warning to people harassing royal commission witnesses
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The royal commissioner examining antisemitism in Australia has issued a warning to people who have intimidated and harassed witnesses who have given evidence to the inquiry.

US military strikes Iranian boats and missile launch sites
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

US Centcom says the strikes were designed "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces".

Two arrested in Vietnam over Sydney gang boss shooting
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

Authorities in Vietnam have arrested two men after Sydney crime figure Lorenzo Lemalu was shot dead in Ho Chi Minh City last week.

Tasmania 'just wanted to roll trucks in' in quick fix for icebreaker refuelling saga
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

A federal department says the Tasmanian government's proposed interim solution to a costly refuelling saga affecting Australia's Antarctic icebreaker is "far from" acceptable.

Government sets up fight with Santos over gas reservation plan
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The draft framework outlines a requirement for gas producers to supply 20 per cent of their export to the domestic market, which the gas lobby argues will "undermine" the industry.

Farmers hopeful cold front will help WA's dry May problem
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

A downward trend in autumn rainfall has WA farmers adapting to early seeding, but hoping this week's forecast cold front will provide a much-needed break to the dry spell.

Meet the woman who dives for shopping trolleys
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

A "tragedy of the trolleys" is unfolding in Rockhampton, where a lack of governance over waterways is creating an environmental hazard.

Israeli politician calls for investigation after Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

One of Israel's most prominent opposition politicians has called for an investigation into the alleged abuse of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by the Israeli military in the Mediterranean last week.

Iconic North Sydney pool set to reopen after five years
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The pool was first earmarked for a renovation in 2019. Five years and $122 million later, the harbourside pool has an opening date. 

Winery turning grape waste into 'gold' gets top farming gong
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

A winery squeezing value out of every part of the vine has received the country's top agricultural gong at a difficult time for the wine industry.

'Too risky': Blues dealt injury blow on eve of Origin Game I
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The NSW Blues have confirmed five-eighth Mitchell Moses will miss Wednesday night's State of Origin opener due to a hamstring injury.

Power price drops for most customers as batteries manage to flatten peak
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

Surging levels of renewable energy and better reliability from coal-fired generators are set to give consumers a break, with benchmark power prices to fall up to 10 per cent for consumers and more for small businesses.

Socceroos dealt World Cup injury blow with star midfielder ruled out
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The Socceroos have been dealt a massive injury blow ahead of next month's FIFA World Cup, with midfielder Riley McGree ruled out of the tournament.

'Inhumane' disability home had fridges locked as residents slept on floor
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

Former workers at a disability home in Western Australia's far north raise allegations of neglect, including medical mismanagement, locked fridges and a child being placed at risk.

The many phases of Miles Davis, who would have turned 100 today
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

From Illinois to New York to Australia, legendary trumpeter Miles Davis helped shape the direction of jazz with albums like Birth of the Cool and Kind of Blue.



News from the BBC World Service

US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in "self-defence", US Central Command says.

Hottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

It comes after the UK recorded its warmest May night on Sunday when temperatures reached 19.4C.

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.

Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.

Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.

The questions raised by the Murrell embezzlement controversy
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

Woman dies after being shot outside Sheffield bar
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Three people are in custody after the 30-year-old was found with serious injuries early on Monday.

Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.

Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.

Eight spectators and rider hurt at TT practice
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Eight spectators and a rider are receiving hospital treatment after the crash at Parliament Square.

Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.

Author of Rivals told writers to stop making her 'macho men' cry
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Novelist Dame Jilly Cooper scolded the team behind Rivals, an executive producer on the show says.

In pictures: Hottest May day recorded in the UK
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The Met Office said the heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone in May.

Coffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the money
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?

Goodbye Salah and Pep, hello new champions - the Premier League in review
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.

The Papers: 'Bank hottest day Monday' and 'Sturgeon's ex-husband used SNP cash'
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The heatwave in the UK and Peter Murrell's admission of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds top the papers.

How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten

More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.

Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.

Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.



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