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News from the ABC Australia

Police say cause of Kumanjayi White's death in custody still not known
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The Northern Territory police commissioner says the cause of 24-year-old Kumanjayi White's death in custody remains undetermined, with the criminal case against the officers who restrained him now closed.

Body scan practices examined after Indigenous woman's death in custody
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The family of a young Indigenous woman who died in a NSW jail has told an inquest that she was a talented artist who generously supported anyone in need. The inquest is examining Corrective Services NSW's search and body scan practices. 

PM response to truth-telling process 'hugely significant'
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The Walk for Truth ended at Parliament House today and while there was not a firm commitment from the PM, many felt the response was a 'positive move'.

Inquest hears NDIS provider delayed suicide threat reports before teen's death
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The inquest in Southport is examining whether any deficiencies in the boy's care or accommodation caused or contributed to his death.

Multiple crime scenes declared after man dies in Childers area
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

One man is dead and two others are in hospital, as police declare multiple crime scenes in a regional Queensland town.

Whyalla locals react to news of steelworks' final bidders
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Whyalla locals welcome more certainty about the future ownership of the city's steelworks, but say it is still not enough to warrant business investment and workers coming back to the Spencer Gulf. 

NT child protection bill one year in the making had 'limited' consultation
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Despite taking a year to prepare a controversial bill surrounding child protection, the NT Department of Children and Families says consultation with organisations was "limited".

Live: Maroons pay tribute to Jai Arrow as State of Origin I teams locked in
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Former Maroon Jai Arrow is named as Queensland's honorary number 21 as teams are locked in for the 2026 State of Origin series opener in Sydney. Follow live.

Bulk carrier rescues two fishermen and Smokey the dog after boat sinks
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

An emergency distress beacon activation off the North Queensland coast yesterday afternoon sparked a coordinated rescue involving a bulk carrier and rescue jet.

Labor MP defends electoral registration to empty block amid rebuild
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Dickson MP Ali France has been referred to the Australian Electoral Commission with claims she is registered to vote at a vacant suburban block in her north Brisbane electorate. 

Trainee mechanics worked on hired EVs without Hertz's knowledge, ACT assembly hears
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The professional misconduct claims were levelled at Australia's first TAFE Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence.

Brother of hit-run victim says family will appeal NT court's 'light' sentence
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The family of a man who was left to die alongside his severely injured brother and father after a hit-and-run crash, say they will appeal the "light" sentence handed to the man who was behind the wheel.

Rodent faeces, animal blood, mould spark $60k penalty for country bakery
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Inspectors found animal blood dripping onto bread, rodent faeces on food and spreading mould at the Albany French Hot Bread Shop, triggering prosecution and $60,000 in penalties for the owners. 

Maugean skates released after more than two years in captivity
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

A pair of endangered rays taken from a Tasmanian harbour as a species "insurance policy" have been released back into the wild after helping to produce more than 400 eggs for a captive research program.

ISIS-linked woman barred from Australia tried to board flight
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

An Australian woman with links to ISIS, who is barred from Australia on a temporary exclusion order, tried to board a flight home with the other members of yesterday's returning cohort, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.

Copi Mineral Sands Project near Victoria-NSW border gets green light
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

A mineral sands project of global strategic importance receives provisional approval from the New South Wales government.

Feds warn NT's law-and-order agenda could breach human rights
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Federal Attorney-General Michelle Rowland warns her Northern Territory counterpart that the NT's tough-on-crime agenda could breach Australia's international human rights obligations.

Bondi shooting victim labelled 'subhuman' in online abuse of inquiry witnesses
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Victims of antisemitism have been targeted with death threats and depicted as animals in AI-generated images after giving evidence to the royal commission examining the Bondi terror attack.

No 'plan B' for submarines if AUKUS fails, says defence minister
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The defence minister brushes off calls for a "plan B" in case AUKUS fails, declaring it would be a step towards "giving up" on acquiring any new submarines at all.

Record-breaking rain welcomed in drought-hit parts of NSW
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Up to 100 millimetres of rain has been welcomed across drought-hit parts of western NSW, but some farmers expecting relief were left disappointed.



News from the BBC World Service

Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.

Body found in search for boy, 12, missing in river as heatwave continues
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Police and fire crews with underwater units launched a major search until a body was recovered on Tuesday night.

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.

'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.

Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

At least three people were killed in the attack, which came despite a ceasefire with Hamas being in place.

'Shocking' rise in school suspensions for racist and homophobic abuse
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Education experts and charities are calling for a national anti-bullying strategy in schools.

Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.

Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The result sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November with Paxton's Democratic opponent.

Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group.

Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

Watch: Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

Our best friend fell 200ft to his death on a mountain but wouldn't want us to stop hiking
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Two men who watched best friend Jack Carne fall to his death off Glyder Fawr won't stop adventuring.

How long will the heatwave last?
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Following a day of record breaking bank holiday heat, heatwave conditions continue for many. Simon King looks at how many more days of heat you can expect.

How I won fantasy football in my first ever season - without using AI
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Danish medical student Erik Ibsen, 23, says it's "insane" he beat more than 11 million FPL players.

India's communists once ruled millions - what happened to them?
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The story of the rise and decline of India’s communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance.

Around 100 firefighters tackle Golders Green blaze
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The fire broke out around 06:45 BST at a supermarket below a block of flats in north-west London.

Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

Prosecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial
Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026

The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.



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