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News from the ABC Australia

Breaking: Multiple people shot near Ohio festival, US authorities say
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Multiple people have been shot near a festival in Ohio, authorities say.

'Cybertongue' could prevent 70 million tonnes of milk waste every year
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

About a sixth of the world's milk is wasted, over 150 tonnes every year, but a Canberra company has come up with new technology that could drastically reduce that.

Fox wins second World Cup gold in two days to continue inspiring comeback
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Three-time Olympic champion Jessica Fox tops the podium again at the Prague leg of the World Cup circuit, only a week after returning to international competition.

Marilyn's world 'fell apart' with one post. What happened next helped her heal
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Marilyn was just five when she first encountered grief. Now 18, the teenager says she's been to more funerals than birthday parties.

Take a look inside Victoria's oldest active timber church turning 170
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

The drop slab design of Victoria's oldest active timber church is a testament to 19th-century engineering. 

Knitters find key to serenity during 'party, party, party' snow season
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

As the NSW ski season gets underway, Jindabyne's Snowy Stitchers Social Club finds connection and mindfulness in needles and yarn.  

Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap', Piastri off the pace
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Kimi Antonelli makes a mockery of suggestions the Monaco Grand Prix would stall his incredible start to the Formula 1 season, while Oscar Piastri struggles to make an impression.

'Let's talk about death': Breaking taboo over coffee and cake
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

The Death Cafe concept began in Switzerland in the 2000s to help people "make the most of our finite lives". Now, the concept has spread globally. 

Father of infant boy charged with grievous bodily harm
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

A man is charged after his nine-week-old baby was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries in April. 

Private audience with pope given to small-town parish delegates
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

A priest and two parishioners from the Queensland town of Childers meet Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City and have a wooden cross blessed.

Tasmania's police minister apologises for naming Port Arthur gunman
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Felix Ellis has apologised for comments he made during budget estimates about the 1996 Port Arthur massacre in which he named the gunman, with one survivor labelling his comments "hurtful" and "disrespectful".

Russian teen Andreeva wins French Open to claim first major title
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Mirra Andreeva defeats surprise finalist Maja Chwalińska 6-3, 6-2 to become the youngest French Open champion in more than three decades.

30 years of Pokémon: The 'immersive' phenomenon still finding new fans
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Three decades after the franchise that coined the phrase "Gotta catch 'em all!" was first released, parents are sharing their love of the franchise with their children. 

Pope competes with Bad Bunny in Spain, urges leaders to reject polarisation
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Pope Leo urges global leaders not to "fan the flames of polarisation" to gain popularity, warning of the artificial environment created by new technologies. 

'It's not normal to be winning the way I'm winning': Johnson excelling in open water
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Moesha Johnson is enjoying an overseas open water swimming adventure that has seen her win gold at every stage. But these are all just stepping stones for the biggest prize of all at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

Trump battles historians for ownership of US presidential records
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

The Trump administration is pushing for a return to pre-Nixon days when US presidents could do whatever they wanted with presidential records.

India's 'cockroach' political movement spills onto Delhi's streets
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

India's largest online youth movement has taken to the streets for the first time, calling for the resignation of the education minister.

How the corporate world influenced Diamonds' netball coaching
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.

Single, lost and desperate, Harsimran turned to an 'employment mentor'
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Personalised support helped domestic violence survivor and single mother Harsimran get a job, despite significant barriers. It's an approach that could benefit more jobseekers following the federal government's revamp of Workforce Australia.

Debunking Australian weather's made-up terms and pseudoscience
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Meteorological rhetoric in Australia, including from the media, can at times be inaccurate, misconstrued or just completely fictitious. 



News from the BBC World Service

West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan steps down after 'serious' historical allegations
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".

The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

King's nephew Peter Phillips weds NHS nurse with William and Kate among guests
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.

Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

Thinking about the next heatwave? Prepare for more rain first
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

A strengthening jet stream has brought rain to the UK but long-range summer forecasts show warmer weather could be ahead

Giant banquets rile radical left in France
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.

Watch: A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal wedding
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a private ceremony.

Late night and 'full throttle' - the World Cup watch parties going all out
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, why not catch a bit of the action from a more surprising location?

How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

One of the most violent chapters in EVE Online history wiped out an empire that had taken years to build.

Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.

Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".

Three British men admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Canadian police confirmed Robert Evans Jr pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Sharif Rahman, while his father and uncle admitted being accessories to the crime.

Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.

Builder wins bet on Epsom Derby thanks to 'spooky' time capsule tip
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

A member of the team that unearthed the 62-year-old letter put £20 on what came to be the winning horse.

Fizzy drink cans recalled as they 'may rupture unexpectedly'
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Dalston's Pineapple Soda as asking people to throw away affected cans of its pineapple drink over fears they could cause injury.

Four more admit violent disorder after Nowak protest
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

All six men are next due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday.

'He's causing havoc': Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Residents of Lochardil say the parakeet is pecking chunks out of parts of their cars.

I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.



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