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News from the ABC Australia

'I take it personally': Staggs says he's ready to fire after Origin recall
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Four years after his Origin debut, Kotoni Staggs says he's ready to bring the aggression for NSW after being offered a lifeline by coach Laurie Daley.

From meme to movement, a cockroach party goes viral in India
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A satirical political party in India amasses the support of millions in just a few days and politicians are taking notice.

Union executive Michael Crosby takes over as CFMEU administrator
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Mr Crosby replaces outgoing barrister Mark Irving KC, who announced his resignation last month.

Breaking: Australian dies in Peru after fall on Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

An Australian man has died in Peru after falling from an embankment while walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Aerial shooting to resume as brumby numbers spike in national park
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Wild horse numbers in the NSW Snowy Mountains are back up with a reproductive control trial now being considered as aerial shooting has been confirmed to resume.

Farm worker found not guilty of circular saw amputation murder
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The jury has returned its verdict in the case of a man who killed pensioner Kalman Tal. The 66-year-old died shortly after paying $5,000 to have his leg amputated in a park.

Doctors push for e-bike ban in SA for riders aged under 16
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The Australian Medical Association SA is calling for a minimum age of 16 to ride an e-bike in South Australia after seeing a rise in injuries and deaths.

Do robotic lawnmowers actually work and are they worth the investment?
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Experts say robot lawnmowers are becoming more accessible, but there are some key features to look out for. 

Another four platypuses re-homed into Royal National Park
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

There are at least 20 platypuses now living in the NSW Royal National Park's waterways, three years after their historic reintroduction. 

Eleven Australian flotilla activists released from Israeli detention
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek has told ABC News Breakfast that the 11 Australians are now in Istanbul and are being assisted by Australian officials.

Mother's love leads to cricket team representing Australia in the UK
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A Queensland cricket team, started by a mother who wanted to give her autistic daughter a safe space to play, has just embarked on an international tour.

Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponisation' fund stalls ICE funding vote
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

US Senate Republicans have furious internal disagreements over a proposed compensation fund for Trump allies who claim they have been unfairly targeted by federal agencies.

'Classes of 50 children': Full-day ACT public teacher strike flagged
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Canberra public schools were closed until 10:30am today, with more industrial action expected in June. 

The 600-kilometre trip to the skin specialist
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Regional Queensland is facing a shortage of dermatologists, leaving some patients increasingly desperate.  

NT Chief Minister dismisses concerns about child protection changes as 'hysteria'
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has labelled concerns about proposed child protection changes as "hysteria", a day after the prime minister called for "respectful" consultation with outraged Aboriginal groups.

Farmers struggle to source popular cattle feed as dry conditions bite
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A by-product of the cotton harvest, cottonseed boosts protein and fibre in animal diets. But as graziers ramp up their drought preparations, dry conditions are causing a supply slowdown. 

Queensland premier learned of minister's AFP referral through media
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Questions have been raised about how long Tim Mander waited to tell the Queensland premier about his referral to the AFP.

Law allowing flooding on private land 'critical' for environment, expert says
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Controversial new legislation could secure critical water supplies for delicate ecosystems while delivering benefits to the Murray-Darling Basin's agricultural sector, a leading river ecologist says.

Global mental health disorder cases double in three decades
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

A surge over the last three decades means mental disorders now account for more than 17 per cent of all disability worldwide, according to a report published this week.

What is 'pink-slime' journalism and has it infiltrated Australian media?
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Experts say a series of AI-generated digital news outlets is the first recorded example of "pink-slime" journalism in Australia, with the website owner claiming the now-deleted outlets were an experiment gone wrong.



News from the BBC World Service

Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.

Prepare for half term queues at Dover due to EU border process, port says
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

It is the first holiday period since the EU's new border system was fully implemented.

Police to score train firms on tackling sexual harassment
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The government will not be financial or legal penalties for train operators who fail to meet the targets.

Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

An independence movement in the western Canadian province has been pushing for a referendum on whether Alberta should separate from the rest of the country.

'Monitoring the situation': why young men are drawn to prediction markets
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men

'We are resilient': As San Diego's Muslim community reels from mosque shooting, it refuses to be intimidated
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.

How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.

Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.

Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.

Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".

Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Lola Young helped to honour Elton John at Thursday's event, which celebrates the craft of songwriting.

'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.

'We're meant to dance': Radio 1's Big Weekend has one focus on its first day
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Thousands are expected to attend this year's festival in Sunderland, with Fatboy Slim headlining on Friday.

Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".

Weekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point?
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd, the new wardens of Bardsey Island, said they were craving a "different challenge".

The Papers: 'Net migration almost halves' and 'Paint the town claret'
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

New figures show falling migration levels and Aston Villa fans return to Birmingham leads Friday's papers.

'I didn't know where DR Congo was': Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The 15 deportees describe the uncertainty they face in a country they had never seen before.

Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?

Race Across the World series six winners crowned
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The latest series culminated on Thursday with a dash through snow-covered Hatgal in northern Mongolia.



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