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News from the ABC Australia

Australian trust in China grows as belief in US hits record low
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The Lowy Institute's latest poll shows Australia's trust in the US has fallen to a record low.

Hugh Jackman embraces brutality in The Death of Robin Hood
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Plus Toy Story 5 trots out the same old games, Australian horror scores another winner and Colony uses zombies to ring the warning bell about AI.

Deputy coroner releases findings into teen's suicide
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

A 17-year-old school captain, who was dux of year 12 and a talented athlete, appeared to have everything ahead of him. Then he took his own life.

Japan to increase entry visa fees by more than five times current amount
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Japan will quintuple entry visa fees starting from July 1, but most Australians will not be affected.

Operator of troubled Callide power station sued for more than $1b
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Foreign investment group Sev.en said a series of catastrophic failures at the Callide power station had led to 1,700 days of lost generation capacity.

Sir Keir Starmer's landslide win left him with shaky foundations
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer, the former prosecutor who styled himself as a safe, even boring, pair of hands became the first Labour PM in 14 years to win in a landslide. It was not enough to keep him in the job. 

Tony Modra's family 'extremely grateful' for support after crash
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The family of AFL icon Tony Modra has released a statement thanking the community for the "overwhelming show of love" they have received since he was seriously injured in a crash last week.

Starmer succumbs to intense pressure and resigns as UK Labour leader
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer says he will resign as prime minister of the United Kingdom and spend more time as a husband and father.  

Live: Emotional Starmer says he will quit as British PM
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he has quit as leader of the Labour party and will stay on as PM until a new leader is chosen. Follow live.

Community waits for verdict as GrainCorp class action wraps up
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

A class trial against GrainCorp over the alleged impact of its canola processing factory in Victoria's north on the local community has wrapped up.

Two men arrested, denied bail after violent unrest in Central Australia
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Two men have been arrested and denied bail after a violent disturbance in Yuendumu, in which multiple vehicles were allegedly set alight by armed offenders.

Queensland government pledges to restore dams in budget
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The treasurer has also promised no cuts to public service, but won't commit to returning to surplus within the next four years.

Marinus will break energy 'deadlock' hobbling Tasmania, economist says
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

An economist says Marinus Link remains an investment in the national interest and will shore up Tasmania's energy security. It follows a report last week questioning the project's business case.

'All eyes are on the performance' as Canberra to Bali flights take off again
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Virgin Australia launches direct flights from Canberra to Bali, becoming the first Australian carrier to fly internationally out of the capital. 

What we know about how H5N1 bird flu got here and where it may appear next
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Authorities were worried about avian influenza coming in from the north, until the virus started moving across the Southern Ocean. Now infected birds have been found in Western Australia. Where else could birds carrying the virus land?

Rugby Australia's new women's high-performance boss sets lofty goals
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Only three years out from hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup, Australia makes a key appointment it hopes will help deliver success on the international stage.

Fourth WA council in turmoil after three councillors quit in three days
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Three councillors have quit the City of South Perth in three days, citing concerns over a rates hike and broader dysfunction within the council.

Police release CCTV as part of probe into former boxer's death
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Police are searching for a sedan they believe was used to get away from the scene of a fatal shooting in Melbourne's inner north-west.

NSW corruption watchdog begins university governance probe
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Allegations of favouritism, undeclared conflicts of interest and the misuse of official positions have dominated the opening day of the ICAC inquiry into governance at the University of Wollongong.

Knight facing judiciary over homophobic slur, Mitchell limps at training
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Asu Kepaoa will face the NSW Rugby League judiciary after being sent off in a NSW Cup game for allegedly using a homophobic slur.



News from the BBC World Service

Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next?
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.

Watch and read Starmer's resignation speech in full
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.

Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.

Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.

Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months.

Injured ticket inspector who helped others in Bedford train crash hailed a hero
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured.

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

Lottery players urged to check tickets with £12 million prize still unclaimed
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

A Lotto Jackpot ticket worth £12m bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf has yet to be claimed.

Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.

Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.

Boy, 3, no longer critical after crocodile attack
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The boy's condition "is no longer critical", police say.

Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame'
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.

How football united behind Doku after childbirth criticism
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Jeremy Doku wants to fly home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?

Iran leaves note about peace in dressing room after Belgium draw
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.

A defender's view on how to stop the World Cup's best strikers
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?

Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.

One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.



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