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News from the ABC Australia New football laws strike as Almirón sent off Paraguay's Miguel Almirón fell victim to new laws put in place at this World Cup to counter discriminatory behaviour. So what are the new laws in place? Cristian Volpato shows why the Socceroos wanted him Cristian Volpato only made a 30-minute cameo for the Socceroos in their 2-0 World Cup defeat against the USA, but in doing so showed his quality and desire to excel for Australia. One dead after huge fire at Dominican beach resort A woman has been killed and nearly 1,700 tourists evacuated due to a large fire at a hotel in the Dominican beach resort town of Bayahibe. Live: Knight sent off for alleged homophobic slur, Dolphins superstar sidelined Newcastle back rower Asu Kepaoa is sent off during a NSW Cup game for an alleged homophobic slur. Meanwhile, in the NRL, Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa is missing for the Dolphins' showdown with the Tigers due to a knee injury. Follow live. No bail for brothers accused of wreaking havoc after Newcastle riot A court hears two brothers were tracked riding recklessly for 13km and attempted to evade police following a riot in Newcastle. Applause for Modra as Ricciuto describes optimism following surgery Adelaide Crows fans clap at the sixth minute of the team's match against Melbourne to wish former number-six player Tony Modra well in his recovery from surgery following a serious truck crash. Quick hits: NFL flavour at the World Cup and Osito the dog charms fans Scotland feels hard done by in their defeat against Morocco and a former NFL legend is on hand to photograph as the son of another of the NFL alumni cohort scores for his country. Here's the quick hits from the FIFA World Cup. Megastars bring new life to 'aging' country music The country music genre has grown in popularity since the pandemic, spawning huge hits and an equally huge following in 2026 that nobody saw coming. Live: Frantic finish coming up as Crows, Demons in nailbiter The Crows take on the Demons at Adelaide Oval, with a spot in the top four on the line, in the first of three games of Saturday football. Follow live. Transatlantic slave trade gravest crime against humanity, Juneteenth marks its end Americans are commemorating Juneteenth months after a UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. Steve Irwin 'wouldn't have wanted this': Australia Zoo calls police on traditional owner Traditional owner Alwyn Lyall says he felt "extremely upset and humiliated" when police asked him to leave Australia Zoo, where he was trying to see a crocodile he says was "wrongfully arrested" and taken from the wild. Could the 'bliss' trade set millions up for a comfortable retirement? Does "bliss" — big lasting state support for financial entities deemed too big to fail — make the stock market a one-way bet? Proposed urea plant secures $2.4b worth of deals without being built The Australian Fertilizer Corporation has secured offtake agreements with international and domestic customers to sell its entire production capacity, despite not yet being built. New country choir boosts queer visibility A choir formed in the tiny village of Candelo, on the New South Wales Far South Coast, is giving a voice to the LGBTQ+ community. Australian golfers suffer 67-year US Open first in Shinnecock carnage Cameron Smith, Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee and Lucas Herbert all fail to make it through to the weekend at the US Open. Mother holds onto hope her son's killer will be found after remote WA murder The grieving mother of Josh Warneke, who was found dead on the side of a road in WA's remote Kimberley, has faced a long battle for answers. But how likely is it the 21-year-old's killer will be brought to justice? 'He got that wrong': Schwarzer says selection mistakes cost Socceroos The Socceroos will rue a missed opportunity after a dire first half against the USA, with Tony Popovic's selections at least partly to blame, says Mark Schwarzer. Man dies in fuel tanker rollover on freeway east of Melbourne Police say the Princes Freeway will remain closed into the night, as emergency services drain fuel from the tanker and clean up the crash site. Family of medical student who survived remote crash advocates for rescue flights One minute, Kate Scott was a LifeFlight volunteer. The next, she was a mother dialling Triple Zero. But the service that saved her daughter is facing a shortfall.  First case of deadly H5 bird flu confirmed in Australia The virus, found in a migratory bird in Esperance, raises concerns for the poultry industry despite Australia having spent years preparing for such a biosecurity breach. News from the BBC World Service Driver dies and 33 people seriously injured in Bedford train crash The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST on Friday, has left almost 90 people hurt. 'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people have been injured -over 30 of them seriously. PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable. Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran. Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force. Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit the UK with their children next month, for the first time since 2022. What we know so far about Bedford train crash Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene Video shows scene of crash as passenger describes aftermath Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion". Scotland fans dejected after loss to Morocco at World Cup Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco. Quiz: What type of World Cup fan are you? Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type. Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of. How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say. How Japanese girl band XG went from brutal six year training to global pop stars The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers. Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers. New video game console aims to get kids moving The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland. Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win? Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. Michael Fassbender says it is becoming harder to know what to trust online Stars of spy thriller show The Agency discuss espionage, AI and the personal cost of living a double life. James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85 Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace. Why candidates dress up to run in major UK elections Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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