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News from the ABC Australia

Tupac was a 'global megastar', then his murder created an enduring mystery
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Three decades after the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, the world may get some answers about who killed the young superstar — and why.

High interest rates here to stay, but only one part of house price story
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

We seem to have flipped from worrying about rising house prices to worrying about falling house prices. Well, some of us have, anyway.

Israeli government rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas's proposed plan for disarming is "unacceptable", rejecting the Trump administration's plans to end fighting in the Palestinian territory.

Albanese is the opposite of Rudd and that comes with its own risks
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Cabinet's indecision on support for Tony Burke's immigration cuts shows a key difference between Anthony Albanese and Kevin Rudd.

AI assistant hacks into website trying to book a gym class
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

When Andrew asked his AI personal assistant to book him a spot in a gym class, he had no idea he would accidentally initiate an autonomous cyber-attack. 

Millions of Australians will have no say in who inherits their super
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

New research shows most Australians have not made a legally binding death benefit nomination to ensure their superannuation goes to who they want it to when they die. And many funds do not make it easy. 

What can you use your carer’s leave entitlements leave for?
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

When it comes to taking time off work for your own personal illness or injury, you probably have some idea of what your entitlements are. But when it comes to needing time off to care for others, you may be more unsure of your rights.

History quiz: Show us what you know about 90s pop culture and musical masterpieces
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

We'll also test you on the Paris Olympics, the 2017 parliamentary citizenship scandal and history-making Test cricket.

Paramilitary promises footage of supreme leader unseen since March
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Video of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei who has not been seen in public since he assumed the role in March, has been promised by a paramilitary leader.

Zelenskyy says 50,000 North Korean troops will help Russia in war
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Mr Zelenskyy took to social media to announced that "a decision has been made for 30,000 to 50,000 North Koreans to be deployed on the territory of Russia", while calling on South Korea to provide support for Ukraine's air defence.

Alleged Irish international crime boss extradited from UAE
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

49-year-old Daniel Joseph Kinahan was flown from Dubai to Dublin, the UAE state news agency reported, after his arrest in April, with allegations about his "serious organised crime offences".  

New Fremantle Traffic Bridge to open ahead of schedule
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The new bridge is set to open before the end of the year, months ahead of schedule, with locals and businesses saying the impact has been better than expected.

The final films of Race Around the World. Spoiler: Winner revealed
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

After 100 days on the road, the winner of Race Around the World has been crowned. Catch up on the final week's films.

Taylor Swift songs removed from Donald Trump social media posts
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Despite their long-running feud with the pop superstar, the Trump White House and campaign had used several Swift tracks in TikTok videos, including the 2020 song August for a video showing the US president and First Lady Melania Trump watching fireworks.

Blues start AFLW season with 26-point win over Saints
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Carlton has held off a St Kilda fightback to claim the opening win of the new AFLW season by 26 points in an entertaining game that made a case for more double header fixtures.

Body found in suitcase in southern NSW
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The body of a person, believed to be female, has been found in a suitcase at Oallen, about 60 kilometres south-east of Goulburn.

Munster free to play after dangerous contact charge downgraded
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster avoids suspension after the NRL match review committee downgrades his dangerous contact charge from Saturday's win over Manly.

'Mind-blowing' near misses along Adelaide rail lines prompt plea to pedestrians
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Videos captured along Adelaide's suburban train lines of near misses involving pedestrians, including one in which a person dived out of the way at the last moment, have prompted warnings from transport authorities.

'Not good enough': Phone network down for thousands of FNQ residents
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Some residents in remote parts of Far North Queensland have not had telecommunications since Saturday evening, as Telstra works to restore services.

Rally demands more police after death of shopkeeper in Melbourne's west
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Community members have rallied in Sunshine to demand stronger bail laws and more police on the beat after the death of Van Viet Truong.



News from the BBC World Service

Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Israel's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.

Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.

Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The BBC reveals taxpayers have funded thousands of pounds worth of cleaning operations and security for the artworks.

Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.

Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.

Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

A nearby vessel rescued 12 people from the water before police arrived, the US Coast Guard says.

More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.

Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
Posted on Saturday August 08, 2026

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.

Why eclipse chasers are crossing continents for solar spectacle: 'It's like the World Cup'
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's story touched so many
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.

What is clearing and what do I need to know ahead of results day?
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.

Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

Hot weather reveals hidden history across the South
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The hot summer reveals parch marks from centuries old structures at sites including Blenheim Palace.

Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.

Stray cats showing up at raves, gigs and pubs now have own merchandise
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Fargo and Murphy are pulling in punters and have become firm favourites with customers.

What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.



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