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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Brazil takes on Japan in tasty last-32 clash in Houston
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Brazil and Japan meet in a mouth-watering round of 32 clash at Houston Stadium. Later, Germany meets Paraguay and Netherlands take on Morocco. Follow live.

Sam Kerr returns to the United States after Chelsea exit
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Matilda's striker Sam Kerr has returned to the United States following her successful stint at London giants, Chelsea.

PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham lays out plan to fix 'broken' British politics
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Andy Burnham, the British MP tipped to replace the outgoing prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, promised "radical change" to the nation's "broken" political system as he laid out his vision to lead the country on Monday.

Penelope Keith, star of 'The Good Life' and 'To the Manor Born', dead at 86
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Beloved British actress Dame Penelope Keith, who rose to fame in the hit 1970s UK sitcom "The Good Life", has died aged 86.

Six killed in German 'family tragedy' shooting, say police
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Two people have been arrested after a shooting in the northern German town of Stade.

Court finds staffer's relationship with 20yo parolee 'grossly inappropriate'
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

An Alice Springs parole worker found in a hotel room with the 20-year-old she was responsible for supporting has avoided prison for attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Putin says Russia will press on despite fuel shortages
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will press ahead with its battlefield aim of fully capturing four Ukrainian regions, rejecting diplomatic overtures from Ukraine.

'It's who we are': Albanese issues impassioned defence of multiculturalism
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issues a defence of CGT changes from the budget and Australia's multicultural society.

Teen charged twice in three days over alleged stolen car pursuits
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

A 14-year-old boy charged twice in three days after allegedly leading police on stolen car pursuits is among several incidents prompting the police union to call for tougher bail laws in the ACT.

ICAC hears uni executive sacked the day he rejected colleague's pay rise
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The ICAC inquiry has heard a former University of Wollongong executive was dismissed on the day of a disputed salary increase.

Plaque unveiled for man who died trying to save teenager
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The plaque remembers 22-year-old Aidan Becker, who was killed when trying to rescue a 14-year-old boy from an alleged machete attack at Mernda train station in March.

Bronze tugboat propellers worth $2m stolen in WA's north
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Thieves have allegedly made away from a WA mining town with 8 tonnes of tugboat propellers, with the copper estimated to be worth an eye-watering $2 million.

Network 10 strikes last-minute deal to extend broadcasting in SA and NSW
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Two regions in South Australia and one in New South Wales were set to lose access to free-to-air Network 10 services in coming days, but a new agreement means coverage will continue until the end of September.

How a handshake may decide Slater's Maroons coaching future
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Billy Slater says he will not sign another contract to be Queensland State of Origin coach, but that does not mean he will not continue in the role.

Woman feared 'being sent to hell' if she escaped cult, court told
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

An alleged victim of cult leader William "Little Pebble" Kamm has told a court she began experiencing extreme anxiety as she pondered an escape from a property on the NSW South Coast.

Bruce Lehrmann loses legal bid for Brittany Higgins documentary footage
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been knocked back in a bid to gain access to raw documentary footage which featured Brittany Higgins.

Surgeon sounded 'exhausted' a week before fatal crash, brother says
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The brother of Royal Hobart Hospital doctor Artyom Avetisyan says the cardiothoracic surgery registrar sounded "extremely exhausted" in the week before his crash death.

Two Qld state electorates to be abolished after review
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Significant changes were made to 50 of Queensland's 93 electorates by the independent Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC).

Alleged Russian spies charged with new espionage offence
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Crown prosecutors presented a new bench charge for the couple of conspiracy to commit espionage.

Jillaroos, jackaroos and an iconic event: The Brunette Races in pictures
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

More than 800 people from across northern Australia hit a remote outback cattle station over the weekend for the iconic annual Brunette Races.



News from the BBC World Service

New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details.

Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

Tributes paid to 'comic genius' Penelope Keith after her death aged 86
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The beloved actress was known for roles in classic TV sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born.

Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The upcoming defence plan reflects rapid changes in drone warfare, our security correspondent writes.

WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Despite arguments over security, Prince Harry is still expected to bring his wife and children to the UK.

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

Sixth person dies after shooting at youth welfare centre in Germany
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Four women and a man were shot dead at the scene while a sixth person died in hospital, police say.

BBC at Venezuela baseball stadium sheltering earthquake survivors
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The survivors are hopeful the authorities will find them some form of temporary accommodation while the country rebuilds - for now they are dependant on donated food and clothing.

Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.

Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.

Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

How Thomas Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.

Faisal Islam: 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions

Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

How formidable sitcom star Penelope Keith won the nation's hearts
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.



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