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News from the ABC Australia

Suburban footballer dies after suffering head injury during game
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Footy player and teacher Nathan Fitzgerald has died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves game in the city's north on the weekend.

Second Russian attack on Kyiv in less than a week kills 14
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr ⁠Zelenskyy urges NATO to take "strong decisions" on boosting his nation's air defences following the strike, which came just days after another Russian attack killed more than 30 people in Kyiv.

ACT's school language education plan 'not fit for purpose', committee finds
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The ACT government's blueprint to deliver language education in Canberra public schools is "not fit for purpose", a parliamentary committee finds, prompting calls for the government to once again deliver a centralised ATAR-level language learning plan.

'Disgusting' antisemitic graffiti sprayed on Anzac landmark
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Swastikas and anti-Jewish abuse were discovered spray-painted on rocks and the historic Plantagenet Battery along Western Australia's south coast. 

Alice Springs tourism operators celebrate funding after toughest days
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

After several challenging years for tourism operators in central Australia, there is hope an incentive of free flights for visitors and a new grant fund will supercharge tourism in the region.

'I was feeling threatened': Men removed from Labor conference demand answers
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

As Premier Chris Minns walked into the Sydney Town Hall, greeting delegates ahead of his speech, two men unfurled a Palestinian flag from the second-floor balcony before being escorted from the event by police.

Hobart deputy lord mayor under fire over taking office snacks
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Despite her apology and the integrity commission dismissing the case, Hobart's deputy mayor is still facing backlash after she took snacks from council premises for her home office.

AFP confirms threat made against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Australian Federal Police says a young person was identified and issued a formal warning over an online threat made towards Mr Modi, ahead of his official visit later this week.

Ex-university chancellor fronts ICAC days after handing in resignation
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Just days after resigning as chancellor at the University of Wollongong (UOW), Michael Still faces the state's corruption watchdog.

SA childcare centre closes for three months after 'very serious' allergy incident
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

South Australia's Education Standards Board says it has "serious concerns" about an Edge Early Learning centre after a child was taken to hospital following an allergen incident, with the centre directed to close immediately for the second time this year.

Swimmer who disappeared from Perth beach 13 years ago likely killed by shark
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Martyn Tann was last seen at Mullaloo Beach in 2013, with a coroner telling an inquest into his disappearance that she believed he was dead, likely in a shark attack.

New Australian air pressure record brings deep freeze to south-east
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Preliminary data shows the highest ever pressure in Australia was recorded in Tasmania on Monday morning.

'Pink army' Thunderbirds fans flock to Rundle Mall
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Hundreds of fans have flocked to Rundle Mall, dressed in pink, to welcome back the Adelaide Thunderbirds following an unforgettable grand final win. 

Jury told accused used a 'Razor' scooter to kill axe-wielding man
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

A Supreme Court jury hears a Razor-branded scooter was the alleged murder weapon used to kill a man who was armed with an axe during a violent brawl north of Newcastle.

Man, 34, in custody after girl, 17, found dead in remote NT home
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Northern Territory Police say the girl was found inside a home in the remote community of Galiwin'ku, and was declared dead at the scene. A 34-year-old man known to the woman has been arrested. 

'Assassination plot' impeachment trial involving Duterte dynasty begins in Manila
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

A highly consequential impeachment trial against Philippines Vice-President Sara Duterte could spell the end for her political career and shape the nation's 2028 election.

'Terrifying' roadside assistance ordeal sparks national change
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

A woman's campaign for change after her own frightening experience being broken down outside Canberra will see NRMA roadside assistance contractors required to provide a code to customers to verify their identity.

England's Azteca thriller a stunning deliverance from ghosts of the past
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

England teams of old would have buckled under the pressure put upon them by Mexico and their 80,000-strong band of supporters at the Azteca. But this England team turned a nightmare into a dreamland, at a venue haunted by so many ghosts of the past.

Socceroos winger says One Nation monoculture debate 'bulls***'
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The Socceroos star says anyone "trying to divide" the community is "probably not Australian themselves".   

Love a self-saucing pudding? These four are delicious and easy
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

You'd never guess it but self-saucing puddings are so easy to make. Here are four of our best for you try while the weather is cool. 



News from the BBC World Service

Uefa says 'integrity of game at stake' after Fifa's decision to overturn US star's red card ban
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

European football's governing body criticises Fifa's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban following an intervention by US president Donald Trump.

Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will not stay there despite his team announcing he would
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Royal sources say the Duke of Sussex had not responded to the offer of accommodation at a Royal residence by the deadline last week.

Pizza Express held inquiry into Andrew's Woking claim
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

BBC Newsnight has learnt the pizza chain held an internal investigation into the former prince's assertion that he had visited its Woking branch.

Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.

'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.

The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The aesthetics industry is worth billions but campaigners say there have been numerous cases of serious harm.

Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The Liberal Democrats have asked the Reform UK leader to be "straight with the British people".

Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 18 killed in Kyiv region
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.

Watch: England's Henderson injures wrist tripping over during match celebration
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffers a wrist injury while celebrating his side's dramatic World Cup last-16 win over Mexico.

Watch key moments from England's 3-2 win at the Azteca
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane converts a penalty as 10-man England beat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup.

How Mexico's World Cup run brought joy after a year of fear
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

For Mexico's football-loving community, the World Cup has been a triumph, despite their last-16 exit. The joy has spread to Southern California, home to one of the largest Mexican communities outside Mexico.

England into quarter-finals - what is their path to the final?
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after progressing the quarter-finals.

From an audience of one to 45,000: Wolf Alice's homecoming gig shows how far they've come
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The band break out their own version of Smells Like Teen Spirit at their biggest-ever headline show.

What Haaland's home town did when Norway beat Brazil
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Watch how Erling Haaland's hometown of Bryne reacted to their hero scoring both goals as Norway knocked out Brazil to advance to the quarter-final of the World Cup.

Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.

UK's next heatwave begins - but how will it be different?
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

As some parts of the UK start to experience their third heatwave of the year, Simon King explains how this one could be different from the last.

'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.



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