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News from the ABC Australia Feather discovered in fossilised dinosaur poo is first of its kind A well-preserved feather discovered inside fossilised dinosaur faeces could help explain why ancestors of modern birds survived the mass extinction. Students among 17 killed as fire rips through school in Congo A fire at a school in Congo's rebel-controlled city of Bukavu has killed at least 17 people, including children. Israeli PM's wife hit with $1.2m defamation suit over Oct 7 conspiracy theory Sara Netanyahu claimed that a leading opposition politician had advance notice of Hamas' deadly October 7 attacks on Israel. Why Japan wants the new world map changed Japan was among the 164 UN members that supported the new world map, until it realised the disputed Kuril islands were in the same colour as Russia. At least 25 people killed in cargo ship blaze in Chinese port Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for intensified search and rescue efforts, and a probe into the cause of a fire that broke out aboard the foreign cargo ship. Fresh air found for first time in inundated Nepal tunnels Nepali authorities have found fresh air for the first time in the hydropower project tunnels where a suspected 900 people are trapped after floods buried entrances. Book about Kumanjayi Walker's killing wins $80,000 at literary awards Kate Wild wasn't sure if she should write about the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker and the ensuing murder trial. Her book just won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for non-fiction. 'No face-to-face meeting': Former One Nation candidate questions vetting process Warren Pickering's public reckoning with his past has raised a broader question for One Nation: How is the party vetting candidates it puts before the electorate? US judge rules Tate brothers as flight risk in denying jail release A US judge has denied Andrew and Tristan Tate their bid for release from a Miami jail amid an ongoing extradition request from Britain's Crown Prosecution Service. Officer who hit man on hospital stretcher keeps job with NSW Police A NSW Police officer keeps his job despite being found guilty of assaulting a man who was being wheeled into hospital on a gurney by paramedics. No cap on gun ownership in Tasmania after Labor amendment fails There will not be a cap on the number of guns a person can own in Tasmania, after the lower house voted not to amend the state government's firearms reform legislation. Extreme heat, fires and floods mark record hot month Climate data has been released confirming August 2026 as the hottest month on record after heatwaves and severe drought dominated Western Europe's warmest summer. Queensland on the brink of a credit rating downgrade The ABC understands a downgrade is imminent, sparking a blame game between Canberra and the LNP state government. 'I believe Israeli survivors': Grace Tame clarifies October 7 attack comments Grace Tame faced criticism after a March ABC Radio Sydney interview in which she likened reports of mass sexual assault during the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, to "propaganda". Victoria's upper house votes to defer Labor's work-from-home laws Victoria's upper house has referred Premier Ben Carroll's work-from-home laws to a parliamentary committee, in a major blow for Labor ahead of the November state election. Joyce vague on details, Albanese wins tennis match amid golf grant saga This week One Nation's Treasury spokesperson was vague on policy details, Andrew Hastie took on Pauline Hanson and the prime minister defended his membership to a golf club. Land-clearing investigations to be reviewed after Hobart farmer protest Tasmania's forest practices regulator says it will review how it conducts investigations into suspected land-clearing breaches after a protest by farmers in Hobart. Calls for radical change to avoid commercial fishing 'wipe out' in WA With the state government cutting $400,000 in funding from the WA Fishing Industry Council, a veteran fisherman says their political advocacy needs a significant rethink. One Nation to back Greens' gas fracking ban in SA's South East In an unlikely political alliance, One Nation will back a Greens' bill to permanently ban fracking for gas on South Australia's Limestone Coast. 'Perfect storm': How banks allegedly defrauded of up to $600m NSW police say one of Australia's largest fraud syndicates has fleeced banks of up to $600 million in fraudulent loans in what one investigator described as the largest financial crime he has seen. News from the BBC World Service England's mayors to get power to impose tourist tax Hospitality leaders warn the uncapped levy would risk jobs and push prices up for families holidaying in England. Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly. Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from. Police and army attend funeral for officer killed in wrong-way A66 crash Former army colleagues attend PC Tom Clough's funeral alongside police and emergency workers. Seven arrested and one man in critical condition after stabbing in London Seven people are arrested and police say there is no wider threat to the public. Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City Organisers say each of the 2,977 drones in the display represents a victim of the 9/11 attacks. Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha Mokha's capture would bring the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait waterway, a key shipping route. Catherine joins William as he says sport can save lives from suicide The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and show people the help available in a crisis. Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service Police say the arrests are not connected to incidents linked to Jewish and Iranian communities in London earlier this year. Israel's Netanyahu to sue newspaper over claim UAE warned him of 7 October attack The paper said it stood by its reporting, after publishing extracts from a book where the claim appears. Gruffalo illustrator says rise of AI images 'worrying' Axel Scheffler speaks to the BBC alongside author Dame Julia Donaldson, who reads an extract from their new book. 'We lost over £1,000': Why some passengers were hit harder than others by air traffic chaos Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights? One year after Charlie Kirk's death, conservative students struggle to fill void he left The assassination sent shockwaves through the conservative youth movement, which students say has lost momentum and a vital figurehead. Can you make a case for Chelsea being stripped of 2016-17 title? Does Mauricio Pochettino have a case that Tottenham should be retrospectively crowned Premier League champions? 'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows. We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried Why are MPs voting on assisted dying again? A Labour MP has brought forward an identical bill to the previous attempt, saying she wants peers to "finish the job". Harry Styles extends tour, with Kylie as a support act The pop star will play 25 more dates on his Together, Together tour, including three in London. Teacher sexually abused pupils at multiple schools Bronwen James, 30, admitted abusing two girls and was convicted of offences against a teenage boy. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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