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News from the ABC Australia

Live: F1 car flips during crash, three-way battle for lead in Miami
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Oscar Piastri will start the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix from seventh on the grid, as drivers' championship leader Kimi Antonelli begins on pole position. Follow live.

Two US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members who went missing in mountainous terrain.   

Iran ready for 'renewed' hostilities as Trump cools on peace proposal
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

US President Donald Trump says he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but casts doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran.

Mercury would 'be alive': Shark victim's family welcomes new drone plan
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Mike Psillakis and his twin brother's widow, Maria, join authorities to announce a program that will see surfers become drone pilots.

Firefighters who died battling blaze, from cancer added to honour roll
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Hundreds of people have honoured the families and legacies of Western Australia's fallen firefighters at a memorial service in Kings Park on Sunday. 

Sister shares memories of 24yo climber Angela Ha who died at Arapiles
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Michelle Ha's older sister Angela died after falling from the Organ Pipes while rock climbing at Arapiles in western Victoria last week.

Man, 18, dies after car rolls over on Perth's Mitchell Freeway
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The man, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, sustained critical injuries and died a short time later after being conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital.

Albanese paves way to break election pledge on negative gearing
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to break an election commitment and overhaul property tax perks in this month's budget, to give younger Australians a "fair crack" at owning their own homes.

By-election of no consequence leaves some major party insiders disturbed
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The Nepean by-election proves Victoria's election in November is likely to be tough for the two major parties, Richard Willingham writes.

Jamarra sparks Suns as teammate floors Oliver with bizarre face slap
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan makes his mark in the second half as tempers flare between Ben Long and Clayton Oliver in the fourth quarter.

Military plane makes emergency landing at outback airport
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The C-27J Spartan aircraft took off from Darwin, and the ABC understood it was heading towards Brisbane and near Longreach when personnel observed "signs of smoke" onboard. 

Police release CCTV of 'outright looting' of Alice Springs businesses
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

NT Police have released CCTV footage of the "outright looting" of businesses caught up in rioting following the arrest of Jefferson Lewis for the murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Marshall slams 'unacceptable' Tigers after horror second stanza
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Benji Marshall said he could not recognise his Wests Tigers side after a humiliating second half saw Cronulla dominate at Shark Park, while there were also wins for Newcastle and Penrith on a bumper Sunday of NRL football.

Government announces program to unlock land for oil infrastructure
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The state government has announced the Accelerating Fuel Infrastructure Program, which it says is intended to ease fuel costs and protect against future price shocks.

Aussies put Olympic heartbreak to bed with historic world title
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Australia, despite not having a dedicated curling facility, has claimed a first ever world championship title, with Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt victorious in Switzerland overnight. 

Miami GP to start three hours early as storm fears grow
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

F1's governing body announces the Miami Grand Prix will start three hours early, as fears grow about torrential rain.

Glitter, vows and Dancing Queens: Trundle's ABBA Festival is back in full swing
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

For one day each year, the town of 335 people swaps tractors for tribute acts, grain trucks for glitter and everyday life for an all-out ABBA extravaganza.

Surgeons thought about taking Travis's face off before they saved him with a 'crazy idea'
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Travis Reyes survived a horror military aircraft crash but what came after was a two-year battle from doctors across Australia and the US to save his life.

Love story: When life changed in an instant, Lucy was Beau's rock
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The goalposts moved dramatically on Beau and Lucy Vernon's life plans, but it brought them closer together. 

Untold stories of women in whaling inspire art that delves into the past
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The overlooked contributions of women in the whaling industry are the subject of an exhibition in the Great Southern region of Western Australia.



News from the BBC World Service

Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it "would be acceptable".

Man and woman die and three injured in house blast
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Police said the explosion was "suspicious" but was not being treated as a terrorist incident.

Polanski says police 'should not be above scrutiny' over Golders Green response
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The Green Party leader says he apologised for reposting a tweet criticising the officers' response because it was "not the appropriate forum".

Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

Police probe link between drive-by shooting and stabbing
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The possibility a drive-by shooting and a stabbing in Brixton are linked is being examined by police.

Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.

Mild and mostly dry bank holiday but heavy showers possible for some
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Temperatures across the UK are expected to take a dip, with the potential for some heavy showers and thunder in some areas.

Watch: Huge crowd attends Shakira's free Copacabana beach concert
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

What death doulas can teach us about dying
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.

From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

Two women die trying to cross Channel in small boat
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France, says local official.

Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.

Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying
Posted on Sunday May 03, 2026

Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.



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