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News from the ABC Australia

Breakthrough win for Bernard Tomic after lean tennis times
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Veteran tennis player Bernard Tomic continues to toil on the world circuit and is rewarded with his first Challenger Tour title in eight years.

Wintry one-pot meals, from cheat's chicken soup to creamy butter beans
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

From butter beans with jammy leaks to a quick chicken soup, these recipes are for you if you're on hunt for a low-effort, tasty weeknight meal. 

Boy, 15, bailed a week after northern Queensland school stabbing
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

The magistrate says the bail application brought by the boy's lawyer has "weakened" the police case that the stabbing was premeditated, and that the boy was the aggressor.

UK YouTuber Yung Filly violently sexually assaulted young fan, court hears
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

A Perth court hears disturbing details of the YouTube personality's alleged sexual assault of a young woman who had a "celebrity crush" on him.

Brisbane MP says tax figures show 'AirTrain's foreign owners are ripping us all off'
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Financial reports from a company that owns the Brisbane AirTrain service show it paid zero income tax between 2015 and 2025 financial years.

'Good night, sweet dreams': Derryn Hinch farewelled at state funeral
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Broadcaster Ray Martin, Australian actress Jacki Weaver and performer Rhonda Burchmore are among the entertainment heavyweights to pay tribute to Derryn Hinch at his state funeral service.

Man admits to making 'menacing' phone call to Age journalist
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

David Scholes, 32, has been ordered to complete an anger management course after he was caught making a "menacing" phone call to award-winning journalist Nick McKenzie.

PM dashes hopes for new NT hospital during $10m maternity announcement
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces $10 million to improve maternity services at Royal Darwin Hospital, but maternity care advocates say the money is unlikely to improve staffing issues.

Spain's World Cup win a reminder collective spirit trumps solo stars
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

As some of football's biggest names lit up the World Cup, Spain flew under the radar all the way to hoisting the trophy on its final day.

White spot disease fallout leads to auction of historic seafood site
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

A seafood outlet that has been operating for almost 80 years on the NSW Mid North Coast will go up for auction as the Clarence River Fishermen's Co-op battles financial challenges posed by white spot disease regulations.

Quadruplets born in Brisbane 'one of the rarest births in the world'
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

A Queensland family has grown by four after an extremely rare pregnancy with identical quadruplets all sharing one placenta.

Labor MP calls for exclusion zones at synagogues akin to abortion clinics
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has pushed for more robust social media moderation and protest laws at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

Baby's hospital death caused by congenital heart condition, inquest finds
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Thea Flaskett died four hours after she was born via vacuum assisted delivery at Redcliffe Hospital in September 2023.

Truck driver reported after concrete slabs fell on major SA road
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

A truck driver has been reported over a multi-car crash in which concrete slabs fell onto the North-South Motorway, in Adelaide's north.

Tears streaming down his face, Messi leaves the World Cup stage a legend
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

As the champion wept on the pitch after the World Cup final defeat, Argentina may well have wondered with trepidation what life will look like in the post-Messi era.

Woman found with stab wounds on Kalgoorlie street
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Police investigate how a woman was stabbed and found with wounds on a Kalgoorlie street in the early hours of this morning

Key takeaways from random FIFA World Cup half-time show
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Superstar performers at the inaugural FIFA World Cup half-time show included Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS, with Australian Emmanuel Kelly part of the fold.

The 13 photos that summed up the chaos of the 2026 World Cup final
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

It was magical chaos from start to finish as Spain claimed victory in the 2026 World Cup final. Here are the 13 photos that summed it up. 

Derryn Hinch's brother remembers 'colourful, constantly changing' life — as it happened
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Derryn Hinch, the outspoken and at times controversial broadcaster and former senator, is being farewelled at a state funeral service in Melbourne after his death earlier this month, aged 82. 

Bombers star cleared for return despite abrupt mid-game hospital visit
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Nate Caddy is expected to fully train and play next weekend despite experiencing an elevated heart rate during Essendon's win over GWS. 



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.

Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.

Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Thousands of spectators watched Spain's victory in central Madrid on late Sunday night.

US soldier killed and one injured after Iranian attack in Iraq
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The US military reports another death a day after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan.

My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.

‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

Fire crews battling blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.

The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.

Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Eight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.

Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.

How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Ryan Fox wins the Open Championship - his first major title - with his final putt on a record-breaking weekend at Royal Birkdale.

Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.

Spanish and Argentinian fans react outside World Cup final
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Ecstatic Spanish spectators and disappointed Argentine fans spoke to the BBC after the World Cup final on Sunday.

Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

The 2026 World Cup final may not linger long in the memory for what happened on the pitch but it will for all that surrounded it, with an appearance by President Trump, the longest half-time in football and songs by a host of stars.

Lamine Yamal 'completes football' at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.

Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.

Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.

The Papers: 'Burnham's new era' and 'Viva España!'
Posted on Monday July 20, 2026

Two stories are dominating Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham set to become PM, and Spain winning the World Cup.

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.



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