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News from the ABC Australia

Colombia hit by 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with injuries and damage reported
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador, with Colombia's president vowing a significant government response.

'Loyalty doesn't pay': Car insurers asked to explain soaring premiums
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The corporate regulator ASIC has taken aim at major car insurers, finding that the companies are not explaining why customers' premiums are rising faster than inflation.

Ukraine kills 13 in drone attack on Russian city of Nizhnekamsk
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Russian investigators say they have opened a criminal case into what they qualified as a terrorist attack 800km east of Moscow, saying that Ukraine had struck residential areas and that a child was among those civilians killed.

Five accused of using dating apps for homophobic attacks in Melbourne
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The arrest of the five males brings the number of people accused of similar attacks around the state to almost 50.

'Generational change': Melissa Donnelly named as new ACTU boss
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The 44-year-old inherits the trade union movement while it is enjoying a golden era of political influence, but also faces a long-term decline in membership and a fight for the rights of workers in the AI boom. 

'Unexpected' closure of Adelaide wedding venue leaves couples scrambling
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Many Adelaide couples are scrambling to find a new venue for their weddings after a popular restaurant and cellar door announced its "unexpected" closure.

Victorian teachers to vote on new pay offer before strike
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The new pay offer includes a $2,000 lump-sum payment if they agree to the deal, which would head off a third statewide strike.

Thailand rocked by second shooting tragedy in three days
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A gunman is arrested after firing shots at a local government office on the outskirts of Bangkok with a former member of parliament accused of killing a former colonel whom he had known for years, and wounding his driver.

Former championship winning team cut from A-Leagues
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The Australian Professional Leagues have terminated Western United's A-Leagues participation agreement, meaning the club won't be returning to the top flight.

Trial begins in case of man accused of Bogie triple murder
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The trial of a man accused of murdering three people on a Queensland cattle property in 2022 has begun. 

My Brilliant Career cast reflects on 'defiant' Netflix adaptation
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

An adaptation of Miles Franklin's classic My Brilliant Career will come to Netflix this week, with members of the cast and crew saying this production's defiance lies in its expansion of the world Franklin created.

Woman cleared of Cassius Turvey's murder avoids jail for driving with no licence
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Aleesha Gilmore, found not guilty of murdering Perth school boy Cassius Turvey, has avoided an immediate prison term for breaching the terms of her suspended sentence.

Victorian health watchdog issues warning over alleged fake doctor
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The Victorian Health Complaints Commissioner has issued a public warning about a Melbourne woman who is alleged to have charged $20,000 for unapproved treatments while pretending to be a doctor.

Nine boys charged with 70 offences over alleged Kimberley crime spree
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Seven boys are to face in court charged with 70 offences in connection with a string of vehicle thefts across Derby, with two more receiving juvenile cautions.

Coalition calls on Albanese to apologise to Japan's PM over melon gesture
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The Australian prime minister has landed in hot water over a gesture involving two melons, which his office insists was not referring to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's body.

What have we learnt from Origin Energy's data breach?
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Three weeks ago, Origin Energy announced that 900,000 current and former customers had their personal data accessed. What have we learnt about our data safety online since?

Former kindergarten cleaner jailed over AI-produced child abuse material
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A Mildura man who used AI to generate explicit material of 10 victims, including four children known to him, has been sentenced

Coal locomotive derails weeks after runaway train incident
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Another coal train run by haulage operator Pacific National is being investigated in New South Wales just weeks after a runaway train incident involving the same operator.

AGL fined $60k after workers exposed to lead during power plant deactivation
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

South Australia's Employment Tribunal has fined energy giant AGL after workers were exposed to lead during a decommissioning project at an Adelaide power station.

Renaming of electorate for Aboriginal leader abandoned after disagreement
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A plan to rename the Tasmanian electorate of Franklin to honour an Aboriginal resistance leader has been abandoned in part because of disagreement among local Indigenous groups.



News from the BBC World Service

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.

Consortium including Jeff Bezos advances talks for stake in Liverpool FC
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.

Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an incident at the Reform UK's leader's house.

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Asylum seeker who groomed and raped girl, 13, jailed
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Abdul Khan attacked the girl at a nature reserve after pretending to be 14 on Snapchat.

We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.

Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.

Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.

Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.

Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.

Rising singer Kamal on 'scary' moment he hit up Dave for debut album
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The London-based musician reflects on aiming for "honesty" within his debut album and TikTok content.

Schools in England have new rules on branded uniforms - will the changes save you money?
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.

'Dust devil' spins through London park
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people.

World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

British couple held in Iran end hunger strike
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were on hunger strike for 93 and 84 days, respectively.

Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.



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