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News from the ABC Australia

UK PM apologises over forced adoptions, calls practice a 'stain on history'
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

UK PM Keir Starmer has formally apologised for the British state's role in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies.

De Minaur cruises through to Wimbledon third round with straight-sets win
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Australian Alex de Minaur has raced into the third round at Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory over tricky French veteran Adrian Mannarino.

Vatican excommunicates members of right-wing breakaway group SSPX
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The Vatican has excommunicated priests and lay Catholics who are part of a breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval.

Coalition MP calls out gambling advertising carve-out
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Liberal MP Simon Kennedy argues the federal government's proposed changes to gambling advertising laws contain a streaming loophole.

State cracks down on sale of potentially deadly 'nangs'
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

After a 7.30 investigation exposed the increasing dangers of nitrous oxide use, NSW  has announced reforms will come into place shortly.

Eight Thai monks killed after 11yo crashes parent's truck into procession
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

An 11-year-old has driven his parents' truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing eight monks.

Professor admits wanting university job to benefit his consulting firm
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

ICAC hears that John Dewar wanted his UOW appointment to benefit KordaMentha and his acknowledgement there could be a perception of a conflict of interest.

Lions hold on for win over Geelong in Kardinia classic
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Brisbane Lions earn a second straight win over Geelong at Kardinia Park in a high-scoring epic, as the Lions jump into the top four.

Gina Rinehart and estranged kids to pay large legal costs after royalties trial
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart and her two estranged children will have to pay a large chunk of the legal costs able to be recovered from a mammoth trial that determined the payment of royalties from some of Australia's most lucrative iron ore mines, a WA judge has ruled.

Teen accused of abducting 17yo with intent to force marriage
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

A teen has been accused of abducting a 17-year-old girl from near a Melbourne school with the intention of forcing her to marry him.

Privacy Commissioner ordered to hand over report on Amex security failures
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The Privacy Commissioner has been ordered by parliament to hand over a secret report detailing its investigation into American Express's technology security failures, after using gag orders and legal threats to keep it confidential.

Major milk company fined for misleading consumers about fresh milk
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

One of Australia's largest milk providers has been fined by the consumer watchdog for misleading consumers with "fresh milk" labels on products that contained substantial amounts of powdered milk.

'Robbing people using visas': Applicants shocked by sudden price hike
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

International students and families say they feel shocked and exploited after visa fees across dozens of categories rose on July 1 without warning, with some surging more than 200 per cent. 

Emotional eSafety boss says Jewish community let down by 'loose guardrails'
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant became emotional while apologising to Jewish victims of social media harassment who do not meet the regulator's legal threshold for intervention.

School worker sexually assaulted girls in Adelaide Hills, court told
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

A contract worker accused  of indecently assaulted two students at an Adelaide Hills school he worked at has appeared in court for the first time.

Cattle sale in Alice Springs nets $7m as market surges
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The strong results at the Alice Springs sale reflect the overall Australian cattle market, which has surged in recent weeks.

Ex-Sydney childcare worker jailed for 'disturbing and depraved' child abuse
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

A painstaking victim identification process was undertaken by Australian Federal Police to establish his offending occurred at six of out-of-school hours care centres over a three-year period.

PM's tennis match shows property tax fight isn't over
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

A mortgage broker forked out $16,500 on Canberra’s night of nights to take his grudge about budget tax directly up to the prime minister in a tennis match at the Lodge.   

'Grave breach of trust': Former principal sent to prison
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

A retired Tasmanian school principal has been sentenced to four years in prison for child sex abuse.

Fans hope to see Thunderbirds win netball grand final for third time
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Among the devoted Thunderbirds fans making the journey to Melbourne for the grand final against the Vixens are the Rawlins family, including sisters Tess and Eve.



News from the BBC World Service

Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.

People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.

Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Hernán Gil, a security guard, was in a concrete hut in a multi-storey car park, when the building collapsed.

Forced adoptions 'a stain on our history' says Starmer as he gives formal apology
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.

Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.

From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.

Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.

Grooming gang leader released from prison
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Shabir Ahmed, known as 'Daddy' by his victims, was jailed for a total of 22 years in August 2012.

Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws.

Exam board sorry for delay to Sats results in England
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

One school leaders' union says it now wants "cast-iron assurances" the final results will be accurate.

Support floods in for influencer Nara Smith after daughter's cancer diagnosis
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

In an emotional video, Nara Smith reveals toddler Whimsy Lou was diagnosed with cancer late last year.

England were 15 minutes from humiliation - the issues Tuchel must solve
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Before England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at the issues that remain for Thomas Tuchel.

'We want to win World Cup for him' - Portugal carry Jota's memory
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.

How do you handle World Cup drama? Take our quiz to find out
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Super fan or nervous wreck? Find your World Cup style with this test

Madonna's Confessions II is finally here - but is it worth the 21-year wait?
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The pop star's 15th album starts on the dancefloor, but ends with deep personal revelations.

'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

Americans are celebrating their split from Britain - how is the UK marking it?
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

As the United States turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.

'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.

From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Historians say Trump's $2.2bn income last year is unprecedented and blurs the line on conflicts of interest.

Third UK heatwave increasingly likely as 30C temperatures forecast
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Temperatures are forecast to climb throughout the weekend, potentially leading to a heatwave being declared in parts of the UK



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