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News from the ABC Australia Eight students arrested over deadly girls' school fire in Kenya The fire, at the Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Gilgil in west-central Kenya, broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning and also injured 79 students. WHO says 223 suspected deaths, 906 cases in Ebola outbreak The outbreak is threatening to overwhelm health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while nine cases have now been confirmed in neighbouring Uganda. NATO slams 'reckless' Russia after drone hits Romanian apartment block A Russian drone has struck an apartment building in NATO-member Romania, wounding two people. Blues rookie in doubt for Origin II after injury in Cronulla's win over Manly New South Wales are set to be without exciting hooker Blayke Brailey after he suffered a suspected broken arm in Cronulla's 28-22 win over Manly. 'Loophole intact': Crossbenchers slam government's proposed gambling ad reforms The partial ad ban will not prevent children from seeing gambling ads during footy or rugby games, Labor's draft legislation shows. Claims about high-profile married man's relationship raised in extortion case A court has heard a man charged with extortion was "potentially gagged" by his bail terms in an effort to protect a high-profile married man. Blues complete famous win over Cats as skipper nails golden moment Carlton's resurgence under interim coach Josh Fraser continues, with captain Patrick Cripps securing the Blues a third consecutive victory with a four-point win over Geelong at the MCG. Ex-police officer's messages did not amount to 'implied admissions' of rape, court told A woman who says she was raped by a former South Australian police officer did not confront her alleged attacker "because she knew it wasn't true", a court has heard. Qld health minister orders probe into treatment of alleged violent offender Tim Nicholls has ordered an investigation to examine the interactions between an alleged violent offender and the health system after the death of a man in Childers. Aboriginal families in Federal Court bid for traditional ownership recognition Two groups of Indigenous families have claimed in the Federal Court they should be recognised as the traditional owners of the NT's Cobourg Peninsula. Socceroos boosted as young midfielder switches allegiance from Italy The Socceroos have been boosted ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with young midfielder Cristian Volpato switching allegiance from Italy to Australia. Man who claimed mum stole Dreamworld tragedy compensation left feeling let down A man who accused his mother of stealing compensation he received after the Dreamworld Thunder River Rapids ride disaster believes the legal system has let him down after a case against her has been discontinued by prosecutors. Doubles role unlikely for Abdo as new Tennis Australia CEO Incoming Tennis Australia CEO Andrew Abdo appears unlikely to take on the double workload of his predecessor Craig Tiley, by running both the national organisation and the Australian Open tournament. Tony Abbott elected unopposed as Liberal Party president Former prime minister Tony Abbott says he is ready to serve the Liberal Party in its time of 'existential crisis' upon his return to the political stage. Indonesian importer buys up big at NT's biggest bull sale The Northern Territory's biggest bull sale has recorded one of its strongest results, despite high fuel prices and a big wet season. Executive defends appointment of 'Pink Ladies' mentee to Sydney council A Western Sydney local government executive undermined recruitment processes to hire a woman she mentored for years and socialised with as part of a networking group dubbed the Pink Ladies. Award-winning volunteer charged with possessing child-abuse images A former police staffer and lauded SES volunteer is granted bail on a charge of possessing child-abuse images. Mouse plague forces return of COVID-style restrictions at country WA schools COVID-style cleaning measures have returned as WA's ongoing mouse plague spreads across multiple country schools. AFL backs controversial decision to disallow Hawks' goal against Saints A controversial umpiring decision that disallowed Hawthorn star Nick Watson's goal against St Kilda has been backed by the AFL. NSW coroner absolves police of blame for Pacific Motorway death NSW Deputy State Coroner David O'Neil finds police acted within reason during a pursuit that led to a man being killed on the Pacific Motorway, north of Byron Bay. News from the BBC World Service 'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain. Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian residential block Romania will hold an emergency meeting following the incident, in which two people were injured. Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans. Child among three dead in tower block fall A man, a woman and a child were pronounced dead at the scene in Elephant and Castle. Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10% Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry. No second retrial for men accused of airport brawl Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz denied assaulting a Greater Manchester Police officer in 2024. US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet', Vance says US officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership. One in four first class letters delivered late Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets US judge halts Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund In a two-page order on Friday, the judge barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund. Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change The Tory leader sends an open letter to former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair following his critique of the government. Greek national charged with assisting 'Iran spies' The Metropolitan Police said the allegations relate to the targeting of a UK-based journalist working for Iran International. Champions League final still not free to air despite pressure Fans will need a subscription to watch the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG after TNT Sports decides against making the match free to air. 'Choreographers are the new DJs': The art of the viral dance routine Videos of fans copying the moves to hits from artists like Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress are going viral. Watch: AI versions of Churchill, Kahlo and Gandhi on Question Time An unusual start to the programme, which this week debates concerns around artificial intelligence. 'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. I spent most of career in pain because of degenerative condition, says Nadal Rafael Nadal had one of the greatest tennis careers the game has ever seen. He also spent nearly all of it in pain. Weekly quiz: Which tennis star dazzled the French Open with an 'Eiffel Tower' dress? How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery. Coroner hopes inquest will 'stop speculation' over deaths of sisters in sea off Brighton Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters, and Rebecca Walters died off Brighton beach on May 13. Sea Life penguins kept in basement to get better home with daylight The aquarium's owner will also stop breeding gentoo penguins at its London and Birmingham sites. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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