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News from the ABC Australia

UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers' group
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

It comes as unprecedented energy crisis triggered by the Iran war exposes splits among Gulf nations. 

Superyacht linked to Putin's friend slips through Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

It's the most talked-about, and dangerous, stretch of ocean in the world right now, but at the weekend, a superyacht linked to one of Russia's richest men made it through the Strait of Hormuz.

Alleged gunman, 89, arrested after injuring five in Athens shootings
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The elderly man opened fire at a social security agency and then a courthouse in Athens before fleeing the scene, police say. 

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Austria
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty over a jihadist plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Austria, which led to three of the star's shows being cancelled in 2024.

Netball's powerful statement on Anzac Day
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.

Will 500 homes in regional WA help solve the housing crisis?
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The West Australian government has announced it plans to build 500 homes for public servants in regional areas over five years despite a "critical worker shortage".

Labor defends news payment plan as Meta, Google reject tax
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

US tech giant Meta has condemned Labor's plan to tax large digital platforms that fail to pay for using Australian journalism as "government-mandated transfer of wealth". 

CCTV footage shows moment underworld figure Gavin Preston was shot dead
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The Victorian Supreme Court has released footage of the moment underworld figure Gavin Preston was shot dead in Melbourne.

'Assertion of reality': Minister presses Asian partners on fuel security
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

As Australia grapples with energy supply issues, Penny Wong travels to Japan to stress the importance of an ongoing supply of fuel. 

Perth man pleads not guilty to father's murder on grounds of insanity
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

David Moussa, 32, pleads not guilty on grounds of insanity to murdering his father in the Perth suburb of Clarkson.  

Queensland waste company to fight allegations of nuisance odours
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Waste recycling company NuGrow will fight 11 environmental nuisance charges relating to its Swanbank food recycling plant in a two-week trial later this year.

Author placed on child protection list for eight years over 'graphic' novel
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Erotic fiction author Lauren Mastrosa is spared jail after a court found her novel fetishised young children.

Woman and child allegedly carjacked after burning bike blocks road
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Police allege Spencer Thorne held a woman and her two-year-old child hostage after carjacking them in Dalyellup, south of Bunbury, in WA's South West. 

Commuters warned rail disruptions could worsen ahead of Magic Round
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Queensland Rail says it put a "new and improved" offer to the Fair Work Commission on Monday night, which the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has labelled "pitiful". 

Bus driver had 'microsleep' before fatal crash, jury hears
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The first police officers to arrive on the scene of a fatal bus crash in north Queensland have told the court of their conversations with the driver in the immediate aftermath of the incident.

Protester who dumped shark heads at minister's office willing to go to jail
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Bunbury fisherman Mason Jones, who led a protest against the WA government's demersal fishing ban, says he has no intention of stopping the campaign.

Man who randomly killed British tourist not criminally responsible
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

A man who killed a British tourist in a random stabbing at an Albury motel in 2024 has been found not criminally responsible for the attack.

Police honour Kalgoorlie detectives brutally killed 100 years ago
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

On this day in 1926, Detective Inspector John Walsh and Detective Sergeant Alexander Pitman were shot while trying to apprehend gold thieves near Kalgoorlie. Their charred and dismembered bodies were later found at the bottom of a mine shaft. 

Police to investigate groups 'pulling the strings' in Melbourne firebombings
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Police are investigating whether recent arson attacks across 15 Melbourne hospitality venues are linked to an organised crime syndicate. 

Memorial held on 30th anniversary of Port Arthur massacre
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Thirty years on from the Port Arthur tragedy, survivor Jane Scholefield had a simple message for those still bearing the scars of that day — keep love at the centre of mourning.



News from the BBC World Service

I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser McSweeney says
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.

More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates

Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.

France murder victim identified after 20 years and suspect arrested
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Hakima Boukerouis is the fifth woman to be identified through an international police campaign.

Brighton plan Europe's first purpose-built £80m women's football stadium
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Brighton and Hove Albion release plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, which will cost £75-80m.

Watch: Jimmy Kimmel defends 'expectant widow' joke after first lady criticism
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump described the joke as "hateful and violent", with the White House urging ABC to fire the comedian.

Road-rage driver caught on his own dashcam knocking motorist out
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

John Lee was caught on his own vehicle's camera attacking another driver in Conwy.

GP struck off over garlic oil 'cancer cure' claims
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Mohsen Ali charged cancer patients up to £15,000 for bogus "cures", a tribunal hears.

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla at garden party and White House on US state visit
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day trip.

Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

The man who exposed hundreds of British Museum thefts - but didn't live to see justice
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.

Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.

Welsh party leaders gear up for live debate ahead of tightly contested Senedd election
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Leaders will be looking to sell themselves - but live TV debates are not without their peril.

Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, and the Kremlin accuses Kyiv of destabilising global energy markets.

Teacher said baby was 'dead meat', jury hears
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Thirteen-month-old Preston Davey suffered 40 injuries in the months up to his death, a jury is told.

Dances with Wolves star Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.



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