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News from the ABC Australia

Why tonight's full moon will be a rare occurrence
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

If you look up to the full moon at sunset this evening, you may notice it looks ever so slightly smaller than usual.

Live: Giants chasing key win against dangerous Demons in Alice Springs
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The Demons will provide a stern test for GWS after last week's huge win over Brisbane, before Essendon starts a new era under interim coach Dean Solomon against the Eagles in the west. Follow live.

Australia to buy three second-hand US submarines under AUKUS shake-up
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The US, UK and Australia have announced they will "streamline" the purchase, with Australia no longer buying new submarines, and acquiring three second-hand ones.

Police 'open' to learning from volunteers who found remains in renewed search
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

A renewed search by volunteers for missing Tasmanian man Peter Willoughby led to the discovery of remains on Saturday. It's the second time this year a group of volunteers has made a significant find during the search for a missing person.

Iran's internet revival unearths videos regime 'didn't want world to witness'
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

After being cut off from the world for more than 12 weeks, Iranians have come back online. Their initial reactions are joy, shock and confusion.

Barnaby Joyce's link to how e-bikes came to be everywhere
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

When Barnaby Joyce was deputy prime minister and transport minister in 2021, his assistant minister Kevin Hogan made a quiet, but hugely significant change to the Road Vehicle Standards Act.

Another US air strike in the Pacific kills 'narco-terrorists' taking death toll to 202
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

It is the latest strike in a months-long series of attacks from the US on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.

Live: 'They're in trouble': Winless Dragons bossing concerning Broncos
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The Dragons are still waiting for a first NRL win of the season as they head north to Brisbane to take on a Broncos side without a victory in their last three matches. Follow live.

Team 'astonished' as rider kicked out of Giro d'Italia Women
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Lorena Wiebes powered to victory on stage one of Giro d'Italia Women, but was later kicked off the race for having an underweight bike, a finding that shocked her team.

Castro's indictment references a network of Cuban spies. Who were they?
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

In the indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro, prosecutors alluded to a network of spies called The Wasp Network. Here is what happened when they were deployed to Florida in the 1990s.

Man on the run in Melbourne after double stabbing
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Victoria Police said a man crashed a car into a house in Melbourne's east before allegedly stabbing an occupant after committing another stabbing hours earlier.

US fires missile into ship trying to breach blockade to reach Iran
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The US military fires a missile into the engine room of the merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports, the Central Command says.

Thousands without power after intense storm lashes WA
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Thousands of homes are without power across Western Australia's south including Perth, after an intense storm crossed the coast overnight but residents have been warned the worst of the weather is yet to come.

Gaming an avenue for remote social connections outside sport
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

While sport is the lifeblood of some country towns, alternatives abound for those looking to build connections elsewhere. 

Love story: Locking down the 'one that got away'
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

For a long time, I considered my teenage crush the one that got away. That all changed when we reconnected two decades later.   

Dozens of arrests during Champions League celebrations on Paris streets
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory have turned violent, as fans clashed with police on the streets of the French capital.

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair after musicians cancel
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and The Time and The Commodores all said they would not perform after alleging they were misled about the nature of the event. 

Flotilla activists take evidence of alleged abuse to international court
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Eleven Australians detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court alleging abuse, torture and other violations during their detention.

Rising Sun the only light needed in new Australian Dance Theatre work
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The Australian Dance Theatre's first Indigenous artistic director had some dark days after the Voice referendum, but he shines a light on reconciliation in a new outdoor performance set to the rhythm of the rising Sun. 

Socceroos defeated by Mexico despite encouraging second-half showing
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The Socceroos are beaten 1-0 by Mexico in their penultimate World Cup warm up match despite an improved and impressive second-half performance at the Rose Bowl.



News from the BBC World Service

Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Scotland's former first minister is challenged over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.

Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.

How Putin became master of the image
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.

'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026

The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

'Almost rage bait': Has Euphoria gone from defining Gen Z to dividing them?
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Season three ends on Monday and many of the show's original fans say they have "outgrown" the drama.

Behind the scenes of Russell T Davies' twisty new thriller, Tip Toe
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

BBC News given exclusive behind-the-scenes access on set of Tip Toe.

'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026

Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.

'He wanted to take it' - Gabriel's first Arsenal penalty ends with heartbreak
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Gabriel's first penalty for Arsenal ends in heartache as his shootout miss hands Paris St-Germain a second successive Champions League title.

Britain's onboard train wi-fi is one of Europe's worst. This is how people manage
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

We tested the wi-fi on the train between Norwich and London to see how easy it was to connect.

Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026

The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.

The Papers: 'Agony for Arsenal' and '5 cops axed' at Kensington Palace
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Several of the papers focus on Arsenal's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.

Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026

Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026

Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".

Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026

Chiedza Nyanjowa's family say she was a "bubbly person" with a "kind spirit".

AI-powered version of Ozzy to appear in city
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

Two companies are working on creating an Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar.

Lego cathedral model completed after 10-year build
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The Very Reverend Joe Hawes says the project is "testament" to what the community can accomplish.



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