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News from the ABC Australia

Sound of lightning recorded on Mars for the first time
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Microphone recordings from NASA's Perseverance rover have turned up more than 50 instances of lightning on the red planet over the past four years, a new study finds.

Ex-Marine pleads guilty to Liverpool FC parade car ramming charges
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

More than 100 people were injured at a Liverpool Football Club victory parade in May.

Israel launches new military operation in northern West Bank
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Israeli security forces have launched what the military described as a counter-terrorism operation in the northern West Bank, which Palestinians said was targeting the city of Tubas.

Trump defends Ukraine envoy after leak alleging he advised Kremlin official
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

It comes as a senior Kremlin official confirms Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week as efforts to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine pick up speed.

Massive high-rise fires kill 13 people in Hong Kong as others remain trapped
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

It is not known how many people remain unaccounted-for because of the fires, which have been fuelled by bamboo scaffolding.

US National Parks to raise fees for foreign visitors to popular sites
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Changes set to take effect on January 1 will include annual park passes jumping to $US250 for foreign tourists, while US residents will continue to be charged $US80, according to authorities.  

Court hears murder-accused had cognition similar to a nine-year-old child
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

A neuropsychologist has told the Northern Territory Supreme Court a man accused of murdering an international student in Darwin "likely" had an intellectual disability that impacted his ability to exercise self-control.

Detectives search state park for missing woman Samantha Murphy
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Detectives have conducted a search near Ballarat as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Victorian woman Samantha Murphy.

Kapp sparks Stars to win over ladder leaders as WBBL exit looms
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The Melbourne Stars will carry solid momentum into Saturday's big WBBL local derby, easily beating top side Hobart by 37 runs.

Patients evacuated by helicopter from Thai hospital as flooding continues
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Floods across nine Thai provinces have killed 33 people and affected more than 2.7 million, with more rain forecast.

India crushed at home by 408 runs as South Africa win Test series 2-0
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

South Africa has clinched its first Test series win in India in 25 years with a crushing 408-run win in the second Test, claiming a 2-0 series sweep.

Court hears sand found in car of man accused of Toyah Cordingley's beach murder
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The Supreme Court in Cairns has heard that Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of the 24-year-old's 2018 murder, first came to the attention of police because of his blue car, which they later searched.

Australia's top universities seek changes to key environmental reform
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Australia's top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a a key piece of environment legislation, drawing the ire of dozens of academics.

Crews work through the night to restore train services after wild weather
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Commuters have been plunged into chaos as the train network faces major delays due to severe weather in Sydney. 

Staff evacuated, calls for ADF help after Cyclone Fina wrecks school
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Staff have been evacuated from a remote boarding school on the Tiwi Islands, and students may not be able to return to classrooms this year, after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina tore through the region with devastating force on Saturday night.

Councillor resigns for personal reasons after 'accidental' strip club visit
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

A City of Joondalup councillor, who lodged an expense claim for a drink he bought at a strip club, resigns from the council citing "personal reasons".

NACC chief executive apologises to parliament for inaccurate evidence
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

National Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Philip Reed writes to parliament apologising for inaccuracies in evidence given during Senate estimates. 

Socceroos learn who they will not face in the World Cup pool stage
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The Socceroos, by pot luck, have avoided some of the sport's strongest nations for the 2026 World Cup pool stage.

Taiwan announces $61 billion defence budget to defend itself against China
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says the budget was introduced for the country to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China.

'Deluded' parents jailed over criminal neglect of twin boys
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Murray Bridge parents of young twins who suffered dozens of rib fractures and injuries have each been jailed, after previously being found guilty of criminal neglect.  



News from the BBC World Service

Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.

Key measures from this year's Budget at-a-glance
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Rachel Reeves is delivering her second Budget since Labour’s return to power – here’s what you need to know.

How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.

Henry Zeffman: Early release of OBR documents is totally surreal
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The Budget is already out there, thanks to the Office for Budget Responsibility, which has published the details in error.

Properties worth more than £2m in England face new tax
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to Liverpool parade crash that injured more than 130
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.

Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts.

Army halts use of Ajax armoured vehicles after vibrations make soldiers vomit
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.

Bid to let drug users smoke cocaine in Glasgow consumption room
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The Thistle currently lets people inject heroin or cocaine while under medical supervision without being prosecuted, but does not have a smoking room.

US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first'
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Non-residents will soon have to $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.

Council says it will continue legal bid to close asylum hotel in Epping
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.

Australian teens launch court challenge to social media ban
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.

Ex-BNP leader sent 'racist' cartoon tweet, court told
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Nick Griffin allegedly shared a "threatening, abusive or insulting" cartoon on Twitter in 2021.

Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.

Thief caught on camera stealing 8ft tall Christmas decoration
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The masked cyclist is shown taking the nutcracker soldier from outside a bar in the capital.

Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.

Salary sacrifice pension contributions above £2,000 will be taxed
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Some pension savers face a hit to the amount of money they can put into their pension without paying national insurance.

Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped from next year
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The policy, introduced under the Tories, means parents can only claim universal credit for their first two children.

UK growth forecasts lowered from 2026
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years.

Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five
Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025

The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.



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