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News from the ABC Australia

Two firefighters die in Greece as Europe's wildfire emergency worsens
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Emergency crews have been tackling wildfires four times the size of Paris in south-west France. 

Three dead in Sydney house fire as police launch investigation
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

An investigation is now underway into the circumstances surrounding the fire.

Norwegian teen guilty of UK murder plot tied to Iran-linked group
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Police arrest the teen just two days before the planned hit on an unidentified person, after he arrived in the UK on an emergency passport.

Trump vows to retaliate 'hard' against Iran in expletive-laden warning
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

In a phone interview with Fox News, the US president reportedly said the US would "beat the f****** s***" out of Iran in response to the surprise strikes.

Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Russia has charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging platform Telegram, with aiding terrorism, placing him on an international wanted list.

Nasty crash denies Aussies chance to hit back at defector Richardson
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Matt Richardson, a three-time Olympic medallist in Paris for Australia before he sensationally defected to the land of his birth, has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games.

Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Glen Hansard, best known for his role in The Commitments and as the frontman of The Frames, has died. 

New data shows Indigenous children face lengthy periods on remand
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

New data shows First Nations children are spending longer behind bars without a sentence. Families and experts say the system is failing young people.

'Time-limited rotation': Conroy puts an end date on US subs in WA
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

AUKUS submarines rotating through Western Australia's HMAS Stirling naval base appear set to stop after 2032. 

Texts reveal alleged drug ring used aliases Duke Dingbat and Bush Jesus
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

A man allegedly at the "apex" of "one of the more significant drug enterprises the Northern Territory has seen in recent times" has had his bail revoked after police accessed dozens of pages of group chat messages.

'Heartbroken' adult shop owner to appeal decision to reject consensual sex club
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

The City of Perth has rejected an adult store's request to operate a club where LGBTQIA+ people could meet and have consensual sex, with the owner saying he is "heartbroken".

Convicted murderer gives evidence in trial of prison worker
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

A convicted murderer has given evidence in SA's District Court trial of a prison worker alleged to have raped an inmate.

Live: Aussies chasing 3x3 wheelchair basketball gold medal
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Australia will face England for gold in the men's 3x3 wheelchair basketball final, while the women's team have a shot at claiming bronze. Follow live.

One of WA's worst serial paedophiles set to be released from jail
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

One of WA's worst serial paedophiles, Dennis McKenna, appears set to be released from prison within months as prosecutors argue he is a high-risk serious offender.

Queenslander could face execution over alleged killing of Australian in Syria
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

A 20-year-old Gold Coast mobile phone technician is facing a possible death penalty in Syria for the alleged shooting murder of another Australian.

'Jealous, possessive man' appeals against sentence for murdering zoo colleague
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

It remains one of the ACT's most significant sentences, with Chief Justice McCallum stopping short of sentencing the offender to life in jail.

Man who allegedly filmed two decades of sexual abuse to stand trial
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

A southern NSW man is set to stand trial accused of filming himself raping and assaulting a woman over nearly two decades, with lawyers saying they have "mental health concerns" of showing the footage to a jury. 

Cult inquiry recommends outlawing coercive control in groups
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

A Victorian inquiry into the recruitment methods and impacts of cults and organised fringe groups is recommending world-leading laws against group coercive control.

How a wealth management firm swindled older Australians
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Everyday Australians who invested their retirement savings and inheritances with a wealth management company fear they have lost everything after the company's licence was cancelled for selling bank bonds that didn’t exist.

Mother attended police station day before murder-suicide, search for baby called off
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

The mother at the centre of the horrific murder-suicide in South Australia's South East attended a police station the day before she and her daughter were found dead, police have confirmed.



News from the BBC World Service

More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.

Moment police officers set foot in 'horror scene' funeral home
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Police discovered messy side rooms strewn with rubbish at the Legacy funeral home in Hull.

Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations in the Gironde region.

Serial killer given whole life orders for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.

Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.

Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing discussing Covid origins
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.

Cyber-attackers take 607,000 records from Department of Education
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

The DfE says it is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.

BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.

Prince Harry media battle legal bill expected to cost millions
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Earlier this month, a judge ruled against a group - which includes the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John - after they sued the Daily Mail's publisher.

The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.

Pictures show scale of drought across England as rivers dry up
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Parks are parched and reservoirs diminished as drought is declared in more than half of England.

'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.

Three ways that today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than their parents
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

'I'm fortunate I survived a stage 4 diagnosis when so many didn't make it'
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 10 years ago, aged 37, Lynette McHendry has defied the odds to face down the disease.

Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.



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