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News from the ABC Australia

Basic mobile coverage is now law, but only Starlink can offer it
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Access to mobile calls and texts "nearly anywhere" outside is now law, but a lot of the details and timeframes are still to be worked out.

Elizabeth Struhs's mother trusted God would 'heal' 8yo, inquest hears
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

A coroners court has heard details of Kerrie Struhs's meeting with a probation officer less than a month before her daughter Elizabeth died of untreated diabetes in 2022.

Tribunal quashes council's over-55s caravan park plans
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

A tribunal has ruled a NSW council's move to ban anyone under the age of 55 from permanently living at its caravan park had no "clear or coherent purpose".

Man faces court after allegedly strangling 15-year-old girl
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

A 41-year-old man has faced court after he allegedly kicked and strangled a 15-year-old girl during an incident in a north Canberra home. 

Ukrainian scientist still in Russian detention one year on, conference told
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

A Ukrainian scientist arrested by Russian forces on the eve of an international conservation meeting in Australia in 2025 remains in detention one year on, Ukraine's ambassador says.

Accused gangster challenging his deportation from Türkiye in Supreme Court
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Masood Zakaria is attempting have double murder charges thrown out of court over claims he was "kidnapped" by a private security company and returned to Australia in 2023.

Flydubai captain describes co-pilot's axe attack and saving 170 passengers
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

During the attack in the cockpit, Smit Machchhar says he calmed himself and said: "You can't die like this."

As Russia-Ukraine war changes, Zelenskyy could be 'losing a strong partner'
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has taken on a different complexion lately, and it has shone a light on Kyiv's strained relations with the White House.

Climate activists charged after Woodside offshore rig stunt
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Two Greenpeace activists are due to face court after sailing out to open waters and occupying an offshore gas platform to protest Woodside's planned gas developments.

Teen charged over Melbourne CBD crash wants to plead guilty, court hears
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

A 16-year-old accused of driving erratically and striking a woman near the intersection of Flinders and Elizabeth streets in Melbourne has told a court he wants to plead guilty.

Outstations and town camps struggle with damage from 'scary' storm
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Central Australian residents say the poor quality of many homes in remote outstations and town camps has amplified storm damage.

RLWC quick hits: Ponga's power, Tonga's triumph and Fiji's sunny day
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

From Kalyn Ponga's magnificent Test debut to a mighty Tongan victory years in the making here are the quick hits from week one of the Rugby League World Cup.

Kenyan Ebola cases rise to eight in two weeks
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

A person who had contact with Kenya's first Ebola victim in early October becomes the country's eighth case of the deadly virus.

Small-scale florists hope to fill gap for romantics in Kununurra
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Small businesses see an opportunity in a flower market side hustle in a remote WA town after its florist of 30 years retires.

Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' to lose son Presley Gerber
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

American supermodel Cindy Crawford posts a tribute on social media to her son Presley Gerber, who recently died aged 27. 

Inside the 'ghost city' designed to become Indonesia's new capital
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Indonesia has spent billions constructing a new capital city, but few residents have moved in.

Bullara Station finds 'silver linings' following Cyclone Narelle
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Bullara Station was severely damaged when Cyclone Narelle went over the Exmouth Gulf in March. The road to recovery has been surprisingly positive for the station owners.

Judge finds Aboriginal protection order on goldmine 'fundamentally flawed'
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The Federal Court identifies fundamental flaws in the process involved in granting Aboriginal protection to part of a goldmine site in New South Wales.  

Convicted killer Susan Neill-Fraser says she 'can't remain quiet'
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

In her first interview since a parole condition preventing her from speaking to the media was lifted, the convicted murderer explains why she told police a lie and how she "can't remain quiet".

Simmons says cruel injury ahead of NBA season 'not the end of my story'
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Ben Simmons suffers a cruel blow just days out from the NBA regular season after showing promising signs on his return to the league.



News from the BBC World Service

Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.

Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.

Watch: Russian saboteur working for Ukraine shares reconnaissance videos
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

In a BBC World Service documentary, the man claims to have played a role in drone attacks on his home soil.

Burnham says youth employment and training crisis is a 'moral failure'
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.

Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".

People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.

Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.

EU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss says
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.

Threat forces Israel to Austria flight into emergency landing
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The Airbus jet landed safely in Bulgaria and all passengers and crew aboard were unharmed, officials said.

Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.

Chance of storms this week as Atlantic jet stream roars into life
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Gales are possible later this week as a deep low pressure system crosses the UK, but uncertainty remains whether impacts will be enough for it to be a named storm.

GTA 6: Can you cheat on someone with a video game character?
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.

A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

The Papers: 'Neets crisis is moral failure' and 'Credit crunch'
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

PM brands Neets "crisis" a "moral failure" and cereal prices could rise in healthy food crackdown lead Monday's papers.

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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

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Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.

Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

An expedition to a remote Pacific island hoping to uncover the American aviator's wreckage was on hold for three days.



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