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News from the ABC Australia

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon survives another confidence vote
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

The announcement comes after an "urgent" National Party caucus meeting was held on Wednesday morning in Wellington. 

Search for infant at Port MacDonnell wraps up, as police call for end to 'rubbish' chatter
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Police have ended the search for a three-month-old's body, and have called on the community to stop speculating about the tragedy.

Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed's charges dropped
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Police have dropped all charges against Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed, after previously accusing him of assaulting and intimidating his father.

Zoo's attempted reunion between baby chimp and mum ends in aggression
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Baby Cassie has been cared for by zookeepers since her mother dropped her hours after birth. But an attempt to reunite the pair hasn't gone as planned.

Commonwealth Bank home loan applications fall 15pc since May
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Australia's largest home lender, the Commonwealth Bank, has seen home loan applications tumble 15 per cent since May, after three interest rate hikes and the federal budget's tax changes.

Labor ministers stand by Albanese's 'melon' gesture, as AFP asked to step in
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Federal police are being asked to investigate how a confidential Japanese memo about the prime minister's "melons" gesture made it into Australian newspapers, as Labor ministers express annoyance over repeated questioning about whether the prime minister made a crude joke.

Biography of 'phenomenal' Australian photographer wins major $25,000 prize
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Curator, critic and writer Helen Ennis has won the 2026 National Biography Award for her landmark work, Max Dupain: A Portrait.

Solicitor accused of manufacturing illegal 3D-printed firearms
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

A 32-year-old solicitor from north-west NSW has been charged with 16 offences, including manufacturing prohibited firearms. 

CIT CEO receives about $445,000 as she steps down after extended leave
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Margot McNeill announced her resignation yesterday after months of controversy surrounding her recruitment as chief executive at the Canberra Institute of Technology.

Everything you need to know as Australia hosts Bangladesh in the Top End
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Winter cricket gets underway in the Top End this week as Australia welcomes Bangladesh to Darwin and Mackay for a two-Test series. Here's everything you need to know.

What happens if you forgot to do the census last night?
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

The census is compulsory and you can be fined if you refuse to complete it. But the Australian Bureau of Statistics will give you a friendly reminder before taking legal action. 

'Rude to say no': All Blacks icon performs solo haka against current team
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

After 103 matches in All Blacks colours, Ma'a Nonu faces his old teammates and decides to return serve during the pre-match haka.

Male redback's bizarre death somersault during sex is in its genes
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Male redback spiders somersault onto the female's fangs while mating and are killed. Researchers cross-bred the Aussie spiders with their NZ cousins to find out why.

History beckons for Phil Sami after the hard life of a Gold Coast hero
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Phil Sami has spent his career giving his all for a cause that seems to always be starting over, but in his final days on the Gold Coast the Titans flyer is eyeing a serious piece of history. 

The Office star Lucy Davis announces she has incurable cancer
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Actress Lucy Davis, best known for her role as Dawn Tinsley on the UK version of The Office, says she has "incurable" stage 4 breast cancer.

Live: ASX to slip, CBA beats expectations with $10.9b profit
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The nation's second-largest company Commonwealth Bank has announced a $10.9 billion full-year profit. The Australian share market has started its day lower on fading optimism about the Strait of Hormuz reopening soon. Follow live.

Homeless mother's baby taken away while waiting for social housing
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Hannah* says she wept for days after child safety officers turned up at the hospital to take her two-day-old baby away.

After 80 years of dairying, no-one wants this farm's milk
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Despite Queensland importing half its milk, Jason Rozynski fears he will have to slaughter his 600 cows if a processor won't buy his milk.   

Drastic measures older buyers are taking to save for their own home
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Moving back in with his mum at age 53 has helped John and his wife to save for their future home. 

DNA could be the key to cracking cold cases for First Nations families
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Cutting edge forensic science could help shine new light on current First Nations cold cases across Australia.



News from the BBC World Service

Woman assaulted by double murderer says nightmare became 'real life' when police let him attack again
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.

More weather records as UK heat set to spike again
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Summer's record-breaking streak continues as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.

Police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.

UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.

Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.

Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.

Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.

The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".

Wealthier areas must play their part in housing asylum seekers, Burnham suggests
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings.

UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.

GB's Glave and Azu claim first and second in European 100m
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.

Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.

Three ways to watch safely without glasses
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.

Weather forecast - where will the best view be?
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.

Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

None of the solutions proposed are quick or easy and some carry political risk, writes UK correspondent Daniel Sandford.

Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.

How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?

The Papers: 'Andy U-turns on early release' and 'Hunt on for eclipse glasses'
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026

The prime minister's plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers is prominent across Wednesday's papers.



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