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News from the ABC Australia

Labor unveils new powers to strengthen social media ban
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Six months into Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s, the federal government has announced tougher laws that it says will hold big tech to account and keep kids safe online.

Iran says it hit US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Also in the Strait of Hormuz an oil tanker has been damaged by an "unidentified projectile", while an Israeli drone has reportedly struck an area of southern Lebanon.

Vixens reach third straight Super Netball Grand Final
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Reigning champions the Melbourne Vixens will get a chance to defend their 2025 Super Netball title after beating the West Coast Fever 62-51in the preliminary final.

Rescuers pin hopes on satellite tracker to help save entangled humpback whale
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

An entangled humpback whale near Sydney is one of eight currently caught in marine debris off the New South Wales coast.

Daughter of stabbing victims calls for better mobile coverage
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

The daughter of an elderly couple attacked in an alleged home invasion in northern NSW wants to see mobile coverage improved across regional areas. 

Volunteers say hotline told them to collect dead bird against government advice
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

South Australian citizen scientists say they called the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline to report a dead sea bird and were given advice that contradicts official government messaging.

'Systemic issue': Abuse sees Canberra referees quitting after a year
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Canberra soccer match officials say referee abuse is a "systemic issue" across all sporting codes, with increasingly hostile behaviour from spectators, players and coaches causing 44 per cent of Capital Football's referees to leave their roles after a year.

More rain on the way for WA after storm damages roofs, downs trees
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Perth residents are bracing for more wet weather after a powerful cold front damaged roofs and downed trees on Friday night.

Crime scene declared after armed man shot by police south of Brisbane
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

An armed man has been shot by police south of Brisbane after he allegedly confronted officers while carrying a rifle.

Australian arrested after teenage girl's body found in Thailand
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

A 45-year-old Australian man is in custody as investigations continue into the discovery of the body of a teenage girl found stuffed inside a suitcase.

Panthers coach gives 13-word press conference after consecutive losses
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has said just 13 words in his post-match press conference after the NRL leaders fell to consecutive defeats for the first time this season.

'Among the darkest hours of my life': Pete Buttigieg victim of false report
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

High profile Democrat Pete Buttigieg has been the victim of a false anonymous report, alleging he was a 'danger' to his four-year-old twins.

'Entitled to dream': Cabo Verde's World Cup run inspires the nation
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Cabo Verde has secured the most unlikely spot in the World Cup knockouts, and the nation of 500,000 people is daring to dream.

Darwin vacation care worker charged with indecently touching child
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

NT Police allege the male educator, 40, indecently touched a child under the age of 16 at a vacation care program in Darwin.  

These billionaires' kids are learning something most Australians are not
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Rich and powerful families have a strong interest in one particular language, with experts saying it is no surprise given the country's rise.

In pictures: The desperate rush to find survivors of Venezuela's twin earthquakes
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

After two powerful earthquakes, rescue teams from around the globe are in a race against time to pull survivors from the rubble. 

Mutton cracks $9/kg for the first time
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

It was a big week for Australia's sheep and lamb market with price records tumbling across multiple categories.

Interactive art exhibition encourages visitors to do some colouring in
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

An art studio in Ballarat is hosting an interactive exhibition around a colouring book and visitors can contribute to the art. 

Butters coy about Power future after starring in upset Showdown win
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Following a masterful display, Zak Butters is awarded the Showdown Medal in what may be his last match for the Power against the Crows.

Quick hits: Bedlam in Group H, Dua Lipa surprise and superstars warm the bench
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Group H delivers us incredible drama, some of the World Cup's biggest stars find themselves warming the pine, and Dua Lipa makes a surprise appearance. Here are today's quick hits.



News from the BBC World Service

In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

Thunderstorms delay hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.

Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.

They quit the West for Russia's traditional values. It wasn't what they expected
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations.

Is Andy Burnham Labour's saviour, or just its best bet?
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Labour insiders give Laura Kuenssberg their take on the man tipped to replace Keir Starmer as PM.

Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

BBC Sport analyses the key players for Panama who will be aiming to cause a World Cup upset against England in their final Group L fixture.

Iran takes swipe at US' 'unfair treatment' and throws down gauntlet to Fifa
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated unfairly by the United States during the World Cup

How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget.

Scotland's World Cup hopes at 0.07% - these are results they need
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.

Does a World Cup star have roots near you? Try our postcode lookup
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

What happened when I told police I was sexually assaulted on a train
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

After reporting an incident, Esme Rice waited 13 hours for a response from the British Transport Police.

Two years ago, she was delivering Amazon parcels - now she's an international star
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

The R&B singer broke out with the single Worst Behaviour, which she sold on a custom-built website.

Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?

Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc and what it means for gamers
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?

Going to a festival as a neurodivergent person can be tough - but there are ways to recharge
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Some festivals are rolling out calm spaces and noise-cancelling headphones, but there are calls to go further.

Man charged with rape and murder after girl's death
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Kevin Kerjean, 31, remains in custody after the body of a two-year-old was found on Thursday.

US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Iran accuses the US of violating their deal and says it struck targets linked to American forces in response.

Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.

Raducanu quits practice as Wimbledon fitness fears grow
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Emma Raducanu's chances of being fit for Wimbledon look to be in considerable doubt after the Briton cut short her practice on Saturday.



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