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News from the ABC Australia

Jews targeted by antisemitism regardless of views on Israel, inquiry told
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A recent wave of antisemitism has been far-reaching, even targeting Jewish people who are critical of the Israeli government, a royal commission probing the phenomenon has heard.

'Oh my God' moment orcas filmed ramming sunfish so hard it explodes
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Underwater video captures the moment killer whales in the Gulf of California slam into a sunfish causing it to explode into smithereens. Researchers suspect the orcas are blowing up the fish to provide food — and possibly fun — for the group.

Proposed $200m timber hub promises jobs and building materials boost
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The timber manufacturing hub would transform blue gum wood chips into timber beams for construction.

Mark's home gets so hot he has to replace his TV
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A new study led by Western Sydney University researchers has found a lack of thermal safety standards in social housing is leading to tenants being exposed to unsafe extreme heat events. 

Bomber Caddy to face Hawks after heart scare
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says Nate Caddy will play in Saturday's match against Hawthorn following his recovery from a heart scare.

Woodside fails in court to force activists to hand over stink-bomb plans
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Energy giant Woodside fails in its Supreme Court bid to force climate activists to hand over documents about the planning of a stink-bomb protest which prompted the evacuation of its Perth headquarters.

Labor debates future, Liberals hold up pamphlet
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Australia's two major parties are deliberating their futures this week with Labor's national conference and the Liberal Party's glossy new pamphlet. 

Mamdani says he cannot arrest Netanyahu in New York but US government can
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani concedes he cannot order the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu and calls on the US government to take action, but a former international prosecutor warns it could be complicated.

Many of us want to read more. Here's how to do that
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

More than half of us want to read more. Here's how to find your gateway genre and make that happen. 

Aussie captain relishes 'special' chance 'to take time to be a dad'
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

As Nathan Power looks to lead the Australian Sharks at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup Finals in Sydney this week, the 33-year-old reflects on how fatherhood has changed his outlook, and how valuable his six-month paternity leave is.

The former cocaine-dealing Sydney socialite linked to a far-right news site
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A "right of centre" website claiming to be news, with more than 42,000 Facebook followers, may not be as independent as it says. An ABC NEWS Verify investigation has found the site uses AI and a fake news editor.

Adelaide man charged with producing AI child exploitation material
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

SA Police have arrested and charged a man from Adelaide's northern suburbs for the production and possession of AI-generated child exploitation material.

Unemployment rate steady for now, but could increase in coming months
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The unemployment rate was steady in June at 4.4 per cent but underemployment has risen.

Family takes racing club to court over 'enormous' hidden rubbish dump
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A family discovered a large waste dump, allegedly created by a South Australian horse racing club, as they began foundation work on their home, court documents allege. 

Nina Kennedy knows now is the time to soak it all in — if she remembers to
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Australia's Commonwealth Games flag-bearer is trying to stop and smell the roses after a brutal year that threatened to expedite the end of her career.

Serious corruption findings against senior ACT public servants
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The commission investigated whether officials were impartial and honest in awarding an $18.8 million refurbishment contract at Campbell Primary School to Lendlease, despite a bid by local firm Manteena being deemed better and cheaper.

Why netball is growing into a sport of choice for men and boys
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.

Indigenous-owned town hopes giant fish statue will attract tourists
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

On the far west coast of SA, this Aboriginal community requires a permit to enter, meaning people usually drive on by. But new public art at the roadhouse, bought by the community, aims to boost tourism and financial independence. 

Shock call fast-tracks plans for new inner Sydney 'backyard'
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Greyhound racing at Sydney's Wentworth Park will end early with work to transform the site into public open space to begin within months.

Bridge operator opts to paint over rather than wash off Pam the Bird
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A multi-day operation to paint over a Pam the Bird image on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge has begun, with Transurban painters abseiling from the top of a 140-metre-tall pylon.



News from the BBC World Service

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.

Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.

PC Harper's widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme
Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026

Lissie Harper says the possible early release of prisoners is "deplorable", after reports that two of PC Harper's killers could be freed early.

Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.

Rain to return this weekend as parts of UK on brink of drought
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much, as Chris Fawkes explains.

Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games
Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026

Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition.

Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026

The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

Ukrainian drones hit Russian online giant retailer Wildberries for second time
Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026

Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.

Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports.

Police formally investigate woman, 70, after Brit stabbed to death in French village
Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026

Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade.

China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

The Papers: 'Row over early prison release' and 'Gary's back of the net tax'
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A number of the papers are focusing on a review of the early prison release programme.

Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.

What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The BBC's North America editor explains what we know about the landmark nuclear deal between the two countries.

Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026

Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.



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