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News from the ABC Australia

Piastri fourth in Canada F1 sprint, Mercedes duo suffer close call
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

George Russell says he did nothing wrong in a hard-fought Canadian Grand Prix sprint battle with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli after the Italian questioned the Briton's defending.

Iran war lays bare overlooked holes in Australia's sovereign capability
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The Iran war has not only highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains — it has also exposed the overlooked parts of Australia's manufacturing sector needed in a crisis.

Maldives cave dive deaths leave us with many theories and one big question
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The question of why experienced divers, including a professional instructor and a marine ecology professor with thousands of dives under her belt, would descend to depths of more than 50 metres using recreational gear — let alone enter a cave while doing so — baffles members of the relatively close-knit deep-sea diving community.

Iran submits revised proposal, Trump says ceasefire 'a lot closer'
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Iran and Pakistan submit a revised proposal ‌to the United States ‌to end the war and ‌reopen the Strait ‌of Hormuz, with a response from Donald Trump expected by Sunday.

'Midwits' and media bust-ups herald One Nation's arrival in SA parliament
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

One Nation broke its parliamentary silence to talk about culture wars and political barneys. But not everything went as expected.

This private island paradise has a bargain price tag, and problems galore
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Makri Island, not far from mainland Greece, boasts almost 100 hectares of uninhabited Mediterranean beauty, but buyers be warned, this slice of paradise comes with a catch.

Labor's tax defence is backfiring with young voters
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Labor is banking on younger generations, who are overwhelmingly wage earners, being more interested in owning their own home than pocketing higher profits on a lucky crypto trade.

As a kid, Thitiwoot wanted to name a dino. He never knew it'd be this big
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

It started out as a bone sticking out of the mud next to a lake in Thailand — and now scientists say it's the biggest dinosaur ever found in South-East Asia. 

Former actor Rachel Ward became a farmhand at 65 and found her purpose
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

With the country wind in her grey hair, cow dung on her boots and not a skerrick of make-up, former actor Rachel Ward has found her place, sharing her passion for regenerative farming.  

Trump revives centuries-old doctrine that shaped US-Cuba relations
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The Monroe Doctrine was once a core tenet of US foreign policy. US President Donald Trump has brought it back with a new interpretation. 

The scale of the mouse plague is hard to fathom. Here's a visualisation
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

A mouse plague is invading farms and homes in southern and Western Australia. But what does that really look like?

Economists welcome budget and reply, even if they don't like every policy
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Five leading economists weigh in on the budget and reply debate, embracing many of the ideas raised while also arguing that "bigger tax reform is needed."

'Not a fringe hobby for inner-city weirdos': What's blocking bikes in cities?
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Climate change, the cost-of-living crisis and healthy lifestyle goals should make active transport like cycling a no brainer. So why does Australia struggle to build a bike culture? 

Meet the women turning bicycle tyres and timber offcuts into furniture
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

These artists are carving out a niche in a traditionally male space, using recycled materials and offcuts to create beautiful furniture, and even making music to accompany the work.

Jamie-Lee Price thinks fake tan could solve a lot of netball's problems
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.

Put away the dictionary. It's spelling bee time!
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Know your way around a homonym? Nah, me neither but come in and have a crack at our Sunday quiz anyway.

Auckland makes A-League history with grand-final triumph over Sydney
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Auckland has become the first side from New Zealand to win an A-League Men championship after downing competition heavyweight Sydney 1-0 in a cagey season decider.

PM defends negative gearing, capital gains tax changes at Labor conference
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The prime minister became emotional at one point as he spoke at a Labor conference in Melbourne to defend the budget changes.

One Nation set to become federal opposition, poll forecasts
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

One Nation would win dozens of seats if a federal election was held today, according to a major opinion poll.

'Stay with us': Dragons booed off the field at home ahead of fan day
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

St George Illawarra is 0-11 to start the 2026 season after losing to the Warriors in Kogarah, while the Sea Eagles continue their strong form with a hard-fought victory over Gold Coast.



News from the BBC World Service

Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.

Hottest day of year as 30.5C recorded and temperatures set to soar
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.

F1 great Prost 'injured as masked gang raid home'
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.

How Panorama exposed rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Two women said they were raped by their on-screen husbands during filming of the Channel 4 show, MAFS.

'Suddenly I could see myself': Why breast reductions are more popular now
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

For the first time, more people in the UK are choosing reduction procedures than enlargements.

Charmain 'was on a mission' to find out who her prophet husband was. Then she died
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

After a whirlwind romance and quickfire wedding, she was mysteriously found dead in a bathtub in Ghana.

The 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night out
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Sufiyaan Salam has won an award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta and made a video for Elton John.

Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.

Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare.

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.

At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.

Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.

Investors doubt Brewdog founder's shares pledge for new beer brand
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

James Watt plans to launch a new brand and wants to give shares to those who lost money in the Equity for Punks scheme.

Race Across the World pairs unite for tribute run
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Pairs from every series will race in the Greater Manchester Run a year after Sam Gardiner's death.

The twins who make people look twice at emergency callouts
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Identical twins Lee and Liam Myers both work with the emergency services in the Scottish Borders.

Giant moon and UFO take over Chelsea streets
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

London's largest free flower festival returns to Chelsea with a cosmic "Out of this World" theme.



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