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News from the ABC Australia

How Trials turned traumatic childhood into triumphant solo album
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026

The prolific A.B. Original rapper-producer talks about learning to "marry the wrong feeling with the right music".

Dozens killed by blast in rebel-held Myanmar village
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Authorities say the blast was likely caused by explosives used for mining that had been stored in a warehouse. 

Australia the 'perfect' target for new Islamist terror network
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Australia would be the "perfect" target for a fledgling Islamist terror network that has carried out antisemitic attacks in Europe, the UK and Canada, experts have warned.

Quiz: Will you be crowned the history champ this week?
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Who took the first five-wicket haul in one-day cricket? And which state capital was the last to get ABC TV?

Ian Thorpe's mythic rise from boy to hero had an ironic twist
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Ian Thorpe become a global star as a teenager, attracting both opportunities and scrutiny. Now, he wishes he'd done some things differently.

Family lawyers say there has been an uptick in 'prenup' interest
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Binding financial agreements take time and money to obtain. Here's how they work. 

Young Australians reject budget as One Nation popularity climbs further
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Labor's federal budget is falling flat with its target demographic as millennials say they'd rather vote for One Nation than Labor or the Greens, according to a new Redbridge poll.

Netanyahu orders deeper incursion into Lebanon as Israeli troops seize castle
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon, in their deepest incursion into the country in decades.

Horses bolt through Rome after police officer sets off fireworks
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Fireworks set off without permission by a police officer during a rehearsal for Italy's Republic Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them bolting through the capital and injuring several riders.

Applications to protect Victoria Park rejected ahead of construction of Olympic stadium
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The federal government has rejected two applications for protection of Brisbane's Victoria Park ahead of construction on the Olympic stadium beginning tomorrow, but is still considering another five.  

Divers at Laos cave search for two men thought to be trapped further down
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The remaining four men from a group of five were freed from the flooded cave on Saturday evening, in extraordinary and emotional scenes, as search efforts continue for two people thought to still be trapped inside.

Why tonight's full moon will be a rare occurrence
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

If you look up to the full moon at sunset this evening, you may notice it looks ever so slightly smaller than usual.

West Coast claims fourth win as Essendon's injury nightmare continues
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

West Coast makes light work of Essendon at Perth Stadium, as the Bombers lose another promising youngster to a serious injury.

Australia scraps new Virginia-class submarines in AUKUS shake-up
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The US, UK and Australia have announced they will "streamline" the purchase, with Australia no longer buying new submarines, and acquiring three second-hand ones.

Police 'open' to learning from volunteers who found remains in renewed search
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

A renewed search by volunteers for missing Tasmanian man Peter Willoughby led to the discovery of remains on Saturday. It's the second time this year a group of volunteers has made a significant find during the search for a missing person.

Iran's internet revival unearths videos regime 'didn't want world to witness'
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

After being cut off from the world for more than 12 weeks, Iranians have come back online. Their initial reactions are joy, shock and confusion.

Barnaby Joyce's link to how e-bikes came to be everywhere
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

When Barnaby Joyce was deputy prime minister and transport minister in 2021, his assistant minister Kevin Hogan made a quiet, but hugely significant change to the Road Vehicle Standards Act.

Another US air strike in the Pacific kills 'narco-terrorists' taking death toll to 202
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

It is the latest strike in a months-long series of attacks from the US on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.

Panthers hang on as Alamoti makes amends in remarkable Warriors clash
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Penrith wing Paul Alamoti makes up for a horror defensive error with a spectacular winning try as the Panthers down the Warriors 20-18 in an exhilarating top-of-the-table clash.

Team 'astonished' as rider kicked out of Giro d'Italia Women
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Lorena Wiebes powered to victory on stage one of Giro d'Italia Women, but was later kicked off the race for having an underweight bike, a finding that shocked her team.



News from the BBC World Service

Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.

Sturgeon the master communicator was close to tears - but still faces more questions
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The former Scottish first minister’s security in her own power and authority seems to have gone, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Arsenal fans turn streets red for victory parade
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out to celebrate the Premier League title after a 22-year wait.

Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.

'Hardest video I've had to make' - KSI quits Sidemen after 13 years
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The star, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, has been part of the YouTube group since 2013.

Shot fired as officer struck by stolen police car
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

A PSNI officer is seriously injured and a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Woman dies trying to rescue dog from sea
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The woman, in her 60s, died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the water, police say.

'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes the capture of the strategic fortress as a "decisive shift" in its military campaign against Hezbollah.

Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.

UK heatwave ends as cooler temperatures and rain forecast
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Fresher Atlantic air has ended a week of record-breaking heat which saw the UK's hottest May day.

Russell T Davies' chilling new drama takes aim at disinformation
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

BBC News is given exclusive behind-the-scenes access on set of Tip Toe.

How Putin became master of the image
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.

Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.

'Almost rage bait': Has Euphoria gone from defining Gen Z to dividing them?
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Season three ends on Monday and many of the show's original fans say they have "outgrown" the drama.

Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

Jeremy Clarkson's choir wins Britain's Got Talent
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The farmers' choir is the first group of its kind to win the ITV talent show.

Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.



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