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News from the ABC Australia

Can late-night talk shows survive a vindictive Trump administration?
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Like other checks and balances on presidential power, late-night talk shows — once ratings juggernauts, woven into the fabric of American culture — are being stress-tested. Orange make-up jokes alone won't be enough to save them.

Breaking: Musk's X admits noncompliance with Australian child protection request
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Elon ​Musk's social media company X Corp has ​admitted ‌to not complying with an order from Australia's eSafety commissioner to ⁠provide information about the measures it has in place ​to stop ‌child exploitation on the X platform.

Breaking: Woman fighting for life after being hit by police car in Cairns
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

A woman has been left with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a police car in Cairns on Thursday morning.

Last private midwife north of Perth to close as costs of business rise
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Soon-to-be parents in regional WA will have less choice over where and how they give birth as care options diminish, midwives say.

Prince William goes wild in crowd as Aston Villa ends 30-year drought
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

In front of a joyful future king of England, Aston Villa coach Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League as Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul to secure Emery a record-extending fifth title in the Europa League.

What are the signs of broken heart syndrome?
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Experts say broken heart syndrome accounts for about two per cent of patients presenting with symptoms similar to a heart attack.  

Outback landholders opening gate to large-scale renewable projects
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

If you mention renewable energy to agricultural producers in many regional communities, you will likely ruffle some feathers. But in far west NSW, landholders are showing preliminary support for a planned expansion of solar and wind energy assets.

This election just tested Trump's sway over the Republican Party
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Donald Trump's revenge tour is in full swing, and his latest victim is a Republican who has voted with his party more than 90 per cent of the time.

Breaking: Bomb squad called as Melbourne's Avalon Airport evacuated
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

A person has been arrested after a suspicious item was found during security screening at the airport early this morning.

Elderly woman dies 11 days after fatal crash on Queensland's Southern Downs
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The woman has died of injuries sustained as a passenger in an SUV that allegedly swerved to avoid an oncoming car in the wrong lane on May 9.

Russian jet fighters dangerously intercept RAF plane over Black Sea
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Two Russian jets have intercepted a Royal Air Force plane over the Black Sea, flying close enough to trigger its emergency systems.

Whitsunday tour operators fear e-bike ban could destroy business
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Guided tour operators say proposed laws banning under-16s from using personal mobility devices will put them out of businesses.

NRL star Arrow reveals MND has already affected his speech
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Jai Arrow reveals that MND has already affected his speech after announcing yesterday he was stepping away from the NRL after his shock diagnosis.

As coral reefs are wiped out from bleaching, this one brings hope
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

In the midst of a mass coral bleaching event along the West Australian coast, a group of scientists have discovered a section of reef that has been able to withstand the heat.

Why 70,000 people could decide future for 70 million Brits
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Andy Burnham is angling to become the UK's next prime minister. He has plenty of popularity, but no seat in parliament. That could be about to change.

Delays could see nation's first offshore wind project blown off course
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Environmental timelines outlined by Star of the South show the offshore wind farm project could take up to an additional five years to be completed, leaving some in the energy sector wondering whether Victoria could suffer an energy shortfall.

Congo cancels World Cup farewell as US clarifies Ebola quarantine rules
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

The Congo football team cancels its farewell in Kinshasa as the US clarified what the rules would be for players and staff entering the country for the World Cup.

Gen Zs who approach share market like 'lottery ticket' could pay more tax
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Gen Zs who take a lottery ticket approach to investing in the stock market will likely pay more tax under the capital gains tax changes being proposed by the government. 

Live: ASIC lodges more First Guardian legal action, alleging 'diligence' failures by Equity Trustees
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

The corporate watchdog alleges ASX-listed Equity Trustees did not obtain critical information before onboarding First Guardian. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Iran examining US proposal as Trump says talks in 'final stages'
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Iran says it is examining the latest US proposal received from mediator Pakistan in talks to end the Middle East war, despite the two sides trading threats over resuming attacks.



News from the BBC World Service

Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.

Women who died in sea off Brighton were sisters
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Paying tribute, their father says "no words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters".

Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.

Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

London bus driver dies after assault on bridge
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.

Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft

Streeting warns Labour risks losing fight against 'nationalism'
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.

The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.

The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.

Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.

SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortune
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.

Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.

UK to provide up to £20m to help contain ebola outbreak
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.



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