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News from the ABC Australia

Iron Maiden's doco goes big on spectacle, light on secrets
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The Iron Maiden documentary is a 50-year history of heavy metal's flashiest band as told by their biggest fans.

Concerns for welfare of Victorian man last seen near Bibbulmun track
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Samuel Whitsed, 27, was last seen on February 18 after he was dropped off near the popular hiking trail in Perth's south-eastern fringe, and police continue searching for him.

Debilitating fatigue syndrome linked to changes to immune cells
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Ella Engel saw many specialists before she was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Her blood may help researchers understand the condition.

Kremlin tells Australian embassy in Kyiv to evacuate amid parade tensions
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The Australian embassy in Ukraine is on high alert after the Kremlin warned staff to evacuate ahead of possible "massive missile strikes" this weekend, as Moscow prepares to hold a scaled-down military parade.  

Do you call it a willy-willy, whirly wind or dust devil?
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

It's not unusual to see willy-willies kicking up dust across WA, but did you know the name of the weather phenomenon comes from WA's north-west?

'Powerful' symbol faces removal from the heart of Chinese community
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The 26-year-old artwork is facing removal after the City of Sydney identified termite damage and cracking in the timber.

Zoo owner's free land offer ignored as promised vet centre yet to be built
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

In 2022, the Victorian government promised to build a new wildlife veterinary clinic in south-west Victoria. Despite being offered access to free land, it is yet to build the facility. 

Palestine Marathon returns after two-year hiatus
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Thousands of local and international athletes competed in the 10th International Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, after two years of war halted the event.

'This is pretty not normal': Lucas Herbert on verge of maiden LIV victory
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Lucas Herbert was good in Thursday's opening round, but was even better on Friday's second to extend his lead at the LIV Golf Virginia as he hunts a maiden career win on the league.

'Where's the pastizzis?' Secrets from a lifetime of Maltese cheese-crafting
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Eighty-year-old cheesemaker Philippa Abela has been practising a craft passed down by her mother, who emigrated with her from Malta when Philippa was a child.

Hantavirus-hit cruise passengers to be chartered home from Spain
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The MV Hondius is expected to arrive in Tenerife on Sunday at midday local time, with passengers then to be chartered back home if their countries agree to send planes. 

Stomach aches, vermin, aerated water: Trademarks tell us how we used to live
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The patent and trademark records held in the national archives show anxiety and ambitions in everyday life in the early days of colonial Western Australia. 

ÅšwiÄ…tek sheepish after training accident injures coach
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Francisco Roig will think twice about betting against his new charge Iga Świątek after the veteran coach tore his Achilles tendon in a volley session in Rome. 

Spying controversy hits richest prize in world football
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Southampton has been accused of spying on rivals Middlesbrough ahead of their crucial Championship play-off clash at the Riverside on Saturday.

Much-loved tramway Clydesdales hit with mystery flu-like illness
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The majestic horses that pull the historic tramway at Victor Harbor on the South Australian coastline are under the weather. Locals hope they will soon return.

Client abuse and excessive workloads impacting vets
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

A parliamentary inquiry makes more than 30 recommendations to address increase of poor veterinary mental health outcomes. 

'My heart nearly stopped': Rare new bug spotted three times since discovery
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

A new type of bug, celebrated for the "really cool" way it assassinates prey, has been named in honour of traditional custodians in the northern Australia region where it was discovered.

Live: US fires on tankers as Tehran accuses Washington of 'reckless military adventure'
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The US military has struck two empty Iranian-flagged oil tankers, US Central Command says, adding that a third Iranian-flagged vessel had been disabled on Wednesday. Follow live. 

Gold Coast couple ditches new build for 100-year-old home
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Kim and Michael Kendall's Palm Beach home was sinking. Instead of a new build, the couple decided to relocate and renovate a century-old Queenslander.

Trump releases UFO files in 'unprecedented transparency'
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

The US government releases 160 previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings and alien life, including a photo of "unidentified phenomena" taken from the Moon's surface in 1969.



News from the BBC World Service

Starmer under pressure as Labour suffers heavy election losses including historic Wales defeat
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Reform makes huge gains in England, as Labour loses power in Wales and the SNP wins fifth term in Scotland.

Plaid Cymru ready to run Wales, leader says, after party wins Senedd vote
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Plaid Cymru becomes the biggest party in the Welsh Parliament, ending Labour's century long election winning streak in Wales.

SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

John Swinney's party finished comfortably ahead of its rivals, but short of an overall majority.

Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.

Reform election gains show shift in British politics, says Farage
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.

Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.

Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

Five election moments you may have missed
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

Britons on virus-hit cruise ship will be tested before charter flight back to UK
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.

Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Some on the Spanish island worry that the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

Major train operator to be renationalised in months
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

Ninth person arrested over Jewish ambulance arson
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The arrest of the 48-year-old man is the latest linked to the burning of Hatzola ambulances in March.

Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are "to separate amicably".

William hails Sir David Attenborough's 'remarkable milestone' at 100th birthday concert
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

King Charles sends Attenborough a birthday message with help from 'friends'
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

In a video message from Buckingham Palace, wildlife helps the King deliver a birthday card for Sir David Attenborough.

Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries and where to watch them
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.

Is hojicha the next matcha? The Japanese tea creeping onto menus
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

From lattes to ice-cream, Japanese hojicha tea has been creeping onto menus across the UK.

The Papers: 'Labour's historic battering' and 'Vernon and Tess split'
Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026

Saturday's papers lead with calls for the PM to quit after Labour's local election losses and Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's marriage split.



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