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News from the ABC Australia

Sailor records tense exchange between Iran and US in Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

A tense exchange between the United States and Iran, recorded by a sailor in the Persian Gulf who has been speaking with the ABC, shows the extremely fraught situation in the Strait of Hormuz, as a fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance.

Reptile remains believed to be a crocodile found dumped on side of road
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Reptile remains — which are believed to be from a crocodile — have been collected by authorities after they were found dumped on the side of an Adelaide road.

Coachella boasted big name artists — the special guests were maybe even bigger
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

The world's most talked about music festival took place over the weekend, boasting a bevy of unexpected highlights.

Butters sent to Tribunal over 'abusive and insulting' umpire sledge
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters will front the AFL Tribunal over an exchange with umpire Nick Foot.

Student vaccinated without consent prompts council concern
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

A Tasmanian mayor is calling on the state government to take on responsibility for running school immunisation programs, after a student was vaccinated without caregiver consent.

One Nation approaches independent MPs as it makes the case to be SA's opposition
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

One Nation SA leader Cory Bernardi has approached independent MPs to make the case for his party — instead of the Liberals — to be recognised as the state's official opposition.

Two killed in head-on crash west of Brisbane
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

A man and woman, both in their 20s, have died in a head-on collision near Ipswich, west of Brisbane.

Euphoria season 3 cast on past, present and future of hit show
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Season 3 of Euphoria has premiered today as members of the cast reflect on where the show has been and where it's going.

Backyard astronomer who helped to discover 100 distant planets awarded medal
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

From a backyard observatory in regional Victoria, Gippsland astronomer Chris Stockdale spends his nights helping confirm distant planets by tracking tiny changes in starlight that reveal new worlds beyond our solar system.

Massive hospital spend creates more questions than answers
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

The WA government is splashing an additional $1.5 billion on health, bringing the state's total hospital spend to $5.5 billion over the next four years. But where exactly will the extra money go?

Hawks claim 'attempted cover-up' as Basketball Australia clears NBL owner
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly's feud with NBL boss Larry Kestelman shows no signs of ending despite a BA investigation having concluded.

Teen who 'weaponised' stolen cars denied bail over risk to community
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

A 13-year-old girl is facing court over 109 charges relating to incidents including allegedly driving into a cyclist.

'Absolute garbage': NSW police minister hits back at mayor's resourcing claims
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

A $1.8 million plaza closed by council has become a flashpoint in a war of words over police resources in Sydney's west.

Growers could 'pull the pin' as fuel costs soar
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

As fuel prices remain high amid the war in the Middle East, growers and fishers are among those having to make tough decisions to remain viable.

Trump's strait blockade has two immediate implications for the world and China
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Donald Trump's planned United States naval blockade of Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz reveals the president once again playing loose with the fortunes of financial markets and the global economy as he struggles to find a way out of the war that he and Israel started.

Young man kicked in head during alleged fatal brawl on Gold Coast, court hears
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Multiple witnesses told a committal hearing Gold Coast man Cameron Duce was kicked in the head in the late-night brawl.

These five soup recipes are comfort in a bowl
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Looking for new soup recipes as the weather cools? From minestrone to hot and sour dumplings, we have you covered.

Booking.com customers involved in possible data and security breach
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Some Booking.com customers are being warned their personal information may have been accessed by unauthorised third parties, prompting fresh concerns about the security of travellers' data.

Borlase leads host of Opals stars to sign new WNBA free agency deals
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Izzy Borlase is rewarded for her MVP-winning season with the Bendigo Spirit as she pens a new deal with the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA.

Health minister and veteran MPs step down before Victorian state election
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Long serving Labor MPs Mary-Anne Thomas, Danny Pearson and Gayle Tierney have announced they will not contest the 2026 state election.



News from the BBC World Service

Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.

The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

Rachel Zegler's heroes, prizes for Paddington and more moments from the Olivier Awards
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

The 50th Oliviers at the Royal Albert Hall provided some memorable conversations away from the ceremony.

PM to scrap spy chiefs' Hillsborough Law veto
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Security chiefs will not be able to block spies from giving evidence to future public inquiries.

Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
Posted on Sunday April 12, 2026

The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.

Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".

Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing in Sydney
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Six people were killed and ten injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage in an Australian mall.

Wider licence extensions for pubs during World Cup
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

The government had previously announced opening hour extensions in England and Wales for some knockout matches - but has now widened the eligibility.

Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.

UK will not join blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.

What is a naval blockade and how would it work?
Posted on Sunday April 12, 2026

Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Iran talks were a major test for JD Vance. How did he do?
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

It was a difficult mission, negotiating on behalf of a president whose messaging on the war has been mixed from the start.

Oil prices rise back above $100 after peace talks fail
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

Rory McIlroy defends Masters title, underlining why he is one of golf's greats
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett and Paddington walk Oliviers red carpet
Posted on Sunday April 12, 2026

Stage stars posed for pictures ahead of a night of celebration for UK theatre at the Royal Albert Hall.

On the road with Canadian forces training for a new Arctic reality
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, some 1,300 members of Canada's military spent two winter months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.

Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.

The BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.



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