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News from the ABC Australia

Greens join calls for Tasmanian minister Jane Howlett to resign
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

The Tasmanian Greens have joined Labor's calls for Racing Minister Jane Howlett to resign over a failure to answer questions about her publicly funded legal proceedings.

The Socceroos' greatest ever World Cup gamble just paid off
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

With his first World Cup team selection, Tony Popovic produced one of the biggest shocks in Socceroos' history. After 90 minutes against Türkiye, his gamble was vindicated.

Fair Work rejects gas giant's claim strikes would harm the economy
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

One of Australia's biggest gas producers has lost a bid to stop industrial action at its Darwin facilities after claiming strikes would force shutdowns and cause significant damage to the nation's economy.

Socceroos quick hits: Irankunda's stunning strike and Beach's brilliance
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Nestory Irankunda scored a goal for the ages and then celebrated like Tim Cahill, while Patrick Beach's palm proved enormous. Here are the five quick hits from the Socceroos vs Türkiye.

Live: Tigers back in the game after Titans surge in the wet
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Wests Tigers will be looking to get their season back on track against Gold Coast in the final game before Leichhardt Oval is renovated. Follow live.

New watchdog proposed to probe behaviour of WA judges
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Complaints about the behaviour and capacity of judges and magistrates will be investigated by an independent watchdog, under new legislation to be introduced to WA parliament this week.

Fox paddles back to top of World Cup podium after rare miss
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Australian Olympic great Jessica Fox shows steely resolve to win gold in the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup event in Germany.

'Nothing off the table': Coogee drone ban lifted, shark culls not ruled out
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

The renewed focus on NSW's shark program comes a day after a woman swimming between the flags, close to shore, was bitten at Coogee Beach. 

Satellite images reveal missing Antarctic ice the 'size of France'
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Scientists say a chunk of winter sea ice the size of France off the Antarctic coast has failed to form this year.

Quick hits: England camp raided by thieves as Scotland celebrations erupt
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

England's team bus is raided by thieves while victorious Scottish fans prepare for a rowdy long weekend of celebrations. Here are today's World Cup quick hits.

Knicks end 53-year drought to win NBA championship
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

New York Knicks come from behind to defeat San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Live: Saints, GWS going goal for goal in Docklands thriller
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

The Tigers host Brisbane in Hobart, before the Saints and Giants clash at Docklands to bring round 14 of the AFL to a close. Follow live.

Love story: When childhood sweethearts reunite as adults
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

It was a case of puppy love when Cambell first set eyes on Tiana at a Gold Coast housing complex when they were both nine years old. They lost touch when they entered their teens but reunited as adults and have been inseparable since.

Brisbane to get $5.6m boost to health and wellness programs
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

The Move Well Brisbane campaign will double the number of providers and activities in Brisbane's Active and Healthy program and include nutritional and cooking classes.

Live: Socceroos ecstasy as wondergoals deliver 2-0 World Cup victory over Türkiye
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

The Socceroos have claimed an incredible 2-0 win over Türkiye in their first World Cup group match thanks to sensational goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe. Follow live.

The feminist and the bra fitter: Inside the world of Hannah Ferguson and her mum
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Emerging media star Hannah Ferguson and her mum, professional bra fitter Phillipa Mitchell, have found themselves on a similar path of empowering women, but just don't expect them to see it that way.

African scam victims left homeless in Cambodia amid crackdown
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Hundreds of trafficking survivors from Africa are left stranded in Cambodia amid a widespread crackdown on the country's scam compounds.

Hundreds of regional firefighters rally against levy in Bendigo
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Hundreds of regional Victorian firefighters turn out for a rally in Bendigo, calling on the state government to scrap a controversial levy after saying they have been "left behind".

Thousands rally in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioting
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

The anti-racism rally came after nights of fiery violence in parts of Northern Ireland following the arrest of a 30-year-old man from Sudan on charges of attempted murder in a stabbing that left a man partly blind.

'We have all got Tino's back': Maroons rally around mourning star
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui indicates he plans to play in Origin II after the death of his father this week. 



News from the BBC World Service

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel, PM says
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Royal Marine Commandos boarded the vessel in an operation lasting six hours in the early hours of Sunday.

Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided, but it "will not be tomorrow".

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason".

Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".

Two men charged over theft of England World Cup kit
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.

Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.

McGinn 'beaming with pride' - and hopes kids around Scotland are too
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Scotland's John McGinn says his "scuffed" goal which downed Haiti in their World Cup opener leaves him "beaming with pride".

What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?

Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.

New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?

Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.

Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.

How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.

Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.

Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

For your ears only: How music brought the new James Bond game to life
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.

As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.

Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?



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