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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Spy chief to front Bondi attack royal commission
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess will be the first witness at today's hearing, which will examine the circumstances surrounding the Bondi terror attack.

Travis Head and wife Jess cop social media abuse after IPL on-field incident
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Australian cricketer Travis Head and his wife Jess Head have their Instagram accounts blasted with vile comments after a series of tense on-field exchanges between Head and Indian star Virat Kohli in an Indian Premier League match.

Man killed in alleged hit-and-run on Perth freeway, accused driver charged
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A 22-year-old man dies after being struck by a car in an alleged hit-and-run on the Mitchell Freeway in Perth's north, with police charging another man who they say later gave himself up.

Ukrainian star fights back tears after missile almost hits family home
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Tennis star Marta Kostyuk's mother, sister and great aunt were in the house at the time of the strike among 17 people in total, so she says her relief is enormous that no-one was injured.

When and how to watch State of Origin Game I between the Blues and Maroons
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Game I of the men's 2026 State of Origin series will be held this Wednesday at Sydney's Stadium Australia. Here's what to know about the match. 

Police offer $1m reward into Newcastle cold case murders
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The bodies of 37-year-old Joanne Teterin and 32-year-old Susan Kay were found in May 2000, and police concluded they had been bludgeoned to death.

Australian MLB star nails monster 125m home run in Guardians win
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Travis Bazzana continues his hot form with a tremendous hit as the Cleveland Guardians win a back-to-back series against the Philadelphia Phillies for the first time.

Live: ASX 200 rises after Dow closes at record high, oil falls under $US100
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The Australian share market has defied expectations to begin the new week in positive territory, after the Dow Jones posted new records. Meanwhile, the price of Brent crude has dropped under $US100 a barrel. Follow our live business blog.  

Farmers fight battery storage proposals on agricultural land
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Companies including Samsung are applying for planning permission to install three battery storage facilities on farmland in eastern Victoria.

Live: Steggall confirms talks underway for teals to form new political party
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Independent MP Zali Steggall says she is open to the teals forming their own political party but declines to say how far talks have progressed. Follow live.

Trump says 'not to rush into a deal' as potential Iran agreement emerges
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Regional officials say the US is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

Manual cars 'a dying race' but new drivers are not giving them up
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Roxsy Francis is full of nerves and excitement as she prepares to take her manual licence test, even as the cars drop in popularity.

'It's atrocious, the apathy': Survivor calls on governments to act
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

At nine years old, Bronwyn was sent to a notorious government-run children's home without her parents' consent. What unfolded next impacted the rest of her life.

With an Iran deal looming, Republicans are turning on each other
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The US president says he "won't be rushed" to announce the details, but already critics and Iran are suggesting he has lost the negotiations. 

No Ferry McFerryface: New name for Sydney suburb won't be by popular vote
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

In the coming weeks Sydneysiders will be asked to help rename Bays West, while a competition will open to decide the "look and feel" of the future suburb.

Man charged with attempted murder and arson after double stabbing and house fire in Raceview
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Police were called to an altercation at an Ipswich address on Sunday afternoon. 

Yasmin's 'heart sunk' when she heard the judge deliver her rapist's sentence
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The Canberra woman says the justice system is unpredictable for victim-survivors but many aspects are worth it.

Amid push to rename Grey, SA's largest federal seat, who was its namesake?
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Sir George Grey was the former governor of South Australia and is remembered as a "bundle of contradictions" in both Australia and New Zealand, where he played a key role in the Māori wars. But amid calls for the seat that bears his name to be renamed, who was Grey? 

First Australian activist detained from Gaza flotilla returns home
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Gemma O'Toole is the first of 11 Australian activists detained by Israel off the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla to arrive back in Australia.  

Truro businesses call for certainty on freight bypass project
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

SA businesses situated along a major thoroughfare say they are holding back on making decisions about their future, amid uncertainty surrounding a slated road project that could divert traffic around the area.



News from the BBC World Service

Starmer 'appalled' by case of boys spared jail after raping teenage girls
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.

Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.

Heatwave conditions met in parts of England as record-breaking temperatures forecast
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The soaring temperatures could lead to new national May temperature records being set on bank holiday Monday.

RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Nearly five years on from the school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.

Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' set
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

The British pop star has closed out a star-studded line-up at Big Weekend, which also included Fatboy Slim and Zara Larsson.

Ebola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns senior charity official
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Kate White says she is "extremely concerned about the inability to get resources" to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.

Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.

Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts announces birth of baby girl
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The Girls Aloud singer said in an Instagram post that becoming a mother was "heaven on earth".

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Many airlines have toughened their rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage not checked luggage.

It's like the Olympics, except steroids are allowed
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.

Could title win start period of dominance for Arsenal?
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

It's been a long wait but after 22 years, Arsenal finally have their hands on the Premier League trophy once more.

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.

Spurred on by the painful death of her dad, Natalie Cassidy trains as a carer
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The actress's experience caring for her father inspired her to return to education in a new BBC show.

In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.

New James Bond game shows more vulnerable side to iconic British spy
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The video game presents a young Bond before he has earned his "00" spy status.

Army runs secret wargames under central London
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The exercise tested the army's ability to plan military operations involving NATO and UK forces.

Search for boy, 15, missing in nature reserve lake
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The boy was seen getting into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln earlier, police say.



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