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News from the ABC Australia

UK PM vows to fight for job after rival's stunning by-election win
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's principal rival, Andy Burnham, has stormed back into parliament after a near-decade absence with a by-election win.

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah in south Lebanon overnight, with reports of more than 18 people killed in Israeli strikes and four Israeli soldiers killed.

Renshaw shines with bat and ball as Aussies seal Bangladesh T20 series
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Matt Renshaw blasted a career-best 89 not out as Australia notched a series-clinching six-run victory over Bangladesh in the second T20 of their three-match series.

Man released on bail after boy injured in UK zoo crocodile enclosure
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The man, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy ended up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure, has been released on bail after police assessed him as not fit for an interview.

Parents in Malaysia now liable if their children bully others
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Malaysia has one of the highest rates of bullying in the world and new anti-bullying laws aim to tackle the problem.

'Astonished': Meloni hits back at Trump's claim she 'begged' him for photo
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Italian prime minister accused her one-time close ally of fabricating a story about her, after the US President told an Italian TV channel that she had "begged" him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit.

Hawks break drought at Carrara, winning tough encounter against Suns
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Hawks win at Carrara for the first time since 2014, after a tough, physical encounter against the Suns.

Crucial miss sinks Dragons as Knights survive massive scare at home
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Newcastle Knights have provisionally moved into the NRL top four with a 22-20 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons. Follow live.

'Miscarriage of justice' leads to retrial for parents jailed for starving daughter
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The WA Court of Appeal has overturned the guilty verdicts of Perth parents who starved their daughter after ruling that the judge's conduct in the jury trial amounted to a "miscarriage of justice". 

Farmstay guest found guilty of killing host who rejected his advances
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

A jury has found Timothy Loosemore guilty of manslaughter over the death of Maree Vermont in Goldie, central Victoria.

'I'm going to stay with you': Woman comes to Modra's aid moments after truck crash
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Linda Cameron describes how she rendered first aid to the former Crows player and held his hand as they waited for an ambulance following a truck crash in South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. 

Caution urged after Qld's largest gold mine's lifesaving $1.4bn deal
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

An expert has warned governments to keep an eye on gold mines experiencing financial troubles, given the surge in prices.

Superbikes move leaves Phillip Island community in limbo
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Phillip Island community is coming to terms with the loss of another major sporting event with South Australia claiming the rights to Australia's Superbike World Championship race from 2028.

KMPG 'not full of bad apples', former CEO says during parliamentary grilling
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Federal senators have accused senior leaders in Australia's accounting and auditing industry of behaving disgracefully as more revelations emerge about KPMG's whistleblower scandal.

'She knows what she's talking about': Voters weigh in on Pauline Hanson
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Behind the headlines of a visit to her heartland that included a bulldozer present and a call to give away islands, there is growing support for Pauline Hanson.

Alleged 'black flight' pilot arrested at Brisbane Airport
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The 32-year-old Queensland man was charged with two counts of people smuggling after a 'black flight' allegedly carried two wanted New South Wales men into Indonesia in 2025.

'The life we never chose': Families of Taipan crash victims demand answers at inquiry
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The families of the four men who died in the crash are demanding answers, and say no one has been held accountable despite repeated probes.

How Ukraine is breaking through defences to bring war home to Moscow
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Ukraine's growing arsenal of locally produced long-range drones are getting increasingly sophisticated, allowing Kyiv to increasingly strike targets across Moscow.  

Man who falsely claimed to have AK-47 at mosque avoids criminal conviction
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Louis Rapisarda was handed 60 hours of community service for falsely telling worshippers he was armed with an AK-47 at a Bald Hills mosque in May.

Business says Labor's tax changes like a plastic surgery 'freak show'
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Business has labelled Labor's proposed budget tax changes a "freak show", likening them to a celebrity who has had too much plastic surgery.



News from the BBC World Service

Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.

Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.

'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni says Trump made up story about photo
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP, says Badenoch
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.

Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.

Police officer was set on fire during Ely riots, court told
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked a night of violence in Cardiff in 2023.

Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60" undercutting competitors.

Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Police now believe Waleed Saeed had dozens more victims, who they are now appealing to come forward.

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?

Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

The key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circle
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when we were in our 20s
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".

'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school?
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.



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