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News from the ABC Australia

FBI set to interview Democrats who urged US military to ignore illegal orders
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

It comes after the six US politicians appeared in a social media video which Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth described as "seditious".

Four more arrested in connection with Louvre jewel heist
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Four other people were already arrested and placed under formal investigation on October 29 and November 1.

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans woman
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

The Irish co-creator of the British TV comedy show Father Ted has been found guilty of damaging the phone of a trans woman but cleared of harassing her by posting comments about her online.

Ukraine supports essence of US-brokered peace deal, official says
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy could travel to the White House this week to meet Donald Trump as a diplomatic push to end Russia's war gathers pace.

Japan scrambles jets after suspected Chinese drone spotted near Taiwan
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

The incident comes amid an ongoing diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing. 

Government backtracks on default speed limit
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

The truck industry has welcomed a federal government decision to walk away from lowering speeds on unsigned roads, but road safety experts question the move.

Alpine accident on NZ's tallest peak claims lives of two climbers
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Two climbers have died on Aoraki, New Zealand's tallest mountain, and two others from the same group have been rescued.

Asbestos scare school bill tipped to exceed $1.5m in SA
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

SA's Minister for Education, Blair Boyer, is calling on retailers to help pay the climbing clean-up bill for removing coloured sand products linked to the asbestos scare.

Heyman 'uncomfortable' with missing ALW for Matildas
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Michelle Heyman is 'uncomfortable' with the A-League Women continuing without international players as the Matildas prepare for their last matches before the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

'No fight, no plan': NSW slammed for Shield collapse as Tassie win
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Former Australia batters Sam Konstas and Kurtis Patterson have been dismissed cheaply in NSW's crushing innings and 58-run Sheffield Shield defeat to Tasmania.

Wangetti locals give evidence at Toyah Cordingley murder trial
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

A court has heard police asked locals to hand over knives for forensic examination as part of the investigation into the alleged murder of Toyah Cordingley in Far North Queensland.

Family of firefighter killed battling SA blaze pays tribute to 'great bloke'
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Tributes flow for a firefighter who was killed while attending a scrub fire on the Eyre Peninsula over the weekend.

Former ANU boss Genevieve Bell receives $400,000 exit pay
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

The university paid the former vice-chancellor a severance package of more than $400,000 in income and superannuation.

Councillor drank beer 'quickly' after realising he was in strip club
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

A local councillor who tried to get reimbursed for a drink he bought at "the best strip club in Australia" during a work trip describes the incident as a "genuine mistake".

'I'm coming back': Murder trial hears of victim's chance meeting with accused
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

A man accused of murdering 23-year-old student is facing trial in the NT Supreme Court, with the jury shown video footage of the home where Md Isfaqur Rahman died.

Joyce's looming defection could spell trouble for the Nationals
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

At the end of this week, Barnaby Joyce will either confirm his exit from politics or join One Nation — at least, that is the binary choice the maverick former deputy prime minister has set for himself.

Copy of first Superman comic sells for $14m after being found in attic
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

The edition was found by three brothers while they were cleaning out their late mother's San Francisco home. Now it has become the most expensive comic ever sold.

Famous detective’s chance encounter with Easey St murder accused
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Ron Iddles could never have anticipated that a random vehicle check in 1977 would lead to him to giving evidence in a double-murder case almost 50 years later.

The Greenwood Massacre, in the words of its oldest survivor
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Viola Ford Fletcher and her family were told to leave and never tell anyone of what happened. It would take 70 years for the massacre to be investigated. 

'We will not allow our kids to be thrown under the bus because of bad governance'
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Financial errors are being blamed for one school being hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and hiking school fees by 23 per cent.



News from the BBC World Service

'Premium' cars like BMW and Mercedes cut from Motability scheme
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Motability says it will provide vehicles that meet disabled peoples' needs and are safe and affordable.

Jury trials could be scrapped in England and Wales except for most serious cases
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.

Man arrested over fly-tipped mountain of waste
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

A 39-year-old man is arrested after the huge pile of rubbish was found in Oxfordshire.

Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

It comes as US and Russian officials are set to hold talks in Abu Dhabi.

Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.

'I didn't start it, Miss': Starmer sorry for leading pupils in 6-7 dance banned by school
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

The prime minister performed a version of the viral dance with primary school children, before being told it was not allowed.

Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but guilty of damaging phone
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Comedy writer Graham Linehan "deliberately whacked" a teenage trans woman's phone out of her hand, a court heard.

How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.

Watch: Popemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.

We earn £60,000 and want a bigger house - stamp duty should be scrapped
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget.

Help to Save scheme to be offered to more people
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.

How the government's sugar tax will work
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

'Don't wait for permission' - Bafta Breakthrough star Ellis Howard's advice to young artists
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

The What it Feels Like For a Girl star says his career changed when he posted Instagram videos.

Our dog's bark saved my husband's life after his cardiac arrest
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

A four-year-old golden retriever from County Fermanagh is being honoured as a "CPR hero" in London.

Too many female abuse victims are locked up, says minister as BBC visits women's prison
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

As the government seeks to reduce the prison population, the BBC visits HMP Send to meet inmates.

Are we going to have a white Christmas this year?
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Sarah Keith-Lucas explores the chances of getting snow at Christmas this year in the UK.

Family reunited after a decade – now a Trump clampdown could tear them apart
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Marven's mother and sister could be sent back to gang-ravaged Haiti as a US protection scheme ends.

Rivals and Ludwig scoop International Emmys as UK shows win big
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

Rivals, based on the Jilly Cooper novel, won best drama while Ludwig won the best comedy award.

Boy, 15, arrested as teen critical after shooting
Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025

A 15-year-old is being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after Monday's shooting.



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