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News from the ABC Australia

Fears for imprisoned Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Hussam Abu Safiya's lawyers believe he is at risk of being killed behind bars in an Israeli prison.

Wildfires devastate forests in Europe as temperatures rise again
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Firefighters have been battling forest infernos in heatwave-scarred Europe, as temperatures rise again.

Leclerc wins amid safety car confusion, Piastri suffers lap one smash
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has won a drama-filled British Grand Prix, which was ended under the safety car after drivers were initially told there would be one final lap of racing. 

Ebola treatment trial begins in Congo as outbreak continues to grow
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

A trial for an experimental Ebola treatment starts in Congo, where the largest-ever Ebola outbreak continues to grow. 

'Pretty rare to see clearance rates this low': Property slump tipped to continue
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Less than half of all properties that went to auction in Australia were actually sold over the last week.

Footballer in end-of-life care after head clash in suburban game
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Epping Football Netball Club's Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, is receiving end-of-life care after colliding with a teammate in a reserves game. 

SA government's promotion of Origin's concession scheme under attack
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The state government is facing increasing criticism over an Origin Energy electricity offer that was promoted to pensioners in the lead-up to the state election, after the company introduced a new pricing structure for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Jewish worshippers allegedly targeted in fake pistol incident in Sydney
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Two men have been charged after allegedly pointing a fake gun at a Double Bay synagogue, six months after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. 

Suspected space junk washes up on north Queensland beach
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Authorities are trying to determine how to safely contain a growing cluster of mysterious space debris that keeps washing ashore on a north Queensland beach.

Man's body pulled from Murray River at Barooga
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

NSW Police are investigating the death of a man who was found in the Murray River.

Earthquake rocks community along Victoria's Great Ocean Road
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The magnitude-3.8 earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres along Victoria's popular Great Ocean Road.

Power surge home to down Roos, rulings handed down for Suns-Pies melee
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Port Adelaide completes a hard-fought 21-point win over North Melbourne, St Kilda runs riot against Essendon, and the AFL fines rather than bans Brayden Maynard and Touk Miller for making contact with an umpire.

Trump marks US 250 with campaign-style July 4 speech after storms delay event
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The occasion was complicated by severe storms that gathered near Washington, forcing event organisers to order an earlier evacuation. 

18-day-old babies, miracle puppies: Hope amid Venezuela's heartbreak
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Among the rubble and dust, stories of miraculous survival and resilience emerge from Venezuela. 

Rising Aussie puts world on notice with stunning record run in US
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Australia's Cameron Myers puts up a new Oceania record and claims victory in a stunning mile run at the Eugene Diamond League.

NRL tries Hail Mary for Swift and Kelce after Knights end Dolphins' win streak
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The NRL shoots its shot with the most famous couple in the world, suggesting Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce might want to attend next year's season openers in Las Vegas.

‘Not about race’: Winmar statue removed two days after assault conviction
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

A statue immortalising a key moment in AFL history against racism is taken down, after its subject Nicky Winmar is found guilty of assaulting a woman.

'Sad feeling': How this World Cup has been one of exclusion for many fans
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

There's never been a more diverse World Cup in history, but the 2026 version has also been one of exclusion for many fans wanting to join in the fun.

'Breach bail, go to jail': Premier promises harsher youth crime laws
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The expanded "adult crime, adult time" laws would see youth offenders who commit serious crimes while on bail facing a mandatory jail sentence. 

Dad and daughter defy doubters on epic voyage from Newcastle to Norway
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

A NSW family is returning a wooden yacht to its roots in Norway, but it has not been all smooth sailing.



News from the BBC World Service

Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.

England battling the weight of history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the outset of the US-Israel war with Iran.

From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.

What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels.

Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.

Police inquiry into Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for".

Harry Styles beats Taylor Swift's and Coldplay's Wembley records
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The Watermelon Sugar singer is the first artist to perform 12 shows on a single tour at the stadium.

US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

Mexico fans fail in bid to wake up England players
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

England players feel little to no impact of Mexico fans attempting to disturb their sleep by letting off fireworks outside their hotel.

Staying up for the match? How to handle a 1am kick-off
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.

Why the Azteca is a legendary World Cup stadium
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The Premier League feud between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.

Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.

Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.

Prince Harry and Meghan: Will they or won't they, and will we care?
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

There will be much attention on whether the Duke of Sussex can build bridges with his family.

How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?

How Manchester became an 'influencer heaven'
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Influencers are showing the world why they think Manchester is a great place to live.

'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.



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