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News from the ABC Australia

New species found in Australia's most 'pristine' marine parks
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Researchers have catalogued dozens of new marine species found in the depths of Australia's most remote waters. The result is a window into a rarely glimpsed world.

Stabbing victim's family calls for calm amid violent protests in Northern Ireland
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The family of a Northern Irish man who lost an eye in a knife attack has appealed for calm ​after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast.

The Aussie leading his class ahead of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a jewel in the motorsport crown, a bucket-list item for drivers and fans, and the 94th edition of the famous race will be held this weekend. 

Breaking: Notorious Sydney gang rapist Mohammed Skaf facing drug charges
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

NSW Police arrested the 42-year-old in Greenacre in Sydney's south-west overnight and he has been charged with 24 offences.

Trump says US secretly helped ships move oil through Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The US president says his military has been running a "secret mission" to help tankers and commercial ships defy Iran's blockade.

Brother and sister from remote SA town receive King's Birthday Honours
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A brother and sister who grew up near the rural town of Lock on the Eyre Peninsula both received honours over the King's Birthday long weekend. 

NT attorney-general backs community safety changes despite unrest
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The government says bail law changes made a year ago are working despite a string of tragedies and unrest in bush communities.

Pope Leo blesses Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as an 'architectural masterpiece'
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The pontiff has celebrated Spain's Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light," as he marked the centenary of the death of its architect Antoni Gaudí.

Beachside towns in WA face difficult decisions as erosion gets worse
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A week after Western Australia experienced one of its worst storms in decades, some stretches of coast are crumbling into the ocean at an alarming rate. Millions of dollars' worth of infrastructure is at risk heading into winter.

Live: ASX set to fall after Wall Street closed down
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

The Australian market is set to fall after Wall Street closed down. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump says the US military is "going to be attacking" Iran if no peace deal is agreed. Follow live. 

Grandfather's fall inspires 20yo student's smart clock invention
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

After it took nearly two days for his grandfather to be found following a serious fall, Kai Gould has created a device to connect older people living independently with their loved ones.

Dark Mofo returns with art, food and sell-out events
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Tasmania's two-week Dark Mofo festival kicks off today in Hobart. Popular events such as Winter Feast, Night Mass, the Nude Solstice Swim and the Ogoh Ogoh procession return, while one of the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries will host a free art exhibition.

When 'Island Nemo' went missing, locals suspected foul play
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

The little clownfish known as "Island Nemo" was always there for locals and tourists snorkelling in a tropical bay. But then it disappeared and locals suspect foul play.

First home buyers left scrambling as stamp duty exemption ends
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Tasmania's free stamp duty scheme for first home buyers expires at the end of this month, leaving some in an anxious wait to settle before the cut off.

Voll stars as Aussies hammer Windies in final T20 World Cup warm-up
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Australia goes into the Women's T20 World Cup in a positive frame of mind, after Georgia Voll leads a dominant win over West Indies in their final warm-up match in Cardiff.

Police investigate alleged assault involving Townsville mayor
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto was visiting a north Queensland island as part of a pub crawl at the time of the alleged assault. 

Live: One Nation fundraising drive receives $1.6m in donations
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

One Nation says it has received $1.6 million in donations after launching a drive in response to a Labor fundraising campaign. Follow live. 

Psychiatrist allowed to practise despite sexually assaulting colleague
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

The psychiatrist sexually assaulted a colleague in 2022 but a tribunal has "reprimanded" him and allowed him to continue working in medicine.

Mexico City welcomes World Cup but reality bites for many
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

As Mexicans prepare to host or co-host the FIFA World Cup for a record third time, many locals are frustrated by being locked out of the tournament, while others are more optimistic.

'Very unfair': Collapsed petrol empire lands deal to pay fraction of $13m debt
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

The directors of Zoya Investments have agreed to a $2 million settlement to end the liquidator's case against them. 



News from the BBC World Service

Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Riot police came under sustained attack from a group throwing bricks, bottles and pieces of wood at a major roundabout to the north-west of Belfast.

Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.

Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.

Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.

Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.

Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".

Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.

Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.

Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.

Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated'
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him.

Destruction shows torched homes and vehicles
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Houses, vehicles and a bus were set on fire during violent protests on Tuesday night after a knife attack in Belfast.

What the data does and doesn't tell us about asylum seekers in Northern Ireland
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Belfast police say a refugee charged with the attempted murder of a man on Monday initially entered the country from the Republic of Ireland.

Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.

How a knife attack sparked a night of violence
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland.

What we know about the stabbing and violence
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Houses across the city have been set on fire following a knife attack earlier this week.

VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes.

'My son and daughter play for England, I still pinch myself'
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams.

Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

It's the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at the World Cup?

US official claims banned Somali referee had links with 'terror organisations'
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.



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