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News from the ABC Australia

Bosisto's to triple eucalyptus oil production with new distillery
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A 174-year-old Australian company is trying to address a decline in local eucalyptus oil production by opening a new distillery in central Victoria.

Court hears of horror stabbing that offender blames on Ozempic
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

An Illawarra woman stabbed multiple times by her mother-in-law has told a court she continues to be haunted by images of the roadside attack. 

Breaking: Multiple passengers injured in bus rollover on Queensland's Bruce Highway
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Some passengers face life-threatening injuries after the large coach overturned between Townsville and Bowen.

Who is in Trump's entourage of billionaires and executives in Beijing?
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

US President Donald Trump has brought a delegation of business executives for his visit to Beijing. Here's why they made the trans-Pacific trip.

Trump and Xi meeting featured Taiwan, tech titans and flattery
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

From a red carpet welcome to a high-profile tech entourage and a pointed reference to Taiwan, here are the main takeaways from Donald Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping in China. 

Albanese taunts Taylor as another defector joins Labor ranks
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

After failing to catch anyone by surprise with the budget, Anthony Albanese had another trick up his sleeve.

'A good fit': How ex-Lambie senator found a home with Labor
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

She won office running under Jacqui Lambie's banner, but brand-new Labor recruit Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell says she wanted a "seat at the powerful table of the government".

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline World Cup final half-time show
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Organisers of the FIFA World Cup have announced that for the first time, this year's final in July will feature a half-time show. 

Police search abandoned mine shafts for missing woman Trisha Graf
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Major Crime investigators have packed up after focusing on outback SA mine shafts in their search for 41-year-old Trisha Graf, who went missing last year.

Ronda Rousey back for redemption after being burnt out
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is returning to the ring after almost a decade away, but this time she will be fighting on her own terms.

'Foldable' pistols, 3D-printed guns seized in raid 450m from police station
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A police investigation has uncovered a large cache of weapons in the national capital's suburbs, less than a kilometre from the Belconnen Police Station.

'Like driving on bubble wrap': Residents describe mouse plague horror
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

As locals in a Western Australian town battle a siege of mice, farmers still do not have permission to use a high-strength bait to combat them.

Antarctic expeditioner removed after weapon incident
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A member of an Antarctic expedition who allegedly threatened colleagues with a bladed weapon has been removed from a Korean research station in an emergency evacuation.

MPs join calls for mayor in Melbourne to resign over character reference saga
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The mayor of Wyndham City Council, Preet Singh, has faced protests and calls to quit after he wrote a character reference for a man convicted of child sex offences.

Taser-death inquest told officers had 'plenty of time' to deal with 95yo
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A senior NSW Ambulance officer tells the Clare Nowland inquest that emergency services could have taken more time responding to the 95-year-old's dementia-related aggression. 

Woman dead, man arrested after stabbing in Canberra
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Paramedics treated the woman for critical injuries at the scene but she was declared dead on her way to hospital.

Locals concerned as homicide squad investigates suspicious death in WA farming town
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The man was found unresponsive on a suburban street in Katanning early yesterday morning. 

Queensland minister denies wrongdoing over shares disclosure
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Under-fire Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm has defended updating her parliamentary register of interests, labelling opposition attacks as "gutter politics".

Queensland man's 2021 disappearance to be probed in coronial inquest
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Nathan Brosnan, 35, went missing from Logan while on parole. He is suspected to have died, but his body has never been found.

Power to cut funding and stricter 'permanence' test under new NDIS
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Legislation designed to save $35 billion in NDIS spending is introduced to parliament, revealing new powers for the minister to cut funding to classes of supports, automate some decisions and create requirements for prospective participants to exhaust all other treatment options before entering the NDIS.



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to challenge Starmer
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister.

Higher Europe air fares inevitable due to Iran war, says industry lead
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.

Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

E-gate access to be expanded at UK airports to include younger children
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Children aged eight and nine returning to the UK from abroad will be able to use e-gates from 8 July.

Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march.

Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

Harry warns of 'deeply troubling' rise in antisemitism in UK
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The Duke of Sussex says "legitimate protest" is important but people must be more "clear" about where they are aiming their anger.

Becoming a mum left me incontinent - we need to talk about birth injuries
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Geeta Nayar, who has lived with bowel incontinence since her daughter was born, urges others not to suffer in silence.

Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The UAE denied reports of the "alleged visit" and insisted relations between the two countries were not based on "unofficial arrangements".

Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!'
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show as it returns.

The Papers: 'Wes, prime minister?' and 'My flare lady'
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages on Thursday, as Sir Keir Starmer tries to retain his premiership.

Chippy boss installing self-service tills as 'abrupt' customers query prices
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Rhys McLoughlin says he does not think customers understand that "incoming prices are going up and up".

I nearly died after buying skinny jab from friend of friend
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

A woman is warning others of the dangers of unregulated jabs after one dose of a black market pen.

Why is Donald Trump visiting China now? BBC explains
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and China’s leader as they meet in Beijing.

Why big tech is betting on cute mascots
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

Egg sandwiches and colouring book: Life in US quarantine after cruise
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Jake Rosmarin tells the BBC what it's like inside the national quarantine unit where he and 14 other passengers are staying in Nebraska.

Bodies of three young women pulled from sea off Brighton
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Police leave the scene and Brighton beach reopens after the bodies of three women are found.

Penalty for this? Celtic and Hearts face title decider as McInnes slams 'disgusting' call
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are "up against everybody" after a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race goes to a final-day decider on Saturday.

Disabled man spied upon by bosses wins £300k payout
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Alan Jones, 59, had worked at Pilkington UK with an "unblemished" record since leaving school.

Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.



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