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Political violence continues to ring through American history Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026
The latest attack on US President Donald Trump has once again thrust his country's long history of political violence into the spotlight.Â
Live: Trump reviews new Iranian plan to end war stalemate Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026
The White House says Donald Trump discussed the latest Iranian proposal with top national security aides, adding that the president will have more to say soon. Follow live.
Indigenous players defend Lyon after comment at training led to 'emotional' meeting Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Several indigenous players who have played under Saints coach Ross Lyon come to his defence after comments he made during a training session led to a meeting where Lyon offered to stand down.
Laughing at a footballer's error helped save this sports fan's life Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Mark Toothaker laughed so hard at Younghoe Koo's botched NFL kick that he had a seizure. It may have saved his life.
Security fears as WA prepares to roll out digital drivers licences Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
A cybersecurity expert warns people's privacy and security could be at risk once the state government rolls out its new digital drivers licence initiative.
Live: Wall Street hits records as Australia awaits inflation data Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Two of the key US indices are at record highs despite uncertainty about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Live: Defence to invest extra $2.3b in long-range missiles Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
The funding will buy 48 additional HIMARS mobile missile launch systems and Precision Strike Missiles to equip them. Follow live.
CCTV to be installed on Gold Coast waterways to crack down on illegal boaties Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority says the initiative comes after more than 400 unregistered and unseaworthy vessels were removed from the city's waterways over the past five years.Â
Council passes vote of no confidence in mayor over 'morally reprehensible' character reference Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Wyndham councillors in Melbourne's south-west unanimously pass a vote of no confidence in Mayor Preet Singh over a character reference he provided to a convicted child sex offender.
Telehealth ban meant Sue died before she could access assisted dying Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Despite voluntary assisted dying being legal in Victoria, many regional patients are not getting the same end-of-life care.Â
'The world's game should belong to the world': Free World Cup fan sites for New York Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
New York City will host free events for soccer fans who hope to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup but can't afford the hefty ticket prices, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced.
Academic says she watches everything she eats because of overseas threats Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Iranian Australian journalist and academic Saba Vasefi has spent years documenting human rights abuses in her homeland. The regime she's criticised has not forgotten her name.Â
Doctors fear new hospital design has 'increased risk of death' for women Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Doctors say parts of the proposed design for Adelaide's $3.2 billion new Women's and Children's Hospital raise "significant concerns" including the location of the women's assessment service.
Farmer rescues kangaroo from mud amid 'perilous' drought conditions Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Photos show a kangaroo moments before being rescued from a dam in Central West NSW, after it became bogged in mud while searching for water in an increasingly barren landscape. Â
Josh Hazlewood crushes Capitals in IPL bowling clinic Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Australian pace maestro Josh Hazlewood delivers his best performance of the IPL season, taking four wickets to spearhead another RCB win.Â
Community divided over $1.5bn waste-to-energy incinerator proposal Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
A proposed waste-to-energy incinerator near Beaudesert has divided the Scenic Rim community. Supporters say it could ease Queensland's landfill crisis, while opponents fear health and environmental risks.
Aussie rugby may benefit from copying NZ's lateral thinking approach Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Thinking outside the square has previously served Australian rugby well, which is why there are lessons it can take away from at least one of New Zealand's teams in Super Rugby Pacific.Â
They were the first victims of the Port Arthur massacre. Their family has never forgotten Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Seascape guesthouse owners Sally and David Martin were the first people murdered at Port Arthur in 1996. On the 30th anniversary of the tragedy, their granddaughter tells of how the family has refused to be defined by it.
Two Marios behind a Melbourne institution celebrate its 40th birthday Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
It may have once denied Jerry Seinfield a booking, but this Fitzroy cafe has won no shortage of fans during its four decades.
How a $2.2 trillion dream city in the Saudi desert got wound back Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Saudi Arabia's plans to transform its economy were already facing headwinds when the Iran war broke out, placing them even further in jeopardy.
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Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026 Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible. Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote. Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland. When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career. Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow". How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon. Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt. Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice. Police release body-worn footage showing 'reckless' car bomb attack in Northern Ireland Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA. French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel. In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit. Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI in $130bn damages lawsuit Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130bn in damages. Healthy life expectancy in UK falls by two years in past decade Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause. Lighter than a bar of soap: The 99g 'super shoes' Sabastian Sawe wore to shatter marathon record Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes? First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith' Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin. Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield. European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday. Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury as he returns to boxing after car crash Posted on Monday April 27, 2026 Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.
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