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News from the ABC Australia

Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Two bystanders have said an aircraft about the size of a car has crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower.

Ukraine launches one of its heaviest drone attacks on Russia
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Authorities in Russian-annexed Crimea have declared an "emergency situation".   

Police investigate two deaths linked to fatal crash in WA's Midwest
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Detectives are probing the deaths of a woman in a crash and a man who was found dead in a hotel a day later.

Giants 'obliterated' at stoppage as Hawks win at MCG on night of injuries
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Hawks hold on at the MCG to beat GWS and lock up third spot for the moment, in a game marred by a number of big injuries.

Former cricketer pleads guilty to underage sexual abuse charges
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Aaron William Summers was playing for the Hobart Hurricanes in January 2018 when the underage sexual abuse occurred, a Tasmanian court has heard.

Wagga Wagga homeless told to leave camp or face enforcement action
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Homeless people in Wagga Wagga's Wilks Park camping area have been ordered to remove all personal belongings by July 7. 

Socceroos heap praise on 'best player' Bos after knockouts progression
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Jordy Bos may not have been named player of the match, but another strong performance, in which he was asked to play on the right of defence instead of his preferred left, was lauded by his teammates.

Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest warns Fortescue staff after sexual harassment class action
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

In an email sent to all staff, Mr Forrest said: "Anyone who thinks this behaviour has a place at Fortescue is in the wrong company."

Menopause and perimenopause support expands into nationwide clinics
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Access to physiotherapy, dietetics and psychology services will become routine in a national expansion to menopause and perimenopause support from July 1.

'Insurance policy' hoping to protect quolls if bird flu arrives in ACT
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

A population of endangered eastern quolls is being protected by a sanctuary in Canberra, but the threat of bird flu could mean that protection does not go far enough.

Judge rejects role of Ozempic in grandmother's roadside stabbing attack
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

A 60-year-old woman who stabbed her grandson and daughter-in-law has been sentenced to jail. Her defence team had argued she was suffering sudden and extreme anger partially induced by weight-loss medication.

Broncos coach rejects claim season is done despite seventh straight loss
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Queensland halfback Sam Walker is put on report for a shoulder charge in the Roosters' 24-18 win over Brisbane, potentially ruling him out of State of Origin III.

'Feels like we've been scammed': Graduates unhappy with uni degrees
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Australian students are the least satisfied they have ever been with their university degrees, according to a long-running survey, leaving some questioning the value of their qualifications.

Youth offender program provider accused of misappropriating public funds
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Namu Collective was awarded a contract last year for the government's "staying on track" program to stop youth offenders from falling back into the cycle of crime.

Taxi company fined following deaths of two passengers in wheelchairs
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

A Victorian taxi company has been fined over the separate 2021 deaths of two passengers who used wheelchairs.

More than 400 fraud charges laid against former strata manager
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Jessica Marrie Carah is alleged to have transferred more than $2 million out of strata trust accounts.

South Australia's First Nations Voice to Parliament reforms revealed
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

South Australia's First Nations Voice to Parliament reforms are being revealed.

Hobart stadium developer not supportive of waterfront precinct proposal
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

A proposal to build an underground car park, apartments and retail spaces neighbouring the Macquarie Point stadium site "does not appear to align with the precinct plan", stadium developer says.

NT Labor MLA pledges change after another speeding fine revelation
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

An NT Labor politician has conceded he has an issue with speeding and will take driver refresher training, as a further infringement comes to light.

Essendon announces selection panel to pick next AFL coach
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Essendon has opted to go in-house with the panel that will decide whether James Hird returns as its AFL senior coach.



News from the BBC World Service

New bodycam footage shows Henry Nowak killer's arrest and repeated lies to police
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Henry Nowak's killer is seen lying to police in bodycam video released after a request from the BBC.

Court rules 13 men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife can be named
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years.

Watch: Moment woman pulled from rubble alive
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.

How transparent are the royals being about money?
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

After the King reveals the tax he paid questions remain over how open the Royal Family is being about its wealth.

Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.

Tate brothers lose court bid to be told names of their UK accusers
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Andrew and Tristan Tate will face multiple charges, including rape, when they are returned to the UK.

Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.

BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson taking a break from work due to health issues
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The Radio 2 and 1Xtra presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better".

Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at Pride Match
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.

Mahmood restricts minister's access to documents as Home Office row escalates
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Shabana Mahmood believes Mike Tapp should be sacked for writing an article but No 10 says the PM is taking advice.

Quake reveals challenges facing country's battered infrastructure
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

What we know so far
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 2,980, with more feared trapped under rubble.

Even if you're fit and young, avoid runs and too many beers in the heat, experts say
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.

New June record set as red heat warning in place but cooler weather coming
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

A red warning for extreme heat remains in place for the south-east but cooler air is starting to move in from the west as Elizabeth Rizzinni explains.

Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.

Inside the cold store where it's -18C in a heatwave
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Staff at Magnavale, near Grantham, say the "giant freezer" is a great place to be in hot weather.

Living with parents again? How to make it work while saving to move out
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.

How male infertility is still not getting enough attention
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

How could the system better support men who have been told they might have a fertility issue?

Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.

Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Sir Keir, like his predecessors Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, lost the capacity to viably govern, our political editor writes.



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