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News from the ABC Australia

Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 1,400 people, Taliban says
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Rescuers are still working to try and find those trapped in the rubble of buildings scattered across the country's remote eastern provinces, as international aid trickles in.

AFL star will work to regain 'everyone's trust' after homophobic slur
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine breaks his silence on the homophobic slur he directed towards an opponent, saying the word he used is "harmful" and "hurtful", and has "no place in our game or society".

Neighbours heard screaming on night of alleged murder, court told
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

CCTV footage of events surrounding the alleged shooting murder of a man in Adelaide has been played to a Supreme Court jury, which also heard from witnesses who said they heard yelling and a loud bang before discovering the victim's body. 

Brisbane drop Origin star following 'breach of Broncos team standards'
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Brisbane have dropped star centre Gehamat Shibasaki for a disciplinary breach on the cusp of their most important match of the season.

Ex-girlfriend bombarded with more than 200 calls before being kidnapped
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Ethan Davis pleaded guilty to a number of offences, including kidnapping his former girlfriend after bombarding her with more than 200 phone calls.

Young driver facing multiple charges after fiery double fatal crash
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The 24-year-old has been charged with eight offences following the crash in Newcastle that left two international students dead.

Sudan landslide claims 1,000 lives, village 'completely levelled'
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army is appealing to the United Nations to help recover the bodies of victims from a deadly landslide that destroyed a village in the Marra Mountains.

Farm family buys back land it sold for scrapped nuclear waste site
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

A family that sold SA land to the federal government for a nuclear waste dump has bought it back.

Man on trial for setting wife alight claims she did it to herself, court hears
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

A Perth court hears a man allegedly doused his wife in fuel before setting her fire, claiming she "did this to herself". 

The crew roaming Washington to 'bear witness' to a crime crackdown
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

While federal agents are patrolling Washington, DC, under US President Donald Trump's orders, they are also being closely monitored themselves. 

'De-radicalisation not the goal' for 17yo possessing extremist material
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

A 17-year-old boy who admitted possessing and controlling extremist material and was described as having a fixation on violent jihad has been released on a two year recognizance order by the ACT Children's Court today.

North Korean leader takes armoured train to China for military parade
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Russia and China's presidents use a security forum to pitch the establishment of a "new, more effective" world order, as North Korean leader Kim Yong Un travels to China by train.  

Adelaide Hills dam at risk of failure prompts warning to residents
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Residents in the Adelaide Hills town of Echunga are being warned about a leaking dam which the SES says is at risk of failing and could cause water to flood nearby properties.

Battery found in Guzman Y Gomez burrito bowl, expert raises serious safety concerns
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

A Queensland woman says she was left panicked and unable to sleep after discovering a button battery in her lunch from a popular takeaway food chain.

Aussie apple exports to Canada easier as restrictions relaxed
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Australia apple growers will have easier access to the Canadian export market following trade negotiations between the nations.

Warning for parents as government vows to restrict 'nudify' apps
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

A former law enforcement worker is urging Australian parents to avoid publicly sharing photos of their children amid growing concerns over predators using AI to create child abuse material. 

Development to continue on Gold Coast despite light rail scrapping
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The city's mayor says high-density development is needed in the area to match state government housing targets.

Inappropriate 'pattern of behaviours' from Optus staff revealed
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The Federal Court has heard vulnerable Optus customers who were homeless, unemployed or receiving disability payments were wrongfully sold services and products.

Neo-nazi leader Thomas Sewell charged over Camp Sovereignty attack
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Police charge three men arrested outside the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday in relation to an alleged attack on a First Nations protest camp.

15yo girl and her puppy embark on record-breaking flight around Australia
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

A 15-year-old girl from the Northern Territory is looking to break a record, as the youngest female to fly around Australia solo. And her golden retriever puppy, Bella, will be joining her for the ride.



News from the BBC World Service

UK borrowing costs hit 27-year high adding to pressure on Reeves
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The interest rate on UK 30-year bonds hits the highest since 1998 as concerns over the economic outlook continue.

Newly elected Green Party leader signals shift to left to take on Labour
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The London Assembly member beat Green MPs Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns by a landslide.

Beijing tightens control ahead of Xi's big moment on world stage
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

It is a big week for Xi Jinping, who will host Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing at a massive military parade.

Chloe Malle to become top editor at American Vogue
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The 39-year-old's appointment marks a new era for one of the most influential and glamorous fashion publications.

Jaguar Land Rover production severely hit by cyber-attack
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Staff were sent home and the company shut down its IT systems in an effort to minimise the damage done.

How real is Love Is Blind? Behind the pods, edits and drama
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Thirty hopefuls entered the pods, five couples got engaged, three were married but only one remains together.

International students warned they will be removed from UK if they overstay visas
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The Home Office is proactively contacting foreign students to warn them of the consequences of overstaying a visa for the first time.

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over his X posts
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Graham Linehan was arrested on suspicion of inciting violence and bailed pending further investigation.

Emily Atack says she was sexually assaulted on set
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The Inbetweeners and Rivals actress and campaigner says she was also assaulted at wrap parties.

Gold price hits record high as investors seek safety
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Experts say uncertainty resulting from US policy is making investors seek safer investments such as gold.

Aerial search for survivors after Afghan quake kills 800 people
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Rescuers are hampered by mountainous terrain and roads strewn with debris.

These ex-Premier League stars lost millions in investments. Now they are being chased by HMRC
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Danny Murphy, Brian Deane and Craig Short are part of a group of footballers who say they are victims of "financial abuse".

The stateless sisters caught between India and Pakistan
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The sisters gave up their Pakistani passports eight years ago, but without a crucial document they can't be Indian citizens.

Scottish drug deaths fall but remain worst in Europe. Why are they still so high?
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip.

Body seen in secret mortuary could solve 50-year mystery of vanished religious leader
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.

Putin, Kim and Xi are meeting in China: BBC correspondents explain why
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The three leaders will meet in public for the first time during China's military parade - this is why it matters.

Will drones deliver your next hot food order?
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.

'Parliament building inaccessible to me,' MP says
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Marie Tidball MP was born with a congenital disability and wants Parliament to be more accessible.

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Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

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Epping council eyes Supreme Court over hotel
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

The Essex council says it is seeking permission to appeal last week's decision.



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