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Reserves that prevented 'full-blown' oil shock running low, IMF says Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The International Monetary Fund says the global economy was spared the worst of the oil price shock because of large reserves. Now they are running out.
'Very special' oval that hosts footy, weddings set for First Nations control Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The transition of ownership is part of a government agreement with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body.
GP clinic network hit by major cyber breach Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Partnered Health, which operates more than 50 general practice and skin cancer clinics across Australia, has identified more than a dozen clinics where it fears patient information was taken.
Crime scene declared after woman found dead in Rockhampton Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A crime scene has been declared after a woman was found dead in central Queensland.Â
School worker on child abuse material charges denied bail Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The 35-year-old woman, who is seven months' pregnant, is in custody after police discovered alleged child abuse material on her mobile phone.
Eight people charged after Mackay shooting incidents Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
North Queensland police have made four new arrests after shots were fired at an unoccupied vehicle and a Mackay home earlier this month.
Employees sue Meta over claims AI systems selected workers for lay-offs Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Many of the employees in the lawsuit took pregnancy or parental leave, during which time they would not have worked and thus had their measured output reduced.Â
Wife recounts horror as husband sucked out of Ryanair plane window Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A woman describes hearing a bang before seeing her husband almost get sucked into space during a flight from Greece to Germany.
LGBT club in old Sydney church closes after a week amid protests Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The LGBTQIA+ venue said it was exploring its legal options after being issued with a breach of lease notice just days after opening at a former Sydney church.
Australia's wine grape crush plummets to lowest in more than 25 years Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Australian wine grape production has fallen to its lowest amount in more than 25 years as the industry adjusts to a combination of depressed market conditions.
Broncos losing streak makes finals hopes virtually an impossible task Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Brisbane must reach 13 wins to have any chance of playing finals in 2026, but even that wasn't enough for them in 2022 and may not be again this year.
Mayor admits to misconduct then attempts to block council's questions Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The mayor of Cairns has been told to apologise to her community after admitting to three acts of misconduct.
New Zealand reports first H5N1 bird flu case Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The deadly virus was detected in a brown skua seabird near Wellington, although authorities say there is not yet any evidence of mass mortality or impacts on poultry.
ICE suspends vehicle stops after two deadly shootings Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement orders its officers to suspend most vehicle stops after agents fatally shot two men six days apart during stops in Maine and Texas.
Diarrhoea-inducing Cyclospora outbreak spreads across US Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The US CDC is investigating thousands of possible cases across 34 states, as officials track down the source of the outbreak.
An alias and a dead man's name: Former ATO executive charged with fraud Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Former assistant tax commissioner Nick Petroulias has been charged with multiple fraud offences, accused of obtaining financial advantage by deception and using false documents.Â
Darwin man busted with 110,000 cigarettes, 330kg of tobacco pleads guilty Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A Darwin tobacconist has pleaded guilty to tax evasion after police busted him with more than 330 kilograms of tobacco labelled as Chinese tea and 110,000 illegally imported cigarettes.Â
Australian lamb the focus of US trade commission review Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The United States International Trade Commission is investigating sheep meat imports, including from Australia, as American farmers struggle.
Why the England-Argentina rivalry is one of the ugliest in football Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
England's World Cup semifinal clash against Argentina is the latest chapter in a sporting rivalry that dates back 60 years to an ill-tempered quarterfinal, featuring cheating, violence and redemption.
Trump beats his own record for strategic backflips on Iran Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Donald Trump's actions this week have only confirmed he has run out of options and is now engaged in a simple war of wills, and calculations on who will run out of munitions first, with an enemy that he has underestimated from the start.
News from the BBC World Service
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 - but they can opt out Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The government also wants 'addictive' app features such as auto-play and infinite scroll to be set to be disabled. Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports. I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England, says Shearer Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever. Travellers warned of methanol poisoning risks in new campaign Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Holidaymakers are urged to understand the dangers and symptoms of methanol poisoning. UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains. After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK New rights for shoppers using Buy Now Pay Later services Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate. Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Relatives of Craig Foreman say his punishment is being extended for talking to the media from jail. Three killed as Russian bombing of Odesa continues Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 In recent days, Russia and Ukraine have launched attacks on each others' infrastructure for shipping goods. Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days. England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966. What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina? Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him? A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it? Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals. I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace. Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months. Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected? Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed. Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath' Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash? What we know about fatal ICE shooting in Maine Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 An ICE officer shot and killed a man in Maine - BBC Verify has been examining video footage of the incident. Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.
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