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News from the ABC Australia

Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses Hormuz deal
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The US president has repeatedly said the end of the war is close, but told media at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday he was not yet satisfied by the negotiations and the US is not discussing easing sanctions, one of Tehran's key demands.

Adelaide man to face court over alleged fuel drive-offs using trucks
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

A man has been charged for allegedly using trucks in serial petrol drive-offs north of Adelaide, with police estimating the cost to be more than $8,000.

'Those guys are gonna disappear': ICAC reveals 'Pink Ladies' texts
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Messages obtained by the NSW corruption watchdog have revealed discussions by a group of long-time Sydney local government officials about plans to secure senior positions for themselves and friends at City of Parramatta Council.

AFP defends public arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The Australian Federal Police has detailed intelligence surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest, pushing back against criticisms of its public nature.

People trapped in new housing estate traffic bottlenecks welcome funding
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Motorists in Melbourne's outer north welcome funds for "lifeline" outer suburbs road, but say more needs to be done.

Ex-police officer admits sharing bed but denies rape, court hears
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

A former South Australian police officer says he got into bed with a woman while she was sleeping and caressed her thigh soon after she rejected his advances, but denies raping her, a court has heard.

Young police officer's death raises questions about mental health support
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

An inquest into the death of a NSW Police recruit who was less than three months into the job hears differing opinions about whether it was related to his work.

Live: Saints' tough loss made worse as midfielder injures Achilles
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Hawthorn consolidates its top four spot with a big win over St Kilda, as the Saints lose Sam Flanders to a potentially serious Achilles injury. Follow live.

Australian to join 'scary as hell' mission to rescue Laos villagers from cave
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

A diver describes the "emotional moment" when he found a group of men alive after they were trapped for more than a week in a Laos cave, while a South Australian renowned for his ability to navigate tight spaces joins the rescue mission.

'Unfair' Women's Origin timing criticised as Blues sweep Maroons aside
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The captains of New South Wales and Queensland question the timing of the Women's State of Origin series after the Blues completed an historic clean sweep.

NRL backs referee's decision to send off Ponga in Origin I
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The NRL supports Ashley Klein's controversial decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the State of Origin referee got the call right.

'Lost opportunity' to help air force serviceman before he died, inquest finds
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

A coroner has found that the death of an RAAF serviceman could have been prevented, including when he left a military health centre during a mental health crisis. Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide and mental health issues.

Work about to begin on $3.6b Olympic Stadium as protesters vow to stay put
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The Queensland government wants site work to begin on Brisbane's $3.6 billion Olympic stadium on Monday as residents plan a court challenge and Indigenous protesters refuse to move.

Darwin mum's killer ordered to spend indefinite period in custody
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Sheena Fairfield was stabbed to death outside her family home more than three years ago. Her killer will now spend 20 years in supervised custody.

'Destroys souls': Coercive control legislation tabled in ACT but laws still years away
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The government's bill does not detail specific coercive control behaviours which it says is deliberate.

Victoria's political donations cap to double to $10,000 under proposed changes
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The cap on political donations in Victoria will be at least doubled and public funding for political parties increased under government proposals to rewrite the regime struck out by the High Court.

ABC appoints Reuters exec Simon Robinson as news director
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Senior Reuters executive Simon Robinson takes over from former director Justin Stevens who announced his resignation yesterday after four years in the job.

Greens push for minister's resignation after legal fee revelation
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Madeleine Ogilvie is being accused of deliberately misleading parliament, after she revealed her involvement in a Supreme Court matter, months after saying she was not connected to any legal action.

Nationals pull election stunt as tax debate heats up
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

This week a few people got a grilling at Senate estimates, the tax debate heated up and whispers of a new centre-right party fluttered through the press gallery.

Outrage after women on history walk harassed by boys on e-bikes
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Nine women say they were encircled, yelled at and filmed by a group of teenage boys on e-bikes while on a women's history tour of Wollongong. 



News from the BBC World Service

An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show.

Prostate cancer screening only for "a few thousand" high risk men
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.

The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

Two more boys die in latest heatwave water deaths
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

A boy is recovered from a pond in Kent, while another teenager dies in the River Thames in Oxford.

Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.

Serena Williams in discussions about potential return at Queen's
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Serena Williams is in discussions about a potential return to competitive tennis at Queen's Club next month.

Girl raped by teenage boys tells BBC: 'I'm scared I'm going to see them'
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The teenager tells BBC Newsnight she is suffering from flashbacks and living in fear following the attack.

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

Man guilty of murdering student with ceremonial knife
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

First-year university student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.

BBC News wins Emmy Award for coverage of Myanmar earthquake
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Its reports and live updates on the devastating tremor were marked at an event in New York on Wednesday.

How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The sister of a major influencer says her sibling copied Andrew Tate to gain followers, in a BBC Eye investigation into the rise of misogynistic content.

'Lifting the shame that was never mine to carry' - alleged victim of Al Fayed associate
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Joanna Brittan is identified as a potential modern slavery victim after rape and trafficking claims.

The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

My daughter woke up with a numb arm and died two weeks later
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

A mum whose daughter died weeks after a brain tumour diagnosis says her death must not be "in vain".

CSI tactics used to fight the fly-tippers
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

A council has a tough new strategy to deal with illegal dumping. Is it working?

What does hot weather do to the body?
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.

Lightning strikes cause rail disruption and house fire
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Train services are disrupted after lightning damaged signalling equipment.

US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.

Paintings found in skip by dog walkers sell for £16,000 at auction
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2026

Paintings were hung in a couple's home for years before they learned who had painted them.



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