News from the ABC Australia
Aussie the first winner at French Open after injury retirement Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
James Duckworth gets an easy path into the second round of the French Open after his opponent retires midway through the second set.
At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
A bomb blast has hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the latest major attack claimed by separatist militants.
Perth's Cottesloe revamp to go ahead but more funding needed, says mayor Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
An oceanfront redevelopment at Perth's iconic Cottesloe Beach will go ahead with $15 million in funding, but the mayor says more financial assistance is needed from the state government to complete the project.Â
Trump skips son's wedding due to his 'love of the United States' Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
US President Donald Trump misses his son's wedding ceremony in the Bahamas, citing his "love of the United States" as a key reason to stay in Washington.
Politics and faith collide over choice for Tibet's next Dalai Lama Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama decides when and where he will reincarnate. But China's ruling Communist Party says it must choose who will replace him.Â
Man charged after 14yo restaurant worker threatened with knife Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
Police say a 30-year-old man who allegedly demanded money from a 14-year-old worker at knifepoint, on the NSW Central Coast, was tackled to the ground by two other men.
North Queensland crowd raises record figure for Arrow and MND charity Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
North Queensland climbs into the NRL's top six with an impressive 30-18 victory over South Sydney in Townsville, where fans raise thousands of dollars for the Fight MND charity.
Air and land search continues for missing 31-year-old man in Arnhem Land Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
The NT Police Force says it continues to hold concerns for the welfare of the man, who was last seen early on Friday.
One dead, 21 feared trapped under rubble after Philippines building collapse Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
Search and rescue operations are underway in the Philippines after a nine-storey building collapsed. Â
Man dies after shark attack in Far North Queensland Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack in Far North Queensland.
Russian missile strike kills four people in Kyiv Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
Russia uses a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile to hit Kyiv, killing four people and injuring at least 80 others.Â
Drink driver crashes into pole, over embankment but escapes uninjured, police say Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
SA Police say a woman has lost her licence after crashing into a timber pole and onto a beach in Adelaide while drink driving.
Police officer injured during stolen vehicle crash in North Queensland Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
The officer was taken to Mackay Hospital in a stable condition with lower leg injury.
Giants create AFL history with onslaught, Dogs down Dees in classic Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
Greater Western Sydney has left reigning premier Brisbane reeling with a record-breaking goal surge, while the Bulldogs get home in a see-sawing contest against the Demons.Â
My dog Teddy was more than just a pet. We needed each other Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
Judith Geppert has an impressive resume of achievements and celebrations, but her capabilities are often questioned. Her dog Teddy, however, never treated her any differently. Â Â
Sexual health provider 'crippled by overheads' shuts Melbourne clinic Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
The service says government funding has failed to keep pace with increased demand and overhead costs, with rates of sexually transmitted diseases at near-record levels.
Pocock open to party of independents as One Nation support climbs Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
The independent senator says Australians are frustrated with a political system that "does not work for them".Â
Recent fall in auction clearance rates could be good news for first home buyers Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
Negative sentiment around the property sector has started to make its way into the marketplace since the federal budget, but real estate experts say it may prove to be good news for first-home buyers.Â
Exhibition sheds fresh light on WA's pre-colonial history Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
Oral histories from Menang Noongar elders are combined with AI renderings of life before colonisation in an exhibition at the WA State Library.Â
Heavyweight champ avoids shock upset with controversial stoppage Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026
Ukraine's unbeaten heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk stopped Dutch former kickboxer Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the penultimate round of their WBC title fight.
News from the BBC World Service
Starmer says case of girls raped by boys spared custody 'appalling' Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed. Why did I put myself through the pain of going to court, rape victim tells BBC Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 A girl who was raped by two teenage boys has told the BBC that a judge's decision to spare them jail sentences was like a "rock straight in my face". Heatwave conditions met in eight parts of England as record-breaking temperatures forecast Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 The soaring temperatures could lead to new national May temperature records being set on bank holiday Monday. Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed. It's like the Olympics, except steroids are allowed Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy. Turkish riot police storm opposition offices after leaders ousted Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 Officers forced their way into the building days after the party vowed to defy a court ruling removing its leaders. Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists. Army runs secret wargames under central London Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 The exercise tested the army's ability to plan military operations involving NATO and UK forces. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering? Saying goodbye to Football Focus after 52 years Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 After Football Focus broadcasts its final episode after 52 years on the air, former presenters and pundits reminisce about the good times. I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war. Spurred on by the painful death of her dad, Natalie Cassidy trains as a carer Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 The actress's experience caring for her father inspired her to return to education in a new BBC show. In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody? Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time. New James Bond game shows more vulnerable side to iconic British spy Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 The video game presents a young Bond before he has earned his "00" spy status. Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded. Raducanu beaten in French Open first round Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 Emma Raducanu's French Open campaign comes to an early end as she suffers a frustrating first-round defeat by Argentina's Solana Sierra. BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decade Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 At least 82 people have been killed after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China. Police probe after 'skeletal remains' found by A617 Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 Police say the remains found are believed to be of one person. Seven flotilla activists detained in Israel arrive back in UK Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 Activists from the flotilla have made numerous allegations of abuse and mistreatment, which the Israeli government denies. Mum's dementia means I live in the moment with her Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026 Ruth Langsford called for quicker diagnosis of dementia, which her mother and father have both had.
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