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News from the ABC Australia

Iranian team 'under so much pressure' over anthem actions at Asian Cup
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Iran's female footballers stayed silent during the national anthem in their opening Women's Asian Cup game, but it was a different picture ahead of their game against Australia.

Lawsuit filed against Victoria Police over arrest related to Dezi Freeman search
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

A man arrested and held at gunpoint during the manhunt for alleged double murderer Dezi Freeman has filed a lawsuit against Victoria Police.   

Government silent on claims Australians were on US sub that sank warship
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The federal government won't confirm if any Australian personnel were on a US fast-attack submarine that sank an Iranian warship, despite dozens of ADF members rotating through US submarines for training. 

Live: Matildas beat Iran, but trail in race for Asian Cup group top spot
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The Matildas beat Iran at Robina to qualify for the knockout stages of the Women's Asian Cup — but four goals are not enough to take them top of their group. Follow live.

Live: Grant produces hour of brilliance as Storm keeps 24-year NRL record
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Melbourne captain Harry Grant has produces an hour of rugby league excellence, as the Storm extend their round one winning streak for a 25th year.

Compulsory land acquisition amendments leave farmers 'gutted'
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Farmers are left gutted after the Victorian government passes new amendments allowing transmission companies to compulsorily acquire land.

'From the river to the sea' and 'globalise the intifada' banned in Queensland
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Sweeping new hate speech laws banning certain expressions in a way that makes a member of the public feel menaced, harassed or offended have passed in Queensland Parliament.

The latest viral health food trend claims to lower your BMI
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Black sesame is the latest plant-based product to go viral with social media claiming these seeds reduce blood sugar, risk of heart disease and can even reverse grey hair.

Live: Curnow stars as Swans use 75-point quarter to thrash Blues in fiery clash
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Tempers flare all night but Charlie Curnow has the last laugh as the Sydney Swans put Carlton to the sword with a blistering second-half onslaught. Follow live.

Pathologist cannot determine cause of death in cold case murder trial
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The ACT Supreme Court hears evidence in the trial of two Melbourne men who are accused of murdering Irma Palasics in her home in 1999.

Decorated youth camp founder found guilty of child sex abuse
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

A jury returns majority guilty verdicts in the trial of Geoff Guest, 99, who has an Order of Australia Medal for his youth work.

Maps and photos show the Iran war has seeped into the wider Middle East
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Hundreds of people have been killed as the war being waged by the US and Israel on Iran has spread across the Middle East as humanitarian bodies warn of the impact on civilians.

NT hit-and-run driver who called victims 'dogs' allowed to keep licence
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

A driver who hit two pedestrians in Darwin, one of whom died, fled the scene and then boasted about the crash to friends has been allowed to keep his driver’s licence.

Algae behind SA bloom effects had been around a decade, research finds
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

New research has found that the dominant species of algae killing marine life along South Australia's coastline has been present in the state's waters for at least a decade.

Runaway truck loaded with bricks ploughs into parked cars
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The driver has been praised for his quick-thinking as the out-of-control truck hurtled down the hill. 

Man who bludgeoned partner to death with towel rail jailed for 21 years
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

A man who bludgeoned his partner to death with a towel rail and shower head in the bathroom of her home is jailed for a minimum of 21 years.

Aston Martin drivers 'risk permanent nerve damage' driving for too long
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Aston Martin will almost certainly not finish this weekend's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, if it even starts at all, over fears the vibration of the car could permanently injure its drivers.

Man charged over Melbourne attack that led to alleged arsonist's death
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Police have charged a Fitzroy man following an attack on a dessert bar on Melbourne's Chapel Street that led to the death of one of two alleged arsonists.

Wilson croons, Taylor gets politicking and Carney visits
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

This week in Canberra, Tim Wilson did his best Billy Joel impression, the opposition leader went hard on the government over the cost-of-living crisis and the Canadian prime minister popped into parliament.

'Kids can have strokes': Boy’s collapse highlights risk for children
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Hugh Proud collapsed at his tiny outback school in 2022. Four years later, he shares his story to raise awareness of childhood stroke.



News from the BBC World Service

Checkpoints everywhere and queues for bread: Fear in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

Cyprus criticises UK's response to drone attack ahead of Healey visit
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.

How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The measure, passed largely along party lines, would halt US military action until approved by Congress.

Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.

South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

Asylum seekers who break law to have support removed
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The home secretary will say in a speech the move is required to restore "trust" to the asylum system.

Dentists who failed to see enough NHS patients return £900m of government funding
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Sum represents £1 out of every £7 they have been given by NHS as dentists opt to chase private work.

MP's husband and two men bailed after arrests for alleged China spying
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

One of those arrested is the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid.

Allergy training to be compulsory in schools in England after death of boy, 5
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.

My natural way of playing has been coached out of me, says Raducanu
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

British number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.

Romantasy author Sarah J Maas announces two new novels in bestselling series
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The writer, who has sold 75 million books so far, says her next two are released in October and January.

The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

I invested in Brewdog in my husband's memory. He would be turning in his grave
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Early investors in Brewdog are sharing their stories after the company's collapse wiped out their stakes.

Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

'How many more children must die?' - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Stella McGinn's daughter Caitlin-Rose died a year ago after getting hit by a car when exiting a bus.

Messy singer Lola Young back on stage and on form after taking break to 'work on myself'
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

The star hopes to come back stronger after a spell out of the spotlight following an on-stage collapse.

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

We were sexually abused by our driving instructor
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Two women want tighter regulations after being sexually assaulted by their driving instructor.

US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.



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