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News from the ABC Australia

Former bikie boss arrested in Bali hiding in toilet of private jet
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Former bikie boss Angelo Pandeli was attempting to fly to Africa on a fake Brazilian passport when Indonesian immigration authorities apprehended him over an Interpol notice.

Daylesford pub had no outdoor dining permit at time of deadly crash, court told
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A Victorian court hears that a regional pub where five people died when a driver had a hypoglycaemic episode, crashing his car through diners, did not have a valid outdoor dining permit at the time of the crash.

Former police officer jailed for harassing woman online
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A former Victoria Police officer is sentenced to six months in prison after repeatedly harassing a woman on social media.

Casey McLean's Origin arrival is proof the future has come
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

By the first month of his 20s, Casey McLean had already achieved more than most players do in a lifetime but ahead of his first run-on Origin match the first of a new generation of stars is still just getting started. 

Fraudsters jailed for stealing millions from 'older and vulnerable' victims
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Two men who "exploited the vulnerability" of multiple victims by swindling millions of dollars in a fraudulent property investment scheme have been jailed for the "undoubtedly serious" offending.

Husband of woman allegedly murdered overseas denied bail variation
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The estranged husband of Rehana Parvin, whose body was found in Bangladesh in 2024, will not be allowed to sell the three homes they owned together.

Knicks pull off Madison Square Garden miracle in NBA Finals
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The New York Knicks complete the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, rallying from 29 points down to beat San Antonio in game four and move to the brink of a first title in 53 years.

Melbourne aged care COVID outbreak back in spotlight
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

An inquest examining 50 COVID-era deaths at a Melbourne aged care home has resumed after a years-long hiatus.

'Just chill, relax': Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends soccer's governing body's handling of visa issues and ticket prices ahead of the World Cup.  

Police up ante after prisoner's escape from brother's Melbourne funeral
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A prisoner who absconded from his brother's funeral in Melbourne's north-west on Anzac Day continues to evade detection.

Teenage boy pleads guilty to raping woman in her home
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A court heard the boy, now 16, was armed with a tomahawk when he broke into a couple's Cairns home with two other teenagers in February last year.

State disability ministers lash NDIS overhaul
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

State and territory disability ministers have accused the Albanese government of pushing on with NDIS reform that does not align with previous agreements.

What time is World Cup kick-off, Australian time?
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Check out when your team's matches are kicking off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so you don't miss a match.

Girlfriend of man shot by police disputes that officers told him to drop knife
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A coronial inquest into the shooting has heard from the woman who was in a locked bathroom with her armed partner for hours of police negotiations. 

Families tell of grief and police failures over loved ones and killer Ivan Milat
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The first hearing of a NSW inquiry into missing persons has heard from the family of a teenage girl who went missing in the 1970s near where notorious killer Ivan Milat was operating. 

ACT education minister censured in Assembly as schools close for strike
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

ACT MLA Yvette Berry is censured in the Legislative Assembly over her record as minister for housing and education amid a teachers' strike that has closed schools across the territory.

Injury concern for Socceroos star on eve of World Cup
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Socceroos striker Mo Toure is a no-show at the beginning of a scheduled training session, bringing his fitness into doubt just days out from their World Cup opener against Türkiye.

Ebola outbreak grows to almost 600 confirmed cases
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

In just two weeks the number of confirmed Ebola virus cases has increased more than eightfold, with at least 100 people now dead.

Consumer watchdog warns real estate agents must not misrepresent homes
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Real estate agents selling homes must not misrepresent information about the builder or serious defects, SA's consumer watchdog has said, after eight builders were hit with public warning notices over their conduct in the state. 

$100k payout after theft of iconic Tasmanian wool trophy
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The trophy features a sculpture that includes a 24-carat gold merino sheep and a weaving loom made of silver and platinum, with its theft last year captured on CCTV.



News from the BBC World Service

US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The US carries out strikes on military targets in southern Iran. Tehran responds by targeting US military assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.

Who is your nearest World Cup hero?
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.

Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.

Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The bill includes a new regulator and sweeping measures to curtail "harmful content" online.

Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.

Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come?
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?

How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

The Papers: 'Second night of unrest' and 'Yes we Kansas'
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in Belfast continues to dominate Thursday's papers.

How a knife attack sparked violence in Belfast
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland.

What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.

Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.



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