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News from the ABC Australia Asia has spent 30 years fighting bird flu. Here's what Australia can learn Experts say Asia's decades-long experience fighting bird flu has shown there is no magic bullet and that fragmented responses to the disease will fail. Working with Children Checks not reviewed despite sexual misconduct findings Victoria's former children's commissioner didn't refer sexual misconduct cases for a Working with Children Check review, despite saying she would never have done so in cases involving any sexual element "whatsoever". Barring 'ISIS bride' could have triggered High Court challenge Legal experts say the Commonwealth would have risked losing a High Court challenge to counterterrorism laws if it stopped the Australian woman from returning home. What Trump would have to achieve to better Obama's Iran nuclear deal The Trump administration has been negotiating directly with Iran this week in an effort to reach a long-term peace agreement, but it has several hurdles to clear before it can better the deal the United States already had. Homesick, lonely, newly single: Why people are turning to friendship events From recently single, to expats, paid and free clubs designed to help adults make friends are attracting people from all walks of life. As Australians increasingly report feeling lonely, these are the people who are branching out to change that. Friday news quiz: Neil the Seal, the Teals party down and Trump drains his swamp This week's news quiz features the usual assortment of political animals and regular animals, as well as other odd happenings from across the world. Are these the 20 best albums of 2026 so far? If you haven't had the time to keep up with new music this year, we've got you covered. Find your new favourite album here. Hundreds of deaths recorded as heatwave continues to grip Europe At least 101 million Europeans were forecast to swelter in temperatures over 35 degrees on Thursday, with hundreds of people believed to have been killed by the heatwave. Thousands feared dead after Venezuela quakes as rescuers race to find survivors Jorge Rodriguez, who heads Venezuela's national assembly, said at least 188 people had died, 1,520 people were injured and at least 250 buildings had been damaged or destroyed. NFL player faces life in prison over kidnapping, armed robbery allegations NFL player Terrion Arnold has been arrested and is facing multiple felony charges tied to the investigation of an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in February. ICAC told of request to alter university contract timelines The corruption watchdog has been told a University of Wollongong manager was asked to amend timelines to obscure a potential conflict of interest involving a senior staffer and a consultancy contract that would eventually be worth $3.7 million. Lions roar back in form with big win over Swans The defending champions, Brisbane, make a statement with a big win over second-placed Sydney at the Gabba. 'Everybody is equal at the table': Inside the ACT's Circle Sentencing court A pilot program allowing First Nations offenders to be sentenced by magistrates sitting alongside elders in the ACT Supreme Court secures funding for another three years. Qantas axes Alice Springs-Melbourne route amid high cost, falling demand Qantas has axed its direct Alice Springs-Melbourne route after "many decades", and will also restrict flights between Darwin and Singapore to the peak tourist season. Illawarra man admits to making offensive online comment about PM A Wollongong man has pleaded guilty to using a carriage service to menace, harass, or cause offence after posting an online comment about Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Antic's 'dangerous' comments on vaccinations condemned South Australian Liberal senator Alex Antic has been roundly condemned over comments he made about vaccinations after avian influenza was found on Australia's southern coast. Australia flags strengthening of social media ban Australia will strengthen its social media ban for young people as a priority amid concerns the powers behind the world-first laws are not strong enough. 'Nowhere near good enough': Eels coach fumes over error-ridden performance Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has said his side's performance on Thursday night was not good enough to "beat a park football", going down 32-12 to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. SA nurses and midwives offered 16 per cent pay rise under new deal Nurses and midwives in South Australia would receive a 16 per cent pay rise by mid-2028 under a new deal endorsed by their union and the state government. Truck stuck for almost five minutes before it was hit by express train An ATSB investigation found a truck was stuck on a Brisbane level crossing for almost five minutes before being hit by a train. News from the BBC World Service UK braced for hottest June night after 36.7C high on warmest day of year Temperatures reach 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset, the highest temperature so far this year and the hottest June day on record. France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people. TikTok influencer charged with murdering boyfriend in Dubai Influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, claims she acted in self defence in stabbing her partner. Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race. Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice. Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years. The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify. Teenager cleared of murdering nine-year-old girl A jury at Bristol Crown Court finds a 16-year-old not guilty of murder and manslaughter. Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children. Council sorry for parking fines after fatal train crash near Bedford Stranded passengers find fixed penalty notices on their cars at Bedford railway station. Depth, scale and location of quakes - in maps and graphics The shallow quakes occurred within seconds of one another, exacerbating the damage caused. Quake is devastating blow at time of uncertainty The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces. 'I thought I was going to die' - people describe earthquake panic Buildings were flattened in the capital Caracas, where voices have been heard calling from the rubble. What we know so far The two quakes have killed at least 188 people and injured nearly 1,500, with more feared trapped under rubble. How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise. In pictures: Britain swelters in record-breaking heat A rare red weather warning is in place as extreme temperatures continue across much of the UK. Ditch the oven and move the office - your tips From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat. Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams? Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July. Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime. GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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