ABC fishing star rescued from rough seas after boat capsizes

ABC fishing star John 'Stinker' Clarke rescued in Fingal Bay after boat capsizeBy Ben CliffordABC NewcastleTopic:Marine IncidentsThu 25 Jun 2026 at 4:18pmThu 25 Jun 2026 at 4:18pmThu 25 Jun 2026 at 4:18pmJohn "Stinker" Clarke was in the water for several hours before his rescue on Wednesday night. (Supplied: John Clarke)In short:A 77-year-old man is lucky to be alive after his boat capsized and smashed against rocks in waters north of Newcastle.

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Conspiracy theorist podcaster jailed for stabbing girlfriend to death with dagger

Podcaster Tobias Nuttall jailed for life for murder of girlfriend in her Perth homeDBy David WeberTopic:HomicideThu 25 Jun 2026 at 3:59pmThu 25 Jun 2026 at 3:59pmThu 25 Jun 2026 at 3:59pmThe 32-year-old was a co-host of a podcast that had last posted an episode on the day of the murder.

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The calls for Australia to play its best attacking weapons are loud

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Cairns mayor admits misconduct for sharing confidential information

Cairns mayor Amy Eden admits misconduct for sharing confidential information to journalistCBy Conor ByrneCBy Charlie McKillopABC Far NorthTopic:Local GovernmentThu 25 Jun 2026 at 3:53pmThu 25 Jun 2026 at 3:53pmThu 25 Jun 2026 at 3:53pmCairns Regional Council Mayor Amy Eden has made a public admission following a miscondict investigation.

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Sea bird sick with H5 avian flu landed by bodyboarders, too weak to fly to shore

Man who saw first sick H5N1 bird in SA says giant petrel appeared fatigued EBy Evelyn LeckieBy Caroline HornTopic:Avian InfluenzaThu 25 Jun 2026 at 3:01pmThu 25 Jun 2026 at 3:01pmThu 25 Jun 2026 at 3:01pmSurfer Ben Wood saw the sick bird on Knights Beach on June 14. (ABC South East SA: Caroline Horn)In short:A giant petrel who later confirmed to have H5N1 bird flu had landed in waters among bodyboarders off a South Australian beach.A surfer said the bird was "pummelled by waves" before wildlife rescuers took it into their care.What's next?SA's Chief Public Health Officer says it is possible for humans to catch bird flu, but it is very rare for the disease to spread between humans.abc.net.au/news/bird-flu-case-landed-among-bodyboarders-on-sa-beach/106839858Link copiedShareShare articleA surfer who spotted the first bird in South Australia to test positive for H5N1 avian influenza says th…

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Quick hits: Kane's curse lifted, historic goals for Haiti, 40yo keeper's big moment

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South Africa celebrates reaching World Cup knockout stage for first time

South Africa celebrates reaching World Cup knockout stage for the first timeSouth Africa’s team has celebrated reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating South Korea 1-0 at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. A video showed players dancing and chanting in the dressing room.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google

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ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful

Listen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleThe Trump administration imposed sanctions on several ​judges at the ICC last year in an unprecedented retaliation over the war ⁠tribunal's issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a past decision to open a case ​into alleged war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan [File: Peter Dejong/AP] and ReutersPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Three International Criminal Court judges are suing United States President Donald Trump and his administration over sanctions imposed on them last year, arguing the measures were unlawful.In the lawsuit ‌filed in the federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, judges Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda and Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini-Gansou of Benin said the sanctions were designed to exert extrajudicial pressure with…

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‘We hugged each other and ran’: Venezuelans recount earthquake horror

Listen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleThousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across VenezuelaBy Elizabeth MelimopoulosPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Scenes of panic, collapsing buildings and desperate rescues are the scenes described by Venezuelans caught in magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that struck the country within seconds of each other.Caracas was among the hardest-hit areas on Wednesday as rescue teams searched through the rubble of collapsed buildings with thousands of people feared dead.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2Venezuela rocked by 7.5 and 7.2 earthquakes: What we knowlist 2 of 2In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakesend of listAuthorities have declared a state of emergency, suspending classes, closing the country’s main airport and urging healthcare workers to report to hospitals…

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In New York’s Astoria neighbourhood, Arab nations unite in World Cup joy

Listen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleMorocco fans celebrated on the streets in New York after their team beat Haiti to secure their place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup Fans [Daleelah Saleh/Al Jazeera]

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Rescuers pull survivors from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes

A major search-and-rescue effort is underway in Venezuela’s capital after two powerful earthquakes levelled buildings and left many trapped beneath the rubble. Authorities have declared a state of emergency, and initial reports say at least 32 people have been killed.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google

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Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests

Two years after deadly Gen Z protests forced Kenya’s government to withdraw a tax bill, lawmakers have approved another controversial package of financial measures. President William Ruto’s administration says it is needed to raise $770 million ahead of the 2027 elections. Al Jazeera’s Reem Takieddine has more.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google

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Ethiopia is not being ‘dragged into war’

Ethiopia is not being ‘dragged into war’

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Venezuela rocked by 7.5, 7.2 earthquakes: What happened and what we know

Listen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleBuildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hitBy Elizabeth Melimopoulos, AP and ReutersPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026|Updated: 11 minutes agoUpdated: 11 minutes agoVenezuela has declared a state of emergency after two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck, killing at least 32 people.A major search and rescue operation is under way after Wednesday’s quakes caused widespread damage, especially in the capital, Caracas.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemlist 1 of 1Venezuela declares emergency as powerful quakes kill 32, injure hundredsend of listEmergency crews are searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings while authorities closed the country’s main airport in Caracas, suspended classes and mobilised health workers to respond to the disaster.The Unite…

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In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakes

In PicturesSaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleRescuers carry a person on a stretcher out of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas. [Juan Barreto/AFP] and APPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings, shutting the country’s main airport and sending residents fleeing into the streets, authorities say.Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency late on Wednesday after quakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit within a minute of each other near the coastal town of Moron, about 170km west of Caracas.

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Three sisters with combined age of 316 discuss the secrets to life

Three Brazilians with a combined age of 316 have been recognised as the world’s longest-living trio of sisters. Researchers are studying their DNA to better understand the genetic factors behind healthy aging and exceptional genetic longevity.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google

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Trump says UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham is ‘extremely liberal’

US President Donald Trump has made his first comment on the UK’s likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as ‘extremely liberal’. He also declared that Britain is ‘dying’ and urged greater oil drilling in the North Sea. The comments came after Keir Starmer announced plans to step down, with Burnham the only candidate to succeed him.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google

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Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel

aTwo powerful earthquakes, magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, struck west of the Venezuela capital Caracas, causing widespread devastation. Interim President Rodriguez declared a state of emergency. Experts warn the death toll could be in the thousands.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google

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Mexico triumph 3-0 to eliminate Czechia and win all three World Cup matches

Listen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleMexico's Alvaro Fidalgo celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Czechia during a World Cup Group A football match in Mexico City, June 24, 2026 [Silvia Izquierdo/AP]

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Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei’s killing in the US-Iran war

Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei's killing in the US-Iran warThousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Mourners carried flags, banners and images of Khamenei as Iran prepared to commemorate one of the most significant events in the Shia calendar.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google

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Migrants left to endure deadly Paris heat with little shelter or aid

Video Duration 01 minutes 15 seconds 01:15Hundreds of migrants in Paris are left exposed as a heatwave sweeps Europe. Some have taken to unsafe swimming to cope with the record-breaking temperatures.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google

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