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Live: US romps to 4-1 victory over Paraguay in electric World Cup opener

World Cup co-host USA gets its campaign underway with a dominant 4-1 thrashing of Paraguay after Canada rescued a late draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Follow live.
Chris Richards leaps on Folarin Balogun's back in celebration of a goal

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Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 1:04pm

Location: United StatesTopic: FIFA World Cup

Which was the first Asian team to win a game at the World Cup finals?

North Korea shocked the football world when they beat Italy 1-0 at the 1966 World Cup. This is the story of how they got there and how they did it.
Old image of soccer match taken from behind goal shows Asian player kicking ball past goalkeeper

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Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 4:37pm

Location: Korea, Democratic People's Republic OfTopic: FIFA World Cup

Indonesia shows there’s more to flourishing than happiness

It was surprising to learn that Indonesia sits atop Harvard’s Global Flourishing Index, given our tendency to associate happiness with income. What can these results tell us about the nature and social conditions of human flourishing?
General view of a market in Indonesia

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Wed 6 May 2026 at 4:22pm

Topic: Islam

Independence leader vanishes after changing sides to support Indonesia's government

A key Indigenous leader in West Papua appeared in a documentary criticising an Indonesian government program, but then changed sides and disappeared. Her family suspects foul play.
Film poster depicting a woman in traditional Papuan clothing with a red cross in the background looking at the camera

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Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 11:56am

Location: PapuaTopic: Activism

International students face a double financial blow

When Jolie Cao chose to do her undergraduate university degree in Australia, she knew it would be expensive. But an additional financial pressure has made things "really hard".
A woman with black hair in a puffer jacket smiling to camera.

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Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 4:45am

Location: IndiaTopic: Higher Education

Thai king's eldest daughter dies after long illness

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who had spent the past three and a half years in a coma due to a heart condition, is being remembered for her efforts to improve the livelihoods of female prisoners and her diplomatic career.
A formally dressed middle-aged Thai woman smiles as she leans down to greet members of a crowd.

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Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 12:12pm

Location: ThailandTopic: Royalty

Which football movies are worth watching?

As FIFA World Cup fever builds, here are 11 films about football worth seeking out to put you in the mood.
Man waves in front of big poster of monk having flying kick with soccer ball

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Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 12:54pm

Location: AsiaTopic: Movies

Best of ABC Australia

Ghosts of Saigon

As the Vietnam War neared its chaotic end, thousands of children were evacuated around the world. Some arrived in Australia through Operation Babylift, others in the years before.
Sepia toned graphic with a photo of a small baby on the bottom left corner holding food with a red cross tag on her wrist

Published:

Thu 18 Dec 2025 at 5:18pm

Common Cause

This uplifting series focuses on global teamwork, as Australians join forces with remarkable international partners to address tough social problems across the region.
mid shot of an elderly asian woman looking into an eye examination machine (left), a young asian female doctor examining

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Thu 5 Mar 2026 at 11:34am

Soundwalks in Mandarin

Learn Mandarin with the popular ABC Kids podcast Soundwalks which takes you on an audio journey of discovery through forests, deserts, rivers and cities.
Graphic image of panda wearing headphones, text on screen in Mandarin

Published:

Fri 17 Oct 2025 at 2:54pm

Topic: Language Learning

Asia News Week

A weekly news program featuring the biggest and most timely stories from across Asia.
Logo for Asia News Week.

Published:

Fri 2 Aug 2024 at 1:40pm

Berita dalam Bahasa Indonesia

Skandal Penitipan Anak di Yogya, Pemerintah Didesak Perketat Pengawasan

Setelah penangkapan tersebut, pemerintah menjanjikan pengawasan dan regulasi yang lebih ketat serta koordinasi yang lebih baik antara pemerintah pusat dan daerah.
Day Care 2

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Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 4:31pm

Location: IndonesiaTopic: Child Abuse

Piala Dunia Dimulai, Meksiko Menangi Pertandingan Pertama

Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli, dan penampilan kejutan dari Salma Hayek memeriahkan upacara pembukaan Piala Dunia. Tuan rumah Meksiko menang 2-0 atas Afrika Selatan. Ikuti rangkuman Dunia Hari Ini.
Shakira and other performers dance on stage

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Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 2:23pm

Location: MexicoTopic: World Politics

Terlalu Miskin untuk Meninggalkan Australia, Orang-orang Ini Terjebak Tanpa Bantuan Sosial

Seorang pria meninggal dunia. Jenazahnya tidak diperhatikan selama hampir seminggu. meski dilewati oleh para pejalan kaki. Kejadian ini mengungkap masalah tunawisma yang terus bertambah di seluruh Australia.
A homeless person lays on a makeshift bed as commuters pass him by.

Published:

Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 10:41am

Location: SydneyTopic: Homelessness

Polisi Afrika Selatan Buru Pelaku Penembakan yang Menewaskan 12 Orang

Kepolisian Afrika Selatan mengatakan mereka sedang memburu pelaku penembakan yang melakukan serangan hingga menewaskan 12 orang. Ikuti juga perkembangan terbaru dari pengadilan militer untuk kasus Andrie Yunus.
A black man in white forensic outfit walks between vans as crowd of people look on from distance behind police yellow tape

Published:

Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 3:46pm

Location: South AfricaTopic: World Politics

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墨尔本新金山西区中文学校进入自愿托管 VCE学生及家长深感震惊

墨尔本新金山西区中文学校进入托管程序，数十名正在修读VCE中文科目的学生学业预计会因此受到严重影响。
维州教育部发言人表示，将协助受影响的学生寻找其他提供相关VCE课程的机构。

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Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 1:33pm

Location: MelbourneTopic: Secondary Education

尼泊尔留学生露宿悉尼街头 离世六天无人过问丨ABC中文丨7.30

比克拉姆·拉玛是一名尼泊尔留学生，他在悉尼CBD露宿街头，离世六天无人知晓。 他的经历揭示了澳大利亚无家可归危机中鲜为人知的一面：一些移民在澳生活已陷入困境，却因深感羞耻，不愿向国内家人求助，默默承受着煎熬，同时在澳大利亚也没有得到妥善照顾。 ABC《7.30》节目记者理查德·莫克勒（Richard Mockler）报道。
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Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 1:01pm

头条：英国防长突然辞职 澳洲防长访英行程被打乱

澳大利亚国防部长马尔斯正在英国访问，然而就在双方原定举行一场重要联合媒体活动前数小时，英国国防大臣希利突然宣布辞职，令马尔斯的访问计划陷入混乱。希利在致英国首相斯塔默的一封信中指出，政府在国防开支上的投入严重不足，令他“别无选择，只能提交辞呈”。
Four people standing and smiling. A member of the King's Guard can be seen in the background.

Published:

Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 10:39am

Location: AustraliaTopic: World Politics

头条：美国再度对伊朗发动空袭 伊朗关闭霍尔木兹海峡

伊朗最高联合军事指挥部周四宣布关闭霍尔木兹海峡，禁止包括油轮和商船在内的所有船只通行，并警告称，任何试图通过该海峡的船只都将遭到开火攻击。不过美国军方随后又表示，商船仍持续进出霍尔木兹海峡。
霍尔木兹海峡

Published:

Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 10:05am

Location: Iran, Islamic Republic OfTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

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