‘Flamin’ cockatoos’ have lost much of their habitat to bushfires. Can the species survive? 13. June 2026 (22:00) Two fires in 12 years wiped out all but a handful of the mature native pines in Victoria’s Wyperfeld national park, a key breeding ground for endangered pink cockatoosGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt the entrance to Wyperfeld national park, in north-west Victoria, more than a dozen pink cockatoos are sprinkled across a hedge row of pine trees like Christmas decorations. These are Aleppo pines, not the native conifers that the birds rely on for nesting habitat and as a primary source of food.Still, the feathered ornaments appear quite content, nestled in among the spruce and ripping into pine cones with their dexterous claws and beaks, making gentle cracking sounds that punctuate the soft roar of Mallee winds. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Two arrested after girl critically injured in loading vehicle incident in Essex 13. June 2026 (20:56) Man, 18, and boy, 17, detained on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in Southend-on-SeaTwo people have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after an incident involving a loading vehicle which has left a teenage girl in a critical condition in hospital.Police attended the Chalkwell Park area of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, at about 12.30am on Saturday after receiving a report of an incident involving a “small articulated loading vehicle”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump says Iran peace deal could be signed by Sunday, with strait of Hormuz to open shortly after 13. June 2026 (19:50) US president says in online post he reserves ‘ultimate alternative’ if Tehran refuses to sign agreementDonald Trump said on Saturday that the US is set to sign a new agreement with Iran the following day, claiming that the deal would prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, as well as reopen the strait of Hormuz to international shipping.In a Truth Social post, Trump said that Iran “no longer want a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Former NBA MVP James Harden arrested on weapon charge in Houston 13. June 2026 (19:37) 11-time All-Star released on $100 bondPolice spotted handgun in player’s MercedesCleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was released from a Houston jail after he was arrested early on Saturday morning on a misdemeanor gun violation.Harden was driving through downtown Houston with four others when he was stopped by police just before 4am. When Harden drove up behind another vehicle, an officer spotted a handgun in the cup holder of his Mercedes, according to court records. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Far-right and anti-racist protesters clash in UK cities after Belfast riots 13. June 2026 (19:30) Police make several arrests as rival demonstrators take to streets of Brighton, Liverpool, Sheffield and GlasgowFar-right marches took place across the UK on Saturday after violent unrest in Belfast and Southampton in recent days.Several people were arrested on Saturday afternoon as far-right groups clashed with anti-racist and anti-fascist demonstrators in Brighton, Liverpool, Sheffield and Glasgow. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Gee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention 13. June 2026 (19:16) Four-ton Paige, brought in as surprise for attenders, made gushing debut after governor finished keynote speechAn African elephant weighing roughly 4 tons that was brought to the Texas Republican party’s annual convention to excite attenders ended up drawing widespread attention for the wrong reasons after she urinated on the convention floor and became the focus of animal welfare concerns.Inside the George R Brown convention center in Houston on Friday, attenders had been told to prepare for a “larger-than-life surprise” after governor Greg Abbott finished his keynote speech. Organizers also displayed a message asking people to keep the aisles clear. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
