Rachel Wearmouth

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Patrick Martin |Rachel Wearmouth |Tessa Flemming |Joshua Boscaini

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has told the UN Security Council that his country's strikes on Iran were "an act of national preservation". Danon says intelligence confirmed, that within days, Iran could have produced enough fissile material for multiple bombs. He says Israel conducted the strikes alone. "We waited for diplomacy to work, we watched negotiations stretch on as Iran made false concessions or refused most fundamental conditions," Danon says.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Thomas Morgan |Rachel Wearmouth |Patrick Martin

A man has been detained after a car hit pedestrians in the UK city of Liverpool during celebrations over the local football club's Premier League victory. In a statement, Merseyside Police said they were "currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre". "We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. "The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained.

Mar 21, 2025 | abc.net.au | Patrick Martin |Rachel Wearmouth |Liana Walker |Maddy Morwood |Sohani Goonetillake |Mazoe Ford

Skip to timelineCounter-terrorism police are investigating the Heathrow fire that has brought thousands of flights to a stand still. Follow live for the latest updates. The Metropolitan Police said while there was no indication of "foul play", they are retaining an "open mind" and as such, counter-terrorism officers would lead the inquiries. "While there is currently no indication of foul play we retain an open mind at this time," the force said in a statement.

Mar 6, 2025 | abc.net.au | Rachel Wearmouth

When Cyclone Alfred barrels into Brisbane, the vast majority will be able to count on having a roof over their head. But that is not the case for the estimated 1,377 in the city facing some form of homelessness. With rain and destructive high winds forecast to arrive late on Friday, support workers are trying to help this group face a race against time to get everyone sleeping rough safely indoors.

Mar 5, 2025 | abc.net.au | Rachel Wearmouth |Esther Linder

There is an air of unease at Nudgee Beach, a quiet part of north Brisbane which forecasters fear could be among the areas worst hit by Cyclone Alfred. Queensland police officers were going door-to-door as Wednesday drew to a close, advising people to consider evacuating their homes, which face floods and high winds in the hours and days ahead. If no-one is home, officers post leaflets offering the latest advice on how to prepare.