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The latest news and top stories on ABC. A major American commercial broadcast television network, ABC is part of the Walt Disney Company. Headquartered in New York City, with TV production in Burbank California, ABC specialises in creating acquiring and distributing original programming including drama, comedy, reality TV, news and sports. It targets a broad audience across all demographics. Notable for its innovative sports and news coverage, ABC is one of the "Big Three" US television networks.
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Donald Trump

US TV networks back at White House, as Trump hails ‘fair’ coverage of Xi visit

The US president had earlier barred CNN, MS Now and Politico from the grounds, prompting other outlets to halt coverage in solidarity.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

What summit? US TV blackout and midterms turmoil overshadow red-carpet treatment

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump inaugurates helipad as major networks skip ceremony over ban

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Dave Annable, who plays Zoe Saldaña’s husband, Neal, in Lioness

The role marks the actor’s reunion with Taylor Sheridan, following a short-lived appearance on the Kevin Costner-led hit Yellowstone.

Dave Annable at the premiere of Lioness' Season 3 at the SVA Theatre in New York on July 29. Photo: AP
Australia

Australian politician barks ‘sit down’ at dog during live interview

When the journalist asks him to ignore the dog and answer her question, former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce tells her not to be rude.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Douglas Chabbott, Sofia Vergara’s much younger boyfriend

The Modern Family star’s businessman beau is 14 years younger than her and hangs out with celebrities like Dakota Johnson and Orlando Bloom.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Nick Robinson, who plays Wes in Voicemails for Isabelle

The actor made his on-screen debut in a TV movie alongside Zendaya and played Margaret Qualley’s ex in Maid; he was last dating musician Samantha Urbani IRL.

Nick Robinson and Zoey Deutch at a Los Angeles premiere for Voicemails for Isabelle in June. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Malaysian doctor in Australia remanded over 33 child sex offence charges

The court heard that the alleged offences, involving ‘eight, possibly nine victims’, had been captured on hidden cameras in consulting rooms.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Juan Pablo Raba, who plays Dutton Ranch’s Joaquin

The Colombian actor plays the son of the Duttons’ rivals in the Paramount+ Yellowstone spin-off, was in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and has a mental health podcast.

Weddings

Inside Leila Roker’s fairy-tale nuptials: Al Roker’s daughter just got married

She wed Sylvain Gricourt first in Paris, and then at a New Jersey luxury resort, wearing Mark Ingram and Amsale.

Leila Roker, the daughter of NBC meteorologist Al Roker, married her long-term partner Sylvain Gricourt with celebrations in Paris and New Jersey. Photo: @leilaroker/Instagram
United States

Stephen Colbert hosts Late Show finale after controversial cancellation

The top-rated host signs off from CBS with a defiant farewell following a politically charged corporate axing.

Stephen Colbert, who took over The Late Show in 2015 following the retirement of longtime host David Letterman. Photo: Getty Images for FLC via TNS
Australia

Riot erupts over Australian indigenous girl’s suspected killer

About 400 indigenous people gathered at the hospital where ‌the suspect was taken after being beaten unconscious by locals.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Matt Friend, whose comedy charms stars, presidents – and King Charles

Friend, whose CNN comedy special aired ahead of the White House correspondents’ dinner, is gaining acclaim for his celebrity impressions.

Donald Trump

Trump’s FCC orders review of ABC licences after Kimmel’s ‘expectant widow’ joke

The comedian had made the comment about US first lady Melania just days before Saturday’s shooting incident.

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Jimmy Kimmel poses in the press room during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, in January. Photo: TNS
Donald Trump

Trump demands firing of Kimmel over ‘expectant widow’ joke

Late-night TV host made a morbid joke about first lady Melania Trump days before the Washington gala shooting.

President Donald Trump has called on ABC to immediately fire late night host Jimmy Kimmel. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Envoy slams Australian radio show for calling Singapore an ‘autocracy’

Anil Nayar criticised an ABC programme for making ‘baseless claims’ about the city state’s political system and judiciary.

American cinema

Sinners vs One Battle After Another - who will take best film at the Oscars?

Many categories at the coming Academy Awards are hard to predict, but there are some firm favourites for best picture, actor and actress.

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TV shows and streaming video

Mostly unseen footage shows the crazy year building world’s first Disneyland

The new documentary Disneyland Handcrafted on Disney+ reveals just how fragile the creation of California’s Disneyland was.

Workers construct the front gates of California’s Disneyland in a still from Disneyland Handcrafted, a new documentary on Disney+. Photo: TNS
Fame and celebrity

Meet Catherine Missal, whose Tell Me Lies character Bree has a toxic love life

Missal began acting at the age of 10, following in sister’s Kelley Missal’s footsteps –Tell Me Lies’ Bree is her biggest role yet.

Australia

‘Leave, go’: Australia declares state of disaster amid bushfires

Emergency crews can now force evacuations as conditions rivalled the infamous ‘Black Summer’ blazes of 2019-2020.

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Donald Trump

Jimmy Kimmel takes aim at Trump in ‘alternative Christmas message’ to UK

Talk show host and Trump foe Kimmel tells UK TV that ‘tyranny is booming’ in the US.

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Comedian Jimmy Kimmel speaks at a conference in Los Angeles in October. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving US network ABC

Landmark deal with Google’s video giant ends a 50-year TV broadcast era and takes Hollywood’s biggest night fully online.

The Academy Awards will stream for free worldwide on YouTube. Photo: TNS
Donald Trump

BBC vows to fight Trump’s US$10 billion defamation suit

The UK broadcaster has apologised but will fight the US president’s defamation claim over a misleading edit of his January 6 speech.

United States

Trump urges broadcast regulator to revoke ABC licences over Khashoggi query

Trump’s suggestion to the FCC came after a reporter questioned Saudi Arabia’s crown prince about the 2018 killing of a Washington Post columnist.

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Trump attacks female reporters, who he called ‘piggy’ and ‘terrible’

US president lashes ABC News and Bloomberg reporters in the Oval Office and on Air Force One.

US President Donald Trump points to a reporter as he meets Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Who is Jake Lacy, who plays Peter on Peacock’s All Her Fault?

Lacy was known for playing nice guys on TV – then came the first season of The White Lotus, and now he’s in a new series with Sarah Snook.

Jake Lacy wearing Rivay – he’s currently starring in All Her Fault. Photo: @rivaynyc/Instagram
South Korea

‘Not funny’: South Koreans unamused by US jokes about Trump’s gold crown gift

The social media responses reveal lingering resentment in South Korea over US tariffs and labour issues.

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Australia

Australian cruise cancelled after woman left behind on island dies

Coral Expeditions said the rest of the 60-day tour of Australia was axed following the death of Suzanne Rees on Lizard Island.

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