US launches strike against Islamic State in Nigeria
The US has launched an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, Donald Trump says.
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Motive probed after suspect ID’ed in Hanukkah car fire
Police are keeping an open mind over the motive of a 47-year-old person of interest alleged to be involved in a fire of a car bearing a Hanukkah sign.
Mystery, frustration for last-minute Syd-Hob scratching
The crew of Sydney to Hobart yacht Yendys are baffled as to how one of her two backstays could have snapped only minutes before the starting gun on Boxing Day.
Breakers work overtime for crucial NBL victory
The Breakers beat the JackJumpers in overtime to snap a three-game NBL losing streak and ensure they didn't fall well off the pace of sixth-placed Tasmania.
Tim David pings a hammy as Hurricanes beat Scorchers
Hobart's title defence has suffered a huge blow after star batter Tim David injured his hamstring in his team's four-wicket win over the Scorchers.
Mosque bombing in Syria kills eight, injures 18
At least eight people are dead after an explosion rocked a mosque in central Syria, authorities say.
Palestinian kills two in northern Israel: authorities
A Palestinian attacker has rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel, killing both, police say.
Russia attacks Ukraine before Zelenskiy Trump meeting
Kyiv has been bombarded by Russian missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine's leader meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a peace plan.
Stokes slams MCG pitch after England end Ashes drought
Even after securing a drought-breaking Ashes win in Australia, England captain Ben Stokes saved some brutal feedback for the state of the MCG pitch.
Neck-and-neck supermaxi battle for Sydney to Hobart
Two supermaxis at the head of the Sydney to Hobart race are locked in a close battle, with several big-name yachts forced to pull the pin in rugged conditions.
Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike
President Donald Trump says the US launched a "deadly" strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
Wong ‘desperately sorry’ over Bondi massacre
Penny Wong says the federal government "could have done more" before the Bondi attack, while another minister warns the ALP won't tolerate anti-Semitism.
China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales
China has announced economic sanctions on 20 US defence firms after Washington's announcement of $US11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
Phoenix add experienced import in NBL title hunt
Chasing their first NBL championship, high-flying SEM Phoenix have added experienced guard Ian Clark to their roster for the remainder of the season.
Far north braces for drenching as monsoon season grips
Wild weather is expected to drench parts of northern Australia while bushfires have begun to ease in the west.
NZ star blown away by BBL sensation ‘Super Cooper’
Cooper Connolly is a rising star in world cricket, and it looks like his bowling is set to go to another level this BBL season.
Gardner says Aussies still No.1 despite World Cup exits
Australia are without a women's World Cup trophy in either the ODI or T20 format, but Ashleigh Gardner insists major changes to their cricket are not required.
Myanmar to hold its first election in five years
Myanmar will hold first general election since the 2021 military coup but the vote is widely seen as lacking credibility.
Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire
Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has halted with the signing of a ceasefire agreement after 20 days of fierce exchanges.
Man killed in outback Boxing Day stabbing
One man is dead and a second is in police custody after a Boxing Day stabbing at a remote Aboriginal community in Central Australia.
Mixed fortunes: Aussie NBA stars’ streaks continue
The contrasting fate of Australia's two premier NBA stars rolls on, with Josh Giddey banking a fifth straight win as Dyson Daniels made it five losses in a row.
Australia’s shaky batters face SCG selection scrutiny
Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green all face selection pressure following double failures in Australia's jarring loss at the MCG.
Hundreds mourn in Syria after deadly mosque bombing
A little-known group has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs that killed eight people and wounded 18.
Wanderers snap goal drought but Reds add more pain late
Western Sydney ended a run of more than six hours without an ALM goal but their season remains on the brink after they fell 3-2 to Adelaide.
Harrison heroics not enough as Melbourne beat Bullets
The Brisbane Bullets clawed back from 17 points down to lead in the final quarter, but Melbourne United's cool heads in the dying minutes got them the win.
Heat call on lightning-fast debutant in rollicking win
Injury to Shaheen Afridi left debutant Tom Balkin to bowl the final over, and the 21-year-old delivered to help Brisbane to a seven-run BBL win over Adelaide.
‘State of shock’: MCC backs curator after two-day Test
MCC boss Stuart Fox has staunchly defended chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finished within two days.
Expulsion threat over Labor’s alleged anti-Semitism
Labor is under pressure to stamp out hatred after an internal letter to its leaders urged action on allegations of anti-Semitism within the party.
Hundreds mourn in Syria after deadly mosque bombing
Hundreds of mourners have gathered outside a mosque in Homs, Syria, after a bombing killed eight people and wounded 18.
Zelenskiy, Trump prepare for Ukraine talks in Florida
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he plans to discuss the fate of eastern Ukraine's contested Donbas region during his meeting at Donald Trump's Florida residence.
Wintry, wet Gaza awaits ceasefire progress
As thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents for another round of winter rain, Gazans await news of the second stage of the ceasefire.