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West Africa hopes for mediation ahead of Niger summit
A bloc of West African leaders is still hoping for diplomacy to end the Niger coup, ahead of a summit on a possible military response.
Striker James says sorry for stepping on Alozie’s back
England striker Lauren James has apologised to Michelle Alozie for the incident which led to her being sent off in their last-16 World Cup win over Nigeria.
Sharks NRL great Wade Graham to retire at season’s end
Former Australian Test and NSW State of Origin star Wade Graham says this season will be his last in the NRL.
France book date with Matildas after defeating Morocco
France have cruised past Morocco 4-0 to book a clash against Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday.
Doctors sound health alarm over gas expansion plans
Doctors have rallied at Parliament House against the expansion of Australia's gas industry, warning it will harm future generations.
Bleaching halts coral recovery on Great Barrier Reef
Hard coral recovery has paused on most of the Great Barrier Reef thanks to a mass bleaching event in 2022, which should have been a cooler year for sea life.
Former Niger rebel launches anti-coup movement
In the first sign of internal resistance since a military junta seized power in Niger, a former rebel has launched an anti-coup movement.
Ukraine says Russian missiles targeted rescue workers
Ukrainian officials say Russia's strategy of missile strikes in the same spot 30 to 40 minutes apart are meant to hit rescue workers.
Four million displaced in Sudan, UN official says
Clashes between Sudan's army and rival paramilitary force continue as the UN confirmed some four million people have been displaced by the ongoing violence.
Fiji pick uncapped prop, omit Volavola from World Cup
Veteran five-eighth Ben Volavola has been left out of Fiji's Rugby World Cup squad but uncapped prop Jone Koroiduadua has been selected.
France ready for hostile Matildas’ reception
Kenza Dali says France are expecting a parochial home crowd in Brisbane on Saturday when they take on Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia in the quarter final.
Hurting Hynes vows to hit back, learn from Origin snub
Cronulla star and 2022 Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes admits he's on a mission to prove he can be a big-game player after his spectacular State of Origin axing.
Miner rejects traditional owners’ dust, noise claims
Claims of dust and noise emissions have sparked a complaint about Queensland's Carmichael coalmine, but the allegations are denied.
Rent research adds pressure ahead of housing talks
Research shows tenants could have saved billions of dollars if a rent freeze had been implemented, as Australia's governments meet to tackle the housing crisis.
NSW’s worst police case: wrongly accused man gets $1.8m
An appeals court has upheld $1.8 million awarded to former William Tyrrell suspect Bill Spedding, citing NSW's worst case of police misconduct.
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Vanadium could be the next lithium for big battery tech
Australia holds a third of the world's vanadium, an element that's key to a kind of battery that may be the answer to the long-term storage of energy.
Para-cyclist Reid claims her second gold at worlds
On a successful night for Australian riders at the world championships Amanda Reid has won her second gold, while Matt Glaetzer and Georgia Baker took silver.
Russian missiles kill nine, destroy Donetsk hotel
The death toll from an overnight Russian air strike on a hotel in eastern Donetsk has risen to nine with dozens more wounded in the attack.
Man hit with murder charge after woman’s death
A 37-year-old man will face court in Perth after being charged over the killing of a woman.
Olympics on the line for Hockeyroos, Kookaburras
Direct Olympic qualification is the prize when Australia's men's and women's hockey teams play New Zealand for the Oceania Cup.
‘Makes me sick’: Hearn unloads after Opetaia setback
Jai Opetaia's wait to defend his IBF and The Ring world titles will stretch on after Richard Riakporhe became the latest opponent to pull out of a slated fight.
Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount
A change to small business software could help thousands more Australian workers access tax cuts on electric vehicles.
CBA posts record profit as mortgage borrowers cling on
As rising interest rates boost Commonwealth Bank profits, consumers appear relatively resilient with mortgage arrears remaining low.
Suncorp Group posts bumper jump in full-year profit
Suncorp Group says it still hopes to sell its banking division to ANZ but regulatory delays will cost it between $75 million and $100 million.
‘Slow down’ note handed to driver before train tragedy
A Melbourne-bound train was travelling at up to 127km/h when it derailed, killing two men and injuring passengers, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says.
Phone data sought in high-profile man’s rape case
A request by a high-profile man accused of rape to access months of data from his alleged victim's mobile phone is still being considered, a court has heard.
Hooper ’50-50′ as huge Wallabies World Cup call looms
Tim Horan would pick Michael Hooper but admits he has slipped down the pecking order as a huge World Cup call on the Wallabies co-captain looms.
Kiwi Boult to return for England series in WC build-up
New Zealand have announced a 15-man squad for their ODI series against England and it includes left-arm quick Trent Boult, who hasn't featured in nearly a year.
Procurement system a consultants’ ‘protection racket’
A parliamentary committee has savaged the procurement process for government contracts, saying it is an uncompetitive rort.
Queensland police first to trial safer US Tasers
Queensland police will be the first law enforcement jurisdiction outside the US to roll out powerful new Tasers.