Former Brazil leader begins jail term for coup attempt
Brazil's former president will remain in custody to serve his prison term for a failed coup attempt after breaking his ankle monitoring bracelet.
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It’s pot luck for Socceroos ahead of World Cup draw
Australia have avoided some of soccer's most powerful nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, which features new tennis-style seeded tournament brackets.
Optus resolves fresh outage after vandals cut cables
Another Optus service outage that affected thousands of customers has been resolved after vandals cut cables while attempting to steal copper.
‘Serious’: Lightning boss speaks out after coach axing
Just hours before playing Townsville, the Adelaide Lightning parted ways with coach Kerryn Mitchell, despite her posting a 3-4 record in the WNBL this season.
‘Not the right person’: Merrett gives up AFL captaincy
Essendon will announce a new captain after Zach Merrett stood down from the role in the aftermath of his dramatic failed move to Hawthorn.
Off the Leish: near misses fuel crack at elusive title
Marc Leishman doesn't want you to mistake his laid-back manner for indifference as the Australian favourite seeks to end his hometown title drought.
Kiwi’s aim to out-Fox the Americans and break Cup hold
Ryan Fox is firming for a Presidents Cup debut and Adam Scott wants to be there for a 12th time as the Internationals, under Geoff Ogilvy, plot an upset.
Man dies under falling tree as storms take their toll
Severe storms have left one man dead and more than 100,000 residents without power as damaging winds whip across large swathes of the nation.
Matildas to ramp up Asian Cup prep in NZ friendlies
While their immediate sights are on friendlies against New Zealand, star Caitlin Foord says the Matildas are focused on their final Asian Cup preparations.
Cats recruit reunites with Bucks, eyes Smith link
Geelong draftee Hunter Holmes has detailed his "full-circle" moment with Nathan Buckley and is eager to link up with Cats superstar Bailey Smith.
AFLW grand final history beckons for North’s Birch
If North Melbourne cap their perfect season by beating Brisbane on Saturday night, Libby Birch will become the AFLW's first four-time premiership player.
Family pain as mum jailed for ‘suitcase murder’ of kids
Close relatives of a woman jailed for murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases told a New Zealand court of their deep pain at the tragedy.
Sons aboard for follow-up to ‘tragic’ Sydney to Hobart
The 80th Sydney to Hobart yacht race will be a family affair for LawConnect's Christian Beck and Sam Haynes of Celestial V70.
‘No one’s safe’: big-hearted Lion on the hunt
Courtney Hodder, once on track to become a rugby union star, is a proven big-game performer for the Brisbane Lions.
Minister stares down challenge to social media ban
The minister tasked with spearheading Australia's social media lockout for under-16s says she is not intimidated by a legal challenge against the ban.
Veteran Khawaja backed by contender to keep Test spot
Matt Renshaw might be close to gaining a Test recall but the Queensland opener believes under-fire veteran Usman Khawaja still has what it takes in the Ashes.
Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year
Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.
Wallabies say konnichiwa to coach Kiss with Japan Test
With Joe Schmidt overseeing the Wallabies for three Tests of the new Nations Championship, Les Kiss will take over for a home and away series against Japan.
Captaincy call: Turbo knows brother would like his job
Tom Trbojevic says it is not awkward for him to be appointed Manly captain ahead of his big brother Jake, but could understand if his sibling was disappointed.
Mystery deepens after no trace found of missing boy
A new search has failed to find a missing boy on his family's remote outback farmhouse, almost two months after the four-year-old disappeared.
Easey Street accused to face double murder trial
A magistrate has tossed out a rape charge as he committed a man to stand trial over the cold case double murder of two women nearly half a century ago.
Retail supremo dangles ‘game-changing’ mystery tech
Harvey Norman chair Gerry Harvey has hinted he might be selling robots in the next 18 months alongside a 'secret' technology, after dissing his rivals.
Staggs’ loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call
Brisbane star Kotoni Staggs' commitment to Australia at next year's Rugby League World Cup is reliant on one thing.
Israel has handed over more Palestinian bodies in swap
Hamas has released the remains of two hostages and Israel handed over 15 more Palestinian bodies, as the first phase of the ceasefire nears a conclusion.
No daily drug tests for pilots before Sea World crash
A helicopter pilot killed along with three others in a horror mid-air collision outside a theme park later tested positive for cocaine, a coroner has heard.
Legacy on line for Stokes and Root in Australia: Botham
Ian Botham has told Ben Stokes and Joe Root they must find success in Australia to seal their status as all-time greats.
Green laws put new investments at risk, premier warns
After the announcement of multiple deals shoring up the coal industry, a state premier has found himself under pressure from all sides.
US envoy to visit Moscow as Ukraine talks pick up speed
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is visiting Russia for talks on the war in Ukraine, although the Kremlin says it still hasn't seen a Washington peace proposal.
Four dead as fire rages through Hong Kong high-rise
At least four people are dead and an unknown number are trapped after a massive fire engulfed high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong.
Reeves raises UK tax burden to post-war high in budget
The United Kingdom's fiscal watchdog has apologised after it published its budget forecasts before finance minister Rachel Reeves delivered them in parliament.
‘Negligent’ builders blamed for HK blaze that killed 55
Police have revealed that unsafe materials might be behind a Hong Kong apartment inferno, as the blaze was brought under control and the death toll rose to 55.