Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first female PM
Giorgia Meloni has been sworn in as Italy's first female prime minister after leading an alliance of conservative parties to victory.
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Momentum grows behind Johnson for UK PM
Deposed British PM Boris Johnson is proving an increasingly popular choice for the top job, following Liz Truss's resignation after six weeks in the job.
Stokes slams ‘stupid’ big boundary markers
Ben Stokes has criticised the "stupid" size of cricket's boundary marking sponges after they caused Reece Topley's World Cup-ending injury.
Warn Russia not to explode dam – Ukraine
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy is urging the West to warn Russia that blowing up the Nova Kakhovka dam would be tantamount to using a weapon of mass destruction.
US Capitol riot panel subpoenas Trump
Former US president Donald Trump has been subpoenaed to give evidence about his part in the January 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Cleary shines as Kangaroos thump Scots
Australia are through to the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages after a 84-0 win over Scotland in Coventry.
Crunch time for Labor’s green pledges
The new federal government has made some very big environmental promises. Tuesday's budget will be where the rubber meets the road.
‘Political forces’ in Lehrmann rape trial
A coalition senator has been accused of trying to interfere in Brittany Higgins' rape case because she is politically invested in the outcome of the trial.
Diamonds expect Silver Ferns to fire up
Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich is expecting the Silver Ferns to return to their best as they look to keep the Constellation Cup in New Zealand.
Post-mortem finds NRL coach Green had CTE
Paul Green's widow says the premiership-winning NRL coach had been living with undiagnosed CTE - a brain condition - prior to his death by suicide in August.
Former Roar ALM striker Masato Kudo dies
Brisbane Roar are paying tribute to their former striker, Japan international Masato Kudo, who has died at age of 32 in his homeland.
Netball Australia lose major sponsor
Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.
Shaky Wallaroos seal spot in RWC quarters
Grace Hamilton has been Australia's best as the Wallaroos won through to the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating Wales 13-7.
Kangas on fire in AFLW win over Magpies
North Melbourne have given themselves a huge boost of confidence ahead of the AFLW finals, posting an impressive 32-point win over Collingwood.
Hancock Prospecting quits netball backing
Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.
Anamoe reigns supreme in 2022 Cox Plate
Anamoe has won the Cox Plate, revelling in rain-affected ground to triumph ahead of I'm Thunderstruck and El Bodegon in the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.
Australia handed T20 WC flogging by NZ
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup defence is already hanging by a thread after just one game, flogged by 89 runs in their SCG tournament opener by New Zealand.
McLeod injury sours Dogs’ AFLW win
Kirsten McLeod returned for her first AFLW game since March last year but suffered an ankle injury in the Western Bulldogs' 32-point win over West Coast.
Matildas get Canada in tough WWC draw
The draw for the 2023 Women's World Cup has pitted Australia against Olympic champions Canada, as well as Nigeria and opening night opponents Ireland.
Bella Nipotina claims G1 Manikato Stakes
Bella Nipotina has arrived as Australia's latest Group One winner after taking out a rescheduled Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley.
Brisbane battle for ALM point at Wanderers
Brisbane coach Warren Moon has labelled a recent rule change as "stupid" after it potentially denied them a first win of their ALM season against the Wanderers.
Phoenix edge Bullets in NBL thriller
Mitch Creek scored 31 points as South East Melbourne Phoenix came from behind to defeat Brisbane Bullets.
Carrigan hails support after Hampson death
Patrick Carrigan has thanked Mal Meninga and his Australian teammates for comforting him following the loss of his friend Liam Hampson.
Lions roaring toward AFLW finals
Brisbane underlined that they are a major player in the race for the AFLW premiership with a dominant performance against Hawthorn.
Gloomy backdrop for first Albanese budget
The Labor government is handing down its first budget at a time of economic turbulence. Here's why that matters.
Australia adamant World Cup hopes not lost
Andrew McDonald has pointed to Australia's previous fightbacks from early Twenty20 World Cup defeats as proof his side can still defend their title.
NSW faces ‘very dangerous’ 48 hours
With new weather systems closing in on NSW, residents across the state are being warned rain and floods pose massive risks to lives and homes.
Flood levees tested as Vic rivers rise
Flood waters have peaked in the cut-off northern Victorian town of Kerang, while Echuca residents brace for the Murray River to hit its high.
More Russian strikes cut power in Ukraine
Swathes of Ukraine have gone without power after another wave of Russian air strikes pummelled energy facilities on a "very wide" scale.
UK PM candidates Johnson, Sunak ‘to meet’
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, the two main potential candidates in the contest to become the UK's next prime minister, will reportedly meet.
Murder charge after Qld woman found dead
A Queensland man has been charged with the murder of a young woman after her body was found in bushland near the Sunshine Coast.