Testing timing is right as Cummins makes perfect return
Pat Cummins waited five months to get the ball in his hands against England in the Ashes, and Australia's Test captain didn't miss a beat when given the chance.
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More than 1000 civilians killed in Sudan’s Darfur: UN
A UN report claims more than 1000 civilians were killed when Sudan's paramilitary group took over a Darfur displacement camp in April.
EU leaders agree to joint borrowing to fund Ukraine
European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years.
More Thai strikes on Cambodia as border conflict flares
Thailand has conducted more air strikes on Cambodia, targeting a warehouse storing rockets.
Predictive model to curb outbreaks of dangerous virus
A dengue fever alert system on trial in Vietnam will help protect locals from the virus as well as Australians heading to the popular tourist destination.
Starcevich eyes Origin return after grand final knock
West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich has been named alongside former Brisbane Lions teammate Callum Ah Chee in the WA squad to take on Victoria.
Ghislaine Maxwell asks US court for prison release
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has asked a US court to vacate or amend her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.
Remember us: Lyon and Cummins return to taunt England
England have slumped to 8-213 in reply to Australia's 371 after day two of the third Ashes Test, putting the hosts in the box seat to wrap up the series.
UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk of collapse
The United Nations has warned humanitarian assistance in Gaza has been reduced due to Israeli restrictions and are at risk of collapse.
Kerr heroics send Chelsea into Champions League QF
Chelsea are into the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League after Matildas captain Sam Kerr scored the winner in a comeback 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg.
Early warnings not heeded in deadly triple-zero outage
A host of mistakes were made during an Optus triple-zero outage linked to two deaths, including a failure to escalate initial concerns up the chain.
Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail
A man has successfully applied for bail after he was charged with the murder of his wife, who was killed more than 30 years ago.
Lyon roars to second on Aussie Test wicket-takers list
Offspinner Nathan Lyon has moved into second spot on the list of Australian Test wicket-takers.
Sailors eye SydHob ‘chess match’ after weather forecast
With light winds forecast for the Sydney to Hobart, Palm Beach XI navigator Alice Tarnawski expects a battle of strategy for glory in the bluewater classic.
Gasps as man jailed 11 years for hit-and-run death
A man with a lengthy criminal history must serve at least 80 per cent of a heavy sentence after causing a man's death while driving a stolen vehicle..
Trump touts victories amid sinking approval ratings
US President Donald Trump has delivered a partisan speech on TV seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats.
Sea World crash survivors prepare for injury lawsuits
A teenage boy who lost his mother and a leg in a helicopter collision at Sea World has gone to court to maintain his chance to sue the theme park.
Giddey triple-double steers Bulls’ charge against Cavs
Australian guard Josh Giddey continues to set records for the Chicago Bulls as he attempts to turn their NBA season around.
NRL bans agents, fines clubs and gives Tonga more time
The NRL has handed down close to $100,000 in fines, banned four agents, sanctioned two clubs and breached a player in a frantic end to the working year.
Coach Lash pays price for Bullets’ poor NBL season
Stu Lash has stepped down as coach of battling NBL club Brisbane after a 5-13 start to the season.
Man banned from Bondi after Jewish ‘threat’ mid-flight
A man who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats during a flight from Bali to Sydney has been banned from Bondi after being granted bail.
Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine
Authorities are seeking urgent clarification of reports that an Australian man was killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine's far east.
Woodside boss quits to become BP’s first female chief
The leader of Australia's biggest oil and gas company has resigned to become the first woman to lead oil giant BP in the company's 116-year history.
Coach’s ‘reality’ sprays spurring team’s finals push
Cayla George believes her coach's brutal words of wisdom are important while Lara McSpadden and Lauren Cox aim to inspire the next generation of diabetics.
‘Make it happen’: Tszyu chases more world title glory
Not wanting to languish in the domestic ranks, been there, done that Tim Tszyu is eyeing another world title shot after making a winning comeback to boxing.
‘Cruel’ family murder: taekwondo master jailed for life
A martial arts teacher who lied about Olympic glory deserved no other sentence than life without parole for slaying a child and his parents, a judge says.
Man under police guard after minivan crash kills four
Multiple teenagers are being treated for critical injuries after a minivan crashed into a tree in country Victoria, killing four adults and injuring others.
Casino group boss cashes in his chips after 18 months
An embattled casino operator is on the hunt for a new boss, just weeks after regulators signed off on a rescue package from an American gambling giant.
ATP Tour to add heat rule, 34 years after WTA
The ATP Tour is adding a rule, starting in 2026, to address extreme heat during men's best-of-three-sets professional singles matches.
Aussies make big Khawaja call in new-look Test XI
Pat Cummins insists the door is not shut on Usman Khawaja's Test career, despite the fit-again veteran being left out of the side for the third Ashes Test.
Diabetic driver’s bid for silence in five-death inquest
A man previously charged over a crash that killed five people has legally challenged being called as a witness in an inquest into their deaths.