Putin and Xi hail Russia-China ties
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held a video call to discuss bilateral relations and international affairs.
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Bombers aim for AFL flag in five years
Essendon are the latest club to unveil their long-term plan, declaring they aim to win their 17th premiership in the next five seasons.
South Africa’s Zuma ordered back to jail
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been ordered back to jail after the High Court set aside the decision to release him on medical parole.
Australia, England to meet early in Cup
Australia and England will clash in their opening match of the 2022 women's cricket World Cup to be held in New Zealand in March.
German police foil anti-vaxxer murder plot
A plot by anti-vaccination activists in Saxony to murder the eastern German state's premier has been foiled, police say.
Stars’ Maxwell unleashes BBL Big Show
Captain Glenn Maxwell has belted his first Big Bash League century to turn a woeful Melbourne Stars start into a competitive total against the Sydney Sixers.
‘Dirty lending’, banker bonuses on agenda
Banks are walking a tightrope at this week's shareholder meetings as some investors denounce fossil fuel financing and others count the costs of past scandals.
After 176 years, NYPD gets female leader
Keechant Sewell, a 23-year policing veteran and "proven crime fighter", is to become the first female head of the New York Police Department.
Pensioners offered early budget Xmas gift
The federal government is cutting the interest rate pensioners pay should they tap the equity in their home to boost their retirement income.
MP Steggall stares down Liberal attacks
Independent MP Zali Steggall has hit back at criticism from moderate Liberal members over her campaign, labelling her accusers misleading and ineffective.
Age no barrier in Cats firing: Hawkins
Tom Hawkins is confident age won't be a factor as Geelong attempt to make their mark on 2022, while he has high hopes for his partnership with Jeremy Cameron.
New rules as S.Korea hits COVID-19 peaks
A record-breaking surge of COVID-19 infections has led to a spike in hospitalisations and deaths and caused South Korea to toughen up social restrictions.
COVID rules ease as infection tallies rise
COVID-19 restrictions are easing across swathes of the country as infection numbers rise in the lead-up to Christmas.
NZ 90 per cent vaxxed as parliament wraps
On the last day of the parliamentary year, Jacinda Ardern has announced 89.82 per cent of eligible New Zealanders are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sydney motorcyclist ‘rammed in road rage’
A Sydney motorcyclist has described a savage fight with a car driver in which he was rammed in an alleged road rage assault, he told a Sydney court.
Wharington targets Syd-Hobart supermaxis
Grant Wharington is looking to get his 80-foot yacht Stefan Racing in amongst the three longer supermaxis and snatch a podium place in the Sydney Hobart race.
Curry the 3-point king of the NBA
Stephen Curry has broken the NBA record for most career 3-pointers in the regular season in Golden State's win over New York at Madison Square Garden.
Qld’s youth crime crackdown slammed
Queensland's youth crime crackdown has been slammed after a report revealed children were spending more time in custody than the length of their sentences.
Dockers re-sign coach Longmuir until 2024
Fremantle have backed young coach Justin Longmuir for the long-term, extending his contract until the end of the 2024 AFL season.
Qld to manage Omicron like regular virus
Queensland has new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases with suspected of being Omicron in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Wide Bay, Goondiwindi and Townsville.
New SA centre to advance aged care
A new aged care research centre has been established at Adelaide's Flinders University to modernise the sector across the country.
Gillard awarded honorary doctorate by RMIT
Former prime minister Julia Gillard has been awarded an honorary doctorate by RMIT University for her commitment to education, gender equality and inclusion.
Inflation biggest risk to outlook: Westpac
Westpac chief economist Bill Evans says rising inflation pressures pose the biggest risk for the economy in 2022.
India’s Adani eyes renewable energy crown
Mining and energy giant Adani has announced a record green power purchase agreement in India that it says will turbo charge energy transition and manufacturing.
Ex-Trump aide Meadows on contempt charge
For the first time since the 1830s, the US House of Representatives has voted to hold a former member in contempt.
Mills steps up for shorthanded Nets in NBA
With seven players ruled out by COVID protocols, Patty Mills stepped up with a 30-point game as his Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 131-129 in overtime.
NT reports 11 COVID-19 cases, rules eased
The Northern Territory has recorded four new COVID-19 cases linked to a community outbreak and seven among returned travellers.
St Basil’s top brass face virus inquest
St Basil's operators Kon Kontis and Vicky Kos have formally requested that they be excused from testifying at an inquest into COVID deaths at the nursing home.
Day-night Tests still a mystery: Cummins
Australia has a perfect record in pink ball Tests but skipper Pat Cummins says they still bring plenty of unknowns.
Moderna test result for Omicron imminent
Data on the effectiveness of the Moderna booster against Omicron is due within days, as Pfizer announce the results of testing of its new antiviral pill.
Vic has 1405 new COVID cases, three deaths
Victoria has recorded 1405 new COVID-19 cases and a further three deaths after an Omicron-infected patron visited two Melbourne nightspots.