P-platers to steer Titans’ NRL ambition
What Gold Coast's playmakers lack in experience they are aiming to make up for in talent as the Titans back youth to realise their NRL premiership ambitions.
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Biden visits tornado-stricken US districts
US President Joe Biden has received a briefing from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear after the region was hit by a deadly tornado outbreak.
UK man who abused bodies jailed for life
A man who sexually abused more than 100 corpses in two UK hospital mortuaries has been sentenced to life in prison.
Barca, Real launch action over LaLiga deal
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao are taking legal action over LaLiga's deal with a private equity fund which they say is "ruinous" for Spanish soccer.
UK appoints ex-judge to lead virus inquiry
The UK government says a public inquiry into the country's handling of the coronavirus pandemic will be led by a retired judge and start next year.
Third EPL match postponed in four days
A COVID-19 outbreak at Watford has forced the postponement of the game at Burnley - the third Premier League postponement in four days.
Maxwell lawyers to focus on ‘manipulation’
Court filings indicate Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers will focus on portraying the socialite's accusers as untrustworthy and motivated by money.
SAfrica to review report on discrimination
Cricket South Africa says it will review "with an open mind" the recommendations made in an independent report into alleged racial discrimination.
Crime fell during NSW COVID lockdown
The number of many crimes fell sharply during the second COVID-19 lockdown in NSW this year, with the murder rate dropping to the lowest number on record.
English told to scale back Christmas plans
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty says people in England should "prioritise what matters to them" when considering attending events during Christmas.
Delta still 99 per cent of cases: Italy
Italian health experts say data suggests the Delta variant of the coronavirus is still predominant in the country, with very few Omicron cases recorded.
Canadians told to stay put amid COVID fear
Canada has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential international travel to help reduce the threat from the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
VCE class of 2021 learn final rank score
More than 45,000 Victorian year 12 students have received their final score with the release of their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.
Treasurer to make big jobs push in review
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is set to hand down his mid-year budget review, which is expected to show a marked improvement in the jobs outlook.
GF rematch headlines Super Netball opener
Later Saturday timeslots and a State of Origin-type rivalry are key aspects of the 2022 Super Netball fixture list.
States told to avoid Christmas border bans
The emergence of the Omicron variant and surging case numbers have created fear that premiers may pull the trigger on further lockdowns and border closures.
Young man dies in illegal Vic joyride fall
A young man has been killed in regional Victoria after falling out of the tray of a moving ute, which had another two passengers outside the cabin.
Wall St higher, Fed to end bond purchases
The US Fed will end pandemic-era bond purchases as it exits from policies enacted at the start of the health crisis. Wall Street reacted to end sharply higher.
Fed to tighten credit, hike rates in 2022
The US Federal Reserve has announced quicker than expected withdrawal of support for the economy and an anticipation of three interest-rate rises in 2022.
Biden selects JFK daughter for envoy role
US President Joe Biden has announced the daughter of former president John F Kennedy is his pick for country's next ambassador in Australia.
Vic has 1622 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
Victoria has reported 1622 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths, its highest figures since October, after the state scrapped vaccine mandates in several settings.
Haaland double in comfortable Dortmund win
Erling Haaland has scored twice in Borussia Dortmund's 3-0 win over bottom club Greuther Fuerth to make it 53 goals in 53 Bundesliga matches for the club.
New Zealand GDP down by 3.7 per cent
Stats NZ say New Zealand's economy contracted by 3.7 per cent in the September quarter as COVID-19 restrictions bit.
NSW records 1742 new COVID cases
There are 1742 new cases of COVID-19 in NSW and no deaths, as authorities urge people to get a booster shot to protect themselves from the Omicron variant.
Regulators keep eye on home loan activity
The Council of Financial Regulators are keeping a watchful eye on home loan activity after criteria for securing a mortgage was tightened earlier this year.
Scholz vows progress and a modern Germany
New Chancellor Olaf Scholz has told parliament the country must embrace technical progress to modernise Germany.
England, All Blacks meet in Autumn series
Eddie Jones' England will meet New Zealand and two of their 2023 World Cup pool opponents as part of next year's Autumn Nations Series.
Vaccines may be weaker against Omicron
The WHO says preliminary evidence indicates COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against infection and transmission linked to the Omicron variant.
India’s Kohli denies rift with Rohit
India Test skipper Virat Kohli says there is no rift between him and new ODI skipper Rohit Sharma, making himself available for the short-form games against SA.
Barca’s Aguero retires due to heart issue
Argentina and Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has retired from football due to a heart problem.
Philippe tops Maxwell in Sixers’ BBL win
Josh Philippe has led the Sydney Sixers to another win over the Melbourne Stars despite Glenn Maxwell's maiden Big Bash League century.