Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza Strip: medics
Indirect talks on a second phase of the deal - including Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawals - have stalled.
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Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing that peace can be negotiated while fighting continues.
‘No way’ for Australia to talk way out of fresh tariffs
Australia will ramp up protests against the Trump administration's "unjustified" proposed tariffs but diplomats face an up-hill battle to secure a carve-out.
Shifted, not solved: rough sleeping soars in regions
People sleeping rough in NSW has increased 75 per cent in six years, according to a report that found more investment and support services are needed.
Fortunes lost for victims of psychic blessing scam
A self-described "master psychic" has admitted defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars over two decades, leaving one of her victims homeless.
Cats coach fires back at Adelaide Oval ’nuffies’
Geelong coach Chris Scott has had another run-in with fans at Adelaide Oval, this time during a heartbreaking one-point defeat to the Crows.
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Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt
The broader US-Iran war will end only when war ends in Lebanon too, Tehran says, as it reaffirms its support of Hezbollah and calls on Israel to withdraw.
Crows hang tough to silence Cats in the wet
Jordan Dawson was at his inspirational best as Adelaide hung on for a thrilling victory over Geelong at a rain-soaked Adelaide Oval.
Foran crowns new deal as Sea Eagles sink Rabbitohs
Manly have brushed South Sydney aside in the week of Kieran Foran's new deal, claiming a 28-14 NRL win.
Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father
Lauded for his heroic efforts to disarm the Bondi Beach shooters, Ahmed al Ahmed is accused of assaulting his father.
Star Lion out of QClash as Suns name debutant
Brisbane are on a three-match losing skid and have lost co-captain Hugh McCluggage to injury for the huge AFL clash with Queensland rivals Gold Coast.
‘Closest graveyard’: champ’s fighting words for Paro
Lewis Crocker will arrive in Brisbane to defend his world title against Queenslander Liam Paro having never fought professionally outside of Europe.
Accused ISIS bride’s dad raped teen slave, police say
Police have opposed bail for an alleged Islamic State bride accused of slavery, claiming she is an unacceptable risk to the community if released.
Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage
None of Australia's green iron projects are ready to launch and, without policy changes, the nation risks missing the opportunity to lead a global race.
Penfolds maker focuses on top drops as tastes shift
Treasury Wine Estates believes its future lies in focusing on its top 10 "power" brands, including its flagship Penfolds reds, to improve shareholder returns.
Neo-Nazis unrepentant after dawn service booing saga
Hecklers who booed a Welcome to Country during an Anzac Day dawn service have been dealt their punishments, but they remain unrepentant for their actions.
‘Us against the world’ ahead of Bulldogs’ crunch clash
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has provided an update on injured stars Jacob Kiraz and Stephen Crichton..
‘Devastating blow’: nurse case hinges on video legality
Two nurses charged with making menacing anti-Semitic comments to an Israeli online are fighting to exclude the video of their chat from court.
Brumby has grand plans to ride Hurricanes into history
James Slipper is looking to weather the table-topping Hurricanes in Wellington, aiming to help rewrite the Super Rugby Pacific history books once again.
Rebuilding Eagles confident dark days are behind them
West Coast have defied expectations to snare four wins already this season, with their glut of high-end young talent driving the club's rebuild forward.
Tobacco tax cut lit up as black market trade ‘solution’
A state government minister has conceded tobacco tax is fuelling rampant illegal trade as his federal Labor counterpart denies a cut would be a silver bullet.
Lions ‘on their knees’? Hardwick not so sure
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick saw plenty in the Lions' loss to Fremantle last week to suggest the two-time premiers are far from a spent force.
US woman self-harmed before vanishing, court told
A US woman was dependent on others for financial support and self-harmed before she disappeared, a murder trial has been told.
‘They’re big fans’: Test chance Campbell up to speed
Reds fullback Jock Campbell has found some extra pace and worked on another key area that would serve him well if recalled for his first Test in four years.
Plot to smuggle a fugitive bikie to Indonesia foiled
Attempted people smuggling charges have been laid for the first time in WA after a plan to sail a fugitive bikie from an outback town to Indonesia was foiled.
World-first for drivers who use medicinal cannabis
Thousands of medicinal cannabis users will be able to take the wheel without fear of losing their licence under groundbreaking reforms to drug driving laws.
Storm out to maintain long-held mark against Knights
Newcastle haven't won in Melbourne in over a decade, but the Storm are on high alert with coach Craig Bellamy aware of the threat posed by fullback Kalyn Ponga.
‘Not concerned’: minister under fire over child report
A state minister has become embroiled in a major inquiry's report that exposed years of systemic failure in child protection, sparking urgent reforms
Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride
Teenager Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest ever World Cup starter, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.
Liberals mull Greens alliance to kill off tax changes
An unlikely political alliance could put the government's contentious changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount in jeopardy.
Roosters hopeful star winger to return against Raiders
Star winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is poised to return at a welcome time for the Sydney Roosters, with a State of Origin audition set to take place in Canberra.