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Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader
Negotiating with Iran could be a moot point if the country's potential leaders are killed and the Iranian military is destroyed, US President Donald Trump says.
France-New Caledonia governance deal no sure thing
France is on the brink of granting New Caledonia new powers in a nod to the Pacific nation's growing desires for independence.
Owl be damned: regulator stops short of rat poison ban
Conservationists are pushing for a regulator to outlaw a common class of rodenticides having pervasive effects on owls and other native animals.
‘Reset button’: Ramadan binds community amid tensions
Fasting from sunrise to sunset, about one million Muslims in Australia are marking the holy month of Ramadan amid wars and as multiculturalism is tested.
Mack Horton trades speedos for ‘butt cream’ and Lycra
A decade after winning gold, former Olympic swimmer Mack Horton will chase hills, not medals, on a days-long cycling tour to raise millions for cancer research.
Australia mulls military help for Iran-besieged allies
Australia won't involve its troops in the war on Iran, but it could provide other aid for Middle East allies hit with missile and drone strikes.
Crocs and rising rivers: towns face flood disaster
A territory's "big rivers" region is living up to its name as floodwaters sweep into a major town and force the evacuation of remote communities.
Reds injury list grows ahead of Waratahs derby
The Queensland Reds' hopes of beating the Waratahs next Saturday in Brisbane have suffered a blow with winger Lachie Anderson to miss due to a serious injury.
‘Sorry’ Piastri crashes before home GP, Russell wins
Australian Oscar Piastri has crashed before even making it to the start line for his home F1 grand prix, with George Russell claiming victory in Melbourne.
In-form Boomers duo help hot Hawks sink 76ers
It's been a memorable day for an Aussie trio in the NBA, with Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale enjoying another win and a T'wolves teen scoring his first points.
It was a shock: Eagles digest heavy pre-season loss
West Coast are set to unleash three debutants and a host of other new faces in their season opener, but they are still digesting a thumping pre-season loss.
Families of flight MH370 victims push for wider search
Malaysia is being urged to extend the search for a flight carrying 227 passengers that disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing 12 years ago.
Queensland get lucky Shield draw as rain thwarts WA
Just five overs were bowled on Sunday as the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Queensland finished in a draw.
‘It’s not about me’: Why Healy turned down final hurrah
Retiring captain Alyssa Healy has been chaired off by Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner after Australia wrapped up a 10-wicket Test win against India.
Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray showed what the side had missed last year with a masterclass display as the Rabbitohs' big guns overcame the Dolphins 40-30.
‘Stay off the field’: Bennett tells fans before record
Alex Johnston now needs just two tries to become the leading all-time try scorer in the premiership and South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has a warning for fans.
China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners
China's top diplomat says dialogue with the US is vital for global stability as leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet.
Collingwood open AFL season with tight win over Saints
Collingwood, with Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury dominant, have downed St Kilda by 12 points at the MCG in their AFL season opener.
Protests follow Iran’s exit in Women’s Asian Cup
Iran's women's soccer team have been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.
Implosion costs Matildas in draw with South Korea
Australia have survived a Women's Asian Cup scare, scoring a late goal to avoid defeat in a 3-3 draw with South Korea.
‘Dreams come true’: Tudhope claims first Aussie medal
Ben Tudhope has claimed Australia's first medal at the Winter Paralympics, winning silver in the snowboard cross at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Protests follow Iran’s exit in Women’s Asian Cup
Iran's women's soccer team has been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.
Woman tells of ex prince Andrew massage in Epstein file
A woman who was abused by paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein told the FBI how she massaged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor before he gave her a massage back.
Socceroos prove Matildas can still achieve Asian glory
Matildas' boss Joe Montemurro says their Asian Cup dream remains alive after they qualified for the quarter-finals as group runners-up.
Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists
Multiple flood warnings have been issued as a major highway is cut and communities are urged to go to higher ground and postpone travel.
Minister tight-lipped on Middle East military request
Australia is considering whether to send resources to the Middle East to protect against Iranian attacks, but officials are yet to reveal key details.
Israeli strike kills six Palestinians in Gaza
Six Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, in the first bloodshed since Israel and the US launched a war with Iran.
Arnold calls on FIFA to save Iraq’s World Cup dream
Graham Arnold has made an urgent call for FIFA to provide a solution for Iraq's World Cup campaign, which looks set to fall victim to the Iran-US conflict.
Khamenei’s hardline son named as Iran’s supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, the hardline cleric son of Iran's slain supreme leader, has been named his successor as the US-Israel war with Iran sends oil prices surging.
Another US military service member dies in Iran
A total of seven US military service members have now died during operations in Iran.