Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres
Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa says the country is confronting attempts to drag it into a civil war as violent clashes continue.
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Aussie prodigy Vilips wins PGA Tour’s Puerto Rico Open
Australian golf sensation, and Tiger Woods protege, Karl Vilips has scored a three-shot win at the Puerto Rico Open in just his fourth start on the PGA Tour.
Veteran says injury a blessing for young Reds bull
Looking to keep their unbeaten Super start alive against the Crusaders, Reds prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen has sung the praises of youngster Massimo De Lutiis.
Star secures lifeline to unload entertainment precinct
Star Entertainment Group will exit its ownership and management of the Queen's Wharf Brisbane integrated resort and hospitality precinct.
Gene Hackman and wife’s cause of death revealed
Authorities in New Mexico have revealed the causes of the deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his concert pianist wife Betsy Arakawa.
Community spirit as clean up begins after cyclone
Heavy rainfall and strong winds are persisting after an ex tropical cyclone neared coastal communities but some residents are already starting the clean up.
Greene says Giants must lift ‘when it matters’ in AFL
GWS captain Toby Greene has brushed off talk that the Giants can win the AFL flag this season, saying they are yet to consistently perform when it counts.
Hawks star Moore welcomes any talent amid Allen reports
Hawthorn star Dylan Moore says he would welcome more potential talented players at the club following the off-season recruiting of Tom Barrass and Josh Battle.
Queensland close in on Shield win despite Tas fightback
Queensland should beat Tasmania before lunch on Sunday after restricting the home side at Bellerive on day three of their must-win Sheffield Shield match.
Jets strike hammer blow to Sydney FC’s ALW season
Sydney FC's A-League Women title defence appears dead in the water after a 1-0 loss to Newcastle, while Adelaide went second with victory over Central Coast.
Adelaide coach fumes as Roar grab sweltering stalemate
Adelaide United coach Carl Veart was seething after the Reds drew 1-1 against A-League Men cellar-dwellers Brisbane Roar at Coopers Stadium on Saturday.
Gamble pays off as Waratahs women deny Force in classic
The defending champion NSW Waratahs have opened their 2025 account with a thrilling 26-21 Super Rugby Women's comeback win over the Western Force.
Pope Francis rests as Holy Year goes on without him
A Holy Year mass for volunteers will go ahead without Pope Francis as he continues to recover in hospital from double pneumonia.
Dogs downplay injury fears after dousing Dragons’ fire
Canterbury have played down injury concerns over their captain after downing a depleted St George Illawarra outfit to kick off their 2025 NRL season.
S.Korea’s Yoon free after court quashes detention
Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol has left prison a day after a Seoul court cancelled his arrest to allow him to stand trial without being detained.
Manly dismantle Cowboys in early-season statement
Tom Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu have shown off Manly's attacking threat, leading the Sea Eagles to a 42-12 win over North Queensland.
Victory pile pain on battling ALM champs Central Coast
Central Coast's bid to defend their A-League Men title has suffered another devastating blow, with the Mariners losing 3-0 to Melbourne Victory.
Waratahs open season with three wins in a 16-year first
The NSW Waratahs have scored a 34-10 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Western Force to open a season with three straight wins for the first time since 2009.
Goulding to the rescue as United stun NBL Hawks at home
Chris Goulding has scored 10 points in the final quarter to lead Melbourne United to an eight-point come-from-behind victory over the Illawarra Hawks.
Top cop given his marching orders
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has ousted the NT's most senior police officer after a jobs for mates scandal.
Revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1000 dead
Clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have left more than 1000 people dead, including more than 745 civilians,
‘Clear mandate’ as WA Labor secures emphatic third win
Upbeat but weary after leading Labor to a third term in WA, Premier Roger Cook has reflected on his emphatic victory and the upcoming federal election.
Taumalolo return looms for badly beaten Cowboys
North Queensland will likely get a much-needed boost in the return of Jason Taumalolo against Cronulla, after their defence was torn apart by Manly.
‘Hell’s Bells’: deluge lashes region in cyclone’s wake
A cyclone has been downgraded but still "packs a punch" with heavy rain triggering floodwaters, sparking rescues amid warnings of more wild weather to come.
Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks
Israel will send a delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks as Hamas says there are "positive indicators" over the possible start of negotiations for a new deal.
Zelenskiy commits to US talks, Russia attacks in Kursk
Ukraine is committed to constructive dialogue with US representatives in Saudi Arabia next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Pope showing ‘good response’ to hospital treatment
The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days.
Cousins fostering resilience, one per cent at a time
Tired of seeing young men being failed by the system, these cousins decided to do something to empower their peers and build more resilient communities.
Voll’s brilliance brings an end to Perry’s WPL dream
Georgia Voll is the latest Aussie to just miss out on the WPL century landmark, but her 99 not out has ended the title hopes of her compatriot Ellyse Perry.
ADF troops seriously injured in flood deployment
More than a dozen defence force personnel have been injured, six seriously, when their trucks rolled during a deployment to a flood-ravaged region.
Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one
Carlton will take on Richmond in round one without spearhead Charlie Curnow, who has been ruled out but is expected to return early in the AFL season.