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Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie
A US jury has found Hadi Matar guilty of attempting to murder the novelist Salman Rushdie.
Stabbing at Holocaust memorial in Berlin, man arrested
German police have given no details on the identity of a suspect who they arrested after a man was stabbed at Berlin's Holocaust memorial.
Anger over climate assessment delays after US exit
Donald Trump's decision to halt US scientists' participation in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change may have implications for key reports.
Diplomats discuss Ukraine war at G20 in South Africa
Foreign ministers from developing countries focused on global conflicts, including the Ukraine war, on the last day of a G20 meeting in South Africa.
Pope ‘rested well’ but won’t lead Sunday prayers
The Pope "rested well" overnight, the Vatican says, but will not lead Sunday prayers for a second consecutive week as he's treated for double pneumonia.
Steve Smith ready for ‘belter’ against old foes England
Captain Steve Smith is confident a second-string attack can deliver against England and get Australia off to a crucial flyer in the Champions Trophy.
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PM puts Australian steel in frame of renewables rollout
The federal government will foster jobs in clean energy manufacturing driven by locally made steel and aluminium under a plan unveiled by the prime minister.
Fresh cyclone threat brewing off sodden coastline
A cyclone is almost certainly looming off the coast of Australia's rain-soaked north but forecasters say its path is still uncertain.
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Trump reverses course, admits ‘Russia attacked Ukraine’
Ukraine "don't have any cards, but they're playing tough", Donald Trump says as he predicts a deal on critical minerals and admits Russia attacked Ukraine.
Germany’s far-right party to gain ground in the west
Long seen as having a stronghold in eastern Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany is poised to make major gains in the west this election.
China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand
A Chinese warship has conducted a second live-fire drill in as many days, according to New Zealand navy personnel.
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Hamas frees Israeli hostages in Gaza as body identified
Hamas has freed five more Israeli hostages in Gaza as a body released by the militant group hours earlier is confirmed to be that of Israeli mother Shiri Bibas.
Iongi stars for Eels but Tigers give fans more hope
Parramatta's new No.1 Isaiah Iongi has impressed in his first lengthy hit-out for the club, but Wests Tigers were able to beat the Eels 30-18 in the trial game.
Jets soar to third straight ALM win against Roar
The Newcastle Jets have dragged themselves to within four points of the ALM's playoff places after extending their winning run to three against Brisbane Roar.
Impressive Reds victory sealed with a Kiss from coach
The Queensland Reds scored eight tries in their impressive 56-36 Super Rugby Pacific win over Moana Pasifika, pleasing head coach Les Kiss.
Top team in Vegas? No worries for Panthers’ youngsters
Penrith have beaten Manly 38-22 in the NRL's pre-season challenge, despite their entire top team already being in Las Vegas for the opening round.
Police ‘reasonable’ in shooting man who stabbed tourist
Police had just seconds to react when a young man stabbed a tourist on a city street and sprinted at officers while holding a knife, a coroner found.
Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships
Foreign minister Penny Wong will meet with her Chinese counterpart to make Canberra's case on the presence of Chinese warships near Australia.
Waters kicks off new Supercars era with Sydney win
Tickford star Cam Waters has pulled off a masterclass drive at the season-opening Sydney 500, while Supercars heavyweights Triple Eight suffered a horror race.
Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain
Defence forces must guard against brain drain between national militaries, an analyst says as Australia and Papua New Guinea hammer out a new treaty.
No rest for Melbourne during break ahead of NBL finals
Melbourne United have ramped up the intensity on the practice court as they prepare for a best-of-three NBL Playoffs series against old foes Perth.
Dolphins forward ‘nervous’ before NRL comeback
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has revealed Queenslander Tom Gilbert is 'nervous' weeks before his first NRL match in 18 months as he returns from injury.
No more myki: passengers set for ticketless travel
Victorians are set to get ticketless public transport travel, with train passengers soon able to tap on and off with bank cards and their phones.
Alleged drug trio nabbed after thinking outside the box
Three men face life sentences after attempting to import hundreds of boxes made of methamphetamine worth more than $100 million, federal police say.
Swans start Dean Cox coaching era with match sim win
Sydney have started their new era under Dean Cox as coach with a 57-point win over Greater Western Sydney in match simulation.
Ukraine talks with US envoy ‘restore hope’: Zelenskiy
Talks with Donald Trump's envoy have buoyed Volodymyr Zelenskiy a day after the US and Ukrainian leaders traded barbs amid a push to end the war with Russia.
Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI
A new app is helping Indigenous language speakers and knowledge-holders to preserve cultural information, creating a "holistic learning experience" for users.
NRL puts deadline on Perth side after record season
The NRL is revelling in a record-breaking 2024 season, which it says was the most lucrative in the game's history in Australia.
‘Un-Australian’ defending costs Matildas in Japan loss
The Matildas have slumped to a 4-0 loss to Japan, with big defensive errors proving costly in a horror SheBelieves Cup opener.
Maguire’s left-field choices keep Broncos guns on toes
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has given all players a clean slate, which partly explains why he has made several surprise selections for the Canterbury trial.