Syrian president flees as rebels take over Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country as rebels appear to be on the cusp of toppling his 24-year regime as they storm the capital of Damascus.
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Revitalised Matildas eye 2025 amid coach uncertainty
Interim coach Tom Sermanni is unsure whether he will still be in charge come the Matildas' next games in February - but he feels they've come back to life.
Aussies return to best in thumping Adelaide Test win
Australia have squared the Border-Gavaskar series with an emphatic 10-wicket second Test win against India at the Adelaide Oval.
Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation
Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.
Decorated photographer reveals rare Bali Nine frames
As Australia moves to bring home the surviving members of the Bali Nine, award-winning AAP photographer Mick Tsikas reflects on his years covering their fate.
World leaders watch Notre-Dame reopen with a ‘merci’
Notre-Dame cathedral has it reopened after a devastating fire that brought the 860-year-old iconic Paris landmark close to collapse five years ago.
Indigenous winemakers pouring culture into every drop
An Indigenous-owned wine company is celebrating its success, as it expands internationally and gives back to community.
US pledges nearly $US1 billion in weapons for Ukraine
The US has unveiled nearly $US1 billion in aid for new arms and equipment for Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russia's invasion.
Perry, Voll tons help Aussie women crush India in ODI
Centuries to Ellyse Perry and Georgia Voll have lifted Australia to a 122-run women's ODI win over India in Brisbane.
Matildas revelation Freier embracing rapid rise
Sharn Freier was nearby at a concert during Australia's dramatic penalty shootout win over France in 2023 but has emerged as a real prospect for the future.
Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws
Police data revealing the extent of youth crime has been released on the eve of tough new laws being brought before a major state parliament.
Rebels in Syria declare Bashar al-Assad’s regime over
Syria's authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule has ended after he fled the country as insurgents entered the capital Damascus.
India’s Siraj accuses Head of abuse and lying
India paceman Mohammed Siraj has accused Travis Head of lying but the Australian isn't going to let it ruin a second Test triumph.
Gutsy Bullets snap Melb United NBL hoodoo
The Brisbane Bullets have lived up to their name with a brilliant shooting performance that sealed their upset defeat of NBL heavyweights Melbourne United.
Swepson stars as Bulls pip Victoria in Shield thriller
Queensland have notched their first win of the Sheffield Shield season following match-winning bowling displays from Mitch Swepson and Mark Steketee.
Cotton’s superb form continues as Perth beat Sixers
Bryce Cotton has produced another dazzling individual performance as the Perth Wildcats defeated the Adelaide 36ers.
Phoenix upset Roar, Western pile pain on Sydney in ALW
Wellington have upset Brisbane in the A-League Women, while Western United piled more pain on Sydney FC and Adelaide beat Newcastle.
New era for post-Assad Syria as the world watches
Syria is waking to its first day of freedom from the authoritarian rule of Bashar al-Assad as Russia grants asylum to the ousted president and his family.
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire
Both Ukraine and Russia have cited conditions that must be met if incoming US President Donald Trump's ceasefire is to be agreed.
Israel denies strike on Gaza hospital
Israel has denied firing about 100 tank shells and bombs at the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, despite doctors saying a hospital has been hit.
Boland could be unlucky again despite Adelaide spell
Paceman Scott Boland's return to the Australian Test team is set to be short lived, with Josh Hazlewood expected to be fit for the third Test against India.
No panic in India camp despite Test loss: Sharma
India's captain Rohit Sharma says he's not overly worried by a heavy loss to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide.
‘Evil’ synagogue fire declared likely terrorism
The firebombing of a synagogue was likely an 'evil' and politically motivated terror attack, authorities say, as police search for three suspects.
‘Adored’ Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service
Holly Bowles' friends and loved ones have farewelled the 19-year-old, weeks after she died along with her best friend from methanol poisoning in Laos.
Power couple: green energy, gas giant bet on renewables
A renewable energy company with global backers will be launched to take on top tier rivals, despite a looming political threat to clean energy investment.
Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.
Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is appointing one of his defence lawyers in the New York hush money case as counsellor to the president
‘Mayhem’: Woman injured after tourism hot spot blasts
An electrical fault may have caused a number of underground explosions on the Gold Coast which injured a young woman after she fell into a manhole.
New normal: knife laws inconvenient, but here to stay
In a move likened to roadside breath testing, police will randomly target areas where violence has previously occurred and wand people for weapons in new laws.
Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial
A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend wants his trial to be held in Melbourne, away from the regional city of Ballarat where the alleged murder occurred.
PNG to turn pipeline NRL dream into bona fide reality
Papua New Guinea NRL officials will be able to begin plans for a club name and colours once NRL expansion is confirmed, along with a location for their village.