US shuts Kyiv embassy as Ukraine decries ‘fake’ threats
A Ukrainian spy agency has accused Russia of spreading fake threats of missiles as the US embassy in Kyiv said it shut because of warnings about an air attack.
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Milestone magic from Yallop in Roar win over Glory
Brisbane Roar captain Tameka Yallop was at her goal-scoring best in a 3-0 win over Perth Glory at Perry Park.
Tasmania’s Milton Doyle shoots down NBL Bullets
Tasmania have clinched back-to-back NBL victories with a three-point win over Brisbane courtesy of eight three pointers from Milton Doyle.
Wallabies’ Suaalii to start on the bench in Wales clash
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been dropped from the Wallabies' starting line-up after his sensational debut and will be on the replacements' bench against Wales.
Tensions flare in Georgia’s separatist Abkhazia region
Protesters and police have clashed in the Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia over a proposed pact that would allow Russians to buy apartments there.
Lag in response to tackle methane emissions, UN says
The UN says only about one per cent of the 1200 methane leak alerts issued to governments and companies have garnered a "substantive response".
Cholera blamed for beseiged Sudan town’s mystery deaths
Cholera is thought to be the cause of hundreds of deaths in a besieged town in Sudan's El Gezira state.
Tasmanians rally round JackJumpers after online abuse
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has been flooded with messages of support after speaking out about abuse directed at his players and their families.
Campus-style hubs to aid uni students in city outskirts
University campus-style facilities are set to make life easier for students living on the outskirts of Australia's biggest cities.
China trade not comprising Australia’s interests: PM
Australia must balance its relationship with China and the US despite the countries' "very different" political systems and values, the prime minister says.
May a target but Dragons won’t rush into bidding war
Terrell May is on St George Illawarra's radar but coach Shane Flanagan won't be jumping head first into a deal for the unwanted Sydney Roosters prop.
Record-breaking Will Brown seals Supercars crown
Will Brown has wrapped up the Supercars title with a race to spare, despite losing out to teammate Broc Feeney in the opening race of the Adelaide 500.
Iran will back Lebanon decision on Mideast ceasefire
Iran says it fully supports Lebanon and any decision it makes in ceasefire talks with Israel, adding it has no desire to "sabotage" a peace plan.
Dark side of dating with some app users more vulnerable
Dating apps are being told to do more to prevent sexual violence enabled by their platforms but there's a warning broader societal attitudes can't be ignored.
Australia’s diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the hardship she experienced as an immigrant child after being honoured at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards.
Risky business for students at notorious Schoolies
School leavers are descending on the Gold Coast to soak up their freedom after 13 years of education, with many set to take part in some risky business.
Zelenskiy says Scholz-Putin call opens ‘Pandora’s box’
Nearing 1000 days since the invasion, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the call between German and Russian heads of state opened "Pandora's box".
‘Flippant’: Greens’ housing scheme demands draw ire
The housing crisis is too serious for the Greens' "flippant ideas" about help-to-buy and build-to-rent scheme reforms, the Property Council of Australia says.
Lyon wants blind cricket in 2032 Brisbane Paralympics
Test spinner Nathan Lyon will have braille writing on his bat during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while calling for blind cricket to enter the Paralympics.
Australia chase Billie Jean King Cup semi-final spot
First-year captain Sam Stosur believes Australia have the team to again challenge for Billie Jean King Cup glory after making two finals since 2019.
Souttar ready to beat frustration in Bahrain rematch
Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is happy, in form and determined to overcome a frustrating Bahrain team to kickstart Australia's World Cup qualification bid.
Doran scores ton as rain cruels Tigers against Bulls
Tasmania batter Jake Doran has blasted a quickfire 101 but rain had the final say on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland.
Crows trounce Dockers, storm into AFLW prelim
A second-quarter blitz kicking into the wind has helped Adelaide cruise past Fremantle and into another AFLW preliminary final.
Johnson breaks records, delivers Australia T20 victory
Spencer Johnson-inspired Australia have wrapped up the T20 series against Pakistan, taking a 2-0 lead after beating the tourists by 13 runs at the SCG.
Sydney teenager breaks Wanderers hearts in ALW derby
Sydney super-sub Caley Tallon-Henniker secured a 1-0 win over Western Sydney, as Adelaide beat Canberra 2-0 and Central Coast drew 2-2 with Melbourne City.
NZ prevail as Edwards’ exit cripples Cairns comeback
Rob Edwards had a drought-breaking win in Cairns' sights before he picked up a fifth foul and New Zealand sprinted clear for an eight-point NBL victory.
Port stun Hawks in one-point AFLW semi-final thriller
Port Adelaide will face North Melbourne in next week's AFLW preliminary final after coming from behind to stun Hawthorn by one point.
Injured Healy out of WBBL, in race to face India
Australia's captain Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of the WBBL with a knee injury, leaving her in a race against the clock to be fit to face India in December.
Hawks smother Kings to tighten hold on NBL rivals
Illawarra have beaten rivals Sydney for the second time this season, an all-round effort helping them to a 86-79 NBL victory in Wollongong.
Georgia’s Abkhazia protesters refuse to quit parliament
Protesters in Georgia's breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of government buildings over plans to allowing Russians to buy property.
Shattered Hawks to use AFLW heartbreak as motivation
Hawthorn have exited the 2024 AFLW finals race in straight sets, with their one-point loss to Port Adelaide particularly hard to digest.