Authorities don't believe an army veteran was acting alone when he rammed a truck flying the Islamic State flag into New Orleans revellers, killing 15 people.
Beau Webster will complete one of the most unique rises to the Australian Test team when he debuts against India, after a stunning second-half career surge.
Wellington have not defeated Melbourne City at AAMI Park since 2013, but Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano believes their hoodoo can play in their favour.
Authorities are investigating a possible terrorism link after a Tesla truck filled with fireworks and fuel exploded outside Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel.
The clean-up has begun at a rain-hit town after flooding caused "massive damage" to roads while another community is bracing for rising water levels.
Out-of-form Australia allrounder Mitch Marsh has been dropped for the Border-Gavaskar series finale at the SCG, with Beau Webster to make his Test debut.
As a probe continues into the alleged theft and sexual assault of two Virgin Australia crew, a Fijian MP says such incidents damage the nation's reputation.
Montenegro is in three days of mourning after a gunman shot dead 12 people, including two children, after a brawl at a restaurant.
Authorities say three people have died and 20 others are critically injured in a New Year's Eve fireworks in Honolulu.
Twenty years after making the Australian Open final, Lleyton Hewitt has no doubt Alex de Minaur can also make a deep run in his quest to break the home drought.
Medics say 10 people have been killed in Israeli military strikes on the Gaza encampment of Khan Younis.
For Jordan Thompson, Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena was where his 2024 breakthrough year began so splendidly - and the way he's started 2025 there bodes well too.
Australia's property market is entering 2025 in a downturn and while interest rate cuts should boost demand, any home price growth rebound is tipped to be mild.
Newly released Iraq War documents reveal flawed decision-making by Australia, sparking calls for transparency and accountability in military commitments
Ukrainian officials say two people have been killed in a Russian drone strike on the capital Kyiv that also damaged buildings.
The death toll from a deliberate truck crash in New Orleans has risen to 15, according to officials.
Glenn Maxwell took one of the great BBL catches and captain Marcus Stoinis shone with the bat as Melbourne Stars romped to a five-wicket win over Brisbane Heat.
The Israeli military has blown up residential blocks in Beit Lahiya and Jabalia as tanks shell parts of Gaza City and a refugee camp, Palestinian media reports.
Richmond's Noah Balta, who signed a seven-year AFL deal in October, has been charged with assault following an incident in country NSW on December 30.
Australia have been eliminated from the United Cup despite Alex de Minaur winning both his singles and doubles matches in a 2-1 defeat of Great Britain.
Key aides of impeached South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol including his chief of staff and national security advisor have tendered their resignations.
Novak Djokovic continued his stunning record against France's Gael Monfils to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals as another Frenchman starred again
The Australian road cycling championships have moved for the first time in two decades, meaning a radically different January for the sport.
Investigators are working to extract data from the flight recorder of a plane that belly-landed and burst into flames in South Korea, killing 179 people.
Mitchell Starc has been sent for scans on his sore ribs ahead of the SCG Test, but Australia are confident the quick will be fit to face India in Sydney.
Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey has rejected suggestions change is needed for the SCG, believing Mitch Marsh can silence his critics against India.
Wildcard and world No.113 Kimberly Birrell claimed a top-10 scalp while Australian teenager Maya Joint gave a former world No.1 a huge Brisbane scare.
Criminal penalties for employers who deliberately underpay workers have come into effect, with hopes they will deter bosses from engaging in the practice.
Novak Djokovic joked that he hoped coach Andy Murray did not injure himself on a family skiing trip before the Brit joins him for the Australian Open.
The Ukrainian army has announced it struck an oil depot in Russia's Smolensk region that it says was used for military purposes.
Breakers' Tacko Fall heard a lot of voices doubting he could be a difference maker in the NBL but was happy to start silencing them in Cairns on New Year's Eve
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