Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on some foreign companies involved in the production of Russian missiles and drones.
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WNBL finals set as Fire extinguish Griffin-less Spirit
The Townsville Fire have secured the WNBL's minor championship, beating the Bendigo Spirit in a grand final rematch in the last game before the finals.
Ski superstar’s Olympics ends with fractured leg
Already racing on a badly injured knee, American superstar Lindsey Vonn has undergone surgery after breaking her leg after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
Japanese prime minister’s party secures supermajority
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy through spending.
Thai PM wins election in unexpectedly clear result
Preliminary election results in Thailand indicate the governing Bhumjaithai Party has triumphed, with the People's Party in second place.
Cam Smith: golf world set to be all shook up by Elvis
Cameron Smith had a spell when he was the best golfer in the world -- and thinks his young Queensland protege Elvis Smylie can now follow suit.
Banana growers hoping cyclone bends around farming hub
Residents in an isolated agricultural hub are bracing for the arrival of a tropical cyclone that could flatten a banana crop which supplies an entire state.
Liberals prepare for leadership coup after ‘dire’ poll
Angus Taylor is expected to run for the Liberal Party's top job despite warnings it would amount to a "political assassination" of its first female leader.
‘Not alone’: Israeli president comforts Bondi victims
Injured victims of the Bondi terror attack have been comforted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog as he champions solidarity amid unrest over his visit.
Epstein didn’t traffick victims to elite, FBI concluded
US investigators collected evidence Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls but concluded he did not lead a sex trafficking ring serving powerful men.
Sovereign citizens pose ‘radical’ security threat
Governments must work together to tackle the dangerous rise of sovereign citizens, with spontaneous acts of violence that kill cops on the rise, a report warns.
Australia fall to Ecuador in sensational Davis Cup loss
Lleyton Hewitt's under-strength Australian Davis Cup team have suffered a boilover loss on the clay to rank outsiders Ecuador.
Ukraine urges acceleration of US-brokered peace talks
Ukraine is "ready to speed up" US-brokered peace talks with Russia, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says.
Israel to take more West Bank powers
Israel's cabinet is moving to make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers.
Aussies snowboarders go big to make Olympic final
Australia will have two snowboarders in the women's big air Olympic final for the first time with Meila Stalker and Tess Coady in the hunt for the medals.
St Kilda star injured again, Port ruck’s season over
The only positive for one of the AFL's most injury-cursed players is that his latest setback isn't the knee problem that kept him out all of last year.
AFL players’ millionaires club more than doubles
A few days after Chris Fagan expressed concern about St Kilda's big spending, the AFL has released figures that outline how much the top stars are earning.
Signs of softening spending could stay RBA’s rates hand
A surprise slide in consumer spending has thrown more uncertainty around the Reserve Bank's next move on interest rates.
NZ mosque shooter’s bid to have convictions overturned
Brenton Tarrant, the Australian man responsible for New Zealand's deadliest mass shooting, has appeared in a Wellington court in a bid to appeal his conviction.
HK media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years’ jail
A Hong Kong court has sentenced media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, in a China-imposed national security case.
‘I want more’: Reynolds to retire after saving Broncos
Adam Reynolds is to retire at the end of the 2026 NRL season after a wonderful career and with the knowledge Brisbane's future is in capable hands.
‘Chips and a parmi’: Aussie stars in Super Bowl rout
Michael Dickson has become the second Australian to play in a Super Bowl win, punting with precision in Seattle's domination of New England.
‘That’s on you’: Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act
Fraser McReight has addressed the elephant in the room as Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss prepares to transition into the Wallabies' top job later this year.
Injury casts doubt over Aussie star’s Winter Olympics
Australian aerials superstar Laura Peel has suffered an injury on the eve of the winter Games.
Aspiring Matildas bolter nets record move to Juventus
Annalise Rasmussen is nearing a maiden Matildas call-up after earning a move to Juventus following a stellar season for the Central Coast Mariners.
Cummins reveals plan for returning from back injury
After a "minor setback" ruled Pat Cummins out of the T20 World Cup, the star Australia quick has revealed when he hopes to return to the field.
Family arrives to farewell teenager who died on K’gari
The distraught family of a teenager found dead surrounded by dingoes have made the heartbreaking journey to Australia as they look to farewell their daughter.
Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit ‘riot’
Protest restrictions introduced after the Bondi terror attack have been extended ahead of the Israeli president's visit as activists plan nationwide rallies.
ALW coaching great Juric parts ways with Sydney
Ante Juric has stepped down as Sydney FC boss with immediate effect, leaving a legacy that includes six major trophies across an eight-year span.
‘Scary is good’: Bennett reunion gives Fifita bounce
David Fifita has set his sights on regaining his Queensland jersey after reuniting with Wayne Bennett at South Sydney after a injury-plagued year at Gold Coast.
Discount loans to drive down the price of electric cars
Finance on electric vehicles from two big brands will be subsidised by the government under a plan to cut the cost of low-emission cars.