Polls close in UK’s crucial Makerfield by-election
As the people of Makerfield vote, Labour candidate Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster to replace Sir Keir Starmer by winning the parliamentary race.
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Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major attack on capital
Ukraine has hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in days and disrupted flights in one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia's capital in 2026.
KPMG defies powerful Senate committee at the 11th hour
A consultancy giant will take centre stage at a federal parliamentary committee hearing examining corporate oversight following an audit leak scandal.
Ton-up Scott fights while Rory fires at fog-hit US Open
Milestone man Adam Scott is the best Australian early in the fog-hit US Open at storied and treacherous Shinnecock Hills on New York's Long Island.
Founders warn of talent exodus despite tax carve-outs
A snap two-day parliamentary inquiry into budget tax changes is set to deliver its report as startup founders warn innovation will be hit despite carve-outs.
Aussie takes reins at Beckham’s ambitious Salford City
Salford City's star-studded ownership have snapped up Australian Peter Cklamovski as the ambitious English club's new manager.
Dockers overcome yips to chase down Cats for 13th win
Luke Jackson has kicked three goals and Andrew Brayshaw racked up a whopping 16 possessions in the third quarter alone as Fremantle edged past Geelong.
First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal
Three ships have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran deal to end their war, but Israeli strikes stir doubt about peace efforts in Lebanon.
Pie Pendlebury given an extended rest, Crows load up
Despite Collingwood having a bye last week, veteran midfielder Scott Pendlebury has been rested from Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide at the MCG.
Suns use their Witts for huge home clash against Hawks
Gold Coast have dropped three players and Hawthorn will welcome back one of their top stars for Friday night's clash between two teams badly in need of a win.
Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has harshly criticised NATO members over defence spending as he announced a re-evaluation of US military forces in Europe.
Former league great accused of blocking star’s return
Israel Folau's hopes of returning to the NRL after more than a decade were blocked by former league great Wayne Pearce, according to Folau's wife.
Future of UK’s Starmer hangs on crucial by-election
The polls have opened in England in a historic election that leadership contender Andy Burnham hopes will begin his bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.
Neighbours’ grief over remorseless killer’s plea deal
An 85-year-old woman who was killed and dumped in a river is being remembered as a generous neighbour as her killer finally admitted her guilt.
‘A lot going on’: Hill returns to Magpies training
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Bobby Hill is a long way off playing again after returning from the latest interruption to his football.
‘Carry his loss’: family mourn son, drunk driver jailed
A speeding, drunk driver has been jailed for 14 years over a horror crash that killed a nine-year-old boy and serious injured his dad as they rode an e-bike.
Youth crime dip sparks older offenders, reforms debate
Youth crime is falling in one state but it is unclear whether the government's tough "adult crime, adult time" reforms are playing a role in the trend.
Tigers had expected skipper Koroisau to play Origin II
Four-time State of Origin representative Api Koroisau was forced to watch NSW's game-two loss from the bench as one of two unused substitutes.
‘Mothership’ linked to $100m cocaine and meth plot
Six people have been charged over an alleged $100 million cocaine and methamphetamine pipeline fed by a drug ''mothership'' moored offshore.
Numbers stack up for McEvoy Comm Games special
A peaking Cameron McEvoy is quietly confident he can set the Commonwealth Games alight by bettering his world record in the 50m freestyle.
How Dragons plan to stop Newcastle Knights gun
Newcastle's Greg Marzhew scored five tries the last time St George Illawarra played the Knights, but Dean Young insists his side has improved since then.
Charges dropped for woman accused of children’s murder
A woman accused of killing her adult children has had her final murder charge dropped after nearly 10 years of police investigations and six years in custody.
Evergreen NBL star leads Australia’s Comm Games charge
Leading a team of debutants, Perth Wildcats captain and six-time NBL champion Jesse Wagstaff will make his third Commonwealth Games appearance at age 40.
Criminologists liken CFMEU to organised crime group
Leading experts say CFMEU allegations show a union acting more like a crime network than an industrial watchdog, using fear to dominate building sites.
Snowtown killer’s parole release back in limbo
A decision to block a Snowtown killer's parole has been set aside by a court, but it has ordered a new review of the process.
Flyhalf heads west as Reds bolster lock stocks
Two Australian playmakers are on the move while the Queensland Reds have addressed a depth issue in a key area.
Coaching genius unleashes Mad Max in Maroon
Queensland star Max Plath showcased his 'do anything, anywhere, anytime' approach in a stunning win after coach Billy Slater's masterful advice before kick-off.
Jackie O vows full steam ahead after Kyle settles
Radio star Jackie "O" Henderson shows no signs of dropping her claims against her former employer even after her former co-host settled for millions.
Nawaqanitawase reflects on bittersweet Origin debut
Code-hopping star Mark Nawaqanitawase has reflected on starring on his State of Origin debut in a thumping NSW defeat to Queensland at the MCG.
‘My kids are gone’: pram crash horror shatters parents
The parents of a five-year-old and a toddler are grappling with the loss of their two children who were struck by a SUV while in a pram close to their home.
Teen to stand trial over businessman’s fatal stabbing
A teen has been committed to stand trial after being accused of fatally stabbing the Universal Store clothing retailer co-founder at a house party.