‘Not how I want to win’: Medvedev takes Dubai title
Danill Medvedev has won his 23rd title but not in the way he wanted with a walkover against his Dubai Tennis Championship final opponent Tallon Griekspoor.
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Afghanistan fires at Pakistani jets over Kabul
Border skirmishes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated with the heaviest fighting in years raising fears of protracted conflict.
Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader
The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.
‘Learnt a lot’: the key to Meredith’s red-hot start
Brumbies flyhalf Declan Meredith says his star predecessors have shaped him into the player he is as he continued his blistering form against the Blues.
Mardi Gras marchers rest feet after night of nights
The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets after the biggest LGBTQI party of the year is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the festival's 48th year.
‘Not good enough’: Aussies miss podium at Sydney SailGP
Australia have missed the podium at the Sydney SailGP for the first time, with the USA crowned champions after an uncharacteristically light day on the harbour.
‘We travel enough’: Cowboys’ NRL global round warning
The NRL are eying off gradually building towards four overseas double-headers each season by the end of this decade, but there will be some hurdles with clubs.
Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener
Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.
Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security
Ukraine says Russia has agreed to a proposed Ukraine post-war security guarantee which commits the US and its European allies to act if Russia attacks.
Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance
There are limited options to rescue Australians in Iran, the prime minister warns, saying the safety of citizens is his top priority.
Israel closes Rafah border crossing into Gaza again
Israel has closed the border crossings with Gaza, including Rafah, a key entry point for getting humanitarian aid into the strip.
Pop-soul singer Olivia Dean wins big at BRIT Awards
With a Grammy already under her belt, Olivia Dean has stolen the show at Britain's pop music honours, adding four BRIT awards to her burgeoning trophy cabinet.
‘She’s in the sky’: K’gari tragedy teen farewelled
Canadian teen Piper James has been farewelled at a funeral after her death on K'gari, where her body was found surrounded by dingoes.
Key Socceroo returns from injury ahead of friendlies
Connor Metcalfe is back playing for Bundesliga team FC St. Pauli in a rare bit of good news on the injury front for Socceroos boss Tony Popovic.
Sivo bags four in Vegas as coach Arthur makes statement
Former Parramatta flyer Maika Sivo has scored four tries in just his second game for Leeds, helping the Rhinos to a 58-6 demolition of Hull KR.
‘It’s perfect’: Dolphins co-captain move frees Gilbert
Dolphins star half Isaiya Katoa will co-captain the side in 2026 with Tom Gilbert, who says the new partnership will bring out the best in both.
Knights relief for Fletcher with Ponga still main man
Kalyn Ponga remains the most important man in Newcastle's attack, inspiring the Knights to a 28-18 season-opening win over North Queensland in Las Vegas.
‘Dancing in the streets’: Iranian-Australians celebrate
There's a growing sense of hope among some Iranian-Australians after the United States and Israel launched strikes, killing Iran's supreme leader.
Cricket gods smile on Healy as Australia win series
India formed a guard of honour for Alyssa Healy's last one-day international and she rose to the occasion with a record-breaking century as Australia won.
Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home
Iran are preparing to kick off their Asian Cup campaign amid the backdrop of unrest in the Middle East and the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
OpenAI details layered protections in US defence pact
OpenAI says its defence deal with the Pentagon has more guardrails than any previous agreement for classified AI deployments, including Anthropic's.
Australia’s driest town swamped as deadly storms swirl
Torrential rain, severe storms and dangerous floods continue to cause havoc, leading to the death of a motorcyclist who was swept away in a creek.
Sports bosses ‘closely monitoring’ Middle East conflict
Australian Grand Prix organisers are among sports organisations closely following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.
Sweet spot: Vegas a success for NRL, but where to now?
If 2026 is as good as it gets for the NRL in Vegas, that could be considered a success. But the league must work out how to keep the hype and where to go next.
Disappointed: Dragons say Vegas ended with wrong call
Stephen Crichton has nailed a golden-point field goal to lift Canterbury to victory in Las Vegas, but St George Illawarra insist he was set up by a wrong call.
‘Greatest’: Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller
The Townsville Fire have won their second WNBL championship in four years after a dramatic grand final game-two victory in Perth against the Lynx.
‘Crazy’: Green in seventh heaven after latest LPGA win
Australian golf ace Hannah Green has captured her seventh LPGA Tour victory in just her second start of the year at the Women's World Championship in Singapore.
Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL
Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership.
Butters sizzles as slick Port overpower Eagles
Port Adelaide tuned up for the AFL home-and-away campaign with a dominant win over West Coast in their final pre-season hit-out.
“We move on”: Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win
The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.
Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fires missiles
Israel has launched airstrikes on the Lebanese capital od Beirut after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border.