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Tabloid’s lawyer accuses Prince Harry of ‘obfuscation’
A lawyer for the publisher of the Sun tabloid has accused Prince Harry of trying to obfuscate evidence it was seeking.
He missed lunch – but Aussie Bolt can dine at Wimbledon
Australian Alex Bolt has written an extraordinary tale at Wimbledon, the last-minute alternate in qualifying coming from match-point down to make the main draw.
Kenya police clash with protesters as tax plan dropped
Seven people have reportedly been rushed to hospital with gunshot wounds in the town of Homa Bay in western Kenya amid continuing anti-president protests.
The NRLW change that could make Origin even better
Queensland and NSW don't often see eye to eye on rugby league matters but they're on a unity ticket to have the NRLW season start before State of Origin.
Wallabies can wait as flying Ryan ordered to bulk up
Joe Schmidt has met with Tim Ryan to offer some insight after the exciting Queensland Reds winger was left out of the new Wallabies coach's first squad.
Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions’ record books
Oscar McInerney will become the most-capped Brisbane Lions ruckman when he lines up against old foe Max Gawn of Melbourne at the Gabba.
‘Not open to negotiation’: New homes face delays
Australia's housing minister has not said whether she believes having a home should be a human right, as a political gridlock delays building new homes.
New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must learn to navigate ordinary life after 14 years spent with a target on his back, prompting questions about his next moves.
Flanagan’s coach milestone leaves son ‘extremely proud’
When Shane Flanagan leads the Dragons for his 200th NRL game as a head coach, the milestone will have one player feeling a little prouder than the rest.
Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC
Aussies are using less power and producing more rooftop solar to cope with energy costs, the consumer watchdog finds, urging retailers to share cost reductions.
Sights set on cataract surgery for Indigenous people
First Nations people are more likely to suffer blindness at a younger age but an Indigenous health program is restoring sight for dozens of patients at a time.
Two in three Australian workers ‘using AI to save time’
Survey results showing rapid AI uptake in Australian workplaces come with a warning that the time-saving trend could be putting sensitive business data at risk.
Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again
Banishing Australian news content from Facebook could devastate media outlets and disadvantage audiences, an inquiry into social media has heard.
Israel storms Gaza City neighbourhood, bombs Rafah
Israeli forces have told Palestinians to leave a Gaza City neighbourhood as tanks and drones moved in, while also targeting remaining militants in Rafah.
Ukraine signs security pact with European Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed security agreements with the European Union at a summit in Brussels.
Israel pushes deeper into southern and northern Gaza
Israeli tanks have pushed further into part of Rafah, forcing thousands of Palestinians to flee, while also continuing their advance against Hamas in Gaza City.
‘Whole series of data’ before next rates call: RBA
The Reserve Bank's outlook on inflation is little changed and more data is needed to build a fuller picture of the economy, the deputy governor says.
Record funding boost for Australia’s Olympic hopefuls
Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share in $283 million of additional funding as Australia lifts its ambitions ahead of the 2032 Games in Brisbane.
India cane England, set up World T20 final with Proteas
India have hammered champions England in their T20 World Cup semi-final to set up a final showdown with South Africa in Barbados.
Democrats in damage control after Biden’s shaky debate
A stumbling effort by President Joe Biden in the first US election debate has renewed worries among some Democrats about his chances against Donald Trump.
Share house stabbing murder ‘very distressing’ scene
A man will remain in custody charged with murder over the stabbing death of a female housemate, who he had been living with for as little as two weeks.
Queensland complete turnaround, clinch Origin decider
In torrential Townsville rain, Queensland have beaten a wasteful NSW in front of a sell-out crowd to win the first three-game Women's State of Origin series.
Greenlight for ANZ’s takeover of Suncorp’s banking arm
ANZ's multibillion-dollar deal to buy Suncorp's banking arm is full steam ahead after federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers approved the plan.
‘Profound responsibility’ for new victims’ commissioner
Queensland's first victims' commissioner has been appointed in a bid to combat soaring rates of violence against women.
Brisbane’s Origin stars to sit out of Warriors trip
Reece Walsh, Patrick Carrigan and Payne Haas have all been rested from the Broncos' crunch clash in New Zealand, with the trio remaining in Australia.
Farage ‘let down’ by campaigners as UK election looms
Nigel Farage says he has been let down after Reform UK campaigners were recorded making racist and homophobic remarks a week out from the general election.
Ex-Socceroo Zdrilic to be ‘diamond’ coach: Perth Glory
A new era has begun at A-League Men club Perth Glory, with former Socceroos striker David Zdrilic appointed to lead the revamped squad for the next three years.
‘It’s been tough’: rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne
Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has thanked God, his family and supporters after spending more than a year in jail following his third rape trial.
Soward puts hand up for NSW job as pressure grows
NSW women's State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder is under pressure to keep her job after another series loss, with Jamie Soward putting his hand up as an option.
Dockers back in mids to match it with Sydney’s stars
Fremantle's premiership credentials will receive a huge test on Saturday when they take on the ladder-leading Swans at the SCG.