Israel sends delegation to negotiate deal with Hamas
Israeli officials say a delegation is on its way to negotiate a hostage release agreement with Hamas amid continued attacks on sites in the Gaza Strip.
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Palestine protesters must face ‘full force’ of law: PM
The prime minister has accused protesters of undermining democracy after they breached parliamentary security to unfurl pro-Palestinian banners.
Pedo cop likely had more victims after 50 boys groomed
Former police officer Paul Reynolds likely groomed or sexually abused more than 50 boys over 30 years and concealed it through his status.
Payman laments ‘injustice’ as she slams door on Labor
Labor failing to act against the "greatest injustice of our times" pushed pro-Palestinian senator Fatima Payman to quit the party she felt she couldn't change.
Hurricane Beryl lashes Jamaica as toll rises to 10
The Cayman Islands and Mexico are in Hurricane Beryl's sights after the storm led a deadly trail of destructions across smaller islands in the Caribbean.
UK votes in election expected to propel Labour to power
Britons are voting in an election that's expected to bring Keir Starmer's Labour to power, sweeping away Rishi Sunak's Conservatives after 14 years.
Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon’s McGrath
Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at their best as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.
Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL
Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
Richmond give Martin more time to decide his future
Coach Adem Yze says Richmond don't have a timeline on Dustin Martin's decision on his future as the superstar battles a back injury.
Fatal stolen car crash lights fuse on teen crime plague
The Victorian government has taken the children's court to task over its handling of repeat youth offenders following a deadly crash in Melbourne's east.
Titans rocked as Brimson, Sami ruled out with injury
Gold Coast duo AJ Brimson and Phillip Sami won't play against Cronulla due to injury, with Tanah Boyd and Jacob Alick coming into the 17.
Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Fighting continues to rage across Gaza as Israel's security cabinet prepares to meet to discuss Hamas' positions on a ceasefire deal.
More Eels misery as Paulo injury compounds Souths loss
Parramatta have slumped to a fourth-straight NRL loss, falling to a 32-16 defeat at the hands of a resurgent South Sydney.
Labour landslide set to sweep Starmer to power in UK
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken of the country's desire for change, after officially winning his seat, amid a massive Labour wave in the UK election.
Parra players under pump as Eels hit rock bottom
Interim Parramatta coach Trent Barrett says the Eels were their own worst enemy in their loss to South Sydney.
Winter-break headache as Labor hones re-election pitch
Labor and the coalition will use a month-long break from parliament to refine their respective pitches to voters as a possible year-end election looms.
Nuclear policy flicked ahead of LNP state convention
The hot topic of nuclear energy does not appear on the agenda of Queensland's Liberal National Party annual convention.
Spread of war in southeast Sudan displaces 136,000: UN
The United Nations says attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in southeastern Sudan have sparked an exodus of more than 136,000 people.
Joy for de Minaur and Popyrin mixed with Wimbledon woe
Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have won at Wimbledon but there was agony for fellow Australians Thanasi Kokkinakis, Daria Saville and Adam Walton.
Hungary PM ‘to meet Putin,’ Russian strikes hit Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is reportedly set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin days after visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Adam Simpson stands firm amid talk of player unrest
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says it's normal to have some player discontent at AFL clubs, no matter how well the side is going.
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‘Grubby politics’: Pocock calls out Payman ‘smear’
Fatima Payman has called on Labor to properly represent diverse communities after she quit the party over her stance on Palestine and what she saw as inaction.
Manly keep open mind on Trbojevic’s centre shift
Manly have kept their options open on Tom Trbojevic playing centre on his return from injury, and won't stop him playing State of Origin III if picked.
Israel delegation to negotiate hostage deal with Hamas
Israeli officials say a delegation is on its way to negotiate a hostage release agreement with Hamas amid continued attacks on sites in the Gaza Strip.
Pressure grows on Biden as he tries to prove fitness
In the latest attempt to pressure Joe Biden to drop out of the US presidential race, an heiress says she'll stop donations to the Democrats, until he goes.
Opportunity knocks for Blues veteran as Giants await
Carlton defender Adam Saad has never been part of a team in such a strong position this late in an AFL season and is determined not to let the opportunity slip.
‘I wish you well’: verdict over homeless man’s stabbing
Stephen Greenfield, whose ex-girlfriend said he came home one night saying "I killed someone", has been acquitted of murdering homeless man Reginald Mullaly.
Probe of Dutton overseeing terror case document failure
A former judge has launched a preliminary inquiry into the Home Affairs Department not disclosing a key court document while Peter Dutton was minister.
UK’s Labour sweeps to power as Sunak concedes election
The UK's next Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer says the fight for trust ' will be the battle that defines our age', after Labour ousted the Conservatives.
Gadecki in, O’Connell out for Olympic tennis team
Olivia Gadecki has been added to Australia's Olympic tennis line-up, to play doubles with Ajla Tomljanovic, while Chris O'Connell has withdrawn with injury.
Cops slammed for letting kids pretend to be criminals
Police liaison officers have been accused of letting kids pretend to be criminals in a paddy wagon at a NAIDOC event in Brisbane before the vehicle was removed.