Penrith grind out win as Broncos lose five in a row
Penrith showed their trademark grit and class in a 14-6 win over Brisbane, where the genius of fullback Reece Walsh wasn't quite enough for the Broncos.
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Mexico on red alert as Hurricane Beryl crosses coast
Hurricane Beryl has hit Mexico as a category 2 storm after wreaking deadly havoc across the Caribbean.
Sharks slump to another NRL loss at hands of Titans
Cronulla have slumped to a fifth loss in six games after being beaten 20-16 by Gold Coast in their NRL clash in Coffs Harbour.
Gaza ceasefire hopes rise as Israel to resume talks
A "significant breakthrough" from Hamas and Israel saying it will return to negotiations have boosted efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza.
Probe into police altercation with Indigenous elder
The foster mother of an Indigenous woman whose police shooting death is under coronial investigation has been injured after she was knocked over by an officer.
New PM Starmer pledges action not words to fix Britain
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to rebuild trust in politics and deliver change after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide victory.
Latrell Mitchell set to miss Origin III with injury
NSW centre Latrell Mitchell looks set to be ruled out of the third and decisive State of Origin game with a foot injury.
Cam Waters nabs fourth pole of the season in Townsville
Tickford Racing's Cam Waters has led a Ford Mustang pack to win his fourth Supercars pole of the season for race 13 in Townsville.
No contract yet, but Foran wants to play on in 2025
Kieran Foran has confirmed he still wants to play on in 2025 at Gold Coast, after being one of their best in the upset 20-16 win over Cronulla.
Aussies back stronger protections for whistleblowers
Australians want stronger protections for whistleblowers, according to a new survey conducted after an ex-military lawyer was jailed for leaking defence papers.
Efforts to secure Gaza hostage release gain momentum
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a deal with Israel.
Bombers claim top-eight scalp by stunning Magpies
Essendon have notched up their best win of the AFL season, hanging on to defeat reigning premiers Collingwood by 12 points at the MCG.
Hungary PM Orban talks Ukraine peace with Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on a Ukrainian peace deal, a move opposed by some countries' leaders.
Cam Waters wins drama-packed Townsville Supercars race
Cam Waters has held off rival Chaz Mostert and a charging Will Brown to claim his second Supercars race win of the season in Townsville.
North continue Suns’ road woes with upset AFL win
Last-placed North Melbourne have stunned Gold Coast and kept them out of the top eight with a four-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Go vote, parties tell French voters ahead of run-off
France's political parties are urging voters to turn out en masse in the second round of parliamentary elections.
NAIDOC is a time for ‘Blak, loud and proud’ celebration
NAIDOC Week begins on Sunday under the theme 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud', which was chosen in response to October's Voice referendum defeat.
Appetite for sugar tax to fight diabetes and obesity
Calls for a tax on sugary drinks have won the support of a federal parliamentary committee among its recommendations to combat diabetes and obesity.
Lyon remains optimistic despite St Kilda setbacks
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the Saints have had an "uptick" in form over their past four games, ahead of a big test this Sunday against top side Sydney.
Souths surge tempts Arrow into delaying surgery
South Sydney forward Jai Arrow is willing to delay season-ending shoulder surgery as the Rabbitohs eye a late charge towards the NRL's top eight.
World leaders congratulate the UK’s new PM Keir Starmer
Britain's new prime minister has fielded calls from leaders around the world after Labour's landslide election win in the UK.
Defiant Biden says he doesn’t need a cognitive test
In his first interview since his stumbling debate with Donald Trump, Joe Biden says only "Lord almighty" can oust him from the presidential race.
Crowd cheers independent senator on arrival in WA
West Australian Senator Fatima Payman said she's ready to serve her home state as an independent as a crowd of supporters welcomed her home.
Siosifa Talakai ban brings more pain for Cronulla
Cronulla have lost five of their last six games and are now set to lose former NSW representative Siosifa Talakai for a week.
Efforts to secure Gaza deal with Israel gain momentum
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a deal with Israel.
Josh Rogers set for Broncos recall amid halves crisis
Kevin Walters says half Josh Rogers will play for Brisbane against St George Illawarra next week as hulking prop Va'a Semu is a chance for a debut.
‘Gentle giant’: Fiery JWH cements Roosters legacy
Trent Robinson says Jared Waerea-Hargreaves should be recognised as one of rugby league's great front-rowers as he sets a Roosters club record.
Brisbane backman has template for match-up on star Crow
Brisbane defender Brandon Starcevich says training on teammate Charlie Cameron gives him a perfect template for a potential match-up on Adelaide's Izak Rankine.
Home searched after woman’s body discovered at a tip
Detectives are looking at whether the body of a woman found by workers at a waste management facility was originally dumped in a bin at a nearby property.
More funding, workforce boost for abortion services
Women's health services will get a funding boost ahead of new laws allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe an abortion medication.
Prime minister ridiculed as LNP eyes state prize
Peter Dutton has mocked the prime minister, after Anthony Albanese claimed things will "get better", and backed his state colleagues to win government.