Ukraine hits St Petersburg oil depot before Putin visit
Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and naval base in St Petersburg hours before President Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum gets under way.
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Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes Hormuz in Gulf flare-up
Hopes of an imminent peace deal in Iran appear dashed, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely closed more than three months after war broke out.
Housing slowdown sharper than Treasury forecast: CBA
Reserve Bank officials will respond to economic growth figures and a home price slowdown as they front a parliamentary hearing on Thursday.
AI’s dirty secret: data centre boom threatens resources
Artificial intelligence could use three per cent of global energy by the end of the decade, the UN warns, and use 10 times more land than Mexico City.
Haas bake of ‘BS Broncos’ was justified: Walsh
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh says a forthright spray of his teammates by Payne Haas was just what the team needed after four straight losses.
Surpluses to provide boost in battle to cut budget debt
A state government is set to forecast four years of surpluses as it delivers a budget focused on reducing its ballooning debt burden.
‘First time’: Dolphins dream team years in the making
The Dolphins will field a team against North Queensland that has claims to being the strongest in their history, as they emerge from years of injury carnage.
Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup
Valentine Holmes has a stellar record for Queensland and Australia but now he wants to bring all that experience to Cook Islands at the World Cup.
Ebola testing improving amid Congo violence: WHO chief
The World Health Organisation chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region.
‘Get bragging rights’: derby means more for Haas duo
Payne Haas sends younger brother Klese a paragraph of tips after each game but the pair will compare notes on the field when Brisbane host Gold Coast.
World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster
Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says players are unwilling to speak up about human rights abuses because of fear it will affect their World Cup hopes.
Russia kills at least three in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk
Three people have been killed and 11 injured in a daytime Russian attack on residential buildings in Ukraine's frontline city of Kramatorsk.
‘Fig leaf’ tariffs blasted as US fires fresh tax salvo
A new round of US tariffs has generated a rare moment of political unity in Australia, with the government and opposition pushing back on the proposed changes.
Israel, Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
There are hopes for peace in Iran with the news that separately Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire after negotiations brokered in Washington.
Alleged home invader shot after elderly couple stabbed
An elderly couple suffering critical stab wounds after an alleged home invasion have shot their attacker in self-defence, leaving all three in hospital.
Wild, unseasonal weather unleashes severe thunderstorms
Unseasonal weather has unleashed heavy downpours and 500,000 lightning strikes across a rain-sodden region and caused chaos, triggering flash flooding.
Funeral for Hamas chief, Israel escalates Gaza attacks
Mourners have carried the bodies of Hamas' armed wing chief and his wife and son in a funeral procession in Gaza, as Israel's military struck more sites.
Bail bid by terror-accused ‘ISIS bride’ to be with kids
A woman linked to Islamic State who has been living in the community after returning to Australia will seek release on bail so she can care for her children.
Cleary doesn’t care if masterclass silences doubters
For so long under fire over his record in big State of Origin moments, NSW halfback Nathan Cleary had his fingerprints all over a gripping game-one comeback.
Daring drone prison drop-off dashed by officers
Officers have stopped a drone carrying more than $1 million worth of contraband including drugs and a mobile phone into a northern Australian prison.
Manufacturer gears up for $2b ‘forever chemicals’ fight
Australia is seeking billions in damages from a leading manufacturer, claiming it concealed information over the risks of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.
Interim coach Solomon ‘won’t consider’ Bombers job
Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.
Freo taking nothing for granted against hurting Lions
Fremantle are set to be without Hayden Young for a third straight match as they prepare to take on a Brisbane outfit gunning to make amends for a rare flop.
Notorious pedophile fights ‘excessive’ life sentence
A bid to slash an "excessive" life sentence has been launched by one of Australia's worst pedophiles who was jailed for 307 child sexual offences.
‘Huge mistake’: how Howard spurred Boomer investors
The share of property investors older than 60 has more than doubled since the capital gains discount was introduced, Reserve Bank of Australia research shows.
Manly holding no grudges towards ‘great guy’ Ponga
Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge will sideline recent NSW debutant Tolu Koula for two games, but Manly interim coach Kieran Foran is holding no grudges.
NZ shuns ‘sugar hits’ in budget, cuts growth forecast
New Zealand has unveiled a bare-bones budget with a projected surplus sooner than expected, but few incentives for voters in an election year.
‘I plan to be back’: Jensen rises from lung blood clots
Brisbane prop Corey Jensen has described the "whirlwind" episode that led to him spending nine days in hospital with blood clots in his lung.
‘Beats defenders easily’: Reds teen licensed to run
Queensland teenager Treyvon Pritchard will be able to showcase his skills at fullback against the Drua as the Reds ready for the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Lions veteran Zorko hit for six, Swans rest Grundy
Brisbane will have to battle out of their recent form slide without star veteran Dayne Zorko after scans more injury damage.
‘Always a blessing’: Haas boosts Broncos and NSW
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has a first-up agenda of reviving Brisbane's season in a key area as he also puts himself in the frame for a return to to the NSW side.