Sudan army chief defiant after surviving drone strike
Sudan's military says its leader has survived a drone attack on an army graduation ceremony he was attending in the country's east.
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Maduro asks Venezuela top court to audit election
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro says his party is ready to present all vote tallies from an election and ask the top court to ensure all parties do the same.
Iran’s supreme leader prays over the coffin of Haniyeh
Iran's supreme leader has led funeral prayers for Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, whose slaying Tehran blames on Israel and which risks sparking a wider conflict.
Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss
The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss to the United States in their final group game in Marseille.
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Relief in sight as rates focus switches to cuts
Mortgage-holders appear to have avoided another interest rate hike, in a welcome development for the federal government with an election on the horizon.
Trapped shooting cop’s rescue risked by ‘blackspot’
The police commander responding to a deadly shooting in rural Queensland was unable to order a rescue mission for an officer in danger due to phone blackspots.
Indigenous inequality not solvable overnight: PM
Just five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track to being met, a report says, leading to calls for the federal government to step in and do more.
Disability reform chance squandered, say advocates
Claims it is delaying reforms recommended by the disability royal commission have been rejected by the federal government, despite concern from advocates.
PM downplays airline duopoly as Rex waits for lifeline
A competition tsar has taken issue with the prime minister's suggestion that regional airline Rex engineered its own demise by targeting capital-city routes.
Death toll from landslides in India rises to 194
The search continues for survivors of landslides in southern India that killed at least 194 people, but hopes of finding the almost 200 missing are fading.
Fox etched into history with sixth Olympic medal
Jessica Fox has claimed her second gold of the Paris Games with victory in the C1 and has now won more individual Olympic medals than any other Australian.
Parker questions Games’ ‘dangerous’ boxing gender call
Australian boxing captain Caitlin Parker doesn't agree with the decision to allow two fighters to compete in Paris after they failed gender eligibility tests.
Australia’s Smith claims shooting bronze at Olympics
Australian trap shooter Penny Smith has won her first Olympic medal, taking trap bronze after scraping into the final.
Martin dethroned but Aussies hail Diehm’s BMX bronze
Logan Martin has crashed out in the Olympic BMX freestyle final as Natalya Diehm took a surprise bronze in the equivalent women's event in Paris.
China’s swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers
Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won an Olympic 100m freestyle silver medal behind a Chinese rival who he believes is drug-free.
UK police hurt in violent riot after three girls killed
Rioters have clashed with British police, hurling bricks and setting fires in a town already reeling from a knife attack that left three children dead.
Journalists at Nine end pay dispute with management
Editorial staff from the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age and other Nine mastheads have struck a deal with management over improved pay and conditions.
AFL accept Carlton’s handling of McKay head knock
The AFL say they are comfortable with the way Carlton have managed Harry McKay since he copped a knock to the head against North Melbourne almost two weeks ago.
Disgraced TV star appeals domestic violence conviction
Lawyers for former TV host Andrew O'Keefe have taken aim at the credibility of a woman he was found guilty of assaulting, in a bid to overturn his conviction.
Special education to stay despite royal commission call
While a royal commission urged for special schools to be phased out for students with disabilities, states and territories say the arrangements will stay.
Dolphins’ Farnworth embraces Manu showdown in wild west
The Dolphins have lost six of their past eight matches and need a dominant display from centre Herbie Farnworth against the Sydney Roosters in Perth.
Political playground fight rages over school funding
As the number of Australians finishing high school slips, the federal government has proposed a new plan to help students and teachers.
Panthers to meet with To’o as rumours shock teammates
Penrith are set to meet with Brian To'o in coming days, with teammates finding it hard to believe the NSW State of Origin flyer is unsettled at the NRL club.
Geelong great Harry Taylor to help Eagles’ coach search
West Coast are ready to develop a shortlist of coaching contenders to replace Adam Simpson, and Geelong great Harry Taylor will help them make the final choice.
CFMEU-busting law being prepared, new minister says
Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt has tasked his department to have new laws ready to go if the tarnished CFMEU push to fight its administration.
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Industry calls for $3b fund to clean dirty big trucks
A big investment will be needed to put more heavy-duty electric trucks on the road, an industry group says, as well as changes to support cleaner fuel.
Opposition leader can’t run state after claim: premier
The Queensland premier says the opposition leader is not fit for the top job after liquidators claimed he led a company that may have been trading insolvent.
‘Human right’: Indigenous artefacts to return home
Indigenous Australian artefacts held in Canada will be returned to Queensland in a step towards truth-telling and healing.
Munster says Storm’s Hughes deserving of Dally M hype
Returning Melbourne Storm star Cameron Munster says Jahrome Hughes would be a deserving winner of the Dally M Medal.
Fans sign up, show up in record 2024 AFL campaign
The AFL is enjoying one of its tightest seasons in history, and the fans have voted with their feet by rocking up to games in record numbers.
India landslide death toll rises to 151, amid search
Landslides triggered by torrential rain in southern India have killed more than 150 people as the search for survivors continues.