Sexual violence rampant in Sudan, says rights group
The 15-month war in Sudan has resulted in rampant sexual violence against women which shows no sign of abating, a report by Human Rights Watch says.
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Aussie Chris Burton grabs eventing silver on gift horse
Australian Chris Burton has won a silver medal in the individual eventing competition at the Chateau of Versailles.
Garside rocked by boxing loss as giant Aussie triumphs
A distraught Harry Garside has been unable to turn bronze into gold with the Australian boxer bowing out in his first fight at the Paris Olympics.
Broncos player facing domestic violence investigation
The NRL Integrity Unit has been alerted to a Queensland Police investigation into a Brisbane player over an alleged domestic violence incident.
Families vow to endure inquest to honour slain officers
The families of two officers shot dead in Queensland say they will honour their memory at an inquest, calling for any reforms to be introduced immediately.
Man denies murder in train station scissor stabbing
A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a 24-year-old, who died after being stabbed in the neck in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley train station in July 2022.
Eagles vow to protect Harley Reid from fiery reprisals
Harley Reid was in the thick of the physical battles against Fremantle, and West Coast players are keen to protect the No.1 draft pick.
‘What if’ thoughts never end: sister of missing tourist
Eight missing person cases involving women, including a German tourist who disappeared in Tasmania, are being highlighted in a national campaign.
Advocates, refugees hope for new page in immigration
Refugee and migrant advocates have paid tribute to Andrew Giles but for asylum-seekers a cabinet reshuffle adds a sense of dread to their legal limbo.
Ex-TV star O’Keefe released on bail after new charges
Disgraced former TV star Andrew O'Keefe has secured bail after being charged with stalking and breaching an AVO after an incident in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Cartwright unclear where Eels future lies under Ryles
Bryce Cartwright admits he remains in the dark over whether he is part of Parramatta's future as incoming coach Jason Ryles makes some big decisions.
Giants on guard as AFL top eight race heats up
Facing a tough run across the last four home-and-away rounds, midfielder Finn Callaghan knows there's little room for error for flag hopefuls GWS.
Dockers bid to clear Fyfe for crunch clash with Bombers
Fremantle will head to the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night in a bid to overturn Nat Fyfe's one-match ban for striking.
Fox hoping K1 is just the start of Olympic gold rush
Jessica Fox will take a night to celebrate her K1 gold medal but will then be straight back into training in Paris as she looks to defend her Olympic C1 crown.
Barnaby wounded as ‘bullets’ metaphor ricochets
The Nationals MP has faced calls to resign from the shadow ministry after urging rallygoers to use their ballots as bullets.
Russia inches toward supply route in Ukraine’s east
Russian forces say they have overrun two front-line villages after relentless assaults that are part of a push in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Man accused of stealing army vehicle from barracks
A man has been extradited from Victoria to Queensland after being accused of stealing an Australian Defence Force vehicle from a Brisbane barracks.
Magpies great Pendlebury to play on in 2025
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury will play on with the Magpies in 2025, giving himself the chance to go well beyond 400 AFL games.
Asofa-Solomona adamant he will see out Storm deal
Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he has cleared the air with the NRL club's bosses and intends to see out his lucrative deal at the Storm.
Magpies remain optimistic as AFL finals race heats up
Collingwood ruck-forward Mason Cox insists Craig McRae's side can still qualify for the finals and will fight to save their AFL premiership defence.
Chaos in court as mum jailed over forced marriage
A woman has been hospitalised after collapsing during the sentence of a mother who forced her daughter to marry a man who later killed her.
Venezuela president, opposition in election stand-off
Venezuela's opposition has claimed it won the nation's presidential vote, despite the Electoral Council saying President Nicolas Maduro was re-elected.
Utoikamanu exit latest black eye for troubled Tigers
Stefano Utoikamanu has told Wests Tigers he will not sign a new five-year deal and quit the NRL club at the end of this season.
Flanagan fears for Dragons’ finals hopes after flogging
Shane Flanagan has labelled St George Illawarra's 46-10 loss to Penrith as their worst of the year, leaving them with an uphill battle to make the NRL finals.
De Goey doubt as Pies chase AFL finals berth
An ongoing groin issue has cast doubt over Jordan De Goey's season as Collingwood fight to keep their AFL premiership defence alive.
Bulldogs ‘maintain the rage’ against Swans in AFL upset
AFL finals hopefuls the Western Bulldogs have shocked premiership favourites Sydney with a comprehensive 39-point victory to secure a spot in the top eight.
Titans stun fading Dolphins with crucial comeback win
Gold Coast have handed the Dolphins their sixth loss in eight games, storming home to win 21-14 after trailing 14-0.
Three passengers dead following car roll-over
A driver was able to free himself from a crash that left three passengers dead when a car rolled over at a country intersection.
Freo’s Fyfe suspended, fines aplenty after fiery derby
The fiery Western derby has delivered three suspensions and 14 melee fines, while North Melbourne young gun George Wardlaw has been fined for tripping.
Cleary puts Storm on notice as NRL finals race narrows
Nathan Cleary scored a scintillating hat-trick in his reunion with Penrith halves partner Jarome Luai, while Brisbane's NRL finals hopes took another hit.
Calls for restraint as Israel vows vengeance
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed Hezbollah will pay a heavy price after a rocket attack in Golan Heights killed 12 young people.