Russian oil refinery damaged in Ukraine drone attack
Debris from a drone shot down by Russian defences has sparked a fire at a Black Sea oil refinery, officials say.
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Scott, Day fade as Aussie challenge peters out at Troon
Jason Day and Adam Scott made bright starts in their final-day push at the British Open but failed to cash in as blustery Royal Troon again dashed their dreams.
Backed by Biden, Harris moves to secure White House bid
US Vice President Kamala Harris's allies have hit the phones in a bid to shore up Democratic support for her presidential campaign after Joe Biden withdrew.
Schauffele roars to second major win of year at Open
Xander Schauffele has proved in a class of his own in the final round of the British Open as he raced away to victory at Royal Troon with a closing 65.
Home building to gather steam but undershoot 1.2m goal
A recovery in home building is coming but will take time and is still expected to fall short of the 1.2 million national target.
No one would have won us the hitouts: Demons coach
Melbourne were crushed in the clearance and hit-out battle against Fremantle, and Demons coach Simon Goodwin says Tom Fullarton wouldn't have been the answer.
Voters leave Albanese, Dutton as resentment grows
Most Australians do not want Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton to be the nation's next prime minister, the latest Newspoll shows.
Evacuation order for part of Gaza humanitarian zone
The Israeli military is planning a raid against Hamas militants who they say are embedded in a section of a Gaza humanitarian zone.
Piastri joins Aussie F1 elite with first Grand Prix win
Oscar Piastri has won his first Formula One Grand Prix in Hungary, becoming the fifth Australian driver to join the winners' circle.
Fox sisters spurring each other at Paris Games
Australian star Jessica Fox will be joined by younger sister Noemie Fox for the first time at her fourth Olympics as she aims for more canoe and kayak success.
Dress rehearsal readies Fox for hectic Games opening
Jessica Fox has trialled staying up late and then simulating competition the next day to ensure she can take part in the Olympic opening ceremony.
Zelenskiy urges long-range weapons after Kyiv attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says its necessary to destroy Russian bombers at their air bases to protect Ukraine from air raids.
Dearden inspires Cowboys to gritty win over Bulldogs
North Queensland five-eighth Tom Dearden has conjured the match winning play late in a vital 20-18 win over Canterbury in Townsville.
Mostert pips Supercars rival Waters in Sydney showdown
Walkinshaw Andretti United star Chaz Mostert has pulled off back-to-back wins in Sydney, emerging victorious in a pulsating showdown with rival Cam Waters.
Brooks on brink of first finals after big Manly win
Manly have put on a second-half clinic to overcome a slow start and beat Gold Coast 38-8, all but ending Des Hasler's hopes of taking the Titans to the finals.
Pearce injury scare as Dockers crush Demons in Perth
Fremantle have surged into the top four and Melbourne's finals hopes hang in the balance following the Dockers' 50-point win in Perth.
‘Brave’ dad and toddler die in twin pram train tragedy
A toddler and her father have died after a pram carrying twin girls rolled onto train tracks, leaving a mother traumatised and another girl lucky to survive.
Ice-cool Cleary saves Panthers in golden-point thriller
Nathan Cleary has powered Penrith to a 28-26 win over the Dolphins by kicking a 45-metre golden-point field goal.
Floods kill at least eight, 30 missing in China
Thirty people are missing following flooding in China's Sichuan province while two tropical cyclones are expected to bring heavy rain to the east this week.
Brisbane pip Swans in AFL thriller
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has hailed his team's resilience after their tense two-point win over ladder leaders Sydney at the Gabba.
Fever run hot to douse Lightning in netball semi-final
West Coast Fever have set up a Super Netball preliminary final with the Melbourne Vixens after a 10-goal semi-final win over Sunshine Coast Lightning in Perth
‘Not an accident’: murder charge after fatal 4WD crash
A woman will face court accused of being behind the wheel of a 4WD that police say deliberately mowed down and killed a 23-year-old mother.
Giants crush road strugglers Suns in AFL finals push
Greater Western Sydney have claimed a 39-point victory against Gold Coast, with the Suns' poor form on the road leaving them outside the top eight.
Souths win Gosford try-fest to keep finals hopes alive
South Sydney were too strong for a spirited but inexperienced Wests Tigers side, snatching an enthralling 42-28 victory in front of 16,284 on the Central Coast.
Trump to hold first rally after assassination attempt
Donald Trump is going to the battleground state of Michigan with his new Republican running mate for his first rally since he escaped an assassination attempt.
Wallabies deny Georgia, brace for top-ranked Springboks
The Wallabies have eked out a 40-29 victory over Georgia to extend their unbeaten run under coach Joe Schmidt to three wins but they now face a huge challenge.
Thunderbirds smash Vixens to make netball grand final
Defender Shamera Sterling-Humphrey has powered the Adelaide Thunderbirds to a 68-43 win over Melbourne Vixens and into the Super Netball grand final.
Walsh fires as Broncos snap six-game losing streak
Reece Walsh has scored a try and set up two others, giving Brisbane hope they can still make the NRL's finals after a 30-14 win over Newcastle.
Livewire Ginnivan stars as Hawks crush Magpies
Jack Ginnivan has produced a career-best performance to lead AFL finals hopefuls Hawthorn to a stirring victory over his former club Collingwood.
Israel kills dozens as it steps up Gaza bombardment
At least 30 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza while tanks advanced against Hamas militants in the south as ceasefire talks continue.
Mostert shakes off rivals for opening Sydney race win
Walkinshaw Andretti United's Chaz Mostert has broken through in Sydney for his second Supercars win of the year, tightening his claim on a maiden championship.