Leftist alliance leads French election: pollsters
A coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France's snap elections won the most parliamentary seats in the vote, according to projections.
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Marine Le Pen raps footballer Mbappé as France votes
Marine Le Pen has criticised soccer star Kylian Mbappé for weighing into French politics, as the country goes to the polls.
Eagles coach Simpson holds line after Demons thrashing
Melbourne's comprehensive 54-point win over West Coast poured more heat on Adam Simpson at the end of a difficult week for the under-fire Eagles coach.
Jackson’s ‘juggle’ and the joy of a fifth Games
Lauren Jackson's historic fifth Olympic appearance, as a mother of two and 12 years after her last, will send joyous ripples through Australia's Olympic team.
Boomers coach reflects on ‘horrible’, tough Games calls
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has explained his decision to leave Matisse Thybulle out of the Paris Olympics side and recall veteran Matthew Dellavedova.
Russia strikes leave thousands in Ukraine without power
A Russian attack on a power facility in Ukraine has left 100,000 people without power in the north-western region of Sumy.
Man killed outside station had no history with police
Officers involved in shooting dead an armed man outside a police station will face questions as their actions and his motivations are investigated.
Greens deputy says Muslim voters ‘long ignored’
The deputy leader of the Greens says the major parties have failed to address the needs of migrant communities and their voices are not being heard.
Fever win netball thriller against top-ranked Vixens
Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has hit 60 goals to lead West Coast Fever to a gripping one-goal win over the first-placed Melbourne Vixens
LNP vows ‘adult crime, adult time’ for young offenders
Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli has told the party's state convention that serious young offenders will be treated as adults if he becomes premier.
Three children dead after rescue attempts ‘frustrated’
Three children are dead and four others are lucky to be alive after their father allegedly tried to stop people trying to rescue them from their burning home.
Canterbury’s Salmon banned for hit that refs overlooked
Jaeman Salmon has been banned for a hit that could have yielded the Warriors a game-winning penalty goal against Canterbury, but went unpunished at the time.
UK PM Starmer says Rwanda plan is ‘dead and buried’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a controversial Conservative policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is "dead and buried."
Filicide study finds action needed to keep kids safe
An Australian study into the killing of children by their parents has emphasised the strong connection between a history of domestic violence and filicide.
Four killed in US birthday party mass shooting
Police say four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early morning shooting during a birthday party at a home in northern Kentucky.
Hamas accepts US proposal on Israeli hostages in talks
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a peace deal.
Rising far right bids for power in French election
Voters in France have started casting ballots in parliamentary runoff elections that could hand victory to the far-right National Rally.
Saints rock ladder-leading Swans with nailbiting win
Sydney star Isaac Heeney might be out of Brownlow Medal contention, after the Swans suffered a shock two-point loss to St Kilda.
In-form Port forward Georgiades banned for striking
Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades is facing a one-match ban for striking, while GWS captain Toby Greene escaped with a fine for the same offence.
Popyrin’s Centre Court dream ended by super Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin's Centre Court dream has been ruined by the great Novak Djokovic, leaving Alex de Minaur the last Australian standing at Wimbledon.
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Old apartment blocks struggling to support EV take-up
More Australians are buying electric cars but experts warn millions of apartment dwellers may delay making purchases if they can't charge the vehicles at home.
Blues boss Maguire in crunch call as Burton makes case
Matt Burton has declared he'd be ready to play left centre for NSW in State of Origin III, as coach Michael Maguire weighs up how to replace Latrell Mitchell.
Milestone play a personal win for actor with disability
A prize-winning play brings performers with disability to centre stage in Australian theatre and it's been a long time coming, actor Kate Hood says.
Pain for Brown, joy for Payne in Townsville boilover
Matt Payne has won his second Supercars race and helped close the gap on series leader Will Brown, who crashed to a dire last-place finish in Townsville.
Wallabies down Wales in Schmidt’s first Test as coach
The Wallabies have scored a 25-16 win over Wales in Sydney in Joe Schmidt's first Test match in charge since replacing Eddie Jones as coach.
Coach fumes as Roos ensure Suns remain on road to ruin
Last-placed North Melbourne have stunned Gold Coast and kept them out of the AFL top eight with a four-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Indigenous excellence on full view in NAIDOC awards
Indigenous excellence has been recognised at the NAIDOC Awards in Adelaide, with 10 people recognised for their contributions to their communities.
Birthday boy Le Brocq claims Townsville Supercars pole
Erebus Motorsports' Jack Le Brocq will start race 14 of the Supercars season in pole position after pipping Saturday's winner Cam Waters in the top-10 shootout.
Treacy kicks five as Dockers bury Tigers in Perth
Fremantle have overcome injuries to Sean Darcy and Josh Draper to post a 51-point win over lowly Richmond at Optus Stadium.
Lightning snatch back fourth spot with big netball win
The Lightning have snatched back fourth spot on the Super Netball ladder from the Melbourne Mavericks with an 83-67 away victory over the Queensland Firebirds.
Cherry-Evans kicks Manly into eight with extra-time win
Daly Cherry-Evans has kicked a record-extending seventh golden-point field goal to lead Manly to a dramatic 21-20 win over North Queensland in Townsville.