Crowd cheers independent senator on arrival in WA
West Australian Senator Fatima Payman said she's ready to serve her home state as an independent as a crowd of supporters welcomed her home.
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Defiant Biden says he doesn’t need a cognitive test
In his first interview since his stumbling debate with Donald Trump, Joe Biden says only "Lord almighty" can oust him from the presidential race.
World leaders congratulate the UK’s new PM Keir Starmer
Britain's new prime minister has fielded calls from leaders around the world after Labour's landslide election win in the UK.
Souths surge tempts Arrow into delaying surgery
South Sydney forward Jai Arrow is willing to delay season-ending shoulder surgery as the Rabbitohs eye a late charge towards the NRL's top eight.
Lyon remains optimistic despite St Kilda setbacks
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the Saints have had an "uptick" in form over their past four games, ahead of a big test this Sunday against top side Sydney.
Appetite for sugar tax to fight diabetes and obesity
Calls for a tax on sugary drinks have won the support of a federal parliamentary committee among its recommendations to combat diabetes and obesity.
NAIDOC is a time for ‘Blak, loud and proud’ celebration
NAIDOC Week begins on Sunday under the theme 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud', which was chosen in response to October's Voice referendum defeat.
Go vote, parties tell French voters ahead of run-off
France's political parties are urging voters to turn out en masse in the second round of parliamentary elections.
North continue Suns’ road woes with upset AFL win
Last-placed North Melbourne have stunned Gold Coast and kept them out of the top eight with a four-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Cam Waters wins drama-packed Townsville Supercars race
Cam Waters has held off rival Chaz Mostert and a charging Will Brown to claim his second Supercars race win of the season in Townsville.
Hungary PM Orban talks Ukraine peace with Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on a Ukrainian peace deal, a move opposed by some countries' leaders.
Bombers claim top-eight scalp by stunning Magpies
Essendon have notched up their best win of the AFL season, hanging on to defeat reigning premiers Collingwood by 12 points at the MCG.
Efforts to secure Gaza hostage release gain momentum
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a deal with Israel.
Aussies back stronger protections for whistleblowers
Australians want stronger protections for whistleblowers, according to a new survey conducted after an ex-military lawyer was jailed for leaking defence papers.
No contract yet, but Foran wants to play on in 2025
Kieran Foran has confirmed he still wants to play on in 2025 at Gold Coast, after being one of their best in the upset 20-16 win over Cronulla.
Cam Waters nabs fourth pole of the season in Townsville
Tickford Racing's Cam Waters has led a Ford Mustang pack to win his fourth Supercars pole of the season for race 13 in Townsville.
Latrell Mitchell set to miss Origin III with injury
NSW centre Latrell Mitchell looks set to be ruled out of the third and decisive State of Origin game with a foot injury.
New PM Starmer pledges action not words to fix Britain
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to rebuild trust in politics and deliver change after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide victory.
Probe into police altercation with Indigenous elder
The foster mother of an Indigenous woman whose police shooting death is under coronial investigation has been injured after she was knocked over by an officer.
Gaza ceasefire hopes rise as Israel to resume talks
A "significant breakthrough" from Hamas and Israel saying it will return to negotiations have boosted efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza.
Sharks slump to another NRL loss at hands of Titans
Cronulla have slumped to a fifth loss in six games after being beaten 20-16 by Gold Coast in their NRL clash in Coffs Harbour.
Mexico on red alert as Hurricane Beryl crosses coast
Hurricane Beryl has hit Mexico as a category 2 storm after wreaking deadly havoc across the Caribbean.
Penrith grind out win as Broncos lose five in a row
Penrith showed their trademark grit and class in a 14-6 win over Brisbane, where the genius of fullback Reece Walsh wasn't quite enough for the Broncos.
LNP eyes victory ahead of federal campaign
Opposition leader Peter Dutton will throw his support behind his state colleagues for the October election before eyeing his own federal prize.
Woman’s body found at waste facility
Detectives believe the body of a woman found by workers at a waste management facility was originally dumped in bin.
Will Davison on Townsville Supercars provisional pole
Dick Johnson Racing's Will Davison is well placed to claim his first ever Supercars pole after the veteran topped the grid in qualifying in Townsville.
Struggling Biden faces big test with TV interview
An imperilled President Joe Biden is vowing to fight on as he readies for a critical interview to show he has what it takes to run against Donald Trump.
‘I am running’: Biden dismisses calls to step aside
The US president had a message for critics urging him to drop his campaign for re-election during a lively speech at a campaign rally in Wisconsin.
Taylan May withdraws Penrith legal claim, leaves club
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Payman needs to explain stance to WA voters: minister
West Australian senator Fatima Payman needs to be open with voters about where she stands following her decision to quit the party, a Labor frontbencher says.
Lammy new UK foreign minister as Starmer picks cabinet
David Lammy has been named as the United Kingdom's next foreign secretary while Rachel Reeves becomes the finance minister, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.