Paramilitary attack opens new front in central Sudan
Fighting has raged between Sudan's military and a notorious paramilitary group in a city in a central province, opening another front in a 14-month war.
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Sicily injured as Hawks smash Eagles in Perth
Hawthorn are on the cusp of crashing their way into the AFL's top eight after posting a thumping win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
South African President Ramaphosa to announce cabinet
Officials in South Africa say President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to announce the cabinet positions of the country's unity government.
Union warning as ‘killer stone’ ban comes into effect
Union members will be "watching like hawks" to ensure companies don't try to circumvent a ban on engineered stone, the CFMEU national secretary has warned.
We don’t diminish people’s pain over Gaza: Treasurer
A rogue Labor senator who vowed to continue crossing the floor to support Palestinian statehood has been indefinitely suspended by the party's leaders.
Sam Mostyn sworn in as 28th governor-general
Laywer, businesswoman and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn has been sworn in as Australia's governor-general at a ceremony in Canberra.
Sam Mostyn to be sworn in as next governor-general
Former lawyer, business leader and AFL commissioner Sam Mostyn will become Australia's 28th governor-general and just the second woman to take on the role.
Defiant senator suspended from Labor over Palestine
Outspoken Labor senator Fatima Payman has been suspended from the Labor Party caucus after declaring she would cross the floor again on Palestinian statehood.
Wallabies veteran retires after missing Olympics sevens
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has missed selection for the men's sevens team for the Paris Games and announced his retirement from Australian rugby.
Labor to meet after defiant senator suspended over Gaza
The government has suspended a senator who vowed to continue crossing the floor in order to support Palestinian statehood.
National Rally wins first round in France: exit polls
Voters have turned out in high numbers for the first round in French elections, with exit polls pointing to a win for the European Union-sceptic National Rally.
Glide bombs hammer front line in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia dropped more than 800 glide bombs in Ukraine in the past week alone.
‘All cake no icing’ as Panthers fall to gutsy Cowboys
A total of 10 State of Origin representatives watched from the sidelines as defensively steely North Queensland stunned Penrith in wet conditions.
Fever edge struggling Giants in Super Netball
West Coast Fever remain in contention for a top-two Super Netball spot after coming from ten down to score a 68-65 win over the Giants in Perth.
Saints’ King has tough outing in tight AFL loss to Port
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has defended key forward Max King, who went into the ruck late in their two-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Fears of career-ending injury for Wallabies veteran
Kurtley Beale's recall to the Wallabies appears over after the veteran utility back suffered a suspected achilles injury while playing club rugby.
Hinkley chokes up after relief of AFL win over Saints
Port Adelaide have beaten St Kilda by two points in an error-filled clash at Marvel Stadium to ease some pressure on coach Ken Hinkley.
Firebirds sneak home over Swifts in Super thriller
The Queensland Firebirds have improved their Super Netball finals prospects and almost certainly ended those of the NSW Swifts with a thrilling win in Sydney.
French voters flock to polls for parliamentary election
Voters have turned out in high numbers for the first round in French elections, with President Emmanuel Macron seeking a lower house majority for his forces.
Another Dolphin goes down in big loss to Dragons
St George Illawarra have cruised to a 26-6 victory over the Dolphins to bolster their hopes of ending their NRL finals exile.
Push for Indigenous truth-telling amid voice ‘silence’
The Albanese government is being urged to make progress on Indigenous truth-telling with people left "hurting" following the voice referendum defeat.
Russian attack on Ukrainian town kills seven: officials
Seven people have been killed in a Russian attack on the southeastern Ukrainian town of Vilniansk, local officials say.
Xavier Coates out of Origin III with hamstring issue
Xavier Coates will be unavailable for the third State of Origin match after scans revealed the winger tore his hamstring while on duty with Melbourne.
Albanese links new energy plan to cost-of-living crisis
Cost-of-living support in the form of tax cuts and higher pay for minimum-wage workers are among changes to come into effect in the new financial year.
Warriors sign two-time premiership winner as NRLW coach
The Warriors have made the first major move since their readmission to the NRLW, signing two-time premiership-winning coach Ronald Griffiths.
Five new faces in Wallaroos squad for Fijiana Test
The Wallaroos will take on Fijiana in a double-header with the Wallabies in Sydney, looking to respond after a disappointing Pacific Four showing.
Three dead in horror bus, 4WD crash in Queensland
A high-speed crash between a bus with 33 people on board and a four-wheel drive pulling a caravan on a Queensland highway has left three people dead.
Starmer would inflict ‘irreversible’ harm on UK: Sunak
Rishi Sunak has predicted that Labour's plan to impose VAT on private UK schools will cause "chaos" for families
Right things, right time: McRae praise for rising Suns
Gold Coast's composure impressed Collingwood coach Craig McRae during a tight Suns win that could trigger a run into the club's first AFL finals campaign.
Makeshift Storm surprise coach Bellamy with ladder spot
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy hopes to get some troops back to face Wests Tigers in round 18, but fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen's latest injury is causing concern.
Suspected suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria
At least 18 people have been killed and 30 others injured after a series of blasts in Nigeria's northeastern Borno.