Masked man intrigue as Australia weigh up Test XI
Australia will wait until the toss to name their side to face South Africa, with the sight of Cooper Connolly leaving training in a mask adding more intrigue.
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US will not attack Iran before November election: Trump
The United States military will not attack Iran before the US midterm congressional elections, US President Donald Trump says in an online post.
Andrew search warrants quashed, UK police accept error
UK police who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and seized his property have agreed the search warrants were unlawful, a judge says.
Canadian writer Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize
Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in literature "for her bold and inventive oeuvre".
South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test
South Africa's best bowler Kagiso Rabada has failed to overcome a hamstring injury in time for the first Test against Australia.
Accused Islamic State member back in the community
An accused terrorist supporter will not be allowed to use encrypted messaging apps as part of his strict bail conditions.
‘Insane’: child-abusing monk lauded by supporters
A head monk who betrayed the trust of six young girls and their families when he lured them away with lollies at his temple has been jailed.
Parramatta sign four-time champ Leniu to lead the line
Parramatta have officially unveiled new star signing Spencer Leniu, who will reunite with his former Panthers teammate Jarome Luai in blue and gold for 2027.
Cop’s gunshot intent questioned with victim wound photo
A jury will determine whether a gunshot wound to the head can prove former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon shot his ex-partner "execution-style".
Officials wash hands of divisive Labor election grants
Senior ministers are facing heat over the project selection process used to determine recipients in a $560 million grant scheme favouring Labor electorates.
‘Not about me’: Rennie prepares for Wallabies reunion
Dave Rennie has taken the high ground as the former Wallabies coach prepares to coach against them with the All Blacks in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test.
Bishop’s victims praised for bringing down powerful man
A Vatican investigator says the conviction and sentence of a powerful former bishop is a good result for the Indigenous victims he abused at boozy barbeques.
‘One of the greats’: Tupou signs off on Roosters career
The Sydney Roosters will be without dependable winger Daniel Tupou next season, after he confirmed he will retire with immediate effect.
Housing target slips further away as data centres boom
Australia's housing construction pipeline is the largest it's been, but headwinds are growing as the nation aims to build 1.2 million homes in five years.
Detective reduced to tears over discovery of slain men
Emotions have run high in a courtroom as a detective recounted how she identified two bodies as those of Beau Lamarre-Condon's alleged victims.
High Court ruling in coal court case spooks miners
Australian miners are worried investments could dry up after a critical High Court finding on coal mining emissions that could be felt globally.
De Minaur injury fears after Beijing final heartbreak
Australian Alex de Minaur has been shattered by his China Open final injury retirement against Novak Djokovic that leaves a huge question mark over his season.
Green to miss first Test, may not bowl in SA series
Cameron Green has failed to overcome an abdominal injury in time for the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving Nic Maddinson closer to a return.
‘Ghost particle’ hunter wins Nobel physics prize
Francis Halzen has won the Nobel Prize in physics for his ground-breaking work on tiny cosmic particles that scientists consider messengers from the cosmos.
Coalition slashes migrant intake to counter One Nation
Graduate and bridging visas would be axed under a future coalition government, Angus Taylor announced as he revealed his long-awaited migration plan.
Cop got mum to write note to cover lie: colleague
After being caught using an online photo of a bunch flowers to ward off love rivals, Beau Lamarre-Condon concocted a lie with his mum, a court has been told.
‘Northy Time’: Graham feels he belong at Arden St
Jaymie Graham will coach North Melbourne - his first AFL senior role - following last month's sacking of Alastair Clarkson and its bitter aftermath.
Paulo to lead stacked Samoa, nears Eels resolution
Ben Gardiner has been denied the chance to call up Payne Haas, but Samoa's Rugby League World Cup squad remains filled with NRL talent.
Matildas keep eyes on World Cup prep after Fowler blow
The Matildas have been dealt a setback in their Women's World Cup preparation, but Holly McNamara says there's no time to waste mulling over a missing star.
Fallen young soldier, father of two a ‘beloved leader’
A soldier killed in a vehicle rollover in a bushland training area has been identified by the Australian Defence Force as a father of two young children.
Teen felt ‘violated’ after alleged Alan Jones groping
A 17-year-old boy felt too vulnerable to have a shower after talkback titan Alan Jones allegedly kissed and groped him without consent, a judge has heard.
AI companies want to bypass copyright laws for content
Major US tech companies have bluntly told an inquiry they want to use Australian content to train models without having to honour the country's copyright rules.
Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev DQ’d
Alex de Minaur will play Novak Djokovic in the China Open final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a ball into the crowd, injuring a spectator.
Nobel medicine prize goes to research of brain activity
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for work the Nobel Assembly says has opened a new era in neuroscience.
Spain’s PM calls election amid pressure over housing
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called an early election for November 29 after Spain's parliament rejected his government's key housing decrees.
Saifiti boosts Bati forward depth for World Cup
Newcastle prop Jacob Saifiti is set to play his first Test for Fiji in nine years after serving his four-game NRL suspension for Newcastle.