Mulitple blasts kill 18, injure 30 in northeast Nigeria
At least 18 people have been killed and 30 others injured after a series of blasts in Nigeria's northeastern Borno.
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Olympic, Paralympic flagbearers feted by prime minister
A group of Australian Olympic and Paralympic flagbearers have been feted by the prime minister after a funding boost from the federal government.
Aussie Purcell overpowered by Fritz in first ATP final
A landmark pre-Wimbledon week for Max Purcell has ended with the Australian being defeated by big-serving Taylor Fritz in his first ATP final in Eastbourne.
Gutsy Cowboys ambush Panthers in Origin-affected clash
A total of 10 State of Origin representatives watched from the sidelines as defensively steely North Queensland stunned Penrith in wet conditions.
Hinkley’s Port hold on by two points 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.
Kohli-powered India lift T20 World Cup against S Africa
Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from T20 internationals after inspiring India to a narrow World Cup triumph over South Africa in Barbados.
Joey Manu injured as Roosters pound last-placed Tigers
The Sydney Roosters have flogged Wests Tigers 40-6, with only Joey Manu's hand injury souring a dominant night for James Tedesco and the Tricolours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Robinson joins Bennett in calling for sin bin overhaul
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has called for the NRL to consider changes to the sin bin law, fearing it is toying with the integrity of matches.
Manu injured as hot Roosters tame last-placed Tigers
The Sydney Roosters have flogged Wests Tigers 40-6, with only Joey Manu's hand injury souring a dominant night for James Tedesco and the Tricolours.
Roosters unlikely to play Nawaqanitawase in NRL in 2024
Trent Robinson says the Sydney Roosters are unlikely to play Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NRL if he arrives early, and will instead prepare him for 2025.
Far right wins first round of French election: ministry
France's far-right National Rally party and its allies have reached 33 per cent of the vote in the first round of parliamentary elections, the government says.
Angus Crichton inks new deal after months of build-up
Angus Crichton publicly questioned his future at the Sydney Roosters earlier this season, but is now pleased to have re-signed.
Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender
Melbourne defender Jake Lever says the Demons can still contend for the premiership, despite their finals hopes hanging in the balance.
Daugunu targets centre start as Wallabies lose troops
Filipo Daugunu has put his hand up to wear the Wallabies No.13 jersey after injury and a withdrawal rocked the squad ahead of their opening Test against Wales.
Tigers take four games to CommBank, less at Leichhardt
Wests Tigers bosses have moved to play four games at Parramatta's CommBank Stadium from 2025, with three to be played at Leichhardt and four at Campbelltown.
Tupouniua heads to Dogs, Crichton re-signs at Roosters
Sitili Tupouniua is set to join Canterbury on a four-year deal from 2025, while Roosters teammate Angus Crichton is staying put for the next two seasons.
Depleted Roosters won’t rush Wallaby’s league education
The Sydney Roosters say they're unlikely to play Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NRL if he arrives early as expected, instead preparing him for 2025.
Ex-presidents do have some immunity: US Supreme Court
Hopes of a pre-election trial on charges Donald Trump plotted an insurrection were dimmed when the US Supreme Court ruled former presidents have some immunity.
Teen arrested after man stabbed on university campus
A 22-year-old man is in hospital after allegedly being stabbed by a teenage boy at the University of Sydney's campus.
Trump seeks to set aside hush money conviction
Donald Trump's lawyers have sent a letter to a US judge in his hush money criminal case seeking permission to file a motion to set aside the verdict.
Mavs trade Aussie Green to Hornets for GSW star
Boomers star Josh Green has reportedly been traded by Dallas to Charlotte as part of a multi-team deal that will land Klay Thompson at the Mavericks.
Coalition plan to break up price-gouging supermarkets
A federal opposition proposal would put divestiture powers in place for supermarkets found to be price-gouging and anti-competitive.
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Telstra, Optus end Google deals after watchdog warning
Internet behemoth Google paid Australia's top two telcos to be the default search engine on Android phones for seven years, the competition watchdog has found.
Jillaroos to feature in NRL’s expanded Vegas venture
The NRL is set to add a women's Test match into the schedule for Las Vegas in 2025, with Australia expected to face off against England.
Labor votes to suspend outspoken pro-Palestine senator
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially received Labor's endorsement to suspend Fatima Payman for crossing the floor to support a pro-Palestine motion.
Umpiring standard is as good as ever, says AFL boss
The standard of umpiring is as good as ever despite widespread outcry this season, says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.