Back in business! Sam Kerr to make Chelsea return
Sam Kerr will feature for Chelsea in their Women's Super League season-opener, playing her first soccer match since December 2023.
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Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91, his company says.
Afghanistan quake toll tops 2200, as aid crunch looms
The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan has jumped to more than 2200 as search efforts continue and survivors face running out of vital aid.
Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row
Tehran has "reduced Australia's diplomatic presence in Iran" in response to Canberra booting Tehran's envoy over accusations Iran directed attacks on its soil.
Death toll in Portugal streetcar crash rises to 17
Portuguese are in mourning a day after a famed streetcar derailed and crashed in a Lisbon street, as the death toll from the accident rises to 17.
Fireworks and feuds with fans fuel rise of new Socceroo
New Socceroo Anthony Kalik has been out of sight in the Croatian league, but the intensity of club football has propelled him on to Tony Popovic's radar.
Roberts-Smith’s appeal bid reaches end of the road
Ben Roberts-Smith has exhausted his appeal rights against civil findings he killed unarmed civilians in Afghanistan while serving in the Australian Army.
Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing
Dan Andrews is unrepentant about attending a military show of might in China, where he was photographed with dictators and alleged war criminals.
Robodebt payout could take years to flow to victims
A years-long legal battle over the unlawful robodebt scheme has ended with a multimillion-dollar settlement, but victims could wait years to get payments.
Hawk defender’s comeback confirmed, mixed news for GWS
Hawthorn defender Josh Weddle's long-awaited return has been confirmed, while GWS have had mixed news on the injury front ahead of their AFL elimination final.
End of 15-year era: Manly ponder life without DCE
Daly Cherry-Evans has played more games at No.7 than anyone in history and after several other records, his exit leaves Manly with questions for the future.
‘Wasted opportunity’: Demon blows US Open quarter-final
Alex de Minaur has been left reeling again by his sixth grand slam quarter-final disappointment at the US Open, beaten by Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Famed Lisbon streetcar derails and crashes, killing 15
An unknown number of foreigners are among dozens of people killed or injured when a famed streetcar derailed and crashed in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon.
15 minutes of magic as Collingwood win qualifying final
Collingwood have defeated Adelaide by 24 points in the first AFL qualifying final with the victory created by a stunning quarter-hour of football.
Silvagni makes free agency call, turns down Magpies
Carlton father-son Jack Silvagni has turned down the Blues' arch-nemesis Collingwood, deciding to move to St Kilda as the Saints' recruiting spree ramps up.
Resilient Raiders reap rewards of pre-season boot camp
Canberra players have recalled the gruelling army-style boot camp that set them up for success in the 2025 NRL season.
Cagey Adelaide coach keeps Collingwood guessing
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has hinted he could be playing mind games with Collingwood ahead of their qualifying final.
Broncos players warned not to flush title hopes away
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire says "culture is everything" after two off-field incidents involving Reece Walsh and Gehamat Shibasaki before the Melbourne clash
Sharks could lobby NRL amid Allianz Stadium debacle
Allianz Stadium's drainage crisis could force Cronulla to host a final at their third-choice home ground, a prospect that may leave the Sharks lobbying the NRL.
Huge Australian team for world athletics championships
The Australian team for the upcoming world athletics championships in Tokyo will be even bigger than the one at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Souths star wants No.6 jersey back in 2026
Cody Walker is intent on reclaiming South Sydney's starting five-eighth spot from Ashton Ward once he puts a season of injury hell behind him.
One down: Peters won’t apply for Newcastle coach role
Willie Peters' manager says his client will not pursue the Newcastle head-coaching job, despite being asked to apply for the role.
Grieving parents dismayed after driver goes free
The grieving parents of a boy killed when a woman drove through his school fence have called for legislative change to make sure drivers are held accountable.
Wife of accused cop-killer ‘present’ for shooting
Police have revealed the wife of fugitive Dezi Freeman was present when he allegedly executed two officers in cold blood.
‘We missed him’: banned Crow apologises to teammates
Adelaide star Izak Rankine has apologised to his teammates after pledging to regain their trust after being banned for four AFL games for a homophobic slur.
Australia’s king of the mountains doubles up in Vuelta
Jay Vine has continued his love affair with La Vuelta, winning a fourth stage in the Spanish grand tour to strengthen his king of the mountains defence.
China’s Xi projects power at parade with Putin and Kim
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has presided over a military parade in a major show of force alongside Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
Banned Crows star ‘deeply sorry’ for homophobic slur
Adelaide's Izak Rankine has returned to Australia and issued a public apology for a homophobic slur that led to his four-game ban in the AFL.
Raiders rest 10 players, Hughes back for Storm
Canberra have rested 10 players from the last round before finals, with Cam Murray and Jahrome Hughes among key players returning from injury elsewhere.
Cherry-Evans to let future call roll into off-season
Manly veteran Daly Cherry-Evans says he will make a decision in the off-season if there is enough fuel in the tank to play on, insistent no call has been made.
‘Weirdest injury’: Tracey talks about tummy trouble
Connor Tracey knows a thing or two about injuries but the Canterbury fullback was in unchartered waters during his last stint on the sidelines.