UK PM picks new deputy, foreign minister in reshuffle
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejigged his cabinet after Angela Rayner quit for breaching the ministerial code by failing to pay the correct tax amount.
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‘Amazing what happens when valued’: Suns’ missing piece
John Noble has a complicated relationship with AFL finals but still played enough of them to be a source of wisdom this week for Suns teammates.
A million reasons to help the cops catch accused killer
A massive manhunt for an accused double murderer is nearing its third week, with police offering a sizeable reward for info that helps track him down.
Season over for two Lions premiership heroes
The Brisbane Lions' premiership defence has been dealt two huge blows after Eric Hipwood and Lachie Neale were ruled out for the rest of the finals series.
Socceroos win – but here’s why Popovic isn’t satisfied
Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.
Umpiring controversy revved up red-hot Geelong
Geelong star Max Holmes has revealed two controversial umpiring calls that led to Cam Rayner goals "pissed off" the Cats and motivated them against Brisbane.
Scintillating Cats topple Lions in AFL qualifying final
Geelong have beaten reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions by 38 points in the second AFL qualifying final to charge into a 14th preliminary final in 19 years.
Nawaqanitawase achieves 89-year first in Roosters rout
Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has bagged another try-scoring hat-trick to help pilot the Sydney Roosters into the NRL finals.
Balard strikes on debut as Socceroos down New Zealand
Max Balard has hit the ground running for the Socceroos, netting the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.
DCE ices last Manly game but ‘won’t be looking back’
NRL champion Daly Cherry-Evans has bowed out of Manly as a winner but could not inspire the big victory the Sea Eagles needed to keep their finals hopes alive.
Aiken leads Roosters to 10th straight 2025 win
The Sydney Roosters were missing some key players but star halfback Tarryn Aiken ensured they overcame plucky Canberra.
Thailand’s Anutin elected PM after rout of ruling rival
Political veteran Anutin Charnvirakul has easily won a vote against Thailand's once-dominant ruling party to become the turmoil-hit nation's new prime minister.
Gordon boosted by ex-Wallabies mate for Titans debut
Former Wallabies star Carter Gordon has been inspired watching his ex-teammate Mark Nawaqanitawase take the NRL by storm ahead of his own debut.
Search over as man’s missing head formally identified
Police have confirmed that a skull found in bushland has been formally identified as the remains of murder victim Julian Story, ending months of searching.
Injury forces pole vault star Kennedy out of worlds
Pole vaulter Nina Kennedy, who won gold at last year's Olympics, is out of the Tokyo world championships because of a new leg injury.
‘Danger to public’: Neo-Nazi leader loses bid for bail
Dozens of supporters yelled "heil Australia" as their white nationalist leader was denied bail after a magistrate ruled he was a safety risk to the community.
Storm shaken with duo joining Hughes on sidelines
Nelson Asofa-Solomona's NRL season could be over, and he'll be joined on the sidelines by Jahrome Hughes and Ryan Papenhuyzen.
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PM talks up ‘warm’ Trump phone call but no meeting set
Anthony Albanese has held his fourth phone call with President Donald Trump, but there has been no update on the result of a critical US defence review.
‘My superhero’: touching funeral tributes for slain cop
Heartbroken family and friends have farewelled the first of two fallen police officers, with a guard of honour stretching hundreds of metres.
The change Socceroos boss sees in recalled Irankunda
In his first call-up in close to a year, Nestory Irankunda has impressed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic with his new-found maturity.
DR Congo reports 15 deaths in new Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry says a new Ebola outbreak in the country is suspected of having caused 15 deaths.
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.
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.