At least killed as hot air balloon crashes in Brazil
A hot air balloon has caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters say.
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Four-try Johnston closes on record but Storm pip Souths
Veteran winger Alex Johnston moved a big step closer to rugby league history in a pulsating extra-time clash between South Sydney and Melbourne.
Knights score late to sink Dolphins as Bostock injured
Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga had a blinder to inspire a 26-20 win over the Dolphins, with Knights forward Brodie Jones scoring the match-winner at the death.
Crusaders are Super Rugby champions yet again
The Crusaders have won the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs, stretching their incredible play-off record at home to 32 successive victories.
No Origin stars, no worries; Panthers in boilover win
Penrith have ambushed the Warriors in Auckland, snaring a 28-18 victory despite leaving their five Origin stars at home.
Carlton’s loss to rising Roos ‘unacceptable’, says Voss
Carlton's inconsistent season has plunged into crisis, outworked by rebuilding North Melbourne by 11 points as fans booed the Blues at the MCG.
Feeney flies to fantastic four in dominant Darwin dash
Broc Feeney is closing in on the Darwin Triple Crown after winning both races on Saturday, while rookie Kai Allen secured his first career podium.
Star prop fit, Broncos coach savours big incoming boost
The Broncos welcome back Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan from State of Origin as their first choice spine continues to take shape, with another key change to come.
Minjee Lee poised for Women’s PGA Championship push
Thai sensation Jeeno Thitikul enjoys the halfway lead at the second women's golf major of the year, with a familiar Australian name lurking in second spot.
Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim
Thousands of souls have taken a nude sunrise plunge into Hobart's River Derwent, as Antarctic expeditioners also mark the winter solstice with a sub-zero dip.
‘Freak’ Darcy ready to lift Bulldogs into top eight
Led by comeback kid Sam Darcy, the Western Bulldogs can break into the top eight with victory over Richmond at Marvel Stadium in round 15.
‘Hungrier than us’: Aussie-bound Lions mauled by Pumas
The British & Irish Lions have been defeated 28-24 in their pre-Australia tour Test match against Argentina in Dublin.
Lions crash Geelong’s party to end 22-year ‘hoodoo’
The Brisbane Lions have gatecrashed Patrick Dangerfield's 350th-game party, stunning Geelong by 41 points to claim their first win at GMHBA Stadium in 22 years.
Jed Stuart ends dad’s sleepless nights with debut win
Canberra have consigned the Wests Tigers to their fifth straight NRL loss, holding on to beat the joint-venture 16-12 at Campbelltown.
British MPs vote in favour or legalising assisted dying
MPs have voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people, a move that would be Britain's biggest social reform in decades.
Fresh faces: Montemurro unveils new-look Matildas squad
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has opened the door for A-League Women stars to push their case in the national team ahead of the 2026 Asian Cup.
Secret’s out: premier’s ex-partner misled watchdog
Former NSW Liberal premier Gladys Berejiklian's ex-partner has failed to hide a finding he misled a corruption probe over a $48 million property development.
Cleary at peace with Panthers’ Origin travel dilemma
An NRL fixture quirk has left Penrith to face top-four side the Warriors in Auckland without their five State of Origin stars.
Carlton boss won’t hassle big Blue over big call
Carlton's coach Michael Voss says he won't be pressing a key player to decide his future in what looms as a crucial call for the Blues.
Munster matches the King, says coaching great
Ahead of Melbourne's clash with South Sydney, Cameron Munster has been compared to Queensland Origin champion Wally Lewis by Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett.
Empty chairs spark bid to arrest premier’s senior staff
A state's most senior ministerial staff face being dragged to an inquiry by force after their no-show to answer questions about an explosive-laden caravan.
Young leader: Dolphins gun equals idol Cleary’s record
Isaiya Katoa has come a long way under his favourite mentor Kristian Woolf, now the superstar is set to take the same key step that Nathan Cleary did at age 21.
Souths beast to play days after fracturing eye socket
Keaon Koloamatangi will play for South Sydney only days after fracturing his eye socket, but the news is less rosy for English recruit Lewis Dodd.
Gaza war pushes violence against children to new levels
A UN report says violence against children in global conflicts reached "unprecedented levels" last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza.
Some like it hot: Minjee Lee sizzles at LPGA golf major
Australia's two-time major winner Minjee Lee has made another promising start to the Women's PGA Championship in Texas.
Labuschagne dropped, Smith to miss first Windies Test
Marnus Labuschagne has gone from the world's top-ranked Test batter to dropped in the space of two years, after being left out of the team to face the Windies.
Lions back flag duo to fire in huge AFL clash
Brisbane will need key pair Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann to find their spark again as they chase their first win over the Cats in Geelong since 2003.
Australia deploys military to help Middle East evacuees
Australian military forces are being set up to support evacuations from Israel and Iran, after US President Donald Trump gave Iran an ultimatum.
Luke Jackson stars as Dockers dominate baby Bombers
Fremantle have posted their fifth win on the trot after Luke Jackson dominated Essendon debutant Vigo Visentini in their ruck battle.
Legal bill bailout to spare ex-Liberal boss bankruptcy
Ousted state Liberal leader John Pesutto will avoid bankruptcy after his party agreed to a loan to settle his $2.3 million debt to a defamed colleague.
Eagle lands at Heat in BBL as English pacemen miss out
Shaheen Shah Afridi will join Brisbane as the No.1 BBL draft selection, but Sir Jimmy Anderson and Joffra Archer were notable players who missed out.