Matildas confirm Kerr’s return, Vine and Gorry back
Sam Kerr has returned to the Matildas for upcoming friendlies against Wales and England, with Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry also bolstering the squad.
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Cummins ‘a lot more optimistic’ for first Test
Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.
Tsunami threat passes after earthquake off Philippines
Tsunami warnings have been lifted after a strong earthquake in the southern Philippines damaged buildings, knocked out power and killed at least two people.
NRL to seek legal advice over potential R360 defectors
NRL bosses have met with club counterparts over the threat of breakaway rugby competition R360, and are seeking legal advice on ways to deter players.
Peru’s President Boluarte ousted as crime grips nation
Lawmakers have voted to impeach Peruvian president Dina Boluarte amid widespread anger over a crime wave gripping the South American nation.
Labuschagne ‘close to his best’: Andrew McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes.
Venezuela’s Maria Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela".
Gazans return to wrecked homes as ceasefire in effect
War-weary Palestinians are making their way back to their homes in Gaza and Israeli forces are beginning to pull back as a long-awaited ceasefire takes effect.
Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW
Battling Essendon have slumped to their sixth consecutive AFLW defeat, suffering a 57-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.
Trump hits China with more tariffs as trade war builds
Donald Trump says the US will hike tariffs on imports from China to 100 per cent in retaliation for its new export limits on rare earth minerals.
Three in a row as Kostecki takes historic Bathurst pole
Brodie Kostecki has taken pole at the Bathurst 1000, becoming just the third driver in Supercars history to win the top spot three years in a row.
France’s Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation.
Three killed as light plane crashes just after take-off
Three people have been killed in a light plane crash shortly after take-off, in what first responders have described as a "gruesome" scene.
Socceroos boss proud of match-winner Irankunda
The Socceroos have beaten Canada 1-0 in their friendly match, with teen star Nestory Irankunda scoring the winner and Paul Izzo making multiple saves.
Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy
Contracted superstar Nick Daicos has sent out a special message to Collingwood fans in response to rumours implicating him in the AFL trade period.
Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW’s top two
Hawthorn have beaten the Gold Coast Suns by 23 points, with key forward Aine McDonagh kicking three goals, to leap into second place on the AFLW standings.
Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start
Tyler Harvey led the way as Illawarra finally got their NBL title defence heading in the right direction while Brisbane slumped to a 1-4 start to the season.
Rampant North close in on remarkable winning record
North Melbourne are closing in on a long-standing men's record after outlasting plucky Richmond by 36 points in Libby Birch's 100th AFLW game.
This is it: pleasure as Payne wins Bathurst classic
Matt Payne has won at the Bathurst 1000 despite crossing the line second, combining with Supercars legend Garth Tander at a wet and wild Mount Panorama.
Diane Keaton, star of Annie Hall and The Godfather dies
Diane Keaton, the quirky US actress who won an Academy Award for Annie Hall and starred in The Godfather trilogy, has died at the age of 79.
Boland’s MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip
England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.
Hippi Hippi hooray as Aussie women outclass Orchids
Despite being outplayed 50-0 by Australia, the PNG Orchids have put in an improved performance in the Women's Prime Minister's XIII clash in Port Moresby.
Name unveiled of new PNG team to join NRL competition
The Papua New Guinea Chiefs will join the NRL in 2028, with the name revealed before kick-off in the clash between PNG and the Australian Prime Minister's XIII.
Strange hurls hat into Roos’ ring as PM’s XIII beat PNG
Raiders five-eighth Ethan Strange has made a pitch to play centre for Kevin Walters' Kangaroos as the Australian PM's XIII side defeated Papua New Guinea.
Unbeaten Melbourne thump Taipans in Goulding’s return
Melbourne United welcomed back sharpshooter Chris Goulding and extended their winning streak to five with a one-sided victory over the Cairns Taipans.
Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears
While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.
Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare
Fremantle forward Aine Tighe went off with a knee issue in her first match back from an ACL reconstruction as the Dockers beat Melbourne by five points.
Minjee Lee finishes third in epic LPGA Shanghai
Thai world No.1 Jeeno Thitikul has won the Buick LPGA Shanghai on the fifth play-off hole, with Australian superstar Minjee Lee settling for third.
Madagascar’s president says a coup is under way
The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country, a day after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations
Glorious Healy ton powers Australia to world-record win
Skipper Alyssa Healy has scored a super ton as Australia pulled off a world-record women's ODI chase to beat India by three wickets in a World Cup thriller.
Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine Tomahawks
Donald Trump says he may tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he could supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war is not settled.