‘Act of war’: India hits targets in Pakistani territory
Tensions between India and Pakistan are soaring after India struck "terrorist camps" in Pakistani Kashmir, in an attack that Islamabad brands an act of war.
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US to stop bombing Yemeni Houthis after deal: Trump
US President Donald Trump says Yemen's Houthi rebels have agreed to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, and US bombing will also cease.
Greens leader Adam Bandt loses seat in federal election
Greens leader Adam Bandt has lost his seat after Labor reclaimed the electorate from the minor party for the first time in 15 years.
Sprint ace Ewan stuns cycling with retirement
Australian cycling star Caleb Ewan has retired from the sport, effective immediately, only a few months after joining INEOS Grenadiers.
Preston’s lawyer hits out as Dogs star banned for four
A dejected Jacob Preston has copped a four-game ban after being found guilty of a crusher tackle, while his lawyer accused the NRL of being rife with diving.
Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat
MPs have elected conservative leader Friedrich Merz as Germany's next chancellor in a second round of voting.
Raiders pave way for Horsburgh to face the Bulldogs
Corey Horsbugh could loom as a key inclusion for Canberra in their top-of-the-table clash with Canterbury, despite suffering a head knock at Magic Round.
Young told he can talk to rivals as Roosters exit looms
The Sydney Roosters have told star English winger Dom Young he can talk to rivals, with Newcastle the most likely landing spot for the 23-year-old.
Raiders set to keep hooker Starling on new deal
Canberra are on the verge of re-signing hooker Tom Starling, who will reject interest from elsewhere to stay at the Raiders until the end of 2027.
All smiles as Elvis earns late PGA Championship entry
Rising star Elvis Smylie has boosted Australia's US PGA Championship tilt to seven after earning a late special exemption to golf's second major of 2025.
‘Tragedy’: grandmother awaits charges over boys’ deaths
A rural community has been hit hard by the deaths of two young boys, as their grandmother is treated in a mental health unit ahead of likely serious charges.
Big-name Magpies out of Fremantle clash
Collingwood premiership quartet Jordan De Goey, Brayden Maynard, Brody Mihocek and Scott Pendlebury won't face Fremantle off a five-day break.
Bulldogs’ Dale keen to move on from Rioli saga
The Western Bulldogs have refused to weigh in to the Willie Rioli drama after the Port Adelaide forward sent a threatening message about defender Bailey Dale.
Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop
A veteran cop who oversaw the police response to the Christchurch massacre has laid down his vision for combating crime as the head of an embattled state force.
Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out
The only guest to survive a poisonous beef Wellington lunch has described in detail what happened on the day and how Erin Patterson served up the deadly dish.
Swans weigh up AFL tribunal challenge for Melican ban
Sydney might take Lewis Melican's striking charge to the tribunal after he was offered a three-game ban for the incident involving GWS opponent Toby Bedford.
Port’s Rioli apologises for message to Bulldogs player
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has apologised and the AFL will take no further action after his message to a Western Bulldogs player caused a stir.
Scorned celebrations give Tony Popovic reason to smile
Tony Popovic didn't mind when three of the A-League's best youngsters clipped him at being overlooked. Now the Socceroos boss has challenged them to back it up.
Club groper dodges jail after attacks caught on CCTV
A man who groped and kissed 18 women at a nightclub has been ordered to complete 180 hours of community work after being spared jail time.
Positive sign as Devils nab Collingwood recruiting guru
The Tasmania Devils have completed an off-field signing coup, with a highly regarded former Collingwood recruitment manager joining the club.
Piastri powers to victory in Miami for F1 hat-trick
Australia's F1 star Oscar Piastri has won his third straight race and fourth for the season, victory in Miami extending his lead in the drivers' championship.
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Israel approves plan to capture ‘all of Gaza’
Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to capture the entirety of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.
PM stares down political rivals after landslide victory
Labor will move to cut student debt as its first re-election priority with the prime minister claiming a mandate to press forward with housing reform.
Garbin stars as Vixens top Mavericks in Melbourne derby
Sophie Garbin has scored 42 goals to lift the Melbourne Vixens to a third straight victory over cross-town rivals the Melbourne Mavericks.
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Sydney have bounced back from consecutive AFL losses to defeat GWS in their qualifying final rematch and hold onto local bragging rights.
Heartbreak for 7s men in brutal world champs near-miss
Australia's rugby sevens men have been denied a World Championship semi-final spot after their match-winning try was controversially waved away on review.
Piastri frustrated by Miami twice after ‘cruel’ sprint
Oscar Piastri has unluckily missed out on a win in a chaotic sprint race, before Max Verstappen again proved the daddy in qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix.
Albanese takes victory lap after Labor landslide
Anthony Albanese has thanked supporters after the prime minister secured a second term in leading the nation with expanded ranks of Labor MPs.
Jack not so Crisp as the Cats grab a narrow win
Collingwood's Jack Crisp has missed a fairytale shot at goal after the final siren and Geelong have won a classic AFL clash by three points.
Take that: Brumbies thump Waratahs for sweet revenge
The ACT Brumbies have exacted sweet revenge on the NSW Waratahs to remain on track for a Super Rugby Pacific home final in Canberra.
‘Devastated’, rudderless Liberals mourn historic defeat
The mood was dire in Liberal HQ as Peter Dutton became the first opposition leader to lose his seat in a federal election.