US economy contracts 0.3 per cent in the first quarter
US economy contracted in first quarter of 2025, the first drop in three years.
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Dogs veteran says no easy fix to high-tackle dramas
Canterbury's most capped player Kurt Mann says telling players to lower their target area won't cut down the NRL's alarming rise in high tackles.
Cornes ban: North lash ‘vindictive bullying’ of stars
North Melbourne have lashed criticism of targeted duo Harry Sheezel and Jy Simpkin, while the Kangaroos will be without George Wardlaw against Essendon.
Ex-coach Clarkson to attend Hawks’ centenary match
Hawthorn have invited past players and coaches to their match celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL, and former coach Alastair Clarkson will be there.
Aussie teen giant Rocco Zikarsky shooting for the NBA
The NBA has released its list of early draft applicants, featuring a smattering of top Australian talents including towering 18-year-old Rocco Zikarsky.
Circati gives Socceroos hope, Irvine to miss qualifiers
Influential midfielder Jackson Irvine has confirmed he will be unavailable due to foot surgery for the Socceroos' most-important World Cup qualifiers.
Tszyu eyes redemption in ‘raining blood’ Fundora fight
In a major twist, Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu will fight American Sebastian Fundora in a blockbuster world-title rematch in Las Vegas.
‘Needs to stop’: fatal stabbing triggers hard bail laws
Another bail crackdown has been triggered by a store owner's fatal stabbing in a crime-hit territory, but critics are calling for more to be done.
Mushroom cook’s ‘lies, panic’ revealed in murders trial
Erin Patterson lied about having cancer and about being sick from the meal she made for three people who died from mushroom poisoning, a jury has heard.
Fresh Panthers blow as Sorensen cops three-game NRL ban
Scott Sorensen has failed to have a grade-two shoulder charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary and will miss Penrith's next three games.
Curtains for Curtis as North forward’s ban is upheld
North Melbourne's Paul Curtis remains suspended for three matches after losing his challenge to a rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal.
Aussie doubles ace cops lengthy ban for IV infusions
Two-time grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell has been banned for 18 months after the Sydneysider admitted exceeding the allowed limit for an IV infusion.
Long-awaited triple murder mushroom trial begins
The highly anticipated triple murder trial of alleged poisonous mushroom cook Erin Patterson has begun, with 15 jurors selected.
Cosplayers and chaos for disrupted Dutton campaign
The opposition leader's electorate office has been vandalised and protesters in hazmat suits interrupted his media event on a bumpy day on the campaign trail.
Manly get Fogarty as Trbojevic eyes Origin return
Jamal Fogarty has told Canberra coach Ricky Stuart he will leave the Raiders at the end of 2025 to take up a three-year deal with Manly.
Hasler axes Fifita as Souths name surprise halves duo
David Fifita's future on the Gold Coast has taken a fresh twist after the representative forward was axed by under-pressure Titans coach Des Hasler.
Not enough: sister’s grief at killer’s 11-year sentence
A man who admitted killing a defenceless and unarmed stranger in an elevator could walk free from jail in just over six years.
Carney wins election, warns Trump trying to own Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals have retained power but it's not yet clear if he will be able to form a majority government.
At least 68 killed in alleged US strike on Yemen prison
The US military says it has hit more than 800 targets since launching sustained air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen.
Fantastic four more as Apps inks huge NRLW extension
Kezie Apps looks set to remain at Wests Tigers until the end of her playing career after signing a four-year contract extension.
Students and hire staff pay for Labor election pledges
Labor reveals how it would balance the federal budget with its election promises as a global agency warns government spending could trigger a credit downgrade.
Woman ‘in constant fear’ before being stabbed 78 times
Mackenzie Anderson's murder by her recently paroled abusive ex-partner was like "death in slow motion" as the system failed her, her mother has told a court.
Galvin lifts lid on emotional toll of Tigers saga
Lachlan Galvin is relieved to be back in NRL after his decision to reject a Wests Tigers contract extension developed into the biggest story of the season.
Panthers to fight the NRL judiciary amid crackdown
Their NRL season on tilt, Penrith will head to the judiciary in the hopes of downgrading Scott Sorensen's charge from the match review committee.
NRL lifts bar for bunker to go back in play and sin-bin
NRL bosses have insisted it is on players to reduce the number of sin-bins, but will tell bunker officials not to go back in play for borderline offences.
Blues star Cerra banned, North fight Curtis suspension
North Melbourne will fight forward Paul Curtis's three-game suspension at the AFL Tribunal, while Carlton's Adam Cerra has been handed a one-match ban.
Stage set for Dodd’s first start in Souths’ halves
South Sydney's English recruit Lewis Dodd looks set to make his first start in the NRL as Latrell Mitchell accepts a one-game suspension.
Herbert heroics in vain as Niemann wins LIV Golf Mexico
Lucas Herbert has stormed home to upstage fellow Australian Cameron Smith and finish runner-up behind Joaquin Niemann at LIV Golf Mexico City.
Russia declares ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10
The Kremlin has announced a full ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as Russia celebrates the Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Women ‘not target’ of shopping centre stabbing rampage
An unmedicated, mentally ill man was not targeting people but stabbing anyone in his way in a mass stabbing at a busy shopping mall, a lead investigator says.
PM wins over undecided voters in final campaign debate
Less than a week from polling day, Anthony Albanese might have had the last laugh as undecided voters declare him winner of the campaign's final debate.