Confirmation: 2024 will be the hottest year on record
After months of catastrophic heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and tropical cyclones, data has confirmed 2024 is now certain to be the hottest year on record.
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Travel ban imposed on South Korea’s embattled president
South Korea's defence ministry says President Yoon Suk-yeol is still commander in chief despite the justice ministry banning him from travelling overseas.
Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.
PNG to turn pipeline NRL dream into bona fide reality
Papua New Guinea NRL officials will be able to begin plans for a club name and colours once NRL expansion is confirmed, along with a location for their village.
Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.
‘Adored’ Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service
Holly Bowles' friends and loved ones have farewelled the 19-year-old, weeks after she died along with her best friend from methanol poisoning in Laos.
‘Evil’ synagogue fire declared likely terrorism
The firebombing of a synagogue was likely an 'evil' and politically motivated terror attack, authorities say, as police search for three suspects.
No panic in India camp despite Test loss: Sharma
India's captain Rohit Sharma says he's not overly worried by a heavy loss to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide.
Phoenix upset Roar, Western pile pain on Sydney in ALW
Wellington have upset Brisbane in the A-League Women, while Western United piled more pain on Sydney FC and Adelaide beat Newcastle.
Cotton’s superb form continues as Perth beat Sixers
Bryce Cotton has produced another dazzling individual performance as the Perth Wildcats defeated the Adelaide 36ers.
Swepson stars as Bulls pip Victoria in Shield thriller
Queensland have notched their first win of the Sheffield Shield season following match-winning bowling displays from Mitch Swepson and Mark Steketee.
Gutsy Bullets snap Melb United NBL hoodoo
The Brisbane Bullets have lived up to their name with a brilliant shooting performance that sealed their upset defeat of NBL heavyweights Melbourne United.
India’s Siraj accuses Head of abuse and lying
India paceman Mohammed Siraj has accused Travis Head of lying but the Australian isn't going to let it ruin a second Test triumph.
Rebels in Syria declare Bashar al-Assad’s regime over
Syria's authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule has ended after he fled the country as insurgents entered the capital Damascus.
Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation
Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.
Aussies return to best in thumping Adelaide Test win
Australia have squared the Border-Gavaskar series with an emphatic 10-wicket second Test win against India at the Adelaide Oval.
Syrian president flees as rebels take over Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country as rebels appear to be on the cusp of toppling his 24-year regime as they storm the capital of Damascus.
Indian send-off went too far, says Australia star Head
Australia batsman Travis Head was disappointed with a heated send-off from India's Mohammed Siraj in the second Test.
Phoenix storm home to extend Taipans’ NBL losing streak
Nathan Sobey has starred as South East Melbourne Phoenix overcame a horror third quarter to defeat Cairns Taipans by five points in NBL action.
Matildas hit Taiwan for six in Polkinghorne farewell
Tameka Yallop has starred as the Matildas sent off Clare Polkinghorne with a 6-0 thumping victory over Taiwan in potentially Tom Sermanni's last game.
Macarthur, Western United fight out 0-0 stalemate
Western United and Macarthur have each kept a clean sheet for the first time this A-League Men season following their 0-0 draw.
Resurgent Aussies charging towards squaring Test series
Australia are in the box seat to level the Border-Gavaskar series, with India teetering at 5-128 and still trailing by 29 runs at Adelaide Oval.
Champion halfback Dodd embraces pressure at Souths
Lewis Dodd knows he will face far more scrutiny as an NRL halfback than he did in the English Super League, and he is ready to embrace it at South Sydney.
SKorea arrests ex-defence minister over martial law
South Korea's former defence minister has been arrested over his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law that sparked a political crisis.
Knights to land Vette-Welsh as Upton NRLW replacement
Botille Vette-Welsh has emerged as Newcastle's replacement for Tamika Upton, with the former Jillaroos No.1 agreeing to a three-year deal at the Knights.
Jakara Anthony claims gold in Sweden World Cup event
Australian skiier Jakara Anthony has added another World Cup win to her impressive resume, winning the first moguls event of the season in Sweden.
Romanian top court annuls presidential election result
Romania's constitutional court has annulled the results of the first round of the country's presidential election.
Brisbane Bullets smash undermanned 36ers in NBL
Casey Prather and Tyrell Harrison starred as the Bullets crushed the Adelaide 36ers by 19 points in their NBL clash in Brisbane.
Hunt, Sangha post tons as Redbacks heap pain on Tassie
South Australia opener Henry Hunt has posted his third century of the Shield season to ensure his name will stay in the reckoning for future Test selection.
Victorian pace duo share 10 wickets against Bulls
Fergus O'Neill and Mitchell Perry have snared five wickets apiece to skittle Queensland for 172 in the Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG.
Polkinghorne to start in final Matildas game in Geelong
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has confirmed Clare Polkinghorne will start against Taiwan in Geelong for her final ever appearance.