Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, doctors say
Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger as a result of pneumonia, his doctors say, but the pontiff will remain in hospital for several more days.
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Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.
Fears for environment after ships collide off UK
Britain is bracing for environmental damage after a ship carrying toxic chemicals hit a tanker laden with jet fuel in the North Sea, setting the vessels ablaze.
Brown to leave Eels, set to join Knights on mega deal
Parramatta have confirmed five-eighth Dylan Brown will leave the club at season's end, with the five-eighth set to sign a monster deal to join Newcastle.
Cops expose Jewish caravan plot as ‘criminal con job’
A caravan bomb linked to prominent Jewish sites was one of several anti-Semitic incidents set up by organised crime figures for their own benefit, police said.
Floods prompt early Lions trip to Sydney for AFL opener
Brisbane will head early to Sydney for their AFL opener as south-east Queensland sports teams deal with storm damage.
Boxers Jarvis and Thurman trade vicious verbal blows
Australian Brock Jarvis and American Keith Thurman have staged a pre-fight slanging match ahead of their super-welterweight battle in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Rachael Pearson on outer of Sky Blues’ Origin team
NSW coach John Strange has picked star teenager Kasey Reh in his squad for the Sky Blues' preliminary camp, throwing another star's Origin future into doubt.
Humphreys set to hold No.7 spot when Souths meet Ilias
Jamie Humphreys looks set to retain South Sydney's No.7 jersey when the Rabbitohs face off against former halfback Lachlan Ilias for the first time in the NRL.
Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada’s PM
Former central banker Mark Carney has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump after winning the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister.
Magpie coach McRae warned by AFL over Bedford jibe
Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae has been handed an official warning by the AFL over his sarcastic jibe directed at GWS tagger Toby Bedford.
Aussie prodigy Vilips wins PGA Tour’s Puerto Rico Open
Australian golf sensation, and Tiger Woods protege, Karl Vilips has scored a three-shot win at the Puerto Rico Open in just his fourth start on the PGA Tour.
US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance in Saudi meeting
Donald Trump has suggested the pause on sharing US military intelligence with Ukraine will be lifted, ahead of talks it's hoped will map out a path to peace.
US Secret Service shoots ‘armed’ man near White House
A man is in hospital after being shot by the US Secret Service near the White House after a confrontation with law enforcement, officials say.
India edge NZ in Champions Trophy after Dubai thriller
KL Rahul has dragged India across the line for a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a nail-biter of a Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA
Sam Konstas has scored a half-century as NSW held firm to fight out a draw with Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.
Briggs in hospital as Giants pummel Pies in AFL opener
GWS ruckman Kieren Briggs was sent to hospital after injuring his neck but was able to watch his teammates beat Collingwood in their AFL season opener.
Lehmann stars as SA secure home Sheffield Shield final
Jake Lehmann has struck an unbeaten ton and Liam Scott chipped in with 83 as South Australia secured hosting rights for the Shield final by beating Victoria.
Reds rolled as Crusaders restore Super order
The Queensland Reds were often their worst enemies as they let in six tries inside the first 42 minutes to lose 43-19 to the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Bulldogs skipper Crichton avoids ban, can face Titans
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton has avoided a ban for his tackle on Christian Tuipulotu that collected the Dragon in the head and led to a penalty try.
Bulls thump Tasmania to keep Shield title hopes alive
Queensland have beaten Tasmania by nine wickets thanks to Usman Khawaja's heroics with the bat and Michael Neser's star display with the ball.
Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one
Carlton will take on Richmond in round one without spearhead Charlie Curnow, who has been ruled out but is expected to return early in the AFL season.
ADF troops seriously injured in flood deployment
More than a dozen defence force personnel have been injured, six seriously, when their trucks rolled during a deployment to a flood-ravaged region.
Pope showing ‘good response’ to hospital treatment
The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days.
Top cop given his marching orders
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has ousted the NT's most senior police officer after a jobs for mates scandal.
Goulding to the rescue as United stun NBL Hawks at home
Chris Goulding has scored 10 points in the final quarter to lead Melbourne United to an eight-point come-from-behind victory over the Illawarra Hawks.
Waratahs open season with three wins in a 16-year first
The NSW Waratahs have scored a 34-10 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Western Force to open a season with three straight wins for the first time since 2009.
Victory pile pain on battling ALM champs Central Coast
Central Coast's bid to defend their A-League Men title has suffered another devastating blow, with the Mariners losing 3-0 to Melbourne Victory.
Manly dismantle Cowboys in early-season statement
Tom Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu have shown off Manly's attacking threat, leading the Sea Eagles to a 42-12 win over North Queensland.
S.Korea’s Yoon free after court quashes detention
Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol has left prison a day after a Seoul court cancelled his arrest to allow him to stand trial without being detained.
Dogs downplay injury fears after dousing Dragons’ fire
Canterbury have played down injury concerns over their captain after downing a depleted St George Illawarra outfit to kick off their 2025 NRL season.