Claims a cargo jet shot down in Sudan’s Darfur region
Russia says it is investigating claims a cargo jet has been shot down by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur.
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Hit-run sentence ‘won’t heal pain’ for top cop’s family
A judge has handed a suspended jail sentence to the teenage driver who caused the death of SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens' son Charlie in a hit-run crash.
Thousands queue to but see the royals passing by
The King and Queen greeted some of the people who queued for hours in a bid to get a glimpse on the final full-day of their brief royal tour of Australia.
Bancroft fails to push Test case with another low score
Cameron Bancroft's push for Australia's vacant opening spot has dipped again as Western Australia took charge of their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.
Broncos CEO tells players it’s a ‘grow-up moment’
Brisbane CEO Dave Donaghy has told his players they must grow up and has refused to guarantee Ezra Mam's future at the NRL club.
Smith says he didn’t ask for return to Test No.4 spot
Australian Test star Steve Smith has denied asking to return to No.4, while admitting it's his favourite spot.
Brondello’s Liberty win WNBA championship in thriller
Australian coach Sandy Brondello has broken a 28-year drought by steering the New York Liberty to their first WNBA title with an overtime win over Minnesota.
Johnson like a kid with free tokens in Kiwis return
Shaun Johnson says he'll play without feeling pressure after coming out of retirement for injury-hit New Zealand in rugby league's Pacific Championship.
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Drinking water chemical limits hard to swallow for some
Guidelines for potential cancer-causing chemicals allowed in Australian drinking water have been released, with at least one region failing to meet them.
Jillaroos eye Brigginshaw boost in Kiwi Ferns rematch
Jillaroos players expect Ali Brigginshaw's early return from finger surgery to be crucial as they attempt to get revenge on New Zealand.
Chelsea roar on with Fowler’s Man City on their heels
Even without Sam Kerr, Chelsea are dominating the start of the Women's Super League season in England with Mary Fowler's Man City their nearest chasers.
Tszyu cleared of serious injury after Russian beat-down
Battered Tim Tszyu will stay in the US for a couple of extra days to recover but has been cleared of serious injury after his world-title hammering in Florida.
New Zealand women roar to glorious T20 World Cup win
Amelia Kerr-inspired New Zealand have won the Women's T20 World Cup, beating Australia's conquerors South Africa in the final in Dubai by 32 runs.
Qantas says sorry as sacked staff seek $200m justice
Qantas has apologised for its unlawful pandemic retrenching of 1700 workers as the transport union pursues the airline for hundreds of millions of dollars.
Pomp and pyrotechnics, Aussies set ablaze by royal tour
King Charles and Queen Camilla have continued their Australian tour across the nation's capital, duly trailed by adulating crowds.
Aussie Birrell loses in her first WTA tournament final
Kim Birrell has been defeated in the final of the Japan Open in Osaka after a major breakthrough week for the former Australian No.1.
Doran defiant as rain halts Shield final rematch
Persistent showers and bad light curtailed day one of the Sheffield Shield clash as Tasmania battled Western Australia's bowlers and a very green WACA wicket.
New Zealand thump Diamonds in netball Cup opener
Australia have suffered their biggest defeat against New Zealand in 14 years with the Diamonds outplayed 64-50 in the first Constellation Cup match.
Green in rare company after winning in South Korea
Australia's Hannah Green has joined golf's elite in winning her third LPGA tournament of the year, taking out the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea.
Macarthur hammer Perth Glory 6-1 to go top of ALM
Marin Jakolis and Jake Hollman have helped Macarthur run roughshod over Perth Glory in a 6-1 A-League Men win.
Shierlaw stars in AFLW as ‘Roos thump Bombers
Star forward Kate Shierlaw has kicked three goals to fire North Melbourne to a commanding 51-point victory over Essendon in the AFLW.
Cats claw past Lions to keep AFLW finals hopes alive
Aisling Moloney kicked two goals as Geelong ended Brisbane's seven-match winning streak with a crucial 10-point upset in a fast-paced AFLW clash.
Marc Marquez rides out mozzie mishap to win Aussie GP
After falling back to 13th off the starting line, Spain's Marc Marquez has produced a flawless ride to claim a classic Australian MotoGP win at Phillip Island.
Prabowo Subianto sworn in as new Indonesian president
Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president.
Tszyu in limbo after brutal KO loss to ruthless Russian
Tim Tszyu's career is at the crossroads after a devastating loss in his IBF super-welterweight world title fight with Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev in Florida.
King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals
After being greeted by royalists and protesters outside a church service, King Charles has drawn laughs while presenting a gift to parliamentarians.
Israel strike kills 73 Palestinians in northern Gaza
Israeli bombardments in Gaza have killed at least 73 people and a siege around three hospitals has tightened.
Hawks topple Taipans to keep top spot on NBL ladder
The Illawarra Hawks weren't allowed to find their offensive groove, but they did enough to beat the Cairns Taipans 87-75 in Far North Queensland.
Klimala strikes to help Sydney sink Wanderers in ALM
Patryk Klimala has starred to give Sydney FC a 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League Men.
Papua New Guinea stun Fiji to crash Bati homecoming
Papua New Guinea's mix of Queensland Cup players and Super League journeymen have helped the Kumuls shock Fiji 22-10 in the Pacific Bowl opener in Suva.
Wildcat star hurt as NZ Breakers catch fire at home
Perth's Bryce Cotton went to hospital early after injuring his ribs as the NZ Breakers celebrated their homecoming by beating the Wildcats in Auckland.