Venezuela president, opposition in election stand-off
Venezuela's opposition has claimed it won the nation's presidential vote, despite the Electoral Council saying President Nicolas Maduro was re-elected.
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Utoikamanu exit latest black eye for troubled Tigers
Stefano Utoikamanu has told Wests Tigers he will not sign a new five-year deal and quit the NRL club at the end of this season.
Freo’s Fyfe suspended, fines aplenty after fiery derby
The fiery Western derby has delivered three suspensions and 14 melee fines, while North Melbourne young gun George Wardlaw has been fined for tripping.
Titmus and O’Callaghan set up golden freestyle showdown
Ariarne Titmus and her compatriot and swim club mate Mollie O'Callaghan have set up a highly-anticipated duel for Olympic gold in the women's 200m freestyle.
PM welcomes new ministry as he sharpens election pitch
As Anthony Albanese's new cabinet sits for the first time, he says going two years into the first term without a reshuffle is a testament to stability.
Aussie golden girls ease through return at Paris pool
Australian swimmers Mollie O'Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus had little time to bask in gold medal glory before returning to action at the Paris Olympic pool.
Home affairs, immigration ministers dumped in reshuffle
Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles are moving on from their portfolios after months of intense political pressure over their handling of a High Court case.
Titans slay Dragons to launch NRLW title tilt in style
NRLW runners-up Gold Coast have reasserted their title credentials with an 18-10 win over St George Illawarra, while Canberra thrashed Wests Tigers 32-12.
Jennings faces two-game ban, big NRLW penalties loom
Sydney Roosters centre Michael Jennings is facing a two-game ban for a high tackle, while Brisbane NRLW prop Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala is in judiciary trouble.
Covell makes Olympic skate final after early struggles
Chloe Covell's bid to become Australia's youngest Olympic champion remains alive after some early struggles in street skateboard qualifying.
Fox off the pace ahead of slalom kayak medal race
Jessica Fox is in the hunt for her first K1 gold medal despite the Australian qualifying for the Olympic final in eighth spot.
Bulldogs stun Swans to clinch AFL top eight spot
AFL finals hopefuls the Western Bulldogs have shocked premiership favourites Sydney with a comprehensive 39-point victory to secure a spot in the top eight.
Aussie women freestyle relayers join Titmus in gold win
Australia have won the women's 4x100m freestyle relay gold medal at the Paris Olympic to join Ariarne Titmus as gold medal winners in Paris.
Australia’s Titmus wins 400m freestyle Olympic gold
Swimmer Ariarne Titmus has won the women's 400m freestyle to collect Australia's second gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Titmus shrugs off heat defeat to American great Ledecky
Australian swim ace Ariarne Titmus is dismissing a 400m freestyle heat loss to American rival Katie Ledecky as irrelevant at the Paris Olympics.
Aussie’s semi-final horror show as Fiji roll on
Australia scored first but were then dominated by Fiji in a 31-7 rugby men's semi-final loss that leaves them in a tussle with South Africa for Olympic bronze.
Flame soars, rain falls in historic Paris Games opening
Cathy Freeman's former rival played a key role as rain tumbled and Paris's 2024 Olympic Games was officially opened, 100 years after it first played host.
Munster returns as Storm claim seventh straight win
Melbourne's push towards the NRL's minor premiership has continued as they marked Cameron Munster's return from a torn groin by beating Parramatta 32-14.
Storm warning with Munster to take Hughes to next level
Jahrome Hughes has been one of the best players in the NRL in 2024, but his game could go to another level with Cameron Munster back on the field.
Olympic history beckons for Australians on day one
Australia has never won more than four gold medals in a single day of Olympic competition but that could be matched or even eclipsed on day one in Paris.
Australia, Canada and NZ urge immediate Gaza ceasefire
Australia's prime minister has released a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand to call for an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza.
Vandals attack French railways before Olympic ceremony
Vandals have targeted France's high-speed rail network with co-ordinated attacks that brought major disruption before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
‘Malicious acts’ disrupt French trains before Olympics
French officials have condemned fires and vandalism that have heavily disrupted high-speed train lines just hours before the Olympics' opening ceremony.
Crichton blow for Bulldogs as Broncos’ Walsh falls ill
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton will miss the clash with Brisbane, while Broncos coach Kevin Walters expects fullback Reece Walsh to recover from the flu.
Coach Gustavsson apologises for Matildas’ Olympic loss
Matildas' coach Tony Gustavsson has apologised to Australian soccer fans for the 3-0 humbling by Germany but expects his side to hit back at the Olympics.
Berejiklian stays defiant despite corrupt finding loss
A civil court has upheld findings ex-premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption through her clandestine relationship with a disgraced party colleague.
Knights hold on in dramatic NRLW season opener
Newcastle's defence has held on for a 12-10 win over Sydney Roosters, after a missed conversion on the siren stopped the NRLW opener going to golden point.
Yallop out with injury in pre-match blow for Matildas
The Matildas have had a make a late change before their opening Olympic match with Germany with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through injury.
Eagles load up on stars, Gawn back for Demons
Jeremy McGovern is among four big inclusions for West Coast, while Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn and Collingwood big man Mason Cox also return in round 20.
Eels withdraw NRLW player Fallon from weekend match
Parramatta have withdrawn NRLW centre Kate Fallon from playing this weekend citing safety and welfare concerns.
Aussie swim coach in Korea furore to stay in Paris
An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.