Maxwell gets 20 years for sex trafficking
Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.
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NATO in biggest crisis since WWII: chief
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the defence bloc faces the most serious security crisis since World War II.
Serena still ‘motivated’ to play US Open
Serena Williams says she's still motivated to get on the practice courts and has the US Open in her sights, despite her Wimbledon first round elimination.
PM resolved on global peace, sovereignty
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will spotlight Australia's "iron-clad" commitment to upholding the global order during a speech in Madrid.
Uber, union sign deal to protect workers
Rideshare company Uber and the Transport Workers' Union have signed an agreement on worker rights in what they say is a first for Australia's digital economy.
Governor-General admits ad was a mistake
The Governor-General has apologised for providing a testimonial for a building company that completed renovations on his private home.
De Goey returns to Magpies’ AFL training
Jordan De Goey is back at Collingwood, ending his personal leave from the Magpies amid the fallout from the AFL star's ill-fated mid-season trip to Bali.
Government extends defence chief term
Defence chief General Angus Campbell has had his term extended by two years, says Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles.
Qld-NSW floods were 3rd costliest disaster
The unprecedented floods that swept through southeast Queensland and northern NSW earlier this year caused $4.8 billion in insured damages.
‘Stacks of bodies’ found in US truck
More than 40 migrants have been found dead inside a tractor-trailer in a presumed people-smuggling attempt in Texas.
Booster gives 65pc protection from death
An Australian study of COVID-19 vaccines has found people who have had a booster shot are far less likely to die or be hospitalised with the Omicron variant.
Sprinter Connolly set to fly in Birmingham
Ella Connolly will square off against the Jamaican sprint queens and local superstar Dina Asher-Smith at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Federal Court strikes out anti-vaxxer case
A Federal Court judge says litigation against the Commonweath, states and NT over lockdown and vaccine mandates was an abuse of process.
Holland on verge of Test return in Galle
Australia could hand Jon Holland a shock recall to Test cricket if he recovers from a finger injury in time for the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Myanmar junta urged to spare Suu Kyi jail
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has urged Myanmar's junta not to keep deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi in jail.
Census paints a picture of average Aussie
Australia's population has more than doubled in the past 50 years, according to fresh census data showing the nation's cultural profile continues to change.
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian mall
The West and the UN have condemned a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian shopping centre, as G7 leaders vow to keep up the pressure on Moscow.
Hay help for farmers waiting for rain
Nor-for-profit group Rural Aid is dropping hay to dozens of South Australian farmers doing it tough and trying to feed stock in parts of the state.
Kokkinakis books dream date with Djokovic
Thanasi Kokkinakis has led the Australian assault on Wimbledon, setting up a clash with champion Novak Djokovic after a straight-sets opening day victory.
Australians face Wimbledon ‘Ashes’ test
Three Australians, including title hope Nick Kyrgios, have drawn Brits in the first round of Wimbledon.
Liberatore stars, Dogs rout Hawks in AFL
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals for Hawthorn but Tom Liberatore sparked an avalanche at the other end as the Western Bulldogs posted a 42-point AFL win.
Kennedy kicks five as Eagles sink Bombers
West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has booted five goals and Willie Rioli chipped in with three as the Eagles posted a shock 10-point win over Essendon.
US top court overturns Roe v Wade ruling
The US Supreme Court has overturned the 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that recognised a woman's right to an abortion, allowing individual US states to ban abortion.
Finch: Aussies must improve after ODI win
Captain Aaron Finch says Australia must improve in spin-friendly conditions after a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final ODI series in Colombo.
McKeown, mixed world record fires Aussies
Kaylee McKeown has struck world championship 200m backstroke gold while Australia's mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team broke the world record in their triumph.
Vic Labor govt locks in cabinet, deputy
Long-serving minister Jacinta Allan will become Victoria's second female deputy premier as part of a cabinet reshuffle after the exit of four frontbenchers.
Russia launches strike on chemical plant
Russia has launched artillery strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, hitting the Azot chemical plant where civilians are trapped.
Paenga-Amosa in French rugby title triumph
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has come off the bench to help Montpellier win the Top 14 title as they outplayed Castres to win the final 29-10.
Voss hails Carlton’s ‘signature’ AFL win
Carlton have turned in one of their finest showings of the AFL season to comfortably beat Fremantle by 31 points and remain in the race for the AFL top four.
Cats pinch classic AFL win against Tigers
Geelong have secured a remarkable three-point AFL win over Richmond as Jack Henry kicked the matchwinner with a minute remaining in a classic at the MCG.
Samoa outclass Cook Islands in league Test
Samoa's wealth of NRL experience has paved the way for a 42-12 over the Cook Islands in their Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.