Seoul in shock as 153 die in stampede
Worried relatives are searching for their loved ones as South Korea mourns the deaths of at least 153 people in a Halloween stampede.
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Wallabies relieved by tour-opening victory
The relieved Wallabies have started their five-Test tour with a win over Scotland, but there's plenty for coach Dave Rennie to work on ahead of France.
Halfback headache a dream scenario for Mal
Australia have thrashed Italy 66-6 in St Helens to book themselves a spot in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals and give Mal Meninga more to think about.
Australian killed in South Korea stampede
An Australian citizen has died after being caught up in a stampede in the capital of South Korea on Saturday night after a crowd became unruly.
England crush Wallaroos in World Cup QF
Jay Tregonning's Wallaroos side are heading home from New Zealand after a 41-5 World Cup quarter-final humbling by England.
Women and children heading home from Syria
A group of Australian women and children held in detention in northeast Syria have taken the first steps to return home.
Seven in court over $450m cricket contract
Seven will contest the quality of last season's BBL, where lower-grade players were used when compared to the IPL, in its court fight with Cricket Australia.
Truckie boss manslaughter charges dropped
Manslaughter charges have been withdrawn against Eastern Freeway truckie boss Simiona Tuteru, days after his trial was due to begin over four police deaths.
Noongar leaders condemn WA teen’s killing
The man accused of murdering 15-year-old Perth boy Cassius Turvey is facing further charges as Noongar elders accuse police of minimising the killing.
Glory cut ties with ALM striker Fornaroli
Veteran A-League Men striker Bruno Fornaroli has been linked with a move to Melbourne Victory after cutting ties with Perth Glory.
Port’s Horne-Francis has leg surgery
Port Adelaide expect boom recruit Jason Horne-Francis to be ready for the start of next AFL season after he underwent leg surgery.
Aust-England T20 World Cup game abandoned
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup blockbuster against England has been abandoned without a ball being bowled because of wet weather at the MCG.
Bulldogs beat Blues, seal AFLW finals spot
The Western Bulldogs have left it late to edge ahead of Carlton and seal eighth spot on the AFLW ladder in the last home-and-away round.
Flood risk persists with downpours ahead
Victorians are still facing the risk of flash flooding with the state's west expected to be pummelled by heavy rain on Sunday.
Handscomb continues his shield run feast
Victoria captain Peter Handscomb made 95 against Tasmania to take his season run tally to 518 in the Sheffield Shield.
Campbell to get a Wallabies crack
Late-blooming Jock Campbell is set to make his Wallabies debut after being named on the bench for Saturday's clash with Scotland.
Iran’s Khamenei vows revenge after attack
An attack on a Shi'ite shrine that killed 15 people adds pressure on the Iranian government as it faces ongoing protests over the death of a woman in custody.
Putin jabs at West over Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of dangerous times ahead and accused the West of playing a dirty geopolitical game in Ukraine.
Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in T20 thriller
Zimbabwe have pulled off one of the great T20 World Cup upsets by beating Pakistan in a match decided by a run out on the final ball.
Media silence urged on Lehrmann rape trial
The media has been urged to cease reporting on the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins ahead of a new trial.
Arsenal’s Pablo Mari stabbed in attack
Arsenal footballer Pablo Mari is in hospital after being stabbed in an attack in Milan which left one person dead.
Higgins and Lehrmann left in trial limbo
Brittany Higgins has been left in limbo after Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial was aborted following the discovery of prohibited material in the jury room.
Brittany Higgins responds after trial ends
Brittany Higgins has broken her silence after jurors in the trial of her alleged rapist were dismissed, and lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann have swiftly responded.
Thybulle snubbed at 76ers, Bucks beat Nets
Matisse Thybulle has fallen down the pecking order at struggling Philadelphia, while Ben Simmons was taunted in a Nets loss and Jack White made his NBA debut.
Pucovski takes indefinite cricket break
Australia's batting prodigy Will Pucovski has opted to take a third indefinite break from cricket for personal reasons.
Bulldogs captain Jackson retires from NRL
Canterbury captain Josh Jackson has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL after 241 first-grade games and two grand final appearances.
Jury discharged from Bruce Lehrmann trial
A jury has been dismissed in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping Brittany Higgins, due to potential juror misconduct.
Clarkson to start as planned at North
North Melbourne have confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson will start as planned on November 1 as an investigation looks at historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.
New UK PM delays fiscal statement
A UK fiscal statement keenly anticipated by financial markets has been delayed so new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his team can give it a workover.
Ukrainians hold out, prepare for Kherson
The looming battle for Kherson city at the mouth of the Dnipro River will determine whether Ukraine can loosen Russia's grip on the south.
Budget missed chance for relief: Dutton
Peter Dutton has used his first budget reply speech to attack the lack of cost-of-living measures put forward by the government while inflation rises.