Security situation in Russia still ‘evolving’: Wong
Australians in Russia have been told to leave because the security situation could deteriorate further after a standoff between a private army and the Kremlin.
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Wimbledon fears for Kyrgios after Mallorca withdrawal
2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of another grass-court warm-up event, leaving his prospects of a big run at the grand slam looking bleak.
Rebel Russian mercenaries return, end advance on Moscow
As Wagner mercenaries retreat and leader Yevgeny Prigozhin moves to Belarus, the world's eyes are on what their mutiny says about Russia's internal struggles.
De Minaur takes Hewitt inspiration into Queen’s final
Alex de Minaur has surged into the final of the Queen's Club Championship in London, taking inspiration from Australia's last winner there, Lleyton Hewitt.
Thunderbirds pip Swifts, into Super Netball grand final
Adelaide Thunderbirds are the first team through to the Super Netball grand final after a thrilling 64-62 major semi-final extra-time win over the NSW Swifts.
Beaumont breaks records but Australia lead Ashes Test
Tammy Beaumont has broken an 88-year record to post the highest Test score by an Englishwoman, but Australia lead by 92 with 10 wickets in hand after day three.
Luke Jackson boots three as Dockers beat Bombers
Fremantle have banished their first-quarter blues on the way to a 32-point AFL win over Essendon in Perth.
Melbourne storm home to beat Manly 24-6 in NRL
Melbourne have shrugged off an error-ridden first half for a 24-6 NRL victory over Manly with a double from Xavier Coates, who was backing up from Origin.
Record-breaking Swans thump Eagles to boost finals bid
Sydney have set AFL records and poured more misery on an embattled West Coast outfit that was again hit hard by injuries in a 171-point loss at the SCG.
Understrength Panthers suck the life out of Knights
Even without six State of Origin stars, Penrith have proven far too classy for Newcastle in a comfortable 20-12 NRL win over the Knights at BlueBet Stadium.
PM sees Voice poll slip but says ‘yes’ vote still high
Anthony Albanese has batted away a poll showing a slip in the 'yes' vote for the voice while the opposition has trumpeted its "principled decision" to fight it.
Aussie entrepreneur launches Olympics for drug-takers
An Australian entrepreneur is launching an Olympic-style competition for drug-takers and is adamant the event is morally correct.
Saints King, Stocker cleared by AFL MRO
Max King and Liam Stocker are free to play in St Kilda's AFL clash with West Coast next round after the match review officer threw out their match-day reports.
Russian helicopters fight mercenaries heading to Moscow
The boss of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, says he has taken control of the southern city of Rostov-on-Don.
De Minaur battles his way into Queen’s Club semi-finals
Alex de Minaur has made it into the semi-final of the Queen's Club Championship, defeating French veteran Adrian Mannarino in three sets.
Lions win ugly over Saints to consolidate top-four spot
The Brisbane Lions have consolidated their AFL top-four spot with a comfortable 28-point win over St Kilda, who were left to rue a shocking first half.
Warriors crush Dragons as disgruntled Hunt misfires
The Warriors have continued their push an NRL top-four finals berth with a crushing win over St George Illawarra as a disgruntled Ben Hunt failed to fire.
England fight back into Ashes Test after Sutherland ton
England opener Tammy Beaumont's hundred has put the hosts back in the Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, after Annabel Sutherland also scored a ton for Australia.
Australian government sanctions three MH17 culprits
The federal government has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on three people involved in the downing of Malaysia flight MH17.
Geelong star Jeremy Cameron cleared of serious injury
All-Australian key forward Jeremy Cameron has avoided serious injury after he was accidentally knocked out by Geelong teammate Gary Rohan in a marking contest.
Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land
The High Court has agreed to hear a Russian court challenge to the validity of new federal laws seeking to regain control of a block of land in Canberra.
Manly rally round as Trbojevic confirmed out for season
With Tom Trbojevic facing the rest of the NRL season on the sidelines, a "shattered" Anthony Seibold is planning for the absence of Manly's star fullback.
Australia’s first cybersecurity boss to fight hackers
Senior Air Force commander Darren Goldie will become Australia's first cybersecurity co-ordinator as the federal government seeks to ward off hackers.
Brazilian man gets 27 years for killing woman in Sydney
Brazilian engineer Mario Marcelo Santoro has been sentenced to 27 years in jail for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Cecilia Haddad in Sydney.
Relatives and friends mourn Titan submarine deaths
The US coast guard says the five people aboard a missing submersible on a voyage to the Titanic died in a "catastrophic implosion".
Scans confirm NSW’s Trbojevic has torn pectoral muscle
Manly and NSW star Tom Trbojevic appears set for a lengthy stint on the sideline after scans confirmed he suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Origin II.
Perry puts Australia on top, misses out on century
Ellyse Perry has been denied a third Test century after being dismissed on 99, but Australia remain on top of the Ashes finishing day one on 7-327.
Geelong overcome Cameron injury to revive AFL season
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron has been knocked out under friendly fire from Gary Rohan but the Cats prevailed in a tough 15-point AFL win over Melbourne.
Star Magpies defender Howe to return against Crows
Collingwood will welcome back gun defender Jeremy Howe from his broken arm in time to face Adelaide's array of impressive forwards at the MCG.
Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles
Perth Mint faces a Senate inquiry on top of an audit and compliance overhaul amid longstanding issues and controversies including gold bars alloyed with silver.
Top prosecutor defends call not to lay Lawyer X charges
A key figure in the Lawyer X scandal was prepared to testify against Victorian police officers in a proposed plea deal that fell apart over immunity concerns.