Stabbing sparks anti-immigrant violence across Belfast
Masked men have attacked Belfast police and burned families out of their homes in anti-immigration protests sparked by a Sudanese man's alleged knife attack.
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Higher debt, cheaper homes as territory axes stamp duty
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Iran will ‘have to pay the price’ after strikes: Trump
Hours after Iran launched tit-for-tat strikes against the US, President Donald Trump says Tehran must "pay the price" for taking too long to reach a deal.
Sam Short breaks national record at Comm Games trials
Aiming for five Commonwealth Games gold medals, in-form Sam Short has set an 800m freestyle national record at Australia's swimming trials in Sydney.
Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle
AFL legend and motor neurone disease crusader Neale Daniher has been given a final farewell with a long guard of honour following an emotional funeral.
Shoddy Australia mauled by Bangladesh Tigers
Marnus Labuschagne's white-ball career hangs by a thread after another failure in Australia's big defeat by Bangladesh, their second ever to the Tigers.
Little Master joins ‘God’ the father in Hall of Fame
Gary Ablett Jr has been inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame, joining his father and Geelong premiership teammates Jimmy Bartel and Corey Enright.
‘Not my best’: McKeown fights illness in Glasgow trials
Kaylee McKeown has bemoaned her form at Australia's Commonwealth Games swim trials, saying her winning 100m backstroke performance was far from her best.
Demons superstar avoids ban, Magpie suspended
Collingwood defender Billy Frampton has received a three-game suspension for a tackle that left Melbourne forward Brody Mihocek with a fractured neck.
Benji Marshall reconfigures ‘brain-dead’ Tigers
Head coach Benji Marshall has made significant changes to his Wests Tigers team after a humiliating 68-0 loss to Penrith.
Hamstrung Swans star set for lengthy stint on sidelines
In-form Sydney winger Justin McInerney will be out for nearly two months with a hamstring injury after their costly last-gasp win over St Kilda.
‘Deeply ashamed’: Knights ban forward for drink-driving
Newcastle have handed up-and-coming forward Jermaine McEwen a one-match ban over a drink-driving incident.
‘It’s sweet’: Moses says he’s in no doubt for Origin II
His selection hopes were under a cloud ahead of NSW's game-two team announcement but five-eighth Mitch Moses insists he will play at the MCG on June 17.
The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss
Tony Popovic has been inspired by coaching great Craig Bellamy for a long time and the Melbourne coach isn't surprised to see him thriving with the Socceroos.
Mihocek ‘up and walking’ after surgery on neck fracture
Melbourne forward Brody Mihocek has needed surgery on a neck fracture after he was stretchered off the MCG in the AFL King's Birthday match.
NSW explain Olakau’atu axing, bring in Nawaqanitawase
Haumole Olakau'atu has been sensationally axed by NSW coach Laurie Daley with the Blues putting their faith in uncapped back-rower Dylan Lucas.
‘Smash those Poms’: Aussie star fires Comm Games shot
An Australian swim star has fired a barb at England after securing his ticket for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow starting next month.
Late drama as Crichton penalty helps Dogs topple Eels
A late penalty conceded by Tallyn Da Silva will dominate NRL debate after Canterbury edged Parramatta 14-12.
‘Play on’: record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher
A record Big Freeze crowd has filled the MCG for the annual Collingwood-Melbourne King's Birthday AFL clash to honour the late, great Neale Daniher.
Irankunda ready to be face of changing Socceroos at Cup
Nestory Irankunda represents the changing face of the Socceroos and is ready to shine on the World Cup stage.
At least 32 dead after powerful quake rocks Philippines
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has hit the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people, damaging buildings and sparking tsunami alerts.
Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize
Author Bess Wohl has followed her Pulitzer Prize by winning a Tony Award for her play Liberation, a drama about the legacy of the women's liberation movement.
Sharks flyer Mulitalo on fire after ACL recovery
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored four tries in three games back from an ACL rupture, and has another jersey in the back of his mind now too.
‘Chuffed it was you’: Aussie beats unbeatable Mondo
Australian Kurtis Marschall has achieved what no pole vaulter has been able to do in nearly three years -- defeat the mighty Armand Duplantis.
Iran declares end to attacks on Israel after flare-up
Iran has stopped its wave of attacks on Israel, its military says, after both countries exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire was struck in April.
E3 leaders push ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia
The leaders of Britain, Germany and France have called on Vladimir Putin to agree 'an immediate and complete ceasefire' in Ukraine, after meeting in London.
Zverev ends long wait for grand slam title in Paris
After losing three finals, Alexander Zverev has at last landed his first grand slam title, winning the French Open final in five tough sets from Flavio Cobolli.
Levi-powered Aussie women roar to world sevens title
Australia's rugby women have become world sevens champions after defeating their great rivals New Zealand in the final match of the season in Bordeaux.
Blues set Moses deadline, bring in rookie as insurance
NSW coach Laurie Daley has put his faith in Mitchell Moses' fitness but has called on uncapped Origin rookie Isaiya Katoa as cover for game two of the series.
Five-in-a-row for Antonelli in supreme Monaco triumph
Teenage F1 gun Kimi Antonelli has won the Monaco Grand Prix for his fifth-straight victory while fourth-placed Oscar Piastri nearly earned a surprise podium.
Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends
A renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year has been remembered as a selfless fighter who strived to improve the lives of others.