Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities before talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine with around 450 drones and 70 missiles launched.
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Rebels benched, jobs swapped in coalition peace offer
The Nationals are weighing a reconciliation deal proposed by the Liberals to restore the coalition after weeks of damaging infighting.
Treasurer announces first female head of ASIC
Former corporate lawyer Sarah Court will succeed Joe Longo as chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Giddey among All-Star snubs, LeBron earns 22nd-straight
Australia's Josh Giddey has been overlooked for a NBA All-Stars berth but he wasn't the only big snub, while LeBron James made it 22-straight selections.
Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start
The Brisbane Lions have lost one of their star recruits to a stress fracture that will mean he misses the early rounds of their AFL title defence.
Tap-and-go: Super tweaks to speed up domestic rugby
A host of rule innovations will be introduced in this season's Super Rugby Pacific competition, designed to encourage faster play and reduce "dead time".
Major parties spend big but Clive Palmer goes larger
Billionaires bet big on major parties at the federal poll but the standout spender was Clive Palmer, despite failing to get any of his candidates elected.
Socceroo gambles on UK move ahead of World Cup
Mohamed Toure has potentially risked his near-certain World Cup spot by joining struggling English Championship side Norwich City.
‘Really cool’: Gunners’ Matildas help conquer the world
Matildas trio Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross have enjoyed the perfect Asian Cup warm-up as they helped Arsenal become world champions.
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the Grammys
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny has won the Grammy for album of the year - the first time a Spanish-language record has taken home the top prize.
Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with limits
Israel has partially reopened the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip for limited passenger traffic.
Mary Fowler back in business on Man City’s landmark day
The Matildas have been given a huge boost with the return of Mary Fowler to action in the Women's Super League in England after her long injury absence.
Weary locals await closure as cops say Dezi likely dead
A small town's residents hope the long hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman is near its end after a detective said he believes the fugitive is dead.
‘I hate to lose’: Alcaraz reveals his relentless drive
Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has outlined his next big goals after becoming the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.
Door opens to coalition reunion as leader spill flops
Leaders of the former coalition partners are discussing a possible reunion as calls mount for solidarity after a failed leadership spill within the Nationals.
Australia crash to worst ever T20 defeat in Pakistan
Mitch Marsh's World Cup-bound Australian side have been whitewashed in their key warm-up T20 series, hammered in a record 3-0 capitulation to Pakistan.
‘Feels crazy’: Alcaraz seals historic grand slam
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to become the youngest man, at age 22, to complete a career grand slam.
Bendigo cop a coach spray as Lynx soar to easy win
Bendigo coach Kennedy Kereama has unleashed a big spray on his players during their insipid second-half collapse against the Perth Lynx.
Tassie import fires to all but book NBL play-in spot
David Johnson's seventh triple secured Tasmania's 91-89 defeat of New Zealand, who surged late in a game that carried heavy NBL finals significance.
Volkanovski equals record with UFC title defence
Alexander Volkanovski wants to fight in Australia again after retaining his UFC featherweight title on a record-setting day in Sydney.
‘Timing is crucial’: Andresen pounces for Cadel win
Tobias Lund Andresen reaped the rewards of faultless team tactics in Geelong, while sprint rival Matthew Brennan lamented he needs to get his eyes tested.
Surf gods smile as Day retires with sixth Iron title
The retiring Ali Day survived two tense elimination races then shot clear in the final to win a sixth Iron Series title in a fairytale finish on his home beach.
Judge declines to halt Trump’s crackdown in Minnesota
Thousands have marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, as Donald Trump orders them to stay away from protests.
Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests
A day after thousands marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, Donald Trump has ordered them to stay away from protests.
Ayatollah warns of regional war if US attacks Iran
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned the United States against attacking the country.
Ukraine, Russia, US to hold peace talks in in Abu Dhabi
A new round of US-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on February 4 and 5.
Woeful Australia sent spinning in World Cup warm-up
Australia's T20 World Cup preparations have hit problems as Pakistan's spinners bowled them to a chastening series defeat with a 90-run thrashing in Lahore.
Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open
Big-hitting Kazakh Elena Rybakina has avenged her 2023 final loss to win the Australian Open with a three-set victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Sydney’s teens star to hammer trash-talking Wanderers
Sydney FC have claimed their most dominant win of the A-League Men season to date, smashing Western Sydney Wanderers 4-1.
Jets flex muscles on Roar thanks to Bayliss brace
Newcastle's revival under first-year coach Mark Milligan has continued, with Lachlan Bayliss scoring a career-first double against Brisbane Roar.
Former PM denies meeting as Epstein files released
A former Australian prime minister has been named in newly released documents on Jeffrey Epstein, but he says those diary entries can't be taken on face value.