Roberts-Smith to take war crimes claims to High Court
Disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has vowed to head to the nation's highest court after he lost an appeal against findings that he engaged in war crimes.
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Russia, Ukraine in first direct peace talks since 2022
Russian and Ukrainian teams have sat down in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in over three years, but expectations of a major breakthrough are low.
Birdie blitz, major magic puts unsung Aussie in PGA mix
Australian Cam Davis has explained how he found form and fired a five-under-par 66 to grab a share of second spot after the first round of the PGA Championship.
Ex-Liberal leader’s $2.3m bill sparks by-election fears
Former state opposition leader John Pesutto has been ordered to pay Liberal MP Moira Deeming $2.3 million in costs, raising bankruptcy and by-election concerns.
Bulldogs coach fires back at Koch’s sledging accusation
Luke Beveridge has hit back at Port Adelaide chairman David Koch's suggestion that Western Bulldogs players had gone too far in their sledging of Willie Rioli.
How Dolphins star Katoa is living up to Immortal praise
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has taken his game to levels modern greats say is "incredible', but it's what he does for his teammates that is his trademark.
Residents to pursue class action over ‘toxic tap water’
Cancer-causing "forever chemicals" have likely been present in a tourist hotspot's drinking water for decades, a major investigation has found.
Starc makes big-money IPL call as tournament resumes
Mitchell Starc has decided against returning to the IPL after the tournament's postponement, potentially costing the superstar up to $750,000.
AFL boss wants industry buy-in for fight against racism
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says officials, players and coaches must unite in a fight against racism as fallout continues from the Willie Rioli case.
Cowboys axe halfback to take chance on gun teen
Jaxon Purdue has impressed Todd Payten so much this season that the North Queensland coach wants to give him a shot in his preferred position.
French court finds Depardieu guilty of sexual assault
French actor Gerard Depardieu's fall from grace is complete after he was found guilty and sentenced for sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021.
Meth user who ran over cop found guilty of manslaughter
A car thief who was under the influence of meth when he ran over and killed a police officer after a car pursuit has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Kim Kardashian cries as she testifies in robbery trial
A tearful Kim Kardashian has told a French court that she feared she would be raped during a 2016 armed robbery at gunpoint in Paris.
Olympic cyclist’s anguished parents ‘focused on kids’
The family of an Olympic cyclist who died in a road incident want to play a key role in her children's lives after her husband received a suspended jail term.
Rome rain delays de Minaur defeat in French warm-up
Alex de Minaur has ended a frustrating day in Rome, due to horrible weather, with a straight-sets loss to Tommy Paul as the days count down to the French Open.
Rory ‘keeps his word’: Masters champ heading to Melb
Golf Australia says talks to lure Rory McIlroy for the Australian Open started before his historic Masters win, which made him the hottest commodity in golf.
NRL premiership contenders upset by Las Vegas snub
Melbourne feel that by every metric they deserve to be playing in Las Vegas, with the Storm saying the NRL decision to overlook them is a missed opportunity.
Menendez brothers clear legal hurdle in bid for release
Two brothers serving life in prison for murdering their parents with a shotgun have a new chance of freedom after a US judge reduced their sentences.
Rioli case could be AFL racism watershed: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there has been a positive from the Willie Rioli case as the wider AFL shines a spotlight on racism in the sport.
AFL admit ‘failed’ process in umpire debacle
Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's concussion.
No certainty on Kerr’s full Matildas return
Interim Matildas head coach Tom Sermanni says Sam Kerr remains a camp-by-camp proposition, while he believes Joe Montemurro would thrive in the top job.
Jaw surgery leaves Suaalii’s Lions status in limbo
Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is in doubt for the British and Irish Lions series as he prepares to undergo surgery to repair a fractured jaw.
Women’s Origin coaches want a slice of NRL Vegas action
The NRL has left the women's game off the Las Vegas extravaganza, prompting calls from a Jillaroos great for a rethink in what match must be taken to the US.
Daley defends under-fire Blues captain Trbojevic
Laurie Daley is willing to look past NSW captain Jake Trbojevic's form struggles as he lauded the Manly forward's unquantifiable off-field qualities.
Israeli intensifies Gaza bombing as Trump visits region
Israel has escalated its bombardment in Gaza despite Palestinian hopes that President Donald Trump's Middle East trip might prompt a reduction in violence.
Diddy’s ex to resume testimony at sex-trafficking trial
R&B singer Cassie returns to the witness box after a day spent recounting grotesque details of life with her ex-boyfriend, Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Uncertainty hangs over planned Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy is challenging Vladimir Putin to face-to-face talks, but the Kremlin isn't saying who will turn up to negotiate for Russia.
Politics ‘with heart’, climate action key for top Green
Larissa Waters has pledged to ramp up action on climate change and deliver better outcomes for everyday people after being named the next leader of the Greens.
Mortgage relief could be limited as jobs market expands
An unexpected jump in employment has led the money market to pare back its hopes for further mortgage relief after a widely expected rate cut next week.
Tedesco ‘not expecting much’ as Origin selection looms
James Tedesco has catapulted into State of Origin calculations this year, but the Sydney Roosters captain is not expecting a phone call from coach Laurie Daley.
United striker fit, City’s Socceroo in doubt for final
Melbourne City could be without dashing Socceroos defender Nathaniel Atkinson against Western United, who are adamant their star striker Noah Botic is fit.