Finnish president’s golf diplomacy in surprise US visit
After talking about annexing Greenland, Donald Trump has played golf with the prime minister of Finland - the world's leading producer of icebreakers.
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Aid rushes into Myanmar as quake death toll hits 1700
Aid teams from India, China, Singapore and Thailand are on the ground in Myanmar as the death toll from a devastating earthquake climbs to more than 1700.
Snowboard king Scotty James wins fourth world gold
Scotty James has won Australia's first gold of the FIS snowboard, freestyle and freeski world championships with another dazzling snowboard halfpipe triumph.
Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal
There are fresh hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas accepted a proposal from mediators that includes the release of five Israeli hostages each week.
Houston hot streak has Lee on verge of PGA breakthrough
Min Woo Lee has a four-shot lead entering the Houston Open final round after the Australia blew by world No.1 Scottie Scheffler with a birdie-laden 63.
Richmond forward hit with three-game ban for push
Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell has become the first player banned for pushing an opponent into a dangerous contest.
Dragons prop faces long ban, no suspension for Mahoney
Canterbury's hooker Reed Mahoney has been fined twice but avoided an NRL ban, but his teammate Sitili Tuponuia and a St George Illawarra prop weren't so lucky.
Central Coast fire to keep Perth bottom of ALM ladder
Central Coast have found their mojo in front of goal to beat Perth Glory 3-1 at home with Christian Theoharous lighting up the match with a wonder strike.
Cherry-Evans claims ‘smear campaign’ against him
Daly Cherry-Evans won the PR battle of Brookvale, but Manly have a fresh drama after Tom Trbojevic injured his knee in their 26-12 defeat of Parramatta.
CA give Test stars clear gap before Ashes in schedule
Australia's Test stars are more likely to be able to play white-ball matches this summer, with a clear two-week gap before the Ashes begin in Perth.
City extend ALW lead, four teams locked into finals
Four teams are locked into the A-League Women finals, led by Melbourne City, while the jostle for the final two berths will go down to the wire.
Late Warriors penalty goal breaks Tigers’ hearts
The Wests Tigers have been denied a third consecutive win by a Warriors side who snatched victory with a late penalty goal.
Serong equals derby record as Dockers beat Eagles
Caleb Serong and Andrew Brayshaw have starred in the midfield to propel Fremantle to their first win of the season with a 38-point triumph over West Coast.
Tsunami warning lifts after 7.1 Tonga earthquake
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit near the Pacific nation of Tonga and an initial tsunami warning was lifted hours later.
‘If it’s illegal, it’s illegal’: No diving from Charnze
Wests Tigers' home crowd booed Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad after he received a game-defining penalty but the Warriors star insists he's not the type to take dives.
Knee knock sidelines Manly’s Trbojevic for a month
Tom Trbojevic is set to miss the next month of NRL action due to a medial ligament injury.
Aussie Lee stares down Scheffler to win Houston Open
Australian golf star Min Woo Lee has denied world No.1 Scottie Scheffler in a dramatic finish to claim his maiden PGA Tour victory at the Houston Open.
Kerr keeps Matildas captaincy after FA board meeting
Sam Kerr has met with the Football Australia board, who decided she will retain the Matildas captaincy, with the injured striker joining the team training camp.
Tigers’ Luai to miss Broncos clash with one-game ban
Wests Tigers halfback Jarome Luai looks set to miss his side's trip to face the Broncos in Brisbane due to suspension.
Tiger Mansell to challenge three-game ban over push
Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell will challenge his three-game suspension for shoving St Kilda's Liam O'Connell into a contest, resulting in his concussion.
Cleary lauds Yeo as he looks for the ‘real Panthers’
Co-captain Nathan Cleary will return for Penrith's clash with North Queensland in what will be Isaah Yeo's 250th NRL game.
Crows star Rachele out for a month with broken ribs
Adelaide forward Josh Rachele will miss at least the next month of the AFL season after fracturing three ribs during their win over North Melbourne.
Tigers clash will be personal for Maguire: Doueihi
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is preparing for his first clash against Wests Tigers since being axed by the joint venture club in 2022.
Wife devastated that killer could be free in a year
Convicted killer Spencer Shumski could be released on parole next year after receiving a minimum sentence of three years behind bars for manslaughter.
‘One of the greatest’: PNG trailblazer Olam retires
Papua New Guinea rugby league legend Justin Olam has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL following a persistent knee issue.
‘Of course’ Ciraldo backs Sexton after Dogs pass on DCE
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has addressed his club's decision to bow out of the race to sign Daly Cherry-Evans, who will leave Manly at the season's end.
Min Woo Lee in Houston mix as Masters nears
Min Woo Lee is one shot off the pace in Houston and again in contention for a PGA Tour title with the Masters less than a fortnight away.
Giddey miracle shot leads Bulls to another win v Lakers
Boomers star Josh Giddey has scored a halfcourt buzzer beater to lift Chicago to a stunning come-from-behind home win over the LA Lakers.
Cats star Smith a ‘lock’ to face Lions in AFL showdown
Bailey Smith is a "lock" to return and fellow Geelong star Tom Stewart has also been named to face reigning premiers Brisbane in a huge boost for the Cats.
No-tomorrow Brumbies focused only on the Highlanders
Knowing the heat is on, the ACT Brumbies are focused solely on the Highlanders in a must-win Super Rugby Pacific clash in Canberra.
Cleary insists no panic from Penrith after Souths loss
Penrith have suffered three straight defeats for the first time since 2019, losing to South Sydney, but coach Ivan Cleary says the real Panthers will emerge.