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Brondello suspended by WNBA for inappropriate comment Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Australian coach Sandy Brondello apologises to WNBA star Angel Reese after she is suspended for one game by the league.
Hundreds gather in Alice Springs ahead of Pine Gap protest Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Hundreds of activists and academics have gathered in Alice Springs to join Arrernte traditional owners ahead of a planned protest against the joint Australian-US military base at Pine Gap.
Expert says new cyber law shows Vic government is out of touch with reality Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Jacinta Allan is pledging nation-leading laws forcing tech giants to reveal the identity of trolls, and make it easier for parents to sue tech giants that cause psychiatric harm to their children.
'Why do you care how I choose to dress?': Boxer on critics of her hijab Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Ahead of her professional debut, Tina Rahimi sat down for a lengthy interview about representation, the Islamophobia she encounters, and re-learning her identity after an Olympics heartbreak.
The 'terrifying' lab test results from store-bought bottle of vodka Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Australia's bootleg booze market is booming and an alarming new discovery from a bottle of vodka sold in Melbourne reveals it is turning into a major health problem.
Argentina fans stage Times Square takeover ahead of World Cup final Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Times Square has been the epicentre for World Cup celebrations throughout the tournament, but it reached new heights as Argentina fans swamped the "centre of the universe" ahead of the final against Spain in nearby New Jersey.
More candidates emerge in by-election that will test One Nation's popularity Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
The Secret Harbour by-election is shaping up as one of the most closely-watched political contests in WA for some time. Here's everything you need to know about the candidates and how to vote.
Woman fighting for life after late-night crash south-east of Melbourne Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
A woman, aged in her 20s, has suffered life-threatening injuries after the car her family was in rolled into a drain at Catani.
Actor Terence Donovan remembered by son Jason as 'larger than life' Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Jason Donovan has paid tribute to his father who has died at the age of 90 after decades on Australian screens.
Outback tour company sues vehicle manufacturer over fatal NT rollover Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
An Alice Springs tour company is suing a vehicle manufacturer for negligence and breach of contract following a bus crash that killed a 69-year-old man in 2022.
Live: Cowboys launch fightback against Dolphins, Manly confirms injury to Trbojevic Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
The Dolphins and Cowboys meet at Lang Park in a dynamite Queensland derby, as Tom Dearden returns after his Origin campaign was wiped out by injury. Follow live.
Why Bek Condello left a doomsday church at 27 Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Author Bek Condello says she has not spoken to her friends or family inside the church since she decided to leave.
Live: Bulldogs take control against Suns as mystery illness sidelines Caddy Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
The Western Bulldogs kick away in the third quarter against the Suns as Dons star Nate Caddy leaves the field in the first quarter against the Giants. Follow live.
Meet Lamine Yamal, the Spanish prince set to claim his World Cup kingdom Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
As Spain takes the field in the World Cup final, it will be led by a teenage sensation like few we have ever seen. This is the Lamine Yamal story so far.
Love story: Inseparable since meeting, these besties are planning retirement together Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Tania Differding and Ella Crofts met as teenagers and have been inseparable since. The best friends, now aged 43, are planning the rest of their lives around one another.
Some of WA's key policies are up in the air with minister's resignation Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Residents in WA's north have been left with a slew of unanswered questions relating to crime and justice in the wake of long-serving WA government minister Paul Papalia's resignation.
Senior Liberal rubbishes Abbott's 'failed' multiculturalism claim Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Senator Andrew Bragg says he "strongly" disagrees with the recently elected Liberal Party president, who claims diversity is "not a strength".
Man dies after police pursuit over Queensland–NSW border Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
NSW Police says Queensland officers told it a man armed with a firearm had crossed into the state before he stopped down an embankment.
Curious case of absent US senator reignites elderly politicians debate Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Washington's rumour mill is hyperactive at the best of times. But an elderly senator's lengthy absence from Congress is cranking it into frenzied overdrive.
Quick hits: Records tumble in England and France's battle for 3rd Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
The World Cup third-place play-off between England and France delivers absolute chaos as the goals fly in and the records tumble in Miami. Here are the quick hits.
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Watch: Highlights as England beat France 6-4 in third-place play-off Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966. Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now”. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them? Andrew Tate and brother arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent. New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits. Best England team for a long time? That's a fact, says Rice Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after they secure a third-placed finish at the World Cup. 'A 10-goal thriller': England fans react to 6-4 win over France Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 England's victory means the team finished third and secured their best World Cup result since 1966. Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final. Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments. Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10? Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand. Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West. Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place. Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine. The honours system used to be too posh but I'm proof change is happening Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Record numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards. Mother killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister tells BBC Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India. Parts of UK to get break in heatwave but dry spell to continue Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Cooler temperatures are on the way but the long, dry summer continues for most. US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait. The Papers: 'Messiah without a mandate' and 'attack of the Argie ants' Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Today's papers spotlight Andy Burnham on the eve of him becoming Britain's new prime minister. Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years in prison. 'I had stage four cancer at 14, now I'm a doctor' Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 Ellie Waters-Barnes survived an aggressive stage four cancer and underwent 18 months of treatment.
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