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'I was a wreck': Popyrin bares his soul before US Open bid Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
One-time Novak Djokovic slayer Alexei Popyrin turns to Oscar Piastri's esteemed mindset coach in the hope of rediscovering the giddy heights of tennis.
Dees deliver Lions' greatest AFLW defeat, Port star's cruel injury blow Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Melbourne steams past Brisbane to claim a 3-0 start to the season; while Port Adelaide loses Indy Tahau to a suspected knee injury, overshadowing a win over GWS.
'Hit by a bus': What 'biohacker' Bryan Johnson thinks will kill him Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Millionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson accepts that his critics will laugh if he gets hit by a bus and dies, even as he dedicates his life to the search for immortality.
More than 30 years on from Lockerbie bombing, first US trial faces delay Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Almost four decades on from the Lockerbie bombings, as the first trial on American soil faces delays, here is what we know about the third man accused of the deadly terror attack.
After a bruising defeat, Labor, Liberals look to lessons from One Nation Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
The Labor and Liberal parties are beginning to lick their wounds after suffering a bruising defeat in a by-election in Perth's south as One Nation continues celebrating its historic victory.Â
How will Trump's oil deal with Venezuela work? Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
The "historic" agreement is set to last for 25 years and will see Venezuela increase its output to 1.5 million barrels a day, but many important details remain unclear.
Federer tears up during Tennis Hall of Fame induction Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
The emotions flow for tennis legend Roger Federer, who says he is still writing his love letter to the game as he is inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Nepal monastery becomes evacuation centre for survivors Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
The Gosok Phuntsok Choeling monastery is now a makeshift evacuation centre for those who have survived the Nepal flood disaster.
Live: Nathan Cleary beams as debutant brother takes Warriors ahead of Panthers Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Jett Cleary sets up four tries on first-grade debut as the New Zealand Warriors move into pole position for the minor premiership with a 46-32 victory over Newcasatle. Follow live.
Hanson pushes more coal, fewer renewables without detailing cost Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
One Nation vows to remove renewable energy zones and scrap compulsory land acquisition for VNI West at a regional Victorian rally.
Nearly 400 trees face chop for new $96m MotoGP street circuit Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Nearly 400 trees will be removed in Adelaide's eastern parklands to make way for a new MotoGP street circuit costing $96 million, the South Australian government has revealed.
'Something wrong': UK-style porn choking ban gains support from Labor MP Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
The federal government is facing pressure to outlaw strangulation and suffocation in pornography, mimicking a UK ban.
Pacific leader shock departure from PIF leaders meeting Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Solomon Islands prime minister and outgoing Pacific Islands Forum chair Matthew Wale makes a shock departure from the PIF leaders meeting to deal with a looming leadership challenge back home.Â
Former White House teleprompter operator fined over insider trading Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Former White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez has been ordered to pay more than $US172,000 for using advance access to US President Donald Trump's speeches to make illegal trades on a prediction-market platform.
Western Sydney's new observatory centuries in the making Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Powerhouse Parramatta is now home to an observatory featuring research-grade telescopes powerful enough to see distant galaxies.
Southern Tasmanian man charged with murdering his 85yo mother Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
Police are alleging the Huonville woman was smothered by her 55-year-old son.
Police conclude search mission after plane crash claims life of 23yo pilot Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
The search for missing pilot Bob Bramley in the remote Northern Territory, and wreckage from the plane he was flying before the crash, have been suspended off Groote Eylandt.
Scott turns back clock in Tour Championship title tilt Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
A much-craved second major continues to elude him but Adam Scott may be one great round from capping his decorated career with a second season-ending Tour Championship title.
Socceroo Volpato scores long-range goal in Serie A win Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
A long-range strike from Socceroo Cristian Volpato has helped his Italian side Sassuolo claim a 2-1 win over Torino in their Serie A clash.
Relative of Alameddine crime family fights for life after shooting Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026
A member of Sydney's Alameddine family is fighting for life after being shot at a home in the city's west overnight.
News from the BBC World Service
PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act. Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost? Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes. WhatsApp group chat used to send millions in cash, funding crime and extremism Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail. Iceland EU referendum on a knife edge as counting continues Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 A vote on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is too close to call. Rescue to continue overnight for 'in distress' vessel carrying five in the Channel Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Several fishing vessels are assisting the Coastguard after reports of a boat "in distress' off Plymouth. British heavyweight Moses Itauma stretchered out after gruelling world title defeat Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 British heavyweight Moses Itauma was taught a harsh lesson at world level - what can he learn from defeat and where does the 21-year-old go next? 97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior' Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator. Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there Posted on Saturday August 29, 2026 Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China. Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters. What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy. They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related? I've been to Gamescom six times - here's what excited me this year Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 The BBC's Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2. Mount Fuji pics, life-changing ramen and a weak yen - why young Brits are going to Japan Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Photos of Mount Fuji, bowls of ramen and the bustle of Shibuya Crossing are filling up social media feeds. I was told I was unworthy to be a mother, then they stole my baby Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Marion McMillan was one of about 250,000 women who were forced to have their babies adopted between 1949 and 1976. We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Co-housing residents live in a Grade II listed mansion for the same price as a two-bed house. Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Parenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible. 'Healey eyes banks and oil tax' and 'X Factor comeback' Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 As rescue efforts enter their fifth day following the Nepal flash floods, some of today's papers report on the climbing death toll. Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 A major police operation has been launched after the shooting at an event near Zurich overnight. Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US Posted on Sunday August 30, 2026 Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always." Sarah Ferguson expected back in the UK 'shortly', source says Posted on Saturday August 29, 2026 The former Duchess of York is renting a six-bed house in the Home Counties, reports say.
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