Qatar earns first ever World Cup point
Qatar has earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup point in dramatic fashion against Switzerland.
As Donald Trump turns 80, he faces a foe he can never defeat: Father Time. That’s a problem for us all
Alarm over the judgment and behaviour of the world’s most powerful man, and the consequent risks to the world, can only get worse
The main Nuremberg trial ended, Winston Churchill warned of an iron curtain descending across Europe, It’s a Wonderful Life received its premiere and, at Jamaica hospital in the borough of Queens, New York, Donald John Trump was born.
It was 1946, also the birth year of George W Bush and Bill Clinton, but on Sunday the current US president celebrates his 80th birthday in a style uniquely his own. Trump will stage a night of cage fighting on the once-pristine White House south lawn as part of events marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Continue reading...Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam to quit politics, says leadership spill ‘started to really wear on me’
Tasmanian senator says he feels he is ‘letting down the team’ but needs to prioritise family
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Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam will quit politics before the end of the year, in another major blow to the struggling Coalition as it experiences its lowest levels of popularity in decades.
The Tasmanian senator, who was elected to parliament in 2016 and is seen as one of the Liberals’ best talents, said it was an “extremely difficult decision to make” but one he had been considering for “quite some time” to spend more time with family.
Continue reading...Australian girl killed in Pakistan after reportedly being shot by police
Nine-year-old visiting relatives in Punjab province when police opened fire on car, local media report
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A nine-year-old Australian girl has been killed and two of her family members injured after reportedly being shot by police in Pakistan.
The family were visiting a relative in Chakwal, in Punjab province, when they were robbed while in their rental car on Wednesday night local time, Pakistani English-language news outlet Dawn reported.
Continue reading...Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years, as Brunson shines against Spurs
The New York Knicks ended their championship drought on Saturday, winning the best-of-seven NBA Finals series 4-1.
‘Lion of Mesopotamia’: How Aymen Hussein beat tragedy to reach World Cup
Iraq’s ‘most expensive footballer’, striker who scored Iraq’s qualifying goal against Bolivia, retraces his journey.
Two killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
An Israeli strike on southern Gaza has killed two people and injured another, according to Palestinian authorities.
After battling armed attacks, Mauritania attempts to revive tourism
Armed groups linked to al-Qaeda began attacks in the mid-2000s, but several security measures have halted them.
Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son’s death
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.
Why is the price of gold trending down?
Gold has been under pressure since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February.
Vinicius drags low-key Brazil level against dominant Morocco at World Cup
Vinicius Jr individual effort lift Brazil's struggle in team's 2026 tournament opener against Africa champions Morocco.
America250 versus Freedom 250: What to know about the US semiquincentennial
The celebrations to mark the US's 250th anniversary have been overshadowed by questions about Trump's influence.
Haiti fans in the streets, Scotland faithful in kilts
It’s expected to be a spicy encounter: Haiti supporters and Scotland’s Tartan Army celebrate World Cup matchup.
Iran war live: Trump says deal to be signed today; Tehran disputes timing
US and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, the two sides differ on when it will be signed.
Russian families use AI to ‘resurrect’ loved ones killed in Ukraine
The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.
Brazil and Morocco kickoff amid electric atmosphere
Brazil and Morocco supporters sang, danced and chanted their way to one of the most anticipated group-stage matches.
Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess’s son Høiby
Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.
‘There was a lot of blood in the water’: paddleboarder rescues woman after ‘shocking’ Coogee shark attack
Charlie Verco managed to grab hold of the woman and bring her back to shore after the Sydney shark attack on Saturday
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Elite paddleboarder Charlie Verco has only seen one shark bigger than the one he saw on Saturday at Sydney’s Coogee beach.
The North Bondi athlete was training for July’s world championships in Hawaii on Saturday morning when he heard a swimmer shouting “shark”.
Continue reading...Vincent’s parents ‘never say he’s good enough’ – so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
Qatar net late against Switzerland to secure historic first World Cup point
Asian Cup holders Qatar level in injury time to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup 2026 opening game.