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Aussie snowboarders soar to make World Cup podium

Aussie snowboarders soar to make World Cup podium

Olympic hopes Adam Lambert, Josie Baff and teenager Ally Hickman have claimed World Cup bronze medals in Italy and the US.

Walker sliding downhill fast on track for Olympic gold

Walker sliding downhill fast on track for Olympic gold

Walker sliding downhill fast on track for Olympic gold

Walker sliding downhill fast on track for Olympic gold

Slider Bree Walker has won another World Cup monobob race in Norway in an ideal boost for the Australian hope's Olympic preparations.

Russia attacks Ukraine ports, damaging Turkish vessels

Russia attacks Ukraine ports, damaging Turkish vessels

Russia attacks Ukraine ports, damaging Turkish vessels

Russia attacks Ukraine ports, damaging Turkish vessels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia's latest attack shows it wants to continue the war "precisely to destroy ‍normal life in Ukraine:.

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Eurovision winner returns trophy in protest over Israel

Eurovision winner returns trophy in protest over Israel

The Swiss winner of Eurovision Nemo is returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's participation in the song contest.

Machado vows to bring Nobel back to Venezuela

Machado vows to bring Nobel back to Venezuela

Maria Corina Machado ‍defied at travel ban to pick up her Nobel Peace Prize, and the opposition leader is vowing to eventually take the award back to Venezuela.

Zelenskiy to hold talks with 30 countries on peace deal

Zelenskiy to hold talks with 30 countries on peace deal

President Donald Trump's demand for a swift settlement of the war in Ukraine has leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy scrambling to talk to dozens of Kyiv's supporters.

Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy

Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists Ukraine could go to the polls within months if the vote is safe, after Donald Trump questioned the country's democracy.

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EU agrees on new cut in emissions by 2040

EU agrees on new cut in emissions by 2040

EU agrees on new cut in emissions by 2040

EU agrees on new cut in emissions by 2040

European Union members have set a new and binding 2040 climate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent compared to 1990 levels.

Double World Cup glory for Aussie duo on Finland slopes

Double World Cup glory for Aussie duo on Finland slopes

Double World Cup glory for Aussie duo on Finland slopes

Double World Cup glory for Aussie duo on Finland slopes

Winter Olympians Matt Graham and Jakara Anthony have won gold at the latest stop on the World Cup circuit, warming up nicely for next year's Games in Italy.

Aussie athletes start build towards Winter Olympics

Aussie athletes start build towards Winter Olympics

Aussie athletes start build towards Winter Olympics

Aussie athletes start build towards Winter Olympics

Icy conditions in Finland proved tough going for some of Australia's Winter Olympic medal prospects, including defending moguls champion Jakara Anthony.

Stenson breaks women's Australian marathon record

Stenson breaks women's Australian marathon record

Stenson breaks women's Australian marathon record

Stenson breaks women's Australian marathon record

The 38-year-old veteran Jessica Stenson has set a new Australian marathon record at the Valencia Marathon

Ukraine wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

Ukraine wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

Ukraine wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

Ukraine wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

Ukraine's foreign minister has pledged his nation will "use every opportunity to try to end this war".

Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts

Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts

Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts

Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts

Several European countries have pulled out of competing in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to enter.

Eurovision faces crunch decision on Israel taking part

Eurovision faces crunch decision on Israel taking part

Eurovision faces crunch decision on Israel taking part

Eurovision faces crunch decision on Israel taking part

Eurovision organisers are preparing for for a "watershed" decision on Israel's participation as some countries threaten a boycott over the Gaza war.

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Aussie high jumper soars to rare World Athletics award

Nicola Olyslagers is the World Athletics female field event athlete of the year, while Aussie broadcast legend Bruce McAvaney has also been honoured in Monaco.

Emerging Australian striker's WC dream hit by injury

Former Western United star Noah Botic's dream of playing with the Socceroos in next year's World Cup appears over after he suffered a serious injury.

Louvre to increase prices for visitors from outside EU

Ticket prices for the Louvre museum in Paris will rise by 45 per cent for most non-European Union visitors.

US envoy to visit Moscow as Ukraine talks pick up speed

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is visiting Russia for talks on the war in Ukraine, although the Kremlin says it still hasn't seen a Washington peace proposal.

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It's pot luck for Socceroos ahead of World Cup draw

Australia have avoided some of soccer's most powerful nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, which features new tennis-style seeded tournament brackets.

Four more arrested in Louvre heist probe: prosecutor

The Paris prosecutor has announced four more arrests in connection with a heist at the Louvre Museum in October.

Aussies face Ecuador before possible Davis Cup 'Ashes'

Australia's Davis Cup team face a challenging early-season date in Ecuador as they seek to set up a possible 'tennis Ashes' home qualifier with Britain.

Wallabies apologise as pressure mounts on Schmidt

The Wallabies have fallen to France, consigning Joe Schmidt's side to a dubious place in history as the first Australians to lose 10 Tests in a year.

Walker puts down marker in Olympic test event

Australia's Bree Walker has finished third in the monobob test event in Cortina for next year's Winter Olympic Games .

Injured Wallaby tipped to become a champion in gold

Carter Gordon's injury woes mean he'll miss the last Wallabies' Test of the year, but his captain is sure the luckless flyhalf will become a rugby star in gold.

Socceroos to host FIFA pre-World Cup warm-up tournament

The Socceroos will get their last home hit-out before the World Cup finals in a four-team tournament on Australian soil next March.

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