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Ukrainian beats Kasatkina and honours Aussie's courage

Ukrainian beats Kasatkina and honours Aussie's courage

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk has made a point of shaking hands with defeated ex-Russian opponent Daria Kasatkina in Rome, saluting the courage of the new Aussie.

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says the NATO’s chief wants allies to agree to start spending at least 3.5 per cent of GDP on their defence budgets.

Jordan Thompson out of Italian Open with injury

Jordan Thompson out of Italian Open with injury

Jordan Thompson out of Italian Open with injury

Jordan Thompson out of Italian Open with injury

The Australian men's challenge at the Italian Open has endured mixed fortunes with Alexei Popyrin winning while Jordan Thompson forfeited his match with injury.

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New Pope vows to bring light to world's 'dark nights'

New Pope vows to bring light to world's 'dark nights'

Leo XIV has pledged to help the Catholic Church be an "ark of salvation" as he celebrated his first mass as pontiff and as history's first US pope.

Prevost, now Leo XIV, a surprise pick as first US pope

Prevost, now Leo XIV, a surprise pick as first US pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost had not been seen as a frontrunner for pope and there was a brief moment of silence when his name was announced.

'Proud' Ange as Spurs book Europa League final place

'Proud' Ange as Spurs book Europa League final place

Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham have overcome a tricky hurdle in the Arctic Circle to book a place in the Europa League final against Manchester United.

Sinner coach Cahill urged to stay on for years more

Sinner coach Cahill urged to stay on for years more

Italian coach Simone Vagnozzi hopes Australian Darren Cahill will stay on "for another five years" helping him guide the returning world No.1 Jannik Sinner.

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More black smoke at conclave, so no new Catholic pope

More black smoke at conclave, so no new Catholic pope

More black smoke at conclave, so no new Catholic pope

More black smoke at conclave, so no new Catholic pope

Black smoke has again poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating that no pope has been elected as cardinals gather in their conclave for a second day.

Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins

Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins

Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins

Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins

Cities in Ukraine have been spared Russian drone and missile attacks as a 72-hour truce kicks in, but Kyiv says Moscow continues its assaults in the east.

'Stepping stones': Plapp takes aim at Grand Tour glory

'Stepping stones': Plapp takes aim at Grand Tour glory

'Stepping stones': Plapp takes aim at Grand Tour glory

'Stepping stones': Plapp takes aim at Grand Tour glory

Australian cycling star Luke Plapp hopes his Grand Tour role one day is well above his duties this month at the Giro d'Italia

Aussie teen Joint gives Raducanu battle in Italian Open

Aussie teen Joint gives Raducanu battle in Italian Open

Aussie teen Joint gives Raducanu battle in Italian Open

Aussie teen Joint gives Raducanu battle in Italian Open

Australian teenage prospect Maya Joint has taken another leap in her tennis education despite suffering a defeat to 2021 US Open champ Emma Raducanu.

Thompson survives trial by serve to win in Italian Open

Thompson survives trial by serve to win in Italian Open

Thompson survives trial by serve to win in Italian Open

Thompson survives trial by serve to win in Italian Open

Jordan Thompson proved the only Australian men's winner at the Italian Open as he stood up to a barrage of big serving to again beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Cardinals join mass before conclave to pick new pope

Cardinals join mass before conclave to pick new pope

Cardinals join mass before conclave to pick new pope

Cardinals join mass before conclave to pick new pope

Cardinals from around the world have gathered in the Vatican for their last major mass before locking themselves away to choose the head of the Catholic Church.

Kvitova wins on tour for first time as a mother

Kvitova wins on tour for first time as a mother

Kvitova wins on tour for first time as a mother

Kvitova wins on tour for first time as a mother

Three months after returning to the tour as a mother Petra Kvitova has won a match, doing so at the Italian Open in Rome.

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Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat

MPs have elected conservative leader Friedrich Merz as Germany's next chancellor in a second round of voting.

Sprint ace Ewan stuns cycling with retirement

Australian cycling star Caleb Ewan has retired from the sport, effective immediately, only a few months after joining INEOS Grenadiers.

All cardinals have arrived in Rome for papal conclave

All cardinals who are eligible to elect the next head of the Catholic Church have arrived in Rome two days before the conclave begins.

Who will be the new Pope? Even the cardinals don't know

As the men who will decide the next Pope prepare to enter a conclave, some have been giving speeches that may sway the vote in their favour.

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Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is calling on Kyiv's allies to up the pressure on Moscow to achieve a ceasefire.

Aussies shine to set up European club rugby final duel

Former Wallabies Pete Samu and Josh Kemeny will be squaring up in the final of European rugby's top club tournament after Aussies starred in the semis.

Romania's far-right Simion wins first round of election

Hard-right nationalist George Simion has secured a decisive win in the first round of Romania’s presidential election redo.

Fighter Vine back on podium at the Tour de Romandie

Battling Australian Jay Vine has made the overall podium at a WorldTour event at the Tour de Romandie for the first time since winning the 2023 Tour Down Under.

Russian drone attack wounds dozens in Ukraine’s Kharkiv

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging stronger support from Ukraine's allies after Russia launched a drone strike on the country's second city.

Vine continues Aussie cycling victory spree in Europe

Queenslander Jay Vine is the latest Australian cycling winner in Europe, prevailing with a last-kilometre attack on the Tour de Romandie's third stage.

'Bling' wings to first cycling win of year in Germany

Australian road cycling royalty Michael Matthews has won his first title of the season in the Eschborn-Frankfurt one-day race in Germany.

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