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Comedian convicted of insulting Turkish president

Comedian convicted of insulting Turkish president

A court has convicted a comedian on charges of insulting religious values and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Mancini's second coming has smooth lift-off in Turkey

Mancini's second coming has smooth lift-off in Turkey

Mancini's second coming has smooth lift-off in Turkey

Mancini's second coming has smooth lift-off in Turkey

Italy have begun to shake off the hangover from their latest failure to reach the World Cup with a 4-1 win in Turkey, the first of Roberto Mancini's return.

Russia pounds civilian areas as Ukraine claims advances

Russia pounds civilian areas as Ukraine claims advances

Russia pounds civilian areas as Ukraine claims advances

Russia pounds civilian areas as Ukraine claims advances

Russian drones continue their deadly pummelling of Ukraine, while the Ukrainian army is claiming battlefield breakthroughs from its latest offensive.

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Pope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion'

Pope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion'

On the third day of his visit to France, the Pope has stressed the Catholic Church's rejection of medically assisted dying as immoral “false compassion".

Aussie Hauser triumphs but loses world triathlon crown

Aussie Hauser triumphs but loses world triathlon crown

Matt Hauser has had to surrender his world triathlon title despite winning the final race of the series in an epic duel in Spain.

'Rookie error': more Piastri Baku woe as Russell wows

'Rookie error': more Piastri Baku woe as Russell wows

The Azerbaijan GP where Oscar Piastri's title hopes started to sink in 2025 has haunted the Australian again as he came 14th behind victorious George Russell.

Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as air war intensifies

Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as air war intensifies

Russian attacks on Ukraine are escalating and becoming more brutal, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, after the countries swapped more deadly strikes.

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Danish architect helped Aussie cities find their mojo

Danish architect helped Aussie cities find their mojo

Danish architect helped Aussie cities find their mojo

Danish architect helped Aussie cities find their mojo

Danish nonagenarian architect Jan Gehl has helped inject Copenhagen's walkability and cycling culture into Australian cities over the past 35 years.

Zelenskiy urges Trump to enlist China's help to end war

Zelenskiy urges Trump to enlist China's help to end war

Zelenskiy urges Trump to enlist China's help to end war

Zelenskiy urges Trump to enlist China's help to end war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants China to use its clout to get Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine, urging Donald Trump to press Xi Jinping on the issue.

Hauser sees world triathlon final as LA stepping stone

Hauser sees world triathlon final as LA stepping stone

Hauser sees world triathlon final as LA stepping stone

Hauser sees world triathlon final as LA stepping stone

While Australian triathlete Matt Hauser wants to defend his triathlon world title, he's also looking at the series final as a step towards the LA Olympics.

Aussie fires into contention at Paris Olympic course

Aussie fires into contention at Paris Olympic course

Aussie fires into contention at Paris Olympic course

Aussie fires into contention at Paris Olympic course

After an ordinary 2026 European Tour campaign, Australian Jason Scrivener has enjoyed a very encouraging start to the French Open on the Paris Olympic course.

Deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine as UN debates war

Deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine as UN debates war

Deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine as UN debates war

Deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine as UN debates war

Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to the UN for nations to put more pressure on Moscow.

Cheers: how hospitality helps Halse's rugby journey

Cheers: how hospitality helps Halse's rugby journey

Cheers: how hospitality helps Halse's rugby journey

Cheers: how hospitality helps Halse's rugby journey

Caitlyn Halse has revealed how working in a pub contributes to her rugby union success, as the Wallaroos prepare for a historic Test against Scotland.

Oscar's Bak-u for more at 'love-hate' Azerbaijan track

Oscar's Bak-u for more at 'love-hate' Azerbaijan track

Oscar's Bak-u for more at 'love-hate' Azerbaijan track

Oscar's Bak-u for more at 'love-hate' Azerbaijan track

From ecstasy to despair, Oscar Piastri reckons he's had a love-hate relationship with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the streets of Baku.

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Netherlands drops boycott of Eurovision song contest

The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in ‌2027, abandoning a boycott over Israel's participation.

Russia pounds Kyiv hours after Zelenskiy-Trump talks

Russia has hammered Ukraine's capital with drones after Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke to Donald Trump and before he is due to address the UN.

Mixed fortunes for Matildas in WCL, Luik sets record

Mary Fowler's Manchester City have earned an impressive draw at Bayern Munich, while Arsenal scraped a win over part-timers Koge and Aiva Luik broke a record.

Russia, Ukraine strikes as Zelenskiy set to meet Trump

At least five people are dead as Russia and Ukraine continue their daily strikes in a war to be discussed when Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets Donald Trump at the UN.

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NATO to share responsibility for Arctic security

Donald Trump is poised to meet with the Danish and Greenland prime ministers at the UN General Assembly in New York to sign a deal on Greenmark's security.

Australia book SailGP finals spot with second in Geneva

Australia have let another lead slip in SailGP but have still booked a berth in the series final by finishing second in Switzerland.

Aussie sailors rise to top on tough day in Switzerland

The Flying Roos battled challenging conditions before finishing on top of their group after the opening day of the Switzerland Sail Grand Prix.

Wallaroos' agony after amazing French rugby comeback

The Wallaroos will look back in frustration at a Test where they had indisciplined France at their mercy only to end up losing 29-26.

US accused of possible war crimes in Iran strikes

UN-commissioned human rights experts have found “reasonable grounds” to believe the US committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school.

Children among injures in Russian barrage on Ukraine

Drones and missiles have again bombarded Kyiv and Ukraine has targeted another Russian oil refinery amid stalled efforts to end the years-long war.

Wallaroos eye win against 'physical, flamboyant' French

The Wallaroos, who took plenty from a last-start battle with world-beating England, can return to the winner's circle in France.

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