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Wilson keeps Hockeyroos dreaming of World Cup success

Wilson keeps Hockeyroos dreaming of World Cup success

Australia Women have come back to draw with Olympic silver medallists China in the Hockey World Cup and are now one win away from reaching the semi-finals.

Mondo's world: Lightning can't strike twice for Aussie

Mondo's world: Lightning can't strike twice for Aussie

Mondo's world: Lightning can't strike twice for Aussie

Mondo's world: Lightning can't strike twice for Aussie

Kurtis Marschall, fresh from his Commonwealth Games treble, has been downed by pole vault king Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis at the Lausanne Diamond League.

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Alessandro Circati is the latest Socceroo to move clubs in the post-World Cup money-go-round, after Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed his transfer from Parma.

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World Cup Socceroo snapped up by German club

World Cup Socceroo snapped up by German club

Melbourne Victory's Nishan Velupillay has become the latest World Cup Socceroo to be snapped up by a European club, moving to the German third division.

Zelenskiy's office probed as ex-minister demands vote

Zelenskiy's office probed as ex-minister demands vote

A graft investigation is targeting staff in the office of Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who faces calls from his ousted defence minister for wartime elections.

Goal ace Govers fires Kookaburras again at World Cup

Goal ace Govers fires Kookaburras again at World Cup

One of Australia hockey's great strikers has ensured the Kookaburras have remained perfect after two matches at the World Cup.

Confidence grows as Socceroo scores again in Italy

Confidence grows as Socceroo scores again in Italy

Two Australian young guns have continued to impress in Europe, with Cristian Volpato scoring a Cup goal and Marcus Younis helping his team go top of the league.

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Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes

Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes

Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes

Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes

Russia says the United Kingdom will face "consequences for which it will have to answer", after it emerged Ukraine used drones made by two British companies.

World's best too strong for gutsy Hockeyroos

World's best too strong for gutsy Hockeyroos

World's best too strong for gutsy Hockeyroos

World's best too strong for gutsy Hockeyroos

Steph Kershaw has scored twice as Australia lost 4-2 to Hockey World Cup holders and hosts the Netherlands, but the Hockeyroos are well placed to progress.

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

The European Union hopes to ramp up ‌sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine.

Hot, dry conditions fuel major wildfires across Europe

Hot, dry conditions fuel major wildfires across Europe

Hot, dry conditions fuel major wildfires across Europe

Hot, dry conditions fuel major wildfires across Europe

Firefighters in Belgium and Greece are battling major blazes, with a massive wildfire scorching a nature reserve and hundreds of people evacuated.

Socceroo makes sorry start to new La Liga season

Socceroo makes sorry start to new La Liga season

Socceroo makes sorry start to new La Liga season

Socceroo makes sorry start to new La Liga season

Veteran Socceroos goalkeeper Maty Ryan has begun his new La Liga campaign in Spain for Levante with an away defeat to Espanyol.

Australia hold off fast-finishing Ireland at World Cup

Australia hold off fast-finishing Ireland at World Cup

Australia hold off fast-finishing Ireland at World Cup

Australia hold off fast-finishing Ireland at World Cup

Australia have dominated the first half of their hockey World Cup clash with Ireland to set up a 3-1 win.

Irankunda dances his way to spectacular Sporting move

Irankunda dances his way to spectacular Sporting move

Irankunda dances his way to spectacular Sporting move

Irankunda dances his way to spectacular Sporting move

Young Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda has celebrated his blockbusting move to Portuguese giants Sporting -- with a Michael Jackson dance routine.

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Co-captain's brace as Hockeyroos fire up World Cup bid

Claire Colwill proved the difference as Australia opening their women's Hockey World Cup campaign with a win over Japan.

More evacuations as wildfires stretch across Europe

Authorities have found one charred body in ‌Croatia, as a series of wildfires tears across Europe, leading to more evacuations.

French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

Legislation passed by French MPs to ban under-15s from accessing social media infringes upon freedom of expression, the country's top court says.

Italian police recover stolen paintings worth millions

Italian police have recovered three paintings by French masters Paul Cezanne, ‌Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Henri Matisse that were stolen from a ‌museum.

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Hockeyroos, Kookas out to snap World Cup title drought

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are gearing up for the Hockey World Cup, although they've had to overcome obstacles ahead of the tournament.

Aussie shines in opening round of Danish Championship

Jack Buchanan is the leading Aussie after the first round of the European Tour's Danish Championship, where local Lucas Bjerregaard is one of the challengers.

Teen swim star puts McKeown record further out of view

Teen phenomenon Sara Curtis has set a second world record in as many days in the 50m backstroke, putting Kaylee McKeown's previous mark further in the shade.

Ukraine’s drones hit major refinery deep inside Russia

Ukraine has struck its fourth Russian refinery in three days, hitting a facility 1300km from the border as Kyiv continues it's long-range campaign.

Kaylee world record broken by Italian teenager

Australian backstroke queen Kaylee McKeown has lost her 50m world record to 19-year-old Italian Sara Curtis, who clocked a new mark of 26.63 seconds in Paris.

Ukraine's blitz damages Russia's Black Sea stronghold

Ukraine has blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a night-time operation, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

N.Korean missiles used in Russian attack on Ukraine

Russia has bombarded Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones, and bombs, as President Voloymyr Zelenskiy warns that Moscow is getting more help from North Korea.

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