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Piastri doing everything he needs to be champ: Hamilton

Piastri doing everything he needs to be champ: Hamilton

Oscar Piastri has been given a glowing commendation from Lewis Hamilton, who thinks the Australian is doing everything he needs to become 2025 world champion.

Groves misses out as flying Dutchman Kooij wins at Giro

Groves misses out as flying Dutchman Kooij wins at Giro

Groves misses out as flying Dutchman Kooij wins at Giro

Groves misses out as flying Dutchman Kooij wins at Giro

Flying Dutchman Olav Kooij has won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia as Australian sprint ace Kaden Groves had to settle for fifth in the mass finish.

Eurovision winner JJ wants Israel out of 2026 contest

Eurovision winner JJ wants Israel out of 2026 contest

Eurovision winner JJ wants Israel out of 2026 contest

Eurovision winner JJ wants Israel out of 2026 contest

Eurovision continues to face controversy linked to the war in Gaza as winner JJ calls for Israel to be banned from the contest in his home country in 2026.

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How Ange is flying the flag for football in Australia

How Ange is flying the flag for football in Australia

Ange Postecoglou's Europa League triumph has attracted huge attention around Australia and there is hope his success can have a halo effect.

Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts doco

Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts doco

Julian Assange has appeared at Cannes alongside wife Stella, who says the WikiLeaks founder is concerned about the world and considering what action to take.

Weak end at Bernie's match as Tomic hopes sink in Paris

Weak end at Bernie's match as Tomic hopes sink in Paris

Bernard Tomic's bid to reach another grand slam at the age of 32 is over at Roland Garros on a soggy, rain-hit day for the Australian challenge.

Ange glory! Spurs deliver lifeline with Europa triumph

Ange glory! Spurs deliver lifeline with Europa triumph

Ange Postecoglou has made history as the first Australian coach to win a major European soccer trophy as Tottenham beat Man Utd in the Europa League final.

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Carapaz special at Giro after Aussie breakway bid fails

Carapaz special at Giro after Aussie breakway bid fails

Carapaz special at Giro after Aussie breakway bid fails

Carapaz special at Giro after Aussie breakway bid fails

Former Giro d'Italia champion Richard Carapaz has shown he's a 2025 contender too with a brilliant stage win as Luke Plapp's effort in the breakaway fell short.

Jelena Dokic confirms death of father Damir Dokic

Jelena Dokic confirms death of father Damir Dokic

Jelena Dokic confirms death of father Damir Dokic

Jelena Dokic confirms death of father Damir Dokic

Damir Dokic, the controversial father of former Australian tennis player Jelena Dokic, has died.

Time trial triumph just eludes Aussies in Giro d'Italia

Time trial triumph just eludes Aussies in Giro d'Italia

Time trial triumph just eludes Aussies in Giro d'Italia

Time trial triumph just eludes Aussies in Giro d'Italia

A trio of Australians made the top ten in the 10th stage of the Giro d'Italia, but none were as quick in the 28.6km time-trial as Dutch winner Daan Hoole.

Aussie sextet clear French Open first qualifying hurdle

Aussie sextet clear French Open first qualifying hurdle

Aussie sextet clear French Open first qualifying hurdle

Aussie sextet clear French Open first qualifying hurdle

Six Australians remain in contention to claim a main draw place in Paris after the first round of qualifying was concluded at Roland Garros.

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks.

Tomic heads trio of Aussie qualifying hopefuls in Paris

Tomic heads trio of Aussie qualifying hopefuls in Paris

Tomic heads trio of Aussie qualifying hopefuls in Paris

Tomic heads trio of Aussie qualifying hopefuls in Paris

Qualifying is underway for the French Open, but five of Australia's 15 hopefuls have already been knocked out at Roland Garros.

UK poised to reset trade and defence ties with Europe

UK poised to reset trade and defence ties with Europe

UK poised to reset trade and defence ties with Europe

UK poised to reset trade and defence ties with Europe

Trade and defence ties between Britain and the European Union appear set to improve significantly with a breakthrough in talks ahead of their leaders meeting.

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Roglic and Aussie hope Storer crash at Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia favourite Primoz Roglic has crashed on stage nine while Australia's top hope Michael Storer has also had his chances damaged after a spill.

'You live and learn': Piastri schooled by Verstappen

Oscar Piastri's bid for a fourth successive F1 win has been scuppered in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix as he finished third behind winner Max Verstappen.

Pope urges unity for divided church in landmark mass

Pope Leo XIV has been installed as leader of the Catholic Church in a ceremony in Rome witnessed by tens of thousands, including royals and world leaders.

PM in Rome for Pope's inauguration and leaders' talks

Anthony Albanese has joined crowds at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration in Rome amid a hive of diplomatic activity on the sidelines, including EU trade talks.

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Austria's JJ wins Eurovision crown with Wasted Love

Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision Song Contest with the pop-opera song Wasted Love, finishing ahead of Israeli singer Yuval Raphael.

Oscar Piastri's dream run continues with Imola pole

Oscar Piastri shows no signs of relenting in his ever more convincing world championship push as he took pole at the Emlia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.

Happy Plappy! Aussie star solos to glory at the Giro

Luke Plapp has earned a supreme victory at the Giro d'Italia, soloing with 46km to go on stage eight to earn the second Australian win in the 108th edition.

Sweden's sauna song is hot favourite to win Eurovision

Bookmakers have installed Sweden as favourites to win the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.

Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 in Imola practice sessions

Oscar Piastri has made a fine start to his quest for a fourth-straight F1 victory by going fastest in both practice sessions at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

No Hindley - but no worries for Roglic back in the pink

Primoz Roglic has moved back into the leader's pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia as his fellow overall contender Juan Ayuso roared to victory on stage seven.

Piastri up for Italian job after 'special' family day

The cosmopolitan Oscar Piastri has enjoyed meeting his distant relatives in Italy before setting out to win his fourth successive F1 grand prix race at Imola.

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