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'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has called for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in his first Sunday blessing as pontiff.

Sinner roars back to hero's welcome with win in Rome

Sinner roars back to hero's welcome with win in Rome

Sinner roars back to hero's welcome with win in Rome

Sinner roars back to hero's welcome with win in Rome

Jannik Sinner's winning return to action after a doping ban thrilled his home fans at the Italian Open, while Alex de Minaur battled a fan's disruption.

Vine blooms amid Plapp's gloom in Aussie Giro drama

Vine blooms amid Plapp's gloom in Aussie Giro drama

Vine blooms amid Plapp's gloom in Aussie Giro drama

Vine blooms amid Plapp's gloom in Aussie Giro drama

A dramatic second-stage time trial at the Giro d'Italia featured a great comeback by Aussie Jay Vine while his compatriot Luke Plapp suffered a tumble.

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Pope Leo tells cardinals to continue legacy of Francis

Pope Leo tells cardinals to continue legacy of Francis

Pope Leo XIV is urging the world's Catholic cardinals to continue the vision of his predecessor and renew their commitment to major church reforms.

European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire

European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine and its allies are pushing for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as European leaders visit Kyiv to show unity after Vladimir Putin's parade in Moscow.

Pedersen takes leader's pink jersey in Giro opener

Pedersen takes leader's pink jersey in Giro opener

Mats Pedersen took the leader's pink jersey, winning the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia in Albania, but Aussie star Jay Vine suffered a crash.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

'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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

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.

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