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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

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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

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 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

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

Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat

Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat

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

Sprint ace Ewan stuns cycling with retirement

Sprint ace Ewan stuns cycling with retirement

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 have arrived in Rome for papal conclave

All cardinals have arrived in Rome for papal conclave

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

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

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

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

Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

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

Aussies shine to set up European club rugby final duel

Aussies shine to set up European club rugby final duel

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

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

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

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.

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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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Ukraine minerals deal is a signal to Russia: Bessent

The US and Ukraine have struck a minerals and investment deal after President Donald Trump pressed Kyiv to pay back Washington for helping it repel Russia.

De Minaur's Madrid Open title hopes crushed

Aussie Alex de Minaur's claycourt campaign in Madrid has come to a crushing end, beaten in straight sets by Italian Lorenzo Musetti.

Maddison praise for 'great man' Ange before Spurs E-Day

James Maddison says players are 100 per cent behind "great man" Ange Postecoglou as they go into the European semi-final that could make or break him at Spurs.

Circati gives Socceroos hope, Irvine to miss qualifiers

Influential midfielder Jackson Irvine has confirmed he will be unavailable due to foot surgery for the Socceroos' most-important World Cup qualifiers.

Details of conclave to elect new Pope released

The conclave to elect a new Pope will begin with a special mass in St Peter's Basilica on May 7 before the 133 cardinals file into the Sistine Chapel.

De Minaur emerges from Madrid blackout to reach last-16

With power back on across Spain, Aussie No.1 Alex de Minaur has emphatically turned out the lights on Denis Shapovalov's run at the Madrid Open.

Aussie doubles ace cops lengthy ban for IV infusions

Two-time grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell has been banned for 18 months after the Sydneysider admitted exceeding the allowed limit for an IV infusion.

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