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Socceroo has injury setback, stalwart switches club

Socceroo has injury setback, stalwart switches club

Sidelined Socceroo Harry Souttar has had a minor setback while two other defenders are on the move in Europe.

Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US

Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US

Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US

Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US

A debate in Greenland's parliament about how the island should respond to United States intensions to acquire it is being brought forward, MPs say.

'Oh, am I?': Walker plays down Olympic favourite talk

'Oh, am I?': Walker plays down Olympic favourite talk

'Oh, am I?': Walker plays down Olympic favourite talk

'Oh, am I?': Walker plays down Olympic favourite talk

Bree Walker has roared back to her best, becoming the first Aussie sledder to win at the famed St Moritz track with her third World Cup monobob victory.

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Swiss prosecutors order bar owner's detention over fire

Swiss prosecutors order bar owner's detention over fire

Swiss prosecutors have requested pre-trial detention for an owner of a ski resort bar where 40 people died in a fire, citing a risk that he could flee.

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia has fired its Oreshnik missile at a Ukrainian target in response to what it claims was an attempted Ukrainian strike on Vladimir ⁠Putin's residence.

Greenland opposition leader backs direct talks with US

Greenland opposition leader backs direct talks with US

The head of the opposition Naleraq party has urged direct talks between US officials and representatives of Greenland, without Danish involvement.

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet representatives of Denmark next week to discuss Greenland.

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Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Simon Yates, the British cyclist who enjoyed a decade of success with Australia's top cycling team, has announced his shock retirement.

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

The possibility of the US taking Greenland by force is pushing European countries to work out what to do if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat.

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe has issued a powerful statement of support for Greenland's independence following US President Donald Trump's recent renewed interest.

No safety checks at site of Swiss bar fire since 2019

No safety checks at site of Swiss bar fire since 2019

No safety checks at site of Swiss bar fire since 2019

No safety checks at site of Swiss bar fire since 2019

Fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out for several years at the Swiss bar where a fire that broke out at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead.

Key Ukraine talks overshadowed by US focus on Venezuela

Key Ukraine talks overshadowed by US focus on Venezuela

Key Ukraine talks overshadowed by US focus on Venezuela

Key Ukraine talks overshadowed by US focus on Venezuela

Ukraine's allies are meeting for talks on security guarantees, but prospects for progress are uncertain as the US's focus shifts to Venezuela.

Police identify all 116 people hurt in Swiss bar fire

Police identify all 116 people hurt in Swiss bar fire

Police identify all 116 people hurt in Swiss bar fire

Police identify all 116 people hurt in Swiss bar fire

All of the people killed or injured in New Year fire at a crowded bar in Switzerland have been identified, local police say.

Ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady

Ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady

Ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady

Ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady

A Paris court ‍has found 10 people guilty for the cyber ⁠harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, over false claims she ‍was born a man.

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Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire tragedy

A national day of mourning will remember the 40 people killed in a New Year's Eve bar fire as Swiss authorities confirm all are now identified.

World Cup weapon: Socceroos star's stunning double save

As the jostling for spots in Australia's World Cup team and squad continues, Mat Ryan has provided fresh evidence as to why he is the nation's best goalkeeper.

Stunned Swiss resort seeks solace after deadly bar fire

Residents are embracing mutual solidarity to cope with devastating loss after at least 40 people died in a fire at an Alpine resort in Switzerland.

Olympic sled hope Walker endures poor start to 2026

Australian Winter Olympic hope Bree Walker has endured a poor start to her 2026 warm-up for Milan-Cortina with her worst World Cup race of the season.

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Dozens hurt in Swiss resort fire 'fighting for lives'

Officials say a deadly fire which tore through the basement of ‍a Swiss ski resort bar may have started when sparklers were held aloft too close to the ceiling.

Swiss face painful task of identifying bar fire victims

The revellers who were engulfed in a horrific inferno at a Swiss ski resort are so badly burned it could take days before all the dozens of victims are named.

Dozens killed, 100 hurt in fire at Swiss ski resort bar

About 40 people are feared dead and 115 have been hurt, most of them seriously, after a fire during New Year's celebrations in a bar at a Swiss alpine resort.

'About 40' killed in Swiss ski resort bar fire

Dozens of people are feared dead and many others injured after a fire during New Year's celebrations in a bar at a Swiss alpine resort.

Coady fit and firing in time for Italy Winter Olympics

Fully-fit Australian snowboard medallist Tess Coady is looking forward to competing in the Winter Olympics next month in Italy after a torrid run with injury.

Children hurt as Russian drones blast Ukraine's Odesa

Russian drones have attacked apartment buildings and the power grid in Odesa, Ukraine, injuring six people, including children.

Brigitte Bardot to be buried by the sea in Saint-Tropez

French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot's funeral will take place in her hometown of Saint-Tropez on January 7.

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