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Zelenskiy accuses Putin of targeting Ukrainian energy

Zelenskiy accuses Putin of targeting Ukrainian energy

Vladimir Putin's promise not to attack energy targets is "at odds with reality, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says following Russian drone strikes across Ukraine.

Arsenal's Matildas slip to soggy defeat in Europe

Arsenal's Matildas slip to soggy defeat in Europe

Arsenal's Matildas slip to soggy defeat in Europe

Arsenal's Matildas slip to soggy defeat in Europe

Arsenal's Australian contingent were on the wrong end of a 2-0 defeat at Real Madrid in their European Champions League quarter-final first leg in Spain.

Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira

Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira

Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira

Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira

Joel Vaughan has maintained the solid start to his debut World Surf League campaign at Supertubos but now faces leader and ex-Olympic champ Italo Ferreira.

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Pope in letter from hospital laments 'absurdity of war'

Pope in letter from hospital laments 'absurdity of war'

Pope Francis has appealed for peace and disarmament in a letter to an Italian newspaper, saying his lengthy illness has made some things clearer to him.

Mixed fortunes for Australia's injured mogul ski stars

Mixed fortunes for Australia's injured mogul ski stars

While Matt Graham has overcome bruised lungs to compete at the freestyle ski and snowboarding world titles, Olympic champion Jakara Anthony remains sidelined.

Picklum beats Wright to make surf semis at Supertubos

Picklum beats Wright to make surf semis at Supertubos

Molly Picklum could lead the World Surf League after edging Tyler Wright to make the last four in Portugal while Jack Robinson set the mark in the men's event.

Boxing set for LA 2028 after surviving Olympic KO

Boxing set for LA 2028 after surviving Olympic KO

Australian boxers can set their sights on extending the country's recent pugilistic Olympic success with the IOC set to back boxing's inclusion for LA 2028.

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Trump to speak with Putin about ending war in Ukraine

Trump to speak with Putin about ending war in Ukraine

Trump to speak with Putin about ending war in Ukraine

Trump to speak with Putin about ending war in Ukraine

Donald Trump says he thinks he has "a very good chance" of negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine and plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.

Picklum, Wright set up Aussie surf duel at Supertubos

Picklum, Wright set up Aussie surf duel at Supertubos

Picklum, Wright set up Aussie surf duel at Supertubos

Picklum, Wright set up Aussie surf duel at Supertubos

Australian surf stars Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright have set up a quarter-final clash in the Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Supertubos.

First photo released of convalescing Pope

First photo released of convalescing Pope

First photo released of convalescing Pope

First photo released of convalescing Pope

Pope Francis did not appear at the window to greet children gathered in his honour, but released his first photo since his hospitalisation later in the day.

Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150

Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150

Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150

Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150

The death toll from a nightclub fire in north Macedonia has risen to 59, with more than 150 injured.

From snow to sun, Paris-Nice trail goes cold for Storer

From snow to sun, Paris-Nice trail goes cold for Storer

From snow to sun, Paris-Nice trail goes cold for Storer

From snow to sun, Paris-Nice trail goes cold for Storer

Michael Storer's brilliant weekend bid to earn a podium place at Paris-Nice has fallen short as American Matteo Jorgenson again won cycling's 'Race to the Sun'.

At least 51 dead in nightclub fire in North Macedonia

At least 51 dead in nightclub fire in North Macedonia

At least 51 dead in nightclub fire in North Macedonia

At least 51 dead in nightclub fire in North Macedonia

At least 51 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a nightclub caught fire during a concert in a small town in North Macedonia.

Fitzgibbons turns up heat, back on track at Supertubos

Fitzgibbons turns up heat, back on track at Supertubos

Fitzgibbons turns up heat, back on track at Supertubos

Fitzgibbons turns up heat, back on track at Supertubos

Sally Fitzgibbons, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing were the Australian heat winners on day of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

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Aussie Storer wins in the snow in the 'Race to the Sun'

Australian Michael Storer has kept his cool to win a remarkable mountain-top stage in the snow amid cycling’s famed Paris-Nice "Race to the Sun’'.

Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital

Pope Francis has embarked on a new reform process for the Catholic Church, from his hospital bed.

UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning

Planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.

Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms

Pope Francis has started a new three-year process for church reforms as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia in hospital in Rome.

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Olympic star storms to breakthrough windsurfing win

Sydney windsurfer Grae Morris won 11 of 15 qualifying races before triumphing in the second round of the iQFOiL International Games.

Maiden World Cup slopestyle medal for Aussie Harrigan

Freestyle skier Abi Harrigan has won her first World Cup medal for Australia, taking silver in the slopestyle at the French winter resort of Tignes.

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at ICC by video

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with murder over the deadly “war on drugs” he oversaw while in office.

Ex-Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom jailed for two years

Former Australia rugby captain Rocky Elsom, whose whereabouts is unknown, was jailed for two years by a French court for misusing assets as a club president.

Pope marks papal anniversary with cake in hospital

The upbeat health news continues for Pope Francis as he reaches another milestone as pontiff while recovering in hospital from double pneumonia.

Peel soars to World Cup aerials crown at Olympic venue

Australian Laura Peel has won her third crystal globe as the World Cup aerials champion for the season, while Danielle Scott took the overall bronze in Livigno.

Aussie Hansen back for Ireland's Six Nations finale

Mack Hansen is back for Ireland's Six Nations match in Italy, but injury has forced fellow Aussie Jack Dempsey out of Scotland's game with France.

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