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Australian veteran stands firm for Spanish shut-out

Australian veteran stands firm for Spanish shut-out

The only Australian in the Spanish League, goalkeeper Mat Ryan, has kept a clean sheet for Levante while Paul Okon-Engstler has made his debut for Cologne.

Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s Independence Day

Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s Independence Day

Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s Independence Day

Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s Independence Day

Allied leaders are gathering in Ukraine as it marks its independence, as a defiant Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns Kyiv won't accept peace with Russia at any price.

Gallant Kookas bow out of World Cup title contention

Gallant Kookas bow out of World Cup title contention

Gallant Kookas bow out of World Cup title contention

Gallant Kookas bow out of World Cup title contention

The Kookaburras went down swinging as Germany ended their men's hockey World Cup title hopes and advanced to the semi-finals.

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Hockeyroos secure spot in World Cup semi-finals

Hockeyroos secure spot in World Cup semi-finals

A gritty scoreless draw with India was enough for the Australians to book their berth in the Hockey World Cup semi-finals.

Norris wins again but Piastri off the pace at Dutch GP

Norris wins again but Piastri off the pace at Dutch GP

Lando Norris says the fight's back on for the world title after his Dutch Grand Prix win, but on the track where he won in 2025, Oscar Piastri was an also-ran.

Aussie Glasgow aces kick on with runs to Diamond podium

Aussie Glasgow aces kick on with runs to Diamond podium

Commonwealth Games stars Eleanor Patterson, Rose Davies and Jess Hull have made it on to the podium at the Diamond League meet in Chorzow, Poland.

One stage, one win: Pogacar sees red at start of Vuelta

One stage, one win: Pogacar sees red at start of Vuelta

The amazing Tadej Pogacar has won the first stage of La Vuelta a Espana as he seeks to complete his set of Grand Tour wins.

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Dutch treat for polesitter Norris with Oscar fourth

Dutch treat for polesitter Norris with Oscar fourth

Dutch treat for polesitter Norris with Oscar fourth

Dutch treat for polesitter Norris with Oscar fourth

Lando Norris has grabbed pole at the Dutch Grand Prix while teammate Oscar Piastri could only finish fourth after George Russell won the sprint.

Police probe online networks after Sweden school attack

Police probe online networks after Sweden school attack

Police probe online networks after Sweden school attack

Police probe online networks after Sweden school attack

A Swedish police source says authorities are probing a school attack suspect's links to violent online communities while politicians pause election campaigning.

Girl, 17, killed in sword attack at Swedish school

Girl, 17, killed in sword attack at Swedish school

Girl, 17, killed in sword attack at Swedish school

Girl, 17, killed in sword attack at Swedish school

People have gathered to mourn the victims of a deadly sword attack at a school in Sweden that killed a 17-year-old girl and seriously injured two boys.

Russian strikes kill nine a day after mall attack

Russian strikes kill nine a day after mall attack

Russian strikes kill nine a day after mall attack

Russian strikes kill nine a day after mall attack

Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least two people in Ukraine, as the death toll from an earlier attack on a shopping centre rose to 16.

One dead, three hurt in sword attack at Swedish school

One dead, three hurt in sword attack at Swedish school

One dead, three hurt in sword attack at Swedish school

One dead, three hurt in sword attack at Swedish school

An 18-year-old man with a sword has attacked a school in central Sweden, leaving one person dead and three others injured, authorities say.

Nord Stream blast film crew suspect detained in Croatia

Nord Stream blast film crew suspect detained in Croatia

Nord Stream blast film crew suspect detained in Croatia

Nord Stream blast film crew suspect detained in Croatia

A man reportedly part of a Hollywood film crew making a movie about the Nord Stream attacks has been remanded in Croatia over alleged involvement in the blasts.

Wilson keeps Hockeyroos dreaming of World Cup success

Wilson keeps Hockeyroos dreaming of World Cup success

Wilson keeps Hockeyroos dreaming of World Cup success

Wilson keeps Hockeyroos dreaming of World Cup success

Australia Women have come back to draw with Olympic silver medallists China in the Hockey World Cup and are now one win away from reaching the semi-finals.

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Mondo's world: Lightning can't strike twice for Aussie

Kurtis Marschall, fresh from his Commonwealth Games treble, has been downed by pole vault king Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis at the Lausanne Diamond League.

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Alessandro Circati is the latest Socceroo to move clubs in the post-World Cup money-go-round, after Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed his transfer from Parma.

World Cup Socceroo snapped up by German club

Melbourne Victory's Nishan Velupillay has become the latest World Cup Socceroo to be snapped up by a European club, moving to the German third division.

Zelenskiy's office probed as ex-minister demands vote

A graft investigation is targeting staff in the office of Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who faces calls from his ousted defence minister for wartime elections.

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Goal ace Govers fires Kookaburras again at World Cup

One of Australia hockey's great strikers has ensured the Kookaburras have remained perfect after two matches at the World Cup.

Confidence grows as Socceroo scores again in Italy

Two Australian young guns have continued to impress in Europe, with Cristian Volpato scoring a Cup goal and Marcus Younis helping his team go top of the league.

Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes

Russia says the United Kingdom will face "consequences for which it will have to answer", after it emerged Ukraine used drones made by two British companies.

World's best too strong for gutsy Hockeyroos

Steph Kershaw has scored twice as Australia lost 4-2 to Hockey World Cup holders and hosts the Netherlands, but the Hockeyroos are well placed to progress.

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

The European Union hopes to ramp up ‌sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine.

Hot, dry conditions fuel major wildfires across Europe

Firefighters in Belgium and Greece are battling major blazes, with a massive wildfire scorching a nature reserve and hundreds of people evacuated.

Socceroo makes sorry start to new La Liga season

Veteran Socceroos goalkeeper Maty Ryan has begun his new La Liga campaign in Spain for Levante with an away defeat to Espanyol.

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