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Turkish court jails comedian over 'dictator' quip

Turkish court jails comedian over 'dictator' quip

An Istanbul court has arrested Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas pending trial over viral footage mentioning religious topics and the president.

Australian team aims for upset at Tour de France opener

Australian team aims for upset at Tour de France opener

Australian team aims for upset at Tour de France opener

Australian team aims for upset at Tour de France opener

The Australian Jayco AlUla squad plan to punch above their weight when the Tour de France starts in Barcelona with a team time trial.

Quayle gets motoring with fast BMW Invitational start

Quayle gets motoring with fast BMW Invitational start

Quayle gets motoring with fast BMW Invitational start

Quayle gets motoring with fast BMW Invitational start

Aussie Anthony Quayle has hit a seven-under 65 to be a shot behind South Africa's early leaders at the BMW Invitational in Germany.

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Members of rebel Catholic group excommunicated: Vatican

Members of rebel Catholic group excommunicated: Vatican

A breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval ‌are ‌in ⁠schism with the church and excommunicated, the Vatican says.

Canada will compete in Eurovision Song Contest in 2027

Canada will compete in Eurovision Song Contest in 2027

Canada has become the first new country to join the Eurovision Song Contest since Australia in 2015, and will take part in the pop extravaganza in 2027.

Global sea surface temperatures hit record high

Global sea surface temperatures hit record high

The world's climate could be moving into "uncharted territory" as sea temperatures hit an all-time high, with El Nino set to exacerbate the warming.

Ten civilians killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Ten civilians killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Ten people have been killed in attacks on Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelenskiy mocks Russia, saying it has set and put off 15 deadlines to capture the ‌Donbas region.

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Italy, Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise

Italy, Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise

Italy, Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise

Italy, Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise

Europe continues to swelter as it grapples with a sustained heatwave, with more soaring temperatures on the horizon.

Europe's record heatwave linked to 1300 deaths: WHO

Europe's record heatwave linked to 1300 deaths: WHO

Europe's record heatwave linked to 1300 deaths: WHO

Europe's record heatwave linked to 1300 deaths: WHO

As temperatures soar to record highs during a record-breaking European heatwave, the WHO estimates the extreme conditions may have caused more than 1300 deaths.

Track star Myers sets new world-leading time in Paris

Track star Myers sets new world-leading time in Paris

Track star Myers sets new world-leading time in Paris

Track star Myers sets new world-leading time in Paris

Australian middle-distance star Cameron Myers has delivered the biggest performance of his career by powering to 1500m victory at the Paris Diamond League.

Piastri fourth as Russell holds on for Austrian F1 win

Piastri fourth as Russell holds on for Austrian F1 win

Piastri fourth as Russell holds on for Austrian F1 win

Piastri fourth as Russell holds on for Austrian F1 win

Australia's Oscar Piastri has finished just outside the podium places as George Russell converted his pole position into a fine win at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Hockeyroos avoid relegation from Pro League

Hockeyroos avoid relegation from Pro League

Hockeyroos avoid relegation from Pro League

Hockeyroos avoid relegation from Pro League

The Hockeyroos have upset the world No.1 ranked Dutch team in the women's Pro League.

Temperature records shattered as Europe sizzles

Temperature records shattered as Europe sizzles

Temperature records shattered as Europe sizzles

Temperature records shattered as Europe sizzles

Temperature records in Europe are tumbling as a pervasive heatwave traps a ball of hot air, putting pressure on infrastructure and causing dozens of deaths.

Record temperatures in Germany as heatwave moves east

Record temperatures in Germany as heatwave moves east

Record temperatures in Germany as heatwave moves east

Record temperatures in Germany as heatwave moves east

The deadly "heat dome" that's set records in France and Britain has rolled into Germany, where roads are buckling as temperatures peak.

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Heartbreak for Hockeyroos in Pro League campaign

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have suffered contrasting defeats in their final matches of the European FIH Pro League campaign.

Ryder Cup hopeful Wallace makes move with course record

Matt Wallace was bereft after missing out on a Ryder Cup place but his course record at the Open d'Italia cannot fail to be noticed by a Europe vice-captain.

In the red: Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

A sizzling Europe is bracing for more casualties from an "apocalyptic" heatwave that scientists say is the worst ever recorded on the continent.

'Even more motivation': Matthews returns to Tour

Australian star Michael Matthews has overcome plenty in the past year to make the Jayco AlUla team for his ninth start at the Tour de France.

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'Not for pleasure': Oscar's bathroom sauna prep for GP

McLaren's Oscar Piastri has his own way of preparing for an Austrian Grand Prix that's been declared a 'heat hazard' with temperatures set to top 31C.

Ukrainian strikes knock out power in Russia-held Crimea

Ukrainian drones have hit a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as it intensifies its attacks on Russian energy targets.

Blackouts leave thousands sweltering in French heatwave

Power cuts have left swathes of France to battle a heatwave without air-conditioning as record temperatures strain power grids across western Europe.

Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide: UN

A UN commission of inquiry says Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide.

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from heat

Europe has woken to another sweltering day along with news that dozens of people have drowned while trying to cool off from a heatwave gripping the continent.

Forehand of Cerundolo and hand of God earn Queen's win

Francisco Cerundolo has become the first Argentine to win the Queen's Club Championship -- with a little help from his most celebrated sporting compatriot.

Demon's conqueror conquered by Argentine at Queen's

Tommy Paul, the 2024 Queen's Club champion who never got the chance to defend his title, is back in the 2026 final where he'll play Francisco Cerundolo.

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