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French actor Depardieu 'to face trial for alleged rape'

French actor Depardieu 'to face trial for alleged rape'

French film star Gerard Depardieu has been ordered to stand trial accused of raping actor Charlotte Arnould, according to her post on social media.

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane

The GPS system of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane was jammed while en route to Bulgaria, with Russian interference suspected.

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: scholars' group

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: scholars' group

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: scholars' group

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: scholars' group

The International Association of Genocide Scholars has passed a resolution declaring Israel's actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide.

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Hauser heads home as triathlon world title favourite

Hauser heads home as triathlon world title favourite

After another victory, Australian triathlete Matt Hauser leads the world rankings, with the championship series finals to be held in October at Wollongong.

Piastri wins Dutch GP as Norris hopes go up in smoke

Piastri wins Dutch GP as Norris hopes go up in smoke

Australian Oscar Piastri has extended his Formula One world championship lead after winning the Dutch Grand Prix while title rival Lando Norris had to retire.

Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline

Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline

A top Russian general says the strategic initiative in Ukraine 'lies entirely with Russian forces' and Moscow has captured 3500 square kilometres since March.

Advantage Oscar: Piastri pips Norris for Dutch GP pole

Advantage Oscar: Piastri pips Norris for Dutch GP pole

Australian Oscar Piastri has achieved his first F1 pole position since June as he edged teammate Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

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Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Ukraine's president is pushing for higher-level international talks on measures to protect his nation after EU defence ministers met in Copenhagen.

Kuol seals move to Czech giants in Socceroos reboot

Kuol seals move to Czech giants in Socceroos reboot

Kuol seals move to Czech giants in Socceroos reboot

Kuol seals move to Czech giants in Socceroos reboot

Five-cap Socceroos winger Garang Kuol will look to put an ill-fated stint with Newcastle behind him after the 20-year-old sealed a move to a Czech powerhouse.

Oscar put on notice by flying teammate at Zandvoort

Oscar put on notice by flying teammate at Zandvoort

Oscar put on notice by flying teammate at Zandvoort

Oscar put on notice by flying teammate at Zandvoort

Lando Norris has laid down an early marker in his duel with Oscar Piastri at the start of Dutch Grand Prix weekend as he went quickest in first-day practice.

Vine still king of Vuelta mountains as teammate roars

Vine still king of Vuelta mountains as teammate roars

Vine still king of Vuelta mountains as teammate roars

Vine still king of Vuelta mountains as teammate roars

Australian Jay Vine has strengthened his position as the Vuelta a Espana's King of the Mountains while his teammate Juan Ayuso raced to victory on stage seven.

Treading water: Aussie star blows Diamond League dream

Treading water: Aussie star blows Diamond League dream

Treading water: Aussie star blows Diamond League dream

Treading water: Aussie star blows Diamond League dream

Jess Hull has suffered a wretched finale to her bid to win a Diamond League title, miscalculating her 1500m final charge only to get pipped on the line.

'This is for you, son': Aussie's emotional Vuelta win

'This is for you, son': Aussie's emotional Vuelta win

'This is for you, son': Aussie's emotional Vuelta win

'This is for you, son': Aussie's emotional Vuelta win

Australian Jay Vine has enjoyed a special third Grand Tour triumph at the Vuelta a Espana, in front of his family on his home Andorran roads.

Eyes on the prize: advantage Oscar as F1 duel resumes

Eyes on the prize: advantage Oscar as F1 duel resumes

Eyes on the prize: advantage Oscar as F1 duel resumes

Eyes on the prize: advantage Oscar as F1 duel resumes

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are set to resume their world title duel after a month's F1 break, with the Australian just ahead in what looks a two-horse race.

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Diamond bound: Olyslagers leaps to glory in Zurich

Nicola Olyslagers has won the Diamond League high jump title with a record-breaking display that's sent a message to all her world championship rivals.

Ex-Wallaby Petaia in French rugby move after NFL exit

Former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia has confirmed his next move just weeks after his NFL life with the Los Angeles Chargers was cut short.

Wallaroos hoping for another World Cup Marsters-class

Playing in her third Rugby World Cup, veteran Wallaroos utility Ash Marsters is hoping to again deliver in Australia's must-win match against the United States.

Socceroos captain makes call on club future

Mat Ryan is no longer a free agent after Australia's first-choice goalkeeper secured a contract ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Officials 'working hard' on ending Russia-Ukraine war

"That’s a work in progress,” Donald Trump’s special envoy says of potential security guarantees for a possible settlement to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Another silver lining for Aussie at world canoe titles

Australians have picked up another two medals at the rain-hit canoe sprint and paracanoe world championships in Milan.

Green, Drobot medal for Australia at canoe worlds

Canoe sprint star Tom Green has added world championships silver to Olympic gold in Milan.

After broken bones, Philipsen breaks sprinters' hearts

Returning from injury, Jasper Philipsen has won the opening stage of La Vuelta a Espana with a consummate sprint as the great Spanish race opened in Italy.

'A very good week': Aussie miler Hall shines in Belgium

Victorian veteran Linden Hall has produced a lifetime best 1500 metres run to finish runner-up in the Brussels Diamond League meeting.

Putin setting a 'trap' by demanding Ukraine concessions

Russia's Vladimir Putin wants Ukrainian concessions in return for halting his army’s invasion, which the EU's foreign policy chief says must not be granted.

Russia hammers Ukraine as peace efforts drag on

Russia has launched one of 2025's biggest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, killing at least one person, despite a renewed push to halt the three-year war.

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