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French PM suspends pension reforms plan to push budget

French PM suspends pension reforms plan to push budget

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is proposing to suspend a plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 in a bid to avoid his government being toppled.

Comeback comes up short for Aussie No.2 in Sweden

Comeback comes up short for Aussie No.2 in Sweden

Comeback comes up short for Aussie No.2 in Sweden

Comeback comes up short for Aussie No.2 in Sweden

Alexei Popyrin's return to action from injury has ended in a first-round loss in Stockholm, while two fellow Aussies have had mixed night's in Kazakhstan.

History for Aussie Storer as Pogacar dominates Lombardy

History for Aussie Storer as Pogacar dominates Lombardy

History for Aussie Storer as Pogacar dominates Lombardy

History for Aussie Storer as Pogacar dominates Lombardy

Perth's Michael Storer has become the first Aussie to make the Tour of Lombardy podium in 39 years -- but he still couldn't live with the amazing Tadej Pogacar.

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Lecornu explains reappointment as French prime minister

Lecornu explains reappointment as French prime minister

Reappointed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces a Monday deadline to present the parliament with a budget.

France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister

France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation.

Kyiv plunged into darkness after mass Russian attack

Kyiv plunged into darkness after mass Russian attack

Russia has again targeted Ukraine's energy facilities in a major drone and missile attack, blacking out several regions including the capital.

Venezuela's Maria Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela's Maria Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela".

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Australian media hear Pope hail newswire 'public good'

Australian media hear Pope hail newswire 'public good'

Australian media hear Pope hail newswire 'public good'

Australian media hear Pope hail newswire 'public good'

During a private audience with the Pope at the Vatican, representatives of Australian Associated Press heard the Pontiff speak about the value of newswires.

Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury

Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury

Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury

Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has criticised how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in literature

Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in literature

Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in literature

Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in literature

Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in literature for his “compelling and visionary oeuvre”.

Ukraine strikes cause Russian fuel shortages: Zelenskiy

Ukraine strikes cause Russian fuel shortages: Zelenskiy

Ukraine strikes cause Russian fuel shortages: Zelenskiy

Ukraine strikes cause Russian fuel shortages: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian long-range strikes might have slashed petrol supplies in Russia by up to a fifth, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims.

Kerr back in European action but draws blank again

Kerr back in European action but draws blank again

Kerr back in European action but draws blank again

Kerr back in European action but draws blank again

Sam Kerr has returned to European action for the first time since her injury layoff but couldn't find the net for Chelsea in their 1-1 draw in the Netherlands.

France's Macron will appoint new PM 'in next 48 hours'

France's Macron will appoint new PM 'in next 48 hours'

France's Macron will appoint new PM 'in next 48 hours'

France's Macron will appoint new PM 'in next 48 hours'

'The president of the republic will appoint a prime minister within the next 48 hours," French caretaker prime minister Sebastien Lecornu says.

'Totally crazy': Milan star slams Perth Serie A plan

'Totally crazy': Milan star slams Perth Serie A plan

'Totally crazy': Milan star slams Perth Serie A plan

'Totally crazy': Milan star slams Perth Serie A plan

Adrien Rabiot, AC Milan's French midfielder, has been scolded by Italy's Serie A chief for calling their planned league match in Australia "totally crazy".

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Melbourne professor among Nobel Prize chemistry winners

The University of Melbourne's Richard Robson is one of three winners of the Nobel chemistry prize for a discovery likened to a Harry Potter enchanted handbag.

Arsenal's Aussie trio start ECL title defence with loss

Arsenal have begun the defence of their Women's Champions League crown with a home defeat to record eight-time winners Lyon.

France's Macron pressed to end political 'mess'

France's President Emmanuel Macron desperately needs a circuit breaker amid growing political chaos.

Election calls heap pressure on Macron to end crisis

The collapse of France's government in just hours makes things even tougher President Emmanuel Macron, who faces calls to quit or hold a snap election.

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Olympic gold no pipe dream for snowboard king James

Ahead of his fifth Olympics, Australian snowboard ace Scotty James is keeping close tabs on his fiercest gold medal rival, even if it's not by choice.

Five dead, infrastructure damaged in Russian air attack

The latest attack on Lviv is likely the largest in the region of the Ukraine war, a spokesman for the war-torn country's State Emergency Service says.

Kerr seeking to dethrone Arsenal's Matildas in Europe

Nine Matildas are involved in this season's revamped Women's Champions League with six seeking to deny a repeat success for Arsenal's Australian trio.

Macron asks outgoing French PM to hold last-ditch talks

French President Emmanuel Macron has tasked outgoing prime minister Sebastien Lecornu with seeking a way out of the country's crisis.

French crisis deepens as government quits after one day

France's prime minister has slammed the "egos" of opposition politicians as he quit just a day after naming his government and after only three weeks in office.

Far from smooth sailing as Aussies struggle in Spain

Aussie sailor Tom Slingsby and his Flying Roos have slipped from top of the standings to third as the race to the SailGP grand final in Abu Dhabi heats up.

Ryder Cup hero - and Aussie Crowe - enjoy Links glory

Robert MacIntyre has won the Links Championship in Scotland while Australian Harrison Crowe takes home a $US50,000 prize for winning the pro-am.

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