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Short ruled out for semis as India exam awaits Aussies

Short ruled out for semis as India exam awaits Aussies

Australia were right to travel to Dubai early as they'll face India there in the semi-finals - but injured Matt Short is out with Cooper Connolly called up.

Israel says it has ceased goods and supplies into Gaza

Israel says it has ceased goods and supplies into Gaza

Israel says it has ceased goods and supplies into Gaza

Israel says it has ceased goods and supplies into Gaza

Israel stops the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip after the first phase of the ceasefire deal ended without agreement on continuing a second phase.

Israel, Hamas diverge on ceasefire as first phase ends

Israel, Hamas diverge on ceasefire as first phase ends

Israel, Hamas diverge on ceasefire as first phase ends

Israel, Hamas diverge on ceasefire as first phase ends

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has halted 15 months of fighting and paved the way for talks on ending the war.

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Aussie rally king Sanders on course for world title

Aussie rally king Sanders on course for world title

Australia's Dakar Rally champ Daniel Sanders has won the second leg of the World Rally-Raid Championship with another desert triumph in the Abu Dhabi Challenge.

Israel seeks to extend phase-one of Gaza ceasefire

Israel seeks to extend phase-one of Gaza ceasefire

Israel wants to extend the first phase of the ceasefire and get more hostages home, saying it was in a stronger position to negotiate because of US backing.

Hamas calls for talks on next phase of ceasefire

Hamas calls for talks on next phase of ceasefire

After the latest exchange of prisoners for hostages by Israel and Hamas, the militant group says it's ready to discuss the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza.

Aussie-basher Cilic knocks out Popyrin in Dubai Champs

Aussie-basher Cilic knocks out Popyrin in Dubai Champs

Not content with knocking out Alex de Minaur in the first round, Marin Cilic has now accounted for Australian No.2 Alexei Popyrin at the Dubai Championships.

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Young Socceroos beat Japan to reach U20 Asian Cup final

Young Socceroos beat Japan to reach U20 Asian Cup final

Young Socceroos beat Japan to reach U20 Asian Cup final

Young Socceroos beat Japan to reach U20 Asian Cup final

Australia have beaten Japan 2-0 to reach the final of the under-20 Asian Cup, the Young Socceroos prevailing with goals from Musa Toure and Jaylan Pearman.

Israel, Hamas agree on new swap, keeping fragile truce

Israel, Hamas agree on new swap, keeping fragile truce

Israel, Hamas agree on new swap, keeping fragile truce

Israel, Hamas agree on new swap, keeping fragile truce

A standoff over the release of dead Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners appears to ended with Israel and Hamas reaching an agreement.

De Minaur shocked by Cilic but O'Connell progresses

De Minaur shocked by Cilic but O'Connell progresses

De Minaur shocked by Cilic but O'Connell progresses

De Minaur shocked by Cilic but O'Connell progresses

Marin Cilic has spoiled the prospect of an Aussie showdown in Dubai by beating Alex de Minaur but Chris O'Connell has joined Alexei Popyrin in the last 16.

Ceasefire talks depend on Palestinian prisoner release

Ceasefire talks depend on Palestinian prisoner release

Ceasefire talks depend on Palestinian prisoner release

Ceasefire talks depend on Palestinian prisoner release

Hamas says it won't participate in further Gaza ceasefire talks until more than 600 Palestinian prisoners are released by Israel.

Vine misses out in UAE as peerless Pogacar pedals clear

Vine misses out in UAE as peerless Pogacar pedals clear

Vine misses out in UAE as peerless Pogacar pedals clear

Vine misses out in UAE as peerless Pogacar pedals clear

Australian ace Jay Vine missed out on a fine finale to the UAE Tour, but then no one could have kept up with his amazing team leader Tadej Pogacar anyway.

Aussie top-two de Minaur and Popyrin set for Dubai duel

Aussie top-two de Minaur and Popyrin set for Dubai duel

Aussie top-two de Minaur and Popyrin set for Dubai duel

Aussie top-two de Minaur and Popyrin set for Dubai duel

Alex de Minaur is set to face Alexei Popyrin in a second-round battle between Australia's top-two tennis men at the Dubai Championships.

Israel postpones prisoner release over Hamas ceremonies

Israel postpones prisoner release over Hamas ceremonies

Israel postpones prisoner release over Hamas ceremonies

Israel postpones prisoner release over Hamas ceremonies

Israel is delaying the release of 620 Palestinians until it is assured Hamas will hand over hostages in Gaza "without humiliating ceremonies".

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Hamas frees Israeli hostages in Gaza as body identified

Hamas has freed five more Israeli hostages in Gaza as a body released by the militant group hours earlier is confirmed to be that of Israeli mother Shiri Bibas.

Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas: Netanyahu

Israel is demanding Hamas hand over the body of a mother who was held captive in Gaza, saying the remains the military received don't belong to her.

De Minaur falls to Rublev after his greatest fight

Alex de Minaur has produced such amazing defiance, saving seven match points, that Andrey Rublev felt like punching him before winning their Qatar Open epic.

Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli hostages

Hamas has handed over the bodies of Israeli hostages for the first time as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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De Minaur fights into Qatar quarters but O'Connell out

National No.1 Alex de Minaur has battled his way into the last eight in the Qatar Open but Aussie qualifier Chris O'Connell's run has come to a brutal end.

Hamas will free six hostages and hand over bodies

In a surprise announcement, a top Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages and the bodies of four more.

Israel will leave troops in Lebanon after deadline

Israel will keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past a deadline for them to withdraw.

Russian, US officials to hold talks on Ukraine war

The Kremlin says senior American and Russian officials will hold talks on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

Moving Gazans out is 'only viable plan': Netanyahu

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu declares he and President Donald Trump have a “common strategy” for Gaza, including transferring Palestinians out of the enclave.

Aussie Picklum pipped in Abu Dhabi surfing final

Australian Molly Picklum tested world champ Caitlin Simmers all the way in the Abu Dhabi World Surf League final but had to settle for the runner's up spot.

De Minaur out to go one better against Alcaraz in Doha

Alex de Minaur has been seeded to meet Carlos Alcaraz in another ATP 500 final at the Qatar Open following their recent showdown at the Rotterdam Open.

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