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UK to up army spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP, cut aid

UK to up army spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP, cut aid

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says spending on the military will be increased while funds for foreign aid will be cut.

Super star: in-demand PNG hooker turns down NRL clubs

Super star: in-demand PNG hooker turns down NRL clubs

Super star: in-demand PNG hooker turns down NRL clubs

Super star: in-demand PNG hooker turns down NRL clubs

Edwin Ipape has rejected interest from multiple Super League and NRL clubs, with the PNG star signing a record six-year contract extension with Leigh Leopards.

Kevin Spacey hits back at Guy Pearce's harassment claim

Kevin Spacey hits back at Guy Pearce's harassment claim

Kevin Spacey hits back at Guy Pearce's harassment claim

Kevin Spacey hits back at Guy Pearce's harassment claim

Movie star Kevin Spacey has rubbished Guy Pearce's recent comments that Spacey harassed him on set.

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England epic revisited as Wallabies return to Twickers

England epic revisited as Wallabies return to Twickers

The Wallabies will revisit the scene of their recent epic win over England at Twickenham among four Tests to be played on their European spring tour.

Doohan: 'I don't feel undermined by Colapinto arrival'

Doohan: 'I don't feel undermined by Colapinto arrival'

F1 new boy Jack Doohan is adamant he doesn't feel undermined by the arrival of Franco Colapinto, who's been widely tipped to take the Aussie's seat at Alpine.

Pearce says Spacey 'targeted' him on L.A. Confidential

Pearce says Spacey 'targeted' him on L.A. Confidential

Australian star Guy Pearce has claimed he was "targeted" by Kevin Spacey.

Conclave and The Brutalist lead the pack at UK's BAFTAs

Conclave and The Brutalist lead the pack at UK's BAFTAs

Conclave has won best film at Britain's film awards as the Vatican thriller and the period drama The Brutalist each scooped four prizes ahead of the Oscars.

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Kerr ends her dramatic week cheering Chelsea to key win

Kerr ends her dramatic week cheering Chelsea to key win

Kerr ends her dramatic week cheering Chelsea to key win

Kerr ends her dramatic week cheering Chelsea to key win

Sam Kerr was back at Kingsmeadow following her court case acquittal to cheer on her Chelsea side to a key Women's Super League win.

Sinner accepts three-month ban on doping charge

Sinner accepts three-month ban on doping charge

Sinner accepts three-month ban on doping charge

Sinner accepts three-month ban on doping charge

World number one Jannik Sinner has accepted an immediate three-month ban from tennis for a doping infringement.

Adrian Lam's Leopards make history in low-scoring epic

Adrian Lam's Leopards make history in low-scoring epic

Adrian Lam's Leopards make history in low-scoring epic

Adrian Lam's Leopards make history in low-scoring epic

Leigh have emerged with a 1-0 win over Wigan in a unique start to the Super League season, with both sides failing to score in regular time.

Kerr won't be disciplined by Chelsea after court case

Kerr won't be disciplined by Chelsea after court case

Kerr won't be disciplined by Chelsea after court case

Kerr won't be disciplined by Chelsea after court case

Chelsea won't be disciplining Sam Kerr now her court case is over, with manager Sonia Bompastor offering her a glowing message of support.

Oscar Piastri: 'I can be world champion this year'

Oscar Piastri: 'I can be world champion this year'

Oscar Piastri: 'I can be world champion this year'

Oscar Piastri: 'I can be world champion this year'

Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri has had his first outing in the 2025 Formula One McLaren before declaring he's ready to win the world title this year.

Conclave, The Brutalist favoured for success at BAFTAs

Conclave, The Brutalist favoured for success at BAFTAs

Conclave, The Brutalist favoured for success at BAFTAs

Conclave, The Brutalist favoured for success at BAFTAs

British film Conclave, which has 12 nominations, is favoured to collect several major categories at this year's BAFTA Film Awards.

Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment

Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment

Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment

Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has been acquitted of a charge of racially aggravated harassment by a London jury after a six-day trial.

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Captaincy call looms as FA vow to support Sam Kerr

After Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment, Football Australia are yet to indicate whether she will remain Matildas captain.

Matildas skipper Kerr waits after jury is sent out

A jury in Sam Kerr's London trial on charges of racially aggravated harassment has finished hearing evidence and been sent out to consider their verdict.

Reds eye Super start on back of unbeaten UK tour

The Queensland Reds have beaten Ulster in an 11-try Belfast thriller to go unbeaten in their two-game United Kingdom pre-season tour.

Postecoglou on his shrill critics: 'Why would I care?'

Ange Postecoglou is maintaining his defiant face, even as the criticism over Spurs' tame League Cup semi-final exit only ramped up the pressure on him.

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White racial slurs still racist, Kerr's jury told

The jury in Matildas striker Sam Kerr's London trial have been asked to consider if calling a policeman "stupid and white" is still racist.

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature the biggest swimming programme ever - and a return on the track of the mile event once graced by Bannister and Landy.

Kerr, partner recall racial bias of police

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has told a UK court she thought a police officer abused his power and privilege, but denies insulting his 'whiteness'.

Kerr recalls racism, denies 'kicking off' in taxi

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has claimed a London cop treated her differently because of the colour of her skin and recalled experiencing racism in Australia.

Ange: Spurs will "go for it" in critical League Cup tie

There'll be no change of philosophy and no fear from Spurs as they prepare for a match that could shape Ange Postecoglou's future in English soccer.

I wish I'd just walked away and gone home: Kerr

The second day of the trial of Australia women's soccer captain Sam Kerr on charges of racially aggravated harassment has heard her regret the night's events.

Kerr, partner feared kidnap by cab driver, court told

In a video played to a London court Sam Kerr has described how she and her partner felt they were kidnapped by a taxi driver on the night she was arrested.

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