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Anti-ICE protesters face off with far-right activists

Anti-ICE protesters face off with far-right activists

Anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have chased off a group of far-right activists who planned to ‍march on a neighbourhood where many immigrants live.

Death toll in Iran protests over 3000: rights group

Death toll in Iran protests over 3000: rights group

Death toll in Iran protests over 3000: rights group

Death toll in Iran protests over 3000: rights group

A massive crackdown appears to have quelled protests that rocked Iran, which a rights group says killed more than 3000 people.

Olympic champion Anthony makes moguls history

Olympic champion Anthony makes moguls history

Olympic champion Anthony makes moguls history

Olympic champion Anthony makes moguls history

Moguls ace Jakara Anthony has made Australian history after clinching another World Cup victory with a dominant performance in the United States.

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An Aussie winning the NFL? This legend thinks one will

An Aussie winning the NFL? This legend thinks one will

With four Australians remaining in the NFL playoffs, two-time Pro-Bowler Darren Bennett believes one could lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy come February 9.

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota protests

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota protests

President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the US Insurrection Act and send troops to quell persistent protests against immigration agents in Minneapolis.

Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuela's Machado

Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuela's Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has presented Donald Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal, and he intends to keep it.

Scott, Davis make solid starts to 2026 PGA season

Scott, Davis make solid starts to 2026 PGA season

Nick Taylor began his title defence at the Sony Open in Hawaii with a stellar eight-under-par 62, with only Kevin Roy able to match his round.

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Wall Street ends higher, banks gain following results

Wall Street ends higher, banks gain following results

Wall Street ends higher, banks gain following results

Wall Street ends higher, banks gain following results

On the Nasdaq, 2,683 stocks rose and 2,137 fell ‍as advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.26-to-1 ratio.

NBA career first for Aussie Furphy in Pacers' home loss

NBA career first for Aussie Furphy in Pacers' home loss

NBA career first for Aussie Furphy in Pacers' home loss

NBA career first for Aussie Furphy in Pacers' home loss

Australian guard Johnny Furphy had a night to remember despite Indiana going down at home to Toronto, posting the first double-double of his NBA career.

Wall St CEOs back US Fed independence amid Powell probe

Wall St CEOs back US Fed independence amid Powell probe

Wall St CEOs back US Fed independence amid Powell probe

Wall St CEOs back US Fed independence amid Powell probe

Central bankers worry that political influence over the US Fed will undermine confidence in the bank's commitment to its inflation target.

Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq

Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq

Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq

Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq

The S&P 500 lost 37.14 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 6,926.60 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 238.12 points, or 1.00 per cent, to 23,471.75.

World bank CEOs, including Australia, back Fed's Powell

World bank CEOs, including Australia, back Fed's Powell

World bank CEOs, including Australia, back Fed's Powell

World bank CEOs, including Australia, back Fed's Powell

Global central bank chiefs, including Australia's Michele Bullock, have issued a rare joint statement, backing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Dilbert comic creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Dilbert comic creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Dilbert comic creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Dilbert comic creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Coined "the Great Influencer" by friend President Donald Trump, Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams has died at the age of 68.

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Bill and Hilary Clinton may face contempt charges after refusing to testify at a Republican-led investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Central bankers defend Fed's Powell after Trump threat

Fed chair Jerome Powell has the backing of fellow central bankers from Europe to Australia after the Trump administration threatened him with criminal charges.

Australian athletes add another medal ahead of Olympics

Ahead of the Winter Olympics Australian athletes continue to wow on the World Cup stage, with Danielle Scott backing up her aerials gold medal with a bronze.

US Dept of Justice probe into Fed chair sparks backlash

The Trump administration’s criminal investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell has triggered a backlash that threatens to undermine the White House’s goals.

Cameron Smith offered 20-day window for PGA Tour return

The PGA Tour has given Australian LIV Golf star Cameron Smith a chance to follow Brooks Koepka back to their ranks.

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One Battle After Another wins big at 83rd Golden Globes

Revolutionary saga One Battle After Another has won a host of top gongs at the 83rd Golden Globes as Australia's Rose Byrne picked up her first Globe trophy.

Aussie duo Landale and Daniels step up in NBA

Australian centre Jock Landale has come up big for Memphis in their NBA win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Mailata's Eagles dream ends as Bills, Patriots advance

The Philadelphia Eagles won't have the chance to repeat their 2025 Super Bowl glory while Buffalo and New England won their wildcard playoffs games.

Fed subpoenaed, indictment threatened: chair

Fed chair Jerome Powell says the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened indictment over his testimony on renovations.

Great Scott - Danielle clinches comeback aerials gold

After almost a three-year absence from the top of the World Cup podium, Australian aerial skier Danielle Scott has won gold ahead of next month's Olympics.

Furphy in double figures as Pacers go back-to-back

Indiana banked consecutive wins for just the third time this season, and Melbourne product Johnny Furphy had a big say in their first-half domination of Miami.

Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at age 78

Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78.

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