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Why Socceroos boss turned to Man Utd teen

Why Socceroos boss turned to Man Utd teen

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up 18-year-old Manchester United defender James Overy, who is now in contention to push for a World Cup berth.

US flight cancellations top 2100 due to shutdown

US flight cancellations top 2100 due to shutdown

US flight cancellations top 2100 due to shutdown

US flight cancellations top 2100 due to shutdown

Just over 2100 flights have been cancelled within, into, or out of the United States, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks air travel disruptions.

Aussie duo enjoy NBA highs, but Giddey goes down again

Aussie duo enjoy NBA highs, but Giddey goes down again

Aussie duo enjoy NBA highs, but Giddey goes down again

Aussie duo enjoy NBA highs, but Giddey goes down again

Josh Giddey and his Chicago Bulls have suffered back-to-back NBA defeats, but fellow Aussies Dyson Daniels and Tyrese Proctor enjoyed the taste of victory.

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Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl flights

Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl flights

The record US government shutdown is causing chaos for flyers amid an air traffic control staffing crisis that's causing flights to be cancelled or delayed.

Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead Grammy nominations

Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead Grammy nominations

Amyl and the Sniffers have earned a Grammy nomination while other Australians artists received nods in the dance/electronic categories of music's top awards.

US Army to buy one million drones, in major acquisition

US Army to buy one million drones, in major acquisition

The US Army is about to significantly ramp up its acquisition of drones with plans to buy at least a million.

Teenager, key names among big Socceroos squad changes

Teenager, key names among big Socceroos squad changes

Two crucial Socceroos return for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia while a teen sensation is among those earning a maiden call-up.

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Mamdani tells Trump New York is ready to fight

Mamdani tells Trump New York is ready to fight

Mamdani tells Trump New York is ready to fight

Mamdani tells Trump New York is ready to fight

Zohran Mamdani has wasted no time throwing down the gauntlet to US President Donald Trump after being elected mayor of New York.

Engine fell off cargo plane before crash that killed 12

Engine fell off cargo plane before crash that killed 12

Engine fell off cargo plane before crash that killed 12

Engine fell off cargo plane before crash that killed 12

Fire erupted around a US cargo plane's wing and one of its engines fell off as the jet rolled down the runway before it crashed and exploded, killing 12 people.

US top court queries legality of Trump's global tariffs

US top court queries legality of Trump's global tariffs

US top court queries legality of Trump's global tariffs

US top court queries legality of Trump's global tariffs

The top court in the United States is weighing the lawfulness of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, capping a meteoric rise from a little-known state lawmaker to one of the nation's most visible Democrats.

Giddey joins NBA legend as Bulls roar to last-gasp win

Giddey joins NBA legend as Bulls roar to last-gasp win

Giddey joins NBA legend as Bulls roar to last-gasp win

Giddey joins NBA legend as Bulls roar to last-gasp win

Australian star Josh Giddey has banked successive triple-doubles to help haul Chicago to a thrilling win over Philadelphia.

At least seven dead, 11 hurt as US cargo plane crashes

At least seven dead, 11 hurt as US cargo plane crashes

At least seven dead, 11 hurt as US cargo plane crashes

At least seven dead, 11 hurt as US cargo plane crashes

At least seven people are dead and 11 are injured after a large cargo plane crashed in the US, erupting into a massive fireball shortly after take-off.

Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, who became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

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Garden party: Giddey joins Bulls royalty despite loss

Josh Giddey registered his first triple-double of an already eye-catching season but Chicago's unbeaten NBA start was halted by an on-song New York.

Boom time: Giddey heights, Daniels delights

Dyson Daniels hit back while Josh Giddey had a career-high night as Chicago improved to 5-0 for the first time since Michael Jordan's 1996-97 championship team.

Disney networks go dark on YouTube TV after talks fail

Disney-owned channels such as ABC and ESPN have been removed from Google’s YouTube TV after the companies failed to renew a streaming contract.

Destruction as Hurricane Melissa slams towards Bermuda

People across the northern Caribbean are hunkered down as Hurricane Melissa pummels them with dangerous gusts and rain.

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Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes

The Pentagon will immediately resume testing the US nuclear arsenal on an "equal basis" with other nuclear powers, President Donald Trump said.

Trump trims China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting

US President Donald Trump is raving about his talks with Xi Jinping, saying he'll cut tariffs on China while Beijing makes promises on rare earths and fentanyl.

Giddey stuffs stats sheet, powers Bulls' unbeaten run

Josh Giddey checked out before he could complete a 19th career NBA triple-double but only had his team's dominance to blame as Chicago improved to 4-0.

Next rate cut uncertain as shutdown fogs Fed windscreen

The Federal Reserve has cut its key rate for the second time this year as the United States government shutdown clouds the economic outlook.

Giddey takes honours in Boomers' NBA duel

Josh Giddey's impressive form continued at Dyson Daniels' expense as the Boomers collided and Chicago beat Atlanta to remain unbeaten this NBA this season.

'Dark days': Biden urges Americans to 'get back up'

Former US president Joe Biden has spoken publicly for the first time since completing a round of radiation therapy for cancer, calling these “dark days”.

Trump to hit Canada with 10pct extra import tax over ad

A furious Donald Trump says he will slap an extra 10 per cent tax on imports from Canada because an anti-tariff TV ad wasn't pulled from the air fast enough.

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