Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: United States of America

Melania Trump raises Epstein, denies any connection

Melania Trump raises Epstein, denies any connection

US first lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calling for a congressional hearing for survivors of his abuse.

Cool Day masters Augusta as Rory turns up the heat

Cool Day masters Augusta as Rory turns up the heat

Cool Day masters Augusta as Rory turns up the heat

Cool Day masters Augusta as Rory turns up the heat

Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day is in a familiar lofty spot on the Masters leaderboard after a stinking hot first round at Augusta National.

'It's easier': roaring Rory fires Masters warning shot

'It's easier': roaring Rory fires Masters warning shot

'It's easier': roaring Rory fires Masters warning shot

'It's easier': roaring Rory fires Masters warning shot

Defending champion Rory McIlroy has issued a catch-me-if-you-can challenge to the chasing pack after snaring a share of the first-round Masters lead.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Daniels' Hawks sweat on top-six, Thunder No.1 again

Daniels' Hawks sweat on top-six, Thunder No.1 again

Dyson Daniels' Atlanta missed a chance to guarantee their post-season participation in a second-straight home loss, this time to Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland.

Astronauts to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

Astronauts to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

After a record flyby to the moon, NASA's Artemis II astronauts have reflected on their historic journey ahead of a fiery return through earth's atmosphere.

'Not talking about you know what': Faldo's Shark sledge

'Not talking about you know what': Faldo's Shark sledge

Golf fans can expect a war of words post-Masters with Sir Nick Faldo planning to hit back at criticism from Greg Norman, who branded his old rival a "loner".

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years jail over Perry's death

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years jail over Perry's death

A US judge has handed a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'Be patient': Baker-Finch's tip for beastly Augusta

'Be patient': Baker-Finch's tip for beastly Augusta

'Be patient': Baker-Finch's tip for beastly Augusta

'Be patient': Baker-Finch's tip for beastly Augusta

Golf great Ian Baker-Finch says it's imperative to get off to a fast start at the Masters as four Australians bid to break the nation's 13-year title drought.

'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced over Perry drug death

'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced over Perry drug death

'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced over Perry drug death

'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced over Perry drug death

A woman who admitted to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced in Los Angeles.

Australian has standout game in major league baseball

Australian has standout game in major league baseball

Australian has standout game in major league baseball

Australian has standout game in major league baseball

Australia's only active player in Major League Baseball has shone with three hits, including a home run, as his side suffered an extra-innings loss.

Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth

Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth

Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth

Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth

NASA has released striking photos taken during the Artemis II space mission, showing the earth setting behind a pockmarked moon and a total solar eclipse.

'Thought I'd win': Min Woo Lee's Masters faux pas

'Thought I'd win': Min Woo Lee's Masters faux pas

'Thought I'd win': Min Woo Lee's Masters faux pas

'Thought I'd win': Min Woo Lee's Masters faux pas

Australian No.1 Min Woo Lee has learnt one valuable lesson from his disappointing 49th-place finish from last year's Masters.

'More buzz': big Bryson out to beat up masterful Rory

'More buzz': big Bryson out to beat up masterful Rory

'More buzz': big Bryson out to beat up masterful Rory

'More buzz': big Bryson out to beat up masterful Rory

The stage is set for another epic Masters after the tournament heavyweights traded verbal blows ahead of Thursday's first round at Augusta National.

Dyson's Hawks denied as McCollum game-winner waved away

Dyson's Hawks denied as McCollum game-winner waved away

Dyson's Hawks denied as McCollum game-winner waved away

Dyson's Hawks denied as McCollum game-winner waved away

Dyson Daniels registered a double-double and then strategically fouled out before CJ McCollum almost snatched victory in a crazy finish against the Knicks.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Aussie misses out on US title as Michigan break drought

Michigan have won their first US college basketball title since 1989 at the expense of Tasmanian Jacob Furphy and his University of Connecticut team.

Astronauts head home after record-breaking moon trip

The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon and are heading back to earth.

Father time on Smith's mind ahead of Masters tilt

A relaxed and revitalised Cameron Smith has returned to Augusta National believing he can win the Masters after shaking a worrying 2025 form slump.

'I don't understand': Day questions Tiger's judgment

Australian golf star is saddened by Tiger Woods' demise and absence from the Masters but displeased that the 15-times major winner drove under the influence.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

US, Iran weigh ceasefire plan as Trump deadline nears

US and Iran have received a ceasefire plan, as President Donald Trump threatens to unleash "hell" if Tehran doesn't make a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Artemis crew races to set distance record from earth

With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts are about to set a new distance record from earth on a lunar fly-around.

Flagg's 30-year first against injury-hit Lakers

Cooper Flagg piled on the points again to give battling Dallas some joy as the NBA's post-season standings begin to take shape.

Small-town Furphy on brink of Aussie basketball history

He grew up in a small country town, now Jacob Furphy is one win away from joining an exclusive club of Australians to win the top US college basketball title.

'Very pleased': Day feeling it ahead of Masters tilt

After a runner-up and third among five top-10s, Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day has arrived at Augusta hopeful of again contending for Masters glory.

Aussie makes March Madness final, compatriot misses out

Boomer Jacob Furphy and the University of Connecticut have sealed their spot in the US college basketball championship game, but another Australian missed out.

'Doesn't love me back': Norman's Masters heartbreakers

Thirty years on and Greg Norman's infamous final-round Masters capitulation at Augusta National remains in sporting folklore.

Topics

Politics Crime, Law and Justice United States of America Unrest, Conflicts and War Arts, Culture and Entertainment Golf Basketball Entertainment Energy and Resource Science and Technology Nba Television Drug Trafficking Space Programme Peace Negotiations Waterway and Maritime Transport Baseball Aerospace Addiction Astronomy

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here