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Bulls coach hopeful for quick Giddey injury return

Bulls coach hopeful for quick Giddey injury return

Chicago's in-form Australian point guard Josh Giddey has had his terrific campaign stalled by an ankle injury, but it's hoped he won't be out for long.

World Cup selection race heats up for Socceroos

World Cup selection race heats up for Socceroos

World Cup selection race heats up for Socceroos

World Cup selection race heats up for Socceroos

Socceroos midfielder Max Balard and uncapped defender Jack Iredale are determined to seize their tickets to a maiden World Cup.

US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

The US Senate has passed a bill to end the 41-day government shutdown, sending it to the House for a final vote.

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Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.

Trump pardons dozens of his allies "put through hell"

Trump pardons dozens of his allies "put through hell"

Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of allies accused of backing the Republicans’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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

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.

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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.

Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl flights

Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl flights

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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 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

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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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