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Primary Principals' Association backs government funding announcement
The government pledged to spend $131 million on improving students' reading, writing and maths in this year's budget. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Mon 7:55pm 

Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - Rooney
Mohamed Salah should be dropped from Liverpool's season finale for "selfish" criticism of the club, says Wayne Rooney. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon 7:55pm 

'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peak
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon 7:55pm 

Trump's White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate Republicans
The Senate rule-keeper struck down the use of taxpayer funds to bolster security for the proposed $400m project. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon 7:55pm 

More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
Staff say they suffered from symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, headaches and "brain fog". 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon 7:55pm 

UK companies linked to payments for small-boat crossings, BBC finds
Smugglers are directing migrants to pay using a network of British businesses, secret filming reveals. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon 7:55pm 

Home in 9.74 seconds: Aussie sprinter breaks all-conditions record, again
Eddie Nketia has run a wind-assisted 9.74 seconds for the 100m at Big Ten Track and Field Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 7:55pm 

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Warriors superfan rocks Caxton Hotel
A mega Warriors fan with a guitar and booming vocal chords gets the Caxton Hotel rocking, with the help of friends and other Magic Round revellers. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 7:55pm 

Daley’s new Blues have a rocks-or-diamonds feel. One player sums that up
Both Origin coaches have picked their squads with speed and mobility in mind, so at the very least the spectacle will have a fresh look this year. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 7:55pm 

Australian tennis stars push Sam Groth for senior leadership role
Alex de Minaur heads a list of Australian players lobbying for the former player and parliamentarian to score a role that would cover player engagement, high performance and the Australian Open. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 7:55pm 

The Herald’s rugby league reporters on Origin team selections
Christian Nicoloussi, Billie Eder and Adrian Proszenko talk through some of the shock selections and omissions for NSW and Queensland ahead of Origin I. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 7:55pm 


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England pass Six Nations stress test, but rivals will return
England have established a stranglehold on the women's Test game, but France, defeated in Sunday's Grand Slam decider, are potentially their most dangerous rival 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon 7:55pm 

Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit?
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon 7:55pm 

Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon 7:55pm 

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Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon 7:55pm 

Winners and losers: Why Maroons great does not want snubbed Walsh to change
Billy Slater has shocked many with his game one Maroons selections. We break down the winners and losers of those calls. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 7:55pm 

Aaron Rai becomes the first Englishman in 100 years to win a PGA championship
Relative outsider Aaron Rai has won the PGA championship with a career best score, becoming the first Englishman to win the tournament since 1919. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 7:55pm 

NBA legends whack journo for spoiling MVP reveal
NBA champions Blake Griffin and Steve Nash have slammed a journalist for leaking the winner of this year's MVP award. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 7:55pm 

Woods responds to Slater feud
Aaron Woods reveals that Triple M has not contacted Maroons coach Billy Slater amid the pair's are in a feud. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 7:55pm 

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One day, two games: AFL locks in women’s and men’s double-header games
The league is expecting footy followers will vote with their feet, exposing the women’s game to bigger crowds and stadiums. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 7:55pm 

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