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Ukrainian foreign minister appeals for funds for drones

PA accuses Israel of 'human trafficking' after planeload of Gazans arrives in South Africa

German finance minister sees advantages of smartphones in schools

'Vulnerable' Scotland 'fell asleep at the wheel'
Scotland "fell asleep at the wheel" in their dramatic capitulation against Argentina, according to captain Sione Tuipulotu.

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in city of Charlotte
Operation "Charlotte's Web" is part of Donald Trump’s attempt to deliver "the largest deportation programme" in US history.

Man arrested over deadly Delhi car bomb attack
The man is accused of being an accomplice to the perpetrator of the blast, which killed eight people and wounded 20 others.

Leader of notorious Ecuador drugs gang captured in Spain
Wilmer "Pipo" Chavarria was the head of one of the country's most notorious drug gangs in Ecuador.

Wallabies omit O’Connor after record Irish defeat
James O’Connor has not travelled to France and will return to his club Leicester after a record defeat in Dublin against Ireland.

Why this year’s compromised AFL draft is so difficult to predict
There are many reasons why predicting this year’s AFL draft is so tough - and it goes beyond the academy and father-son players scattered throughout.

Lomax granted early release from Eels
Zac Lomax's career in the NRL is over for now, with the Eels winger granted a release with R360 rumours heating up.

Watch: Ireland were seconds away from World Cup qualification heartache. Then this happened
After beating Portugal, the Irish still needed victory at second-placed Hungary to seal the runner-up position in Group F. But trailing 2-1 heading into the 80th minute, it took a dramatic fightback to claim the win.

'He's our hero': Father killed in Auckland double-fatal house fire died while trying to save his son
Six weeks after a father and son died in a house fire, the family have spoken for the first time about what happened that night, revealing the heroic actions of a father who died trying to save his youngest son and the devastating impact their deaths have had.

'Why we love football' - tears of joy as Irish keep World Cup dream alive
Hat-trick hero Troy Parrott lets the tears flow after the Republic of Ireland stun Hungary to reach the World Cup play-offs.

Sinner lands ATP Finals title as Alcaraz rivalry delivers again
Jannik Sinner signs off his 2025 season in style by overcoming world number one Carlos Alcaraz in two tight sets to defend his ATP Finals crown in Turin.

Search for missing Royal Navy crew member stood down
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Tidesurge crew member was last seen at about 22:30 (local time) on Friday.

Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on Epstein files amid fallout with Trump
In a new interview, the congresswoman continued to urge the files' release despite the US president's harsh opposition.

The Wallabies struggled in two key areas in Dublin. They will get more of the same in France
Australia were targeted in the air and at the lineout by Ireland. An even more impressive French team awaits.

‘Get up into that ribcage’: Inside the Ashes master plan to take down England
Mike Hussey, Australia’s Mr Cricket, breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the England top seven so you don’t have to.

Sinner beats rival in ATP finals
Jannik Sinner defends his ATP finals crown with a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz

A sub $5,000 intercepter drone?
Would a sub-$5000 intercepter drone be a game-changer in places like Ukraine?

No checks, no referees: How a man who embellished his CV became a Visiting Justice
New documents show the steps that led to Fale Andrew Lesa being approved for justice roles - and how officials responded when questions were raise