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Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".

All Blacks face Wales in final test of 2025
Follow live coverage as the All Blacks face Wales in Cardiff in their final test of 2025.

Waves of Sudanese families flee expanding war, arrive in impoverished Chad

Why it was always Arsenal for 'part-time barista' Saka
England winger Bukayo Saka sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his love for Arsenal and living in his "coffee era".

Norris eyes Vegas prize but weighs question of risk v reward
The conflict in Lando Norris' mind as he closes on his first world title was clear after he took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

COP30 climate talks overrun with deadlock over fossil fuels
The annual climate conference was meant to finish on Friday but countries remain deeply divided.

Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school
The kidnapping comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

Clutch Garner goal sends Roos to grand final
Jasmine Garner seals the deal for North Melbourne, sending the Kangaroos to another AFLW grand final.

Lees, Gibbons out to Trounce rivals at Taree
Trainer Kris Lees and jockey Andrew Gibbons are chasing a Taree double on Sunday with two leading chances.

Scott Boland’s Ashes redemption: The 21 minutes that turned the first Test
After a bruising start to this Ashes series, the cult hero of Australian cricket hauled himself off the canvas on Saturday with a brilliant 11-ball burst that vindicated his quiet confidence he can be a force against “Bazball”.

From bedridden to Bondi, Ramsey is poised for remarkable NRL comeback
The medicos declared Cody Ramsey would never play in the NRL again. Now he’s a chance of one day wearing the Roosters No.1 jersey.

Head’s miracle century fires Australia to thrilling victory in Ashes opener
Promoted to opener after an injury to Usman Khawaja, Travis Head flayed a brutal hundred off 69 balls to help Australia chase down their victory target of 205 in Perth.

Gallery opens exhibition of works by Bridget Riley
Learning to See is installed at the Margate gallery until May and is free to visit.

Child rape suspect to face extradition hearing

Ramaphosa calls for cooperation solving global problems

What Tourists Visiting Italy's Dolomite Mountains Should Know Before Hiking To Take Photos

Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested 'preventively' ahead of prison term

Head savages England with 69-ball Ashes century
Travis Head's blistering century completes an astonishing eight-wicket win for Australia in the first two-day Ashes Test since 1921, as England suffer a crushing defeat in the first 2025 Ashes Test in Perth.

Ashes player ratings: Which England players got 1/10?
Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the first Test in Perth.

'Inexcusable' - how 30 minutes cost England in first Ashes Test
How 30 minutes of poor batting cost England in the first Ashes Test in Perth, opening the door for Australia to win inside two days.

England fall apart as brutal Head gives Australia opening Ashes win
England go down to a humbling defeat in the first Ashes Test after Travis Head’s blistering century completes an astonishing Australia fightback in Perth.

Rawiller pulls the right rein again as Gringotts strikes Gong again
Nash Rawiller took an inside run to lift Gringotts to victory in the $1 million The Gong.

Supercars Hall of Famer Allan Moffat dies aged 86
Supercars icon Allan Moffat has passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, aged 86.

Racing legend Allan Moffat dies, aged 86
The four-time Bathurst champion and a pioneer of Australian motorsport has died aged 86.

Travis Head’s greatest innings flattened England. It will define this Ashes series
It was the greatest Test innings ever played in the west, and it left the tourists to lament the recklessness of their own batting.