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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw LIVE updates: Socceroos to learn opponents
Will Australia be drawn in a group of death or get a smoother ride at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico? They will soon find out in Washington DC.

England vowed they wouldn’t abandon Bazball. They did, and look what happened
Despite all their huffing and puffing after the first Test loss in Perth about not changing their approach, the visitors did just that in Brisbane.

Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims

Defense Minister Katz moves to extend IDF service to 36 months

Uzbekistan launches €9.46 billion green energy push, covering nation’s power needs

Bitcoin momentum builds in Abu Dhabi as global interest surges

‘Could have been a lot tougher’: All Whites handed exciting World Cup draw
New Zealand will play Belgium, Egypt and Iran in group G at next year’s FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup draw: All 12 pools for the expanded 48-team tournament
The tournament was an expanded 48-nation event, featuring 104-games, spread across 16 venues.

A $70 million mirage: Lessons from Australia’s biggest start-up blow-up
Strongroom AI raised $17 million at a $70 million valuation. Three weeks later, investors called the police.

The undercover DOC sting that netted a gecko smuggler
Gunak Lee, 23, was jaled for 14 months for his role in the smuggling operation.

Goldman Sachs' top strategist says there is an AI bubble — but not where everyone thinks

Country Life:Tangihau Angus' record-breaking bulls
Tangihau Angus near Gisborne has a habit of breaking records. Last year it set a top price for New Zealand bulls at $135,000. This year it's done it again, setting a new record price of $161,000.

Country Life: Sheep Dog test Aussie v NZ
How do sheep dogs and shepherds' handling techniques vary between New Zealand and Australia? The best teams battle it out at a Trans-Tasman dog trial, the Wayleggo Cup.

Hezbollah's Qassem says sending civilian delegate to ceasefire talks is concession to Israel

The whipping boy who became England’s unlikeliest of game-changers
As far as plot twists go, they do not come more bizarre than Brydon Carse hoodwinking Cameron Green and Steve Smith.

How the world’s most expensive stadium will be turned into a swimming pool
SoFi was built at a cost widely reported as US$5.5 billion – without a cent of public money. That’s eight times the mooted cost of the contentious Hobart Stadium that will house the AFL’s 19th team.

Which European countries have mandatory or voluntary military service

Kiwi rally star returns to world championship after eight-year hiatus
Hayden Paddon is returning to the World Rally Championship.

Person hospitalised after Queenstown house fire
About 20 firefighters are tackling a house fire in central Queenstown on Saturday morning.

Watercare delays Onehunga treatment plant opening two years
The facility was shut three years ago, after detection of substances linked to cancer and immune problems.

'One of the great honours of my life': FIFA gives Trump a 'peace prize' ahead of World Cup draw
The certificate handed to Trump recognises the US president for his actions to “promote peace and unity around the world”.

Crypto Sector Lit Up Bright Red as Bitcoin Slips Back to $90K

TCL D2 Plus Fingerprint Smart Lock review: It’s better than basic
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Support for a high number of users TCL’s new smart-home app is a dramatic improvement Lots of features for the price Cons Deadbolt feels a bit wobbly Doesn’t support recurring credentials The doorbell feels superfluous Our Verdict This budget smart lock doesn’t skimp on features, although reservations over the robustness of it hardware keep...

Lando Norris fires, Liam Lawson struggles in practice for F1 title decider
The Formula 1 title fight is Lando Norris' to lose, and he doesn't look like losing.

Country Life: Finding opportunity on a rural main street
How an unusual business selling adult toys has found opportunity on the main street of Eketahuna.