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Brazil ratifies EU-Mercosur free trade agreement

Qatar Airways to operate relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh

Israel says new wave of attacks on Iran underway

Government passes retrospective law codifying debt for beneficiaries
The Government has passed a controversial law that will codify more than $63 million in debt owed by beneficiaries with ACC claims.

Carrick looks for 'lessons' after first Man Utd loss
MIchael Carrick says he will take "lessons" from his first defeat in charge of Manchester United in the Premier League.

Venezuela's interim president says country will work with US on mining developments
Venezuela's interim president made the announcement after meeting with US interior minister Doug Burgum at the presidential palace in Caracas.

Dentists who failed to see enough NHS patients return £900m of government funding
Sum represents £1 out of every £7 they have been given by NHS as dentists opt to chase private work.

China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

‘Players aren’t bargaining chips’: Matterson, RLPA criticise clubs using him as currency
Parramatta forward Ryan Matterson has criticised Parramatta and Melbourne for using him as currency in an attempted Zac Lomax deal, as the former Eels winger now weighs up his future.

Why Cameron repeated a phrase three times in a seven-minute press conference
There are early signs the Brisbane star is ready to cast aside his 2025 form, and show the AFL world a new version of a once-emphatic goalscorer.

Has Zac Lomax played his last match in the NRL?
National sports editor Neil Breen and 40/20 podcast host Zac Bailey from Nine News discuss the Zac Lomax affair, the explosive texts, blindsides, and 'bully boy' tactics.

Lloyd backs Suns not picking Ugle-Hagan
AFL legend Matthew Lloyd supports Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick not picking gun recruit Jamarra Ugle-Hagan in his round one team.

Everything you need to know about the AFL's 2026 rule changes
The AFL has seven rule changes coming into effect for the 2026 season. Sports writer for The Age, Andrew Wu, breaks down what you need to know.

Germany's first evacuation flight from Middle East lands in Frankfurt

Meet GB's first female Paralympic snowboarder
When Nina Sparks was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, she decided it was going to be the making of her - now she's competing at the Winter Paralympics.

I invested in Brewdog in my husband's memory. He would be turning in his grave
Early investors in Brewdog are sharing their stories after the company's collapse wiped out their stakes.

Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting
A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

Allergy training to become compulsory in schools in England
The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.

Mahmood to set out curbs to asylum seeker support
The home secretary will say in a speech the move is required to restore "trust" to the asylum system.

‘That’s as good as it gets’: Inside the obsessive world of the AFL’s top callers
From March to September, these people are weekly guests in your home, providing the soundtrack to your football season. This is how they do it.

Move over, Binfluencers. Glamour is back on the grid
The Australian Grand Prix’s launch event used to pull Hollywood celebs and true A-listers, but over the years it became a shadow of itself. This year it was back with a bang – and this is what it was like on the inside.

Reynolds, Jackman delighted with Chelsea clash
Club owner Ryan Reynolds and co-star Hugh Jackman's hilarious reaction to Wrexham drawing Chelsea in the FA Cup.