Putin says Easter ceasefire over, ‘positive’ on peace

Western Australian families can apply for cash payments starting Monday under the State Government’s Student Assistance Payment, receiving $150 for each primary school student and $250 for each secondary student. Education Minister Sabine Winton emphasized the initiative aims to alleviate school costs amid rising living expenses and encourages maximum participation, especially from regional communities. Applications can be submitted via Service WA and will remain open until July 4, with the previous year's program benefiting four...

SummaryAlexander Zverev advanced to the last-16 at the Madrid Open after defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a tightly contested match that featured tiebreakers in the final two sets, finishing 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-0). Despite a slow start, Zverev, a two-time Madrid champion, expressed satisfaction with his performance and noted the high level of competition from Davidovich Fokina. Meanwhile, defending champion Andrey Rublev was eliminated by Alexander Bublik, who will next face Ben Shelton or...

Slovenian world champion Tadej Pogacar secured his third Liege-Bastogne-Liege victory by launching a solo attack 34 kilometers from the finish, finishing over a minute ahead of his rivals on the 252km route in six hours and nine seconds. Pogacar, who now has nine 'Monument' victories, outpaced Italian Giulio Ciccone and Ireland's Ben Healy, who claimed second and third places, respectively. The 26-year-old's impressive performance marks him as the first rider to podium in six consecutive...

Australia was aware of a Russian request to use Indonesian military bases for long-range bombers, which came to light during the election campaign. Following a meeting in February between Russia’s Security Council chief Sergei Shoigu and Indonesia’s Defence Minister, the request was reported, prompting calls for more information from the Australian Government. Indonesian officials have since stated they would not allow foreign military bases, while Australian politicians criticized the Labor Government's handling of the issue...

Blake Donaldson rescued Mangyon “Mani” Zhang, who was bitten by a bull shark while swimming near Gunyah Beach in Bundeena. Despite the danger, Donaldson prioritized her safety over his own, stating he was compelled to act when he heard her screams for help. After undergoing surgery and recovering from significant blood loss, Zhang expressed immense gratitude, calling Donaldson her “lifesaver” and reflecting on her fortune to have survived the attack, emphasizing the support from her...

Lachlan Galvin made a remarkable return to the NRL, leading Wests Tigers to a thrilling 20-18 golden-point victory over Cronulla, with Adam Doueihi scoring the decisive penalty in the 88th minute. Galvin, who had recently expressed intentions to leave the club, was recalled after a brief stint in NSW Cup and showcased his skills by stepping up during Jarome Luai's head injury assessment. The match saw the Tigers hold a 10-6 halftime lead, but after...