Strikes in Gaza kill at least 40 people, amid escalating tension and fears of wider war

Luciano Spalletti has been dismissed as Italy's coach following a 3-0 defeat to Norway, although he will still lead the team against Moldova. Spalletti announced the decision after a disappointing World Cup qualifying start, marking a tumultuous period since his appointment in September 2023. Despite guiding Italy to Euro 2024, the team struggled in recent matches, including a poor performance in the Euros and a Nations League exit, prompting the Italian football federation to make...

KING'S BIRTHDAY 2025 HONOURS LIST AT A GLANCEIn 2025, 830 Australians were recognized in the King's Birthday Honours, with 581 awards in the general division of the Order of Australia, including 14 Companions (AC), 31 Officers (AO), 123 Members (AM), and 413 Medals (OAM), alongside 36 military awards and 149 meritorious awards. Notable honorees include former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, and author John Coetzee. Approximately 30 percent more individuals received recognition compared...

SummaryLeading criminal lawyer Avinash Singh argues that harsher penalties for youth knife crime will not effectively reduce incidents without addressing the underlying socio-economic issues driving young people to carry knives, often for self-defense. Many youth involved in knife offenses come from lower socio-economic backgrounds and have a mistrust of police, leading them to feel unsafe reporting crimes. Singh emphasizes that meaningful change requires community resources and programs rather than merely stricter laws, as evidenced by...

Adelaide suffered a surprising 66-63 defeat to the last-placed Giants in their round-nine Super Netball match, despite leading going into the final quarter. The Giants, who had only one prior win this season, surged ahead with 18 points in the last term while Adelaide struggled with their super shots, making only 2 from 16 attempts. Jo Harten and Sophie Dwyer shone for the Giants, while Romelda Aiken-George led Adelaide with 49 goals; the loss leaves...

Bailey Rogers emphasized Claremont's determination to avoid another away final as their premiership hopes grow stronger. In a recent match against Subiaco, Rogers and Jye Bolton were standout performers, with Bolton achieving 39 disposals at age 33, while Rogers contributed 27 and the opening goal. Claremont's recent victory boosted them into the top three, with Rogers acknowledging the importance of securing a high ladder position to enhance their chances in finals, reflecting on past challenges...

SummaryTriple Eight's Broc Feeney secured provisional pole for the Supercars championship in Perth, clocking a lap time of 53.8300 seconds, and will be the last driver in the top-10 shootout. David Reynolds followed in second, with Matt Payne in third and reigning champion Will Brown in fourth. Ryan Wood, despite an early error, placed sixth, while teammate Chaz Mostert qualified 14th, and local driver Brodie Kostecki ended up 15th, dashing his hopes for a victory...