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Daria Kasatkina's exit has ended the Australian seniors' challenge at Roland Garros, but 16-year-old Emerson Jones continues the quest in the junior event, defeating Capucine Jauffret 6-1, 1-6, 6-2. As the top seed and world No. 2 junior, Jones aims to make history as the first Australian girl to win a junior Grand Slam since 1968, inspired by rising talents like Maya Joint. With a strong sporting background, Jones is adapting well to professional play,...

SummaryHeinrich Klaasen, the South African wicketkeeper, announced his retirement from international cricket to focus on family, shortly after Glenn Maxwell's retirement from ODIs. Klaasen, who was South Africa's top scorer in the T20 World Cup final last year, ranks fourth in ODI strike rates with 2,141 runs in 60 matches. Cricket South Africa praised his contributions and legacy, noting that he has played 122 games across all formats, despite being left off the central contracts...

SummaryIn Salem, Oregon, police reported that eleven people were hospitalized following a stabbing incident at the Union Gospel Mission, a men's homeless shelter, on Sunday evening. The altercation involved a man who was new to the shelter and had a knife in his bag, occurring just before he was to check in for a second night. The attacker initiated a fight, injuring at least one staff member, and police have since taken the assailant into...

In tonight's show, Ben Harvey reveals a surprising underworld contender being considered for Australia's first bareknuckle boxing match, suggesting that a former outlaw is the ideal fighter to face British reality TV star Aaron Chalmers. The segment highlights the unique qualifications of this contender in the context of the upcoming match. For more details, viewers are encouraged to watch "Up Late" and read the full story in Tuesday's edition of The West Australian. Full Article

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected US calls for Australia to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP amid growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, opting instead to raise it from 2.02% to 2.33% by 2034. Defense Minister Richard Marles and other officials emphasized Australia's commitment to its own defense policy while acknowledging the need for strategic investments, particularly in response to China's military ambitions. The US Defense Secretary warned of China's increasing threats, particularly concerning...

SummaryIn his maiden speech as the newly-elected Central Wheatbelt MLA, Lachlan Hunter criticized the Albanese government for banning live sheep exports, recalling his political journey sparked by the 2011 live cattle export ban. Appointed shadow agriculture minister and party whip, he emphasized the relentless attacks on agriculture from activist groups and expressed pride in representing the diverse Central Wheatbelt region, highlighting its rich history and industrious nature. Hunter's background as a farmer's son and his...