Adam Barnard: UK man joked with police about strangling someone ‘like on The Simpsons’ before killing partner

Auckland FC claimed a 1-0 win over Macarthur FC in Unite Round, extending their winning streak to four matches and taking top spot on the A-League Men table. Guillermo May scored in the 34th minute at Allianz Stadium, with Auckland remaining undefeated and the only team to have won all their fixtures, also keeping a clean sheet across the opening five rounds. Macarthur FC remains in seventh place after their third loss, with Walter Scott's...

Ange Postecoglou's Spurs shocked the Premier League with a 4-0 win over Manchester City, led by James Maddison's brace, Pedro Porro's goal, and Brennan Johnson's late strike. Guardiola's City suffered their biggest home loss under his management, with Maddison and Porro capitalizing on defensive errors. City's five-game losing streak marks a rare low for Guardiola, with Spurs climbing to sixth in the table after a dominant performance. Full Article

Lebanon reported that Israeli air strikes killed over 55 people in central Beirut, with a strike in the Basta neighborhood causing at least 20 deaths. The attacks led to widespread destruction, including a residential building collapsing and numerous casualties. Additionally, Hamas announced that a hostage in Gaza had been killed in an Israeli attack, with another hostage critically injured, although the Israeli military stated they were unable to confirm the incident. Full Article

Hyundai has introduced two new off-road focused packages, XRT Adventure and XRT Peak, for the Santa Fe seven-seat SUV, offering serious suspension and wheel/tyre upgrades. These packages can be added pre-delivery by the dealership, providing a five-year warranty on the parts fitted. Priced at $6900 and $9900 respectively, the XRT treatments enhance the Santa Fe's capabilities on and off-road, making it a competitive option in the large SUV segment. Full Article

Six foreign tourists have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos, a town known for its party culture that has since shifted to eco-tourism. The deaths have prompted warnings from Western nations about the dangers of tainted alcohol in the country. Laos, heavily reliant on tourism revenue, has made efforts to rebrand Vang Vieng as an adventure travel hotspot, but recent incidents have brought its drinking culture back into focus. Full Article

North Melbourne charged into a second consecutive AFLW grand final after defeating Port Adelaide by 57 points, setting up a clash with either Brisbane or Adelaide. The Kangaroos dominated the preliminary final with early goals and strong midfield performances from Jasmine Garner and Ashleigh Riddell, ultimately securing a 12.6 (78) to 2.9 (21) victory in front of 4,387 fans at Princes Park. North's powerhouse forward Vikki Wall kicked three goals, while the team's strong performance...