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A Soviet-era space probe, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, has re-entered Earth's atmosphere and crashed into the Indian Ocean, according to Russian authorities. The Russian space agency Roscosmos reported that the probe, which failed to escape Earth's gravity and orbited for 53 years, entered the atmosphere at 4:24 PM AEST and landed west of Jakarta, Indonesia. Despite warnings that it could survive re-entry, Roscosmos confirmed that "Kosmos 482 no longer exists," and no information about...

Gold Coast Survives Late Charge from Western BulldogsThe Gold Coast Suns secured a 10-point victory over the Western Bulldogs, maintaining their dominance in Darwin with a final score of 15.16 (106) to 14.12 (96). The Suns led by 28 points but faced a late surge from the Bulldogs, who scored four goals in seven minutes to close the gap to three points. Daniel Rioli excelled in his homecoming game with 24 disposals, while crucial performances...

Under-pressure homeowners are poised to benefit from a new mortgage war, with major lenders, including ANZ, cutting fixed rates by up to 0.45 percentage points to attract new customers. Experts predict that upcoming interest rate cuts will prompt refinancing offers, potentially saving homeowners hundreds monthly. As competition intensifies among banks, existing borrowers are encouraged to negotiate better rates or consider switching lenders to take advantage of lower offers, with refinancing activity already showing a significant...

Jack Della Maddalena, one of Western Australia's toughest athletes, is set to fight for the UFC welterweight title against current champion Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in Montreal. After enduring multiple surgeries from a prior injury, Della Maddalena's determination and focus have him prepared for this pivotal moment in his career, with strong support from his training team. His dream of becoming a UFC champion is within reach, and he aims to leave a lasting...

Hawthorn secured a 35-point victory over Melbourne, winning 13.13 (91) to 7.14 (56) and strengthening their top-four position in the AFL. Jack Gunston and Mabior Chol were pivotal in the final quarter, contributing five goals as the Hawks ended a nine-match losing streak against the Demons. Despite Melbourne's dominance in contested possession and scoring opportunities, poor goal-kicking hindered their efforts, allowing Hawthorn to capitalize and ultimately secure the win in front of 50,351 fans at...

Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers, scoring 43 points and grabbing nine rebounds to help cut their Eastern Conference semi-final series deficit to 2-1. With the game on the line, Mitchell executed key plays, including a fadeaway and three-pointer, while the Cavs maintained control after a significant 25-4 run. The Pacers struggled, with coach Rick Carlisle acknowledging a poor effort, as Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton faced challenges, resulting...