Five quick hits: Blues trounce Maroons in State of Origin II as Zac Lomax takes a ‘speccy’ at the MCG

North Melbourne has challenged Jackson Archer's three-match suspension for his clash with Luke Cleary, while Hawthorn and Richmond are also challenging suspensions for Jack Scrimshaw and Tom Lynch, respectively. Cleary, knocked out by Archer's knee, will miss the Bulldogs' next match under concussion protocols. Former players have differing opinions on the incident, with Bob Murphy believing it was an unfortunate accident, while others criticize Archer's lack of duty of care. Full Article

The Trump administration deported hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the deportations under an 18th-century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members. Flights carrying immigrants were already in the air when the ruling was issued, prompting criticism from legal experts and government officials. The immigrants were sent to El Salvador's prisons, sparking controversy over the use of an ancient law and concerns about human rights violations. Full Article

Aimee Lou Wood, a 31-year-old actress, revealed that she doesn't get nervous for sex scenes but found wearing a bikini for her role in 'The White Lotus' to be scarier. Despite being able to do an American accent, creator Mike White preferred her natural Manchester accent for the comedy series. Filming in Thailand, she described the cast as a dysfunctional yet lovely family, with no separation between set and home, creating a unique and memorable...

Three medications, including Ryeqo for endometriosis, Pergoveris for IVF, and Slinda contraceptive pill, will become cheaper in Australia through the pharmaceutical benefits scheme, benefiting thousands of women. Ryeqo offers relief for severe endometriosis symptoms, Pergoveris will be more accessible for IVF treatment, and Slinda will be more affordable for contraception. Health Minister Mark Butler highlighted these changes as significant improvements for women's health and quality of life, addressing concerns about delays and emphasizing the government's...

Gout Gout ran an impressive 19.98 seconds in the 200m at the Queensland Athletics Championships, breaking a 56-year-old national record, but the time was deemed invalid due to a tailwind exceeding the legal limit. The 17-year-old athlete had previously set a world lead time of 20.05 seconds in the heats and is set to compete in upcoming events to attempt breaking the 20-second barrier legally. Gout, coached by Di Sheppard and training with Olympic champion...

In Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, an Israeli strike killed at least nine people and injured several others, marking the deadliest incident since a ceasefire began in January. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted six "terrorists" retrieving a drone, including individuals involved in previous attacks. Among the casualties were members of a media team documenting relief efforts, leading to accusations of a "horrific massacre" by Hamas and violations of international law. Full Article