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Brisbane coach Chris Fagan questioned the early start time of the Lions' fixture with West Coast, citing a "record number of cramps" due to the 12.10pm kickoff in 30-degree heat. Despite West Coast losing key players to cramping, the Lions managed to win by 19 points. Fagan expressed concerns about player welfare and hinted at a lighter training week ahead of their next game against Geelong. Full Article

Pope Francis, 88, survived a life-threatening bout of pneumonia, returning to the Vatican after five weeks in the hospital, making a stop at his favourite basilica on the way home. Doctors prescribed two months of rest and recovery, with continued medical care for his chronic lung condition. Despite setbacks including respiratory crises and fungal infection, Francis is now home and expected to gradually resume normal activities, with ongoing respiratory and physical therapy. Full Article

Ricky Stuart expressed frustration with the NRL's inconsistent obstruction rulings, despite his involvement in a committee to address player penalties. During Canberra's loss to Manly, a try by Seb Kris was disallowed due to minimal contact between Corey Horsburgh and Daly Cherry-Evans, leading to a penalty and sin-binning for Horsburgh. Stuart criticized the abandonment of agreed-upon interpretations and suggested a bias in officiating, impacting the game's outcome. Full Article

West Coast Eagles dominate the first quarter against reigning premiers Brisbane Lions, leading 5.2 (32) to 1.2 (8) with standout performances from Tyrell Dewar and Tim Kelly. Brisbane struggles to get going, with key players like Dayne Zorko and Eric Hipwood kept quiet. Despite Logan Morris and Liam Ryan scoring for the Lions and Eagles, respectively, West Coast maintains a comfortable lead with impressive goals from Dewar, Oscar Allen, and Jamie Cripps. Full Article

International students have been blamed for contributing to rising housing costs by politicians such as Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Victorian Liberal Senator Jane Hume, but research from the University of South Australia and the Student Accommodation Council shows that they are not the main cause of the rental crisis. Data analysis revealed no significant correlation between international student numbers and rental costs, with complex socio-economic factors being the true drivers of the housing crisis. Efforts...

Israel launched airstrikes on Lebanon in retaliation for a rocket attack, killing six people in the heaviest exchange of fire since the ceasefire with Hezbollah began. The ceasefire sparked concern about its stability, especially after Israel resumed hostilities with Hamas in Gaza. Hezbollah denied responsibility for the attack and stated its commitment to the truce. Israel targeted Hezbollah bases in Lebanon, killing five people in a village and one person in a garage in Tyre....