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Oscar Piastri Wins Saudi Arabian Grand PrixA brilliant opening manoeuvre by Oscar Piastri allowed him to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, marking the first time an Australian has led the Formula One drivers' championship in 15 years. Piastri overtook Max Verstappen at the start, who later received a five-second penalty, enabling Piastri to maintain his lead and finish ahead of Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. With this victory, Piastri has secured 99 points, leading the...

SummaryRussia and Ukraine have each accused the other of violating a one-day Easter ceasefire declared by President Putin, with both sides reporting numerous attacks. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy claimed that Russia continued heavy artillery assaults, while Russia's defense ministry alleged over 1,000 breaches by Ukraine, causing civilian casualties. The situation highlights the challenges in establishing a lasting peace agreement, as both nations remain firm in their military actions despite the ceasefire attempt. Full Article

Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko advanced to the Stuttgart grand prix final after defeating unseeded Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 6-4, showcasing strong groundstrokes and confidence. Ostapenko, who previously upset Iga Swiatek, will face world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, who overcame Italy's Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 despite some struggles in the second set. Both players expressed their excitement, with Ostapenko feeling energized by her performance and Sabalenka focusing on maintaining aggression throughout the match. Full Article

An Australian man, Oscar Jenkins, 33, has been charged with being a mercenary in an armed conflict after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine in December 2024. Jenkins allegedly participated in military operations against Russian forces since arriving in Ukraine in February 2024, reportedly earning 600,000-800,000 rubles monthly. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese affirmed that officials are actively advocating for Jenkins' release, while a recent video showed him being interrogated by Russian...

Despite an Easter truce, campaign trail tensions persisted as a man was arrested outside a Sydney TV studio where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was scheduled to appear. Albanese engaged in relaxed activities, showcasing his rugby skills on live television and attending mass, while also discussing his support for an NRL team in Papua New Guinea. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton enjoyed a community barbecue in Queensland, emphasizing the importance of family and community during the...

A young Sydney Swans fan threw a rolled-up sign at Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir during a match, prompting immediate disapproval from Aliir and an investigation by police. Despite initial concerns about potential verbal abuse, it was confirmed that an object was thrown, leading to calls for better respect towards players from Power coach Ken Hinkley. The incident occurred during a game where Port Adelaide defeated Sydney 85 to 77, marking a challenging day for...