Paris Olympics: Boomers on verge of Games exit, Stingers and Gangurrus earn wins, Kookaburras go down to India

Russia and Ukraine's foreign ministers exchanged accusations at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum regarding violations of a US-brokered tentative ceasefire aimed at pausing strikes on energy infrastructure. Despite a mutual agreement for a limited 30-day ceasefire, both sides reported breaches and conflicting claims about adherence to the terms, with Russia asserting Ukraine's continued attacks while Ukraine countered with evidence of Russian missile strikes on civilians. Additionally, Ukraine mourned the loss of F-16 pilot Captain Pavlo Ivanov,...

SummaryAlex de Minaur's impressive clay-court run ended in the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters with a narrow loss to Lorenzo Musetti, despite winning the first set 6-1. After a stellar tournament where he had only lost eight games in his previous seven sets, de Minaur ultimately fell 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) after nearly two and a half hours of play. This defeat meant he missed the chance to compete in the final against Carlos...

Oscar Piastri Dominates Final Practice at Bahrain Grand PrixOscar Piastri led the final practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix, clocking a best lap of 1:31.646 seconds, significantly outpacing his McLaren teammate Lando Norris by 0.668 seconds. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished third but was 0.834 seconds slower than Piastri, while reigning champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull ended up eighth. With cooler conditions expected for qualifying and the race, Piastri's strong performance sets him up...

Australian taxpayers may receive a cost-of-living tax offset of up to $1200 if Peter Dutton wins government, benefiting over 10 million taxpayers. The one-off offset, costing $10 billion, would provide relief to 85% of taxpayers, with half receiving the maximum amount. Dutton's plan aims to address rising living expenses and housing issues, contrasting with Labor's proposed tax cuts and power bill credits. Full Article

Ascending sprint star Lachie Kennedy was unable to secure victory in the Australian Athletics Championship 100m final, as two-time Olympian Rohan Browning narrowly beat him with a record-breaking time of 10.01. Despite Kennedy's strong performance and matching time, Browning emerged victorious with a 0.005-second margin. The upcoming 200m showdown between Kennedy and Gout Gout promises to be a thrilling continuation of their rivalry, with both athletes showcasing impressive performances throughout the competition. Full Article

Jessica Hull, the Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist in the 1500m, claimed the Australian Athletics Championship 1500m title despite a slow start and a sluggish pace. She held off Sarah Billings, Georgia Griffith, and Linden Hall to secure the national crown with a time of 4:11.40, showcasing her ability to shift gears and outlast her rivals down the home straight. Despite feeling nervous and learning to trust her speed, Hull's experience and composure ultimately led...