Penny Wong reveals Australia’s first steps with crucial allies as Albo heads to Indonesia

Getty ImagesAustralia is set to buy up to five Virginia-class attack submarines from the USA multi-billion dollar submarine deal under the Aukus pact between Australia, the UK, and the US, which aims to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific, is under review by the Trump administration in light of its "America First" agenda. Australia plans to acquire up to five Virginia-class submarines to enhance its military capabilities and replace its aging fleet. More Context

A British passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, miraculously survived an Air India plane crash that killed over 200 people shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, while returning to London. Rescued from seat 11A with visible injuries, he described the horror of the crash, while Air India confirmed that only one of the 242 aboard survived. More Context

A lucky Australian from New South Wales has won a record-breaking $100 million in Powerball, making them the country's third-largest individual lottery winner. While many Australians participated, six players won over $282,000 each, and 23 players in Western Australia also enjoyed substantial prizes, contributing to community grants through Lotterywest. More Context

An early review by South African captain Temba Bavuma sparked frustration among Australian fans during the World Test Championship Final at Lord's, as he was controversially saved from an LBW dismissal after Snicko technology indicated a sound but showed a gap between bat and ball. Bavuma capitalized on the reprieve, forming a 64-run partnership with David Bedingham before being dismissed for 36 by Pat Cummins, leaving South Africa trailing by 113 runs at lunch. More...

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 244 people, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad en route to London, with a "Mayday" call indicating an emergency before losing contact. Rescue teams have been mobilized, and while details on casualties remain unclear, visuals showed debris and smoke rising near the airport, prompting heightened alert from India's Civil Aviation Minister. More Context

Master coach Alastair Clarkson praised Fremantle's Jordan Clark as underrated due to his location outside Victoria, noting his strong performance this season, which has him in contention for an All-Australian selection. Clarkson also highlighted the challenge of managing in-form Dockers players like Shai Bolton, who excels in both midfield and forward roles, emphasizing the need for strategic adjustments during their upcoming match. More Context