Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe says PM’s presence in Rome strengthens relations with Holy See

Jasmine Paolini made history by becoming the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years, defeating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2, amidst enthusiastic support from the home crowd at Foro Italico. With world No.1 Jannik Sinner set to compete against Carlos Alcaraz in the men's final, Italy has the chance for a historic sweep of the Rome singles titles. Paolini, who will rise to No. 4 in the rankings, also reached the women's...

SummaryUS President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, aiming to address the ongoing conflict that claims over 5,000 soldiers weekly. He expressed hope for a "PRODUCTIVE DAY" leading to a ceasefire in the "VERY VIOLENT WAR." Additionally, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio communicated with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, welcoming a recent prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine and reinforcing the call for an...

SummaryDefending Super Rugby Pacific champions the Blues faced their first loss to Moana Pasifika, who secured a 27-21 victory in Auckland, marking a significant step towards their first finals berth. Moana's coach Tana Umaga praised the team's defensive efforts and strategic play, while captain Ardie Savea highlighted the achievement against a strong Blues side. With both teams on 28 points, the Blues have fallen out of the knockout qualification spots, as Moana prepares to face...

The Western Bulldogs dominated Essendon with a decisive 91-point victory at Marvel Stadium, scoring the first nine goals and finishing 18.19 (127) to 5.6 (36). Essendon struggled to find their rhythm, not scoring until the second quarter and trailing by 59 points at halftime, despite having won five of their previous six games. Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli led the charge, while Bailey Dale set a club record with 49 possessions; Rhylee West contributed four goals,...

SummarySunshine In Paris triumphed in the $1.5 million Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000, marking her third Group 1 win by narrowly defeating Rothfire in the final moments. Initially positioned towards the back, Sunshine In Paris navigated a challenging Heavy 8 track, ultimately seizing the lead in the last 30 meters to win by a head. Co-trainer Rob Archibald praised the mare's performance and the support from her owners, while jockey James McDonald acknowledged Rothfire's tough run despite...

A methane-powered rocket developed by China's LandSpace Technology successfully launched six satellites into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, marking the fifth flight of the Zhuque-2 series. LandSpace, the first company to launch a methane-liquid oxygen rocket, aims to develop reusable rockets and has increased payload capacity to meet the growing demand in China's commercial space industry. The latest launch utilized a new propulsion method involving chilled propellants, a key step towards the company's...