Triple zero dispatchers in Victoria resort to using pen and paper during surprise outage

Pat Cummins leads Australia in their quest to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar trophy, aiming to solidify the team's legacy as a generational force. Despite recent successes, Australia has not won a Test series against India in almost a decade, with only a few players remaining from the last victorious squad. Cummins expresses confidence in the team's preparation and unity, while India faces challenges with key players missing and pressure on underperforming stars like Virat Kohli. Full...

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter helped Lyon secure their spot in the Women's Champions League knockout stage with a 4-1 win over Roma, with goals from Diani, Le Sommer, and Renard. Chelsea also advanced with a 3-0 victory over Celtic, maintaining their perfect record this season. Real Madrid's Linda Caicedo impressed in a 3-2 win against FC Twente, while Alexandra Popp's hat-trick led Wolfsburg to a 5-0 win over Galatasaray, setting up a crucial match against...

The US Embassy in Ukraine has closed due to a "potential significant air attack," advising US citizens to be prepared to shelter immediately. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ambassador Bridget Brink addressed staff and families, urging citizens to identify shelter, take cover if an alert is announced, and follow Ukrainian officials' guidance. The move could enable a nuclear response to attacks on Russia by nations backed by nuclear powers, with citizens instructed to...

French woman Gisèle Pelicot, a mass rape survivor, made closing trial statements, urging a change in France's "macho" society after her ex-husband admitted to drugging her and inviting strangers to rape her. Most of the 50 men on trial denied the charges, with Pelicot waiving her right to anonymity to help other victims. Her bravery has sparked global support, leading to calls for legislative change and greater awareness of sexual violence in France. Full Article

Newly crowned Greg Norman Medallist Hannah Green leads a group of Australian golfers competing for a record $US11 million purse at the LPGA Tour Championship in Florida, with world number one Nelly Korda as the favorite. Green, Minjee Lee, Grace Kim, and Gabriela Ruffels are among the contenders for the $US4 million winner's pay day, with Green aiming to add to her three-win season. Korda and English ace Charley Hull criticize slow play on the...

North Korea supplied artillery systems to Russia for its war against Ukraine, with North Korean troops engaging in combat alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region, according to South Korea's spy agency. The NIS reported the export of 170mm self-propelled guns and 240mm rocket launch systems to Russia, with North Korean soldiers assigned to Russian marine and airborne units. The deployment of North Korean troops in Russia has raised concerns about escalating the conflict, as...