US inmate facing execution despite key witness recanting testimony

SummaryNatasha Faithfull is on track for jockey of the year honors at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club after winning two races on Sunday, bringing her season total to 10 points, leading Lucy Fiore by three points. She first won with Stryker’s Gal, followed by Think Lika Winner, while Fiore secured a victory with On Just Terms in the day's last race. Additionally, Ultimate Paradise, trained by Helen Harding, won at $31, positioning Harding second in the...

SummaryEmerson Jones, Australia's No.1 seed, has advanced to the semi-finals of the girls' singles at the French Open, defeating American Julieta Pareja 7-5, 6-4. The 16-year-old from Gold Coast aims to win the title and reclaim her junior world No.1 ranking, facing Austria's Lilli Tagger next, who beat Germany's Julia Stusek. Jones is vying to be the first Australian to win the girls' singles at Roland Garros since Lesley Hunt, with a potential final match...

In a tense match at Optus Stadium, Aziz Behich scored a last-minute goal, securing Australia's qualification for the World Cup and joining the ranks of past heroes like John Aloisi and Mile Jedinak. Despite being dominated by an under-strength Japan, the Socceroos triumphed, transforming a lackluster performance into a memorable moment for over 57,000 fans. Behich's decisive goal, reminiscent of a historic sporting moment, will be remembered far beyond the game's shortcomings as Australia heads...

The AFL's handling of Lachie Schultz's concussion incident has led to apologies from CEO Andrew Dillon and commentator Kane Cornes to the four umpires involved. Dillon spoke with the umpires after the AFL admitted to a failure in the process regarding Schultz's on-field management following a collision. Cornes, who initially accused the umpires of misleading the AFL about the incident, retracted his statements and apologized unreservedly, acknowledging that the umpires had indeed seen the incident...

Supercar drivers Cameron Waters and Thomas Randle visited Perth Children’s Hospital, engaging with young fans and bringing joy before the Perth Super 440 race. They met children like Nate Fearnall and Izabel Sullivan, who expressed excitement and gratitude, particularly Izabel, who has been battling cancer and loves Mario Kart. Randle, a cancer survivor himself, emphasized the importance of giving back to the community and brightening the lives of those facing tough times. Full Article

New Zealand's parliament has suspended three Māori MPs—Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke for seven days and co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer for 21 days—following their protest haka during a session regarding a controversial bill aimed at redefining the Treaty of Waitangi. The bill was voted down, and the MPs' suspensions are unprecedented, with previous bans lasting no longer than three days. Maipi-Clarke expressed emotional defiance during the debate, questioning whether their voices were too loud for the...