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‘We do want a third day’: McGrath Foundation counting on you, Albanese tells Australia’s cricketers
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australia and England players to ensure the SCG Test lasts longer than the two-day affairs in Perth and Melbourne earlier in the Ashes series.

Political attacks on Supreme Court chief cross red line, over 100 retired judges warn

Neighbourly informed of potential data breach
The community website is investigating and it is not known if the claims are real.

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

Cyber expert gets rare Australian visa by hacking the government
The self-taught British security researcher found a unique way to beat 99 per cent rejection odds for the elite visa.

Murphy ready for England to attack in Sydney Test
Australia spinner Todd Murphy is prepared to be a target for England in the final Ashes Test in Sydney.

Who might be on move in January in WSL?
With the January transfer window opening in the Women's Super League, which players could be on the move and who is out of contract?

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.

The Papers: PM's 'year of proof' and 'fight' with judges over Shamima Begum
Sir Keir Starmer's New Year promise to voters and developments in the case of Shamima Begum lead Thursday's papers.

Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he "believed in you and our victory" in Ukraine.

‘Oh no, what have I done?’ The time I got Mitchell Starc terribly wrong
I always knew he was talented, but when he first came into the Australian team for an ODI series in India he was very mild-mannered and shy.

Russia's VAT rises to 22% as war spending takes toll on consumers

Russia reports Ukrainian drone attacks on oil facilities

CAN 2025: The top assist providers after the group stage

Video of Indian village assembly misrepresented as protest over India top court decision

Gladiator Giant to revert to birth surname... Bigg
Jamie Christian-Johal said his recent divorce and ADHD diagnosis prompted the move.

Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

Israel escalates West Bank demolitions amid illegal settlement expansion

Taiwan leader urges swift defence budget nod amid rising China threat

I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer
Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role.

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Which men's footballers could be on the move in January?
Antoine Semenyo is widely expected to complete a move from Bournemouth to Manchester City shortly, but which other Premier League players could be on the move in January?

Community key to good healthcare, says incoming Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally, a former NHS nurse, said in a New Year address that community can help deal with the "root causes" of many hospital admissions.

The £3m race to save polar explorer Shackleton's villa
The building was used as a base by Shackleton while he orchestrated the famous rescue of his stranded crew

Alcaraz and Sinner split the slams in 2025. Can anyone stop them this year?
Can anyone challenge the dominance of the top two in men’s tennis this year? And are we about to see the emergence of a “big three” in the women’s game?