One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, PM’s office says
Rescuers continue searching for survivors as the government scales back operations in open waters.
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Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon
Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.
Global ocean temperatures hit record high as El Nino intensifies
Copernicus warns of ‘unprecedented strain’ on world’s oceans as El Nino and climate change drive up sea temperatures.
Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover
Tracks that use AI in a ‘supporting role’ will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.
‘We’re human’: Sydney Marathon organisers not running away from medal error
The medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, instead of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, as one of the city’s landmarks.
Starc’s 10 wickets give Australia thumping win over Bangladesh in 2nd Test
Australia bounce back after losing first Test, bowling out the visitors for 64 and 95 to win by an innings and 51 runs.
Australia bite back as 18 wickets fall on day one of second Bangladesh Test
Left-armers star in wicket bonanza as Australia take 101-run lead over Bangladesh on first day of the second Test.
‘Shameful’: Western allies slam Israel ending probe on aid worker killings
UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy ‘shameful’.
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Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
Police allege Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukrainian military seeking to send information to Russian intelligence.
Bangladesh coach Simmons: ‘Australia are going to come harder at us’
After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay.
Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach
Ex-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England’s new red-ball coach.
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