11 h. ago Nine lands broadcast rights for three World Cups in landmark rugby deal

Nine and Stan Sport will broadcast the 2025, 2027 and 2029 World Cups involving the Wallabies and Wallaroos.

Sport

15 h. ago ‘I carry in my heart the suffering’: New pope’s plea for peace before 100,000 pilgrims

In his first Sunday address as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV appealed for a ceasefire in Gaza, peace in Ukraine, and applauded the tentative truce between India and Pakistan.

Politics

17 h. ago Last surviving American hostage in Gaza to be released, Hamas says

The group says Edan Alexander will be handed over as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the territory and resume the delivery of aid.

Events

28 h. ago Australia’s IPL cricketers home safe. CA promises help for those reluctant to return to India

Shaken Australian players will be defended by Cricket Australia should they refuse to return to the Indian Premier League on safety grounds

Politics

35 h. ago Putin offers direct talks with Ukraine as Europe threatens tougher sanctions

The Russian president offered to restart negotiations after European leaders met in Kyiv to discuss a ceasefire plan.

Events

39 h. ago Australian cricketers head back home after IPL cancelled amid India

Australian cricketers are heading back home after the IPL was cancelled amid the escalating India-Pakistan conflict

Politics

39 h. ago Explosions reported hours after India and Pakistan reach ceasefire deal

India and Pakistan have accused each other of violating a ceasefire deal after explosions were reported.

Events

42 h. ago Explosions reported hours after India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire

India accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire deal made hours earlier after US-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.

Events

42 h. ago India and Pakistan ceasefire agreement in jeopardy after reports of airstrikes

The two countries agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” on Saturday, but within hours Pakistan accused India of breaching it.

Events

48 h. ago India and Pakistan agree to a ‘full and immediate ceasefire’

Pakistan’s foreign minister confirmed both countries had agreed to a ceasefire “with immediate effect”.

Events

49 h. ago European leaders unite, call Trump to propose unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine war

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland have joined with Ukraine to propose an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.

Politics

52 h. ago ‘The right lane is faster’, and other thoughts I don’t appreciate in a traffic jam

When early morning road congestion turns a twenty-minute drive into two hours of pain, you’re only ever one late merge away from a mental breakdown.

Politics

52 h. ago India great Virat Kohli tells BCCI he wants to retire from Test cricket

Virat Kohli will retire from Test cricket after he informed the Indian board of his intention to give up the red-ball game with immediate effect.

Politics

53 h. ago ‘He put the team on his back’: Captain Crichton stands tall to lead epic Bulldogs fightback

Down 20-0 at half-time to the second-placed Raiders in Canberra, Canterbury Stephen Crichton orchestrated a stunning second-half comeback to earn his side a famous victory.

Politics

55 h. ago Australian cricket stars narrowly escape missile strike in Pakistan as IPL and PSL suspended

A charter flight carrying some of Australia’s best cricketers has made it safely out of Pakistan just hours before missiles targeted the same airport.

Events

58 h. ago ‘It looks like a war’: Pakistan claims retaliation against India

The announcement that the military had used missiles to target Indian facilities prompted a show of public support across Pakistan.

Events

3 d. ago ASX Runners of the Week: XPON, Locksley, DY6 Metals & Arizona

This week’s Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is XPON Technologies Group after it cut a deal to snap up a leading Aussie digital marketer to supercharge its revenue.

Politics

3 d. ago Liberals and Nationals face duelling leadership battles as Coalition infighting worsens

Senator Matt Canavan has declared he will challenge David Littleproud for the Nationals leadership, just hours after Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor declared they would fight for the Liberal Party job.

Politics

3 d. ago The inside story of Carlton’s failed bid for Ross Lyon, and why St Kilda couldn’t be happier

Lyon left the Hawthorn home of former Carlton president Luke Sayers, where a visiting chef served steak and the two men talked football for hours, with the strong impression he was the Blues’ first choice.

Politics

3 d. ago A Blues legend once told Ross Lyon the club wanted him as their next coach. That changed within weeks

Lyon left the Hawthorn home of former Carlton president Luke Sayers, where a visiting chef served steak and the two men talked football for hours, with the strong impression he was the Blues’ first choice.

Politics