
Wagner chief says Ukrainian counter-offensive ‘inevitable’
Ukraine is preparing for an “inevitable” counter-offensive and is sending well-prepared units to the devastated eastern city of Bakhmut, for many months...

Time to get the ball rolling on a ‘World Cup like no other’
It’s an understatement to say that Qatar 2022 will be a “World Cup like no other”. The showpiece 64-game FIFA tournament has...

Ukraine raises doubts over Russian withdrawal from Kherson
Ukrainian troops have advanced in the south after Moscow ordered one of the war’s biggest retreats, though Kyiv remained publicly wary, warning...

West Indies survive Zimbabwe fright in T20 World Cup
The West Indies have kept their T20 World Cup campaign alive, overcoming another batting collapse, horror run out and wayward early bowling...

Dying wishes: How thoughtful planning can ease the pain

Beluga whale pulled from Seine River dies during rescue
An ailing beluga whale that strayed into France’s River Seine has died during an attempt to return it to the sea. Rescuers...

Australian Luke Durbridge is latest rider out of Tour de France with COVID-19
Australian Luke Durbridge is out of the Tour de France after testing positive for COVID-19. A member of Australian team Bike Exchange-Jayco, he...

Novak Djokovic to top seedings at Wimbledon with Daniil Medvedev out
Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic will head into next week’s tournament as the men’s top seed with Russian world No.1 Daniil Medvedev banned...

Tim James wins NSW Liberals preselection for Willoughby byelection
Tim James will be the new Liberal candidate for the seat of Willoughby to replace former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian following an...

Omicron cases in Chinese city ‘pose risk to Beijing Games’
The northern coastal city of Tianjin has begun testing its population of about 14 million after at least two local cases of...
