Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power.
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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Daniel Arzani is a prime example of players who need to step up if Australia are to directly qualify for the World Cup.
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Call for employer incentives as apprentices get boost
Apprentices will get a hip-pocket boost as the prime minister prepares for an election, but some question whether this will tackle workforce shortages.
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Tennis Australia warns stars about playing in Russia
Tennis Australia is warning players not to compete in Russia amid reports Davis Cup star Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition there before the summer.
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Police 'out in force' on Aust Day amid racist attacks
Already heightened tension in the community could further be inflamed with expected mass protests on Australia Day, prompting a major police response.
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Aged-care failures exposed after deadly COVID outbreak
Newmarch House was plagued by staff shortages and leadership failures as a deadly COVID-19 outbreak swept through the aged-care centre, a coroner has found.
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Teens in hospital after 'targeted' shooting near school
Two teen boys have been taken to hospital after being shot near a school after a group of people were seen fighting.
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'Blatant violation': prime minister statues decapitated
Police are on the hunt for vandals who decapitated two statues of Australian prime ministers and damaged 18 sculptures.
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Postecoglou praises skipper, but massive blow for Spurs
Ange Postecoglou's Spurs have beaten Hoffenheim to boost their hopes of automatic qualification in the Europa League, but the manager suffered another big blow.
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Trump pardons abortion activists who blockaded clinic
Anti-abortion protesters are the latest to receive pardons from President Donald Trump who says they should not have been prosecuted in the first place.
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Under-achieving Zverev knows it's time to deliver
World No.2 Alexander Zverev has flown under the radar but can't avoid the spotlight playing 10-time Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
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Australia to host Kazakhs, Colombia in new-look BJK Cup
Australia will host Kazakhstan and Colombia in a three-day qualifier as the Billie Jean King Cup, the women's tennis World Cup, gets a makeover.
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Two men charged over alleged attack on off-duty police
Two men have been charged after an off-duty police officer was allegedly attacked by several men in a city nightlife hub.
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Judge blocks Trump order curbing birthright citizenship
The first legal setback to the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies has been imposed by a judge who has blocked a ban on birthright citizenship.
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Italy's top court upholds Knox slander conviction
Italy's highest court has confirmed a slander conviction against US defendant Amanda Knox for accusing an innocent man in her flatmate's 2007 murder.
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Ex-Wallaby Nucifora set to be a Lion king in Australia
World Cup-winning Wallaby David Nucifora has been reported to have been given a key role in the British & Irish Lions camp for the Tests in Australia.
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Make products in US or face tariffs, Trump tells firms
US President Donald Trump has promised global firms lower taxes if they bring manufacturing to his country and threatened to impose tariffs if they do not.
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UK teen jailed for at least 52 years for girls' murders
A teenager who stabbed three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England has been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison.
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Cycling sprint ace Caleb Ewan signs for UK team INEOS
Australian cycling sprint ace Caleb Ewan has signed for top British team INEOS Grenadiers in a bid to reinvigorate his faltering career.
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Cam Smith's early shot for Open repeat at home of golf
The 2027 British Open will be held back at St Andrews, giving Cam Smith an earlier than expected chance to go for glory again at the home of golf.
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Warning of waterfall dangers after teen deaths
Experts are warning of the hidden dangers at waterfalls after two teens tragically died at a popular swimming spot.