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Australian Associated PressPull extreme videos now, tech firms told after atrocity
The UK calls on tech giants to remove extreme videos from social media that could lead to further attacks like the murder of three children at a dance class.
- Australian Associated Press
Lukaku inspires Napoli to comeback win over Juventus
Kolo Muani has scored on debut for Juventus but Serie A leader Napoli has come back for a 2-1 win that was inspired by Romelu Lukaku
- Australian Associated Press
Trump doubles down on dumping tip tax in Sin City visit
A frenzied first week for Donald Trump has ended with a stop in Las Vegas where the US president has doubled down on an election pledge to dump taxes on tips.
- Australian Associated Press
Mbappe hat-trick as Real Madrid extend La Liga lead
Real Madrid have moved four points clear atop the Spanish league with a 3-0 win as nearest rivals Atletico Madrid could only manage a draw.
- Australian Associated Press
Debutant Kvaratskhelia assists but PSG held to a draw
French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain could only manage a 1-1 home draw against Reims while Monaco beat Rennes 3-2 to move up to third place
- Australian Associated Press
Trump criticised for 'purge' of independent watchdogs
Democrats and others criticise President Donald Trump for firing independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies in a letter citing "changing priorities".
- Australian Associated Press
Kane back in the goals as Bayern go clear in Bundesliga
Harry Kane has scored for the first time from open play since November as Bayern Munich moved six points clear in Germany with a 2-0 win at Freiburg.
- Australian Associated Press
Djokovic hits back at 'experts' who queried his injury
Tennis great Novak Djokovic has posted a scan of his hamstring injury on social media in a pointed riposte to his critics and doubters.
- Australian Associated Press
One in ten road crash drivers on ice, study shows
New research indicates 17 per cent of drivers involved in road crashes have drugs or alcohol in their system.
- Australian Associated Press
Salah's 100th Anfield league goal as Liverpool march on
Mohamed Salah has scored his 100th Anfield league goal as they thrashed Ipswich 4-1 to stay six points ahead of Arsenal, who won 1-0 at Wolves, in the EPL.
- Australian Associated Press
Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video
Elon Musk made a cameo at a German far right political party's campaign event, while tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Berlin against extremist views.
- Australian Associated Press
Aussie Scrivener roars into Euro tour event contention
Jason Scrivener has burst from nowhere into third place in the European tour's Ras Al Khaimah Championship in the UAE after a brilliant third-round 65.
- Australian Associated Press
Call for stationing EU troops in Greenland
A top European Union military official is in favour of stationing European Union soldiers in Greenland.
- Australian Associated Press
Nine-year-old boy allegedly murdered in Townsville
Police are investigating the alleged murder of a nine-year-old boy in far north Queensland.
- Australian Associated Press
Tilak Varma drags India to narrow T20 win over England
Tilak Varma has almost single-handedly won the day against England, scoring an unbeaten 72 in India's two-wicket victory in the second T20 international.
- Australian Associated Press
Fortune favours the brave as Madison finds the Keys
Madison Keys has credited her close-knit team for believing in her when she didn't after breaking through to claim her first grand slam title at Melbourne Park.
- Australian Associated Press
Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security chief
The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security boss, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of an agency set to clamp down on illegal migration.
- Australian Associated Press
Macarthur expecting more January transfer movement
Macarthur boss Mile Sterjovski says the club's long-term strategy is now bearing fruit with several young Australians netting moves overseas.
- Australian Associated Press
MND advocate Neale Daniher named Australian of the Year
AFL legend Neale Daniher has been awarded the 2025 Australian of the Year for his tireless advocacy for a cure for motor neurone disease.
- Australian Associated Press
Campaigners and Olympians recognised in honours list
More than 450 people have been recognised for their achievements in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List.