Latest news bulletin | November 18th – Morning
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Australian Associated PressHope and fear as world powers absorb Assad's end
World leaders are responding to the demise of the decades-long Assad regime in Syria which has shifted the balance of power in the turbulent Middle East.
- Australian Associated Press
De Minaur wins last tennis 'Showdown' of year in London
Alex de Minaur has finished his breakthrough year with one last triumph - and a $1.2 million pay-day - at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown event in London.
- Australian Associated Press
More than 100 arrested for dial-a-dealer scheme
Drug dealers are being put on notice after a suite of arrests where police seized cash, drugs and cars.
- Australian Associated Press
Trump vows to pardon January 6 defendants on day one
Donald Trump says the rioters who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 will be pardoned by on the first day of his second presidency.
- Australian Associated Press
Fowler back in the goals after her Matildas break
Mary Fowler has hit the target for Manchester City after her break from soccer, while Katrina Gorry returned from injury with a goal for West Ham in the WSL.
- Australian Associated Press
Call for unity as synagogue firebombing investigated
The firebombing of a synagogue has been branded a terror attack by federal MPs, but the attorney-general says it's up to police to make the official call.
- Australian Associated Press
Syria's Assad is in Moscow after deal on military bases
Syrian opposition leaders have agreed to guarantee the safety of Russia's strategically important military bases and diplomatic institutions in Syria.
- Australian Associated Press
US troops in Syria to prevent Islamic State resurgence
Joe Biden says the collapse of the Syrian government is a 'fundamental act of justice' after decades of repression but also 'a moment of risk and uncertainty'.
- Australian Associated Press
Vonn happy with 'solid' comeback ski races in Colorado
American superstar Lindsey Vonn has been left pleased were her "solid" weekend of comeback races at Copper Mountain, Colorado, after a six-year absence.
- Australian Associated Press
Wolfsburg peg Mainz back three times for 4-3 triumph
Substitute Jonas Wind has scored twice, including a winner in added time, as Wolfsburg rallied three times to earn a 4-3 Bundesliga win over Mainz.
- Australian Associated Press
Piastri targets 2025 title after Abu Dhabi anti-climax
Oscar Piastri has vowed that it's not only his teammate Lando Norris who'll be shooting for the world drivers' title in McLaren papaya next year.
- Australian Associated Press
More woe for Ange as Chelsea rally to wild win at Spurs
Chelsea looked like Premier League title challengers after rallying to earn a 4-3 win at inconsistent Spurs which may put more pressure on Ange Postecoglou.
- Australian Associated Press
Levi upstaged as USA repeat Olympic win over Aussies
Australia's rugby women have been beaten in the semi-finals of the Cape Town Sevens, losing their Olympic rematch with the USA.
- Australian Associated Press
PM's character in question in latest poll
While Anthony Albanese remains Australia's preferred prime minister, his character has been called into question in the latest Newspoll.
- Australian Associated Press
Whakaari volcano survivors re-gather in New Zealand
Jesse Langford, who lost his mother, father and sister in the 2019 White Island eruption, is reportedly returning to New Zealand for the five-year anniversary.
- Australian Associated Press
Exciting ending to South Africa-Sri Lanka Test looms
Sri Lanka need 143 to win the second Test against South Africa with five wickets still standing in what promises to be an exciting finale at St George's Park.
- Australian Associated Press
Renewable energy trounces nuclear on generation costs
Solar and big batteries are the cheapest option to power homes and businesses, the nation's experts insist, as the stoush over ending the nuclear ban heats up.
- Australian Associated Press
No panic in India camp despite Test loss: Sharma
India's captain Rohit Sharma says he's not overly worried by a heavy loss to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide.
- Australian Associated Press
Rough sleeping surges as homelessness crisis worsens
The number of Aussies sleeping rough has surged over the last three years according to a new landmark report into homelessness across the nation.
- Australian Associated Press
Carer, student, youth support payments set to grow
Young Australians, students, carers and other who receive government support allowances will take home more as indexation increases their payments.