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Australian Associated PressManchester United's radical overhaul gathers pace
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has moved to reshape United's management structure by handing Jason Wilcox the key role of technical director.
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Person in flames outside Trump's NYC court
Jury selection for former president Donald Trump's hush money trial was finalised, just as a man set fire to himself outside the New York courtroom.
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Flanagan says outgoing Lomax a must-pick for NSW Origin
Shane Flanagan believes in-form St George Illawarra ace Zac Lomax deserves a State of Origin debut.
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Supercars drivers expecting 'old-school' race in NZ
The first Supercars race at the New Zealand venue of Taupo is expected to be chaotic and "old-school", according to the drivers.
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Bombers won't get carried away with strong start: Scott
Essendon coach Brad Scott says his team is satisfied with a strong start to the AFL season but still has lots of improvement to come.
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Arthur coy on making changes after Eels collapse
Brad Arthur would not commit to swinging the axe on his Parramatta side after a disastrous 44-16 loss to the Dolphins in Darwin.
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Victim speaks of Bondi attack, weekend shoppers return
A security guard who survived the deadly Sydney stabbing attack has spoken about the ordeal as weekend shoppers return to Westfield Bondi Junction.
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Tensions high in Sydney's west, faith leaders urge calm
After meetings with religious leaders, NSW Premier Chris Minns is calling for calm and cohesion following a week of "deep loss and pain".
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Family, friends to honour the life of Luke Davies
Brisbane's New Farm Park will host a memorial service for Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies two months after he and his partner were killed in Sydney.
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Guardiola left hanging on Haaland injury fear
Manchester City manager says his side must not feel sorry for themselves after Champions League let-down as they prepare for FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea.
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G7 pledges aid for Ukraine, seeks to calm Middle East
Ukraine and Israel are in "two theatres of the same war" and the West should be supporting both, Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has told the G7.
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'Decision of the heart': Nagelsmann stays with Germany
One of Europe's most in-demand coaches has resisted a return to club management and will instead plot Germany's 2026 World Cup campaign.
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Essendon's Martin strikes late to sink Crows
Essendon have kicked the last two goals of the game to pip Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.
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Reds notch rare shut-out in Highlanders rout
A 31-0 defeat of the Highlanders has righted the Queensland Reds' unsteady Super Rugby season, despite a worrying injury to Jordan Petaia.
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Eels gave up in thrashing from Dolphins: Arthur
Coach Brad Arthur has torn strips off Parramatta after the side leaked 40 second-half points in the loss to the Dolphins.
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ALM premiership race goes to wire after 'Nix draw
Wellington's ALM premiership campaign will go down to the final game of the season after captain Alex Rufer fell short of the match-winner against Newcastle.
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Voting starts in India election, Modi seeks third term
Officials have reported a substantial voter turnout during the first phase of India's massive election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term.
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Hurricanes down Drua, stay perfect in Super Rugby
The Hurricanes have inflicted a first home loss on Fijian Drua and kept their own perfect Super Rugby Pacific season record in tact, winning 38-15 in Suva.
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Lomax stars as Dragons stun Warriors
St George Illawarra have claimed their most impressive win of Shane Flanagan's tenure so far, beating the Warriors 30-12.
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G7 warns of new Iran sanctions and urges de-escalation
The G7 is working to prevent the conflict between Israel and Iran escalating, its foreign ministers say, and is warning of new sanctions for Tehran.