Sri Lanka faces more landslide risks as death toll rises
Flooding and mudslides have killed more than 150 people in Sri Lanka as rescue teams rush to distribute aid. Grace Lee reports.
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Australian Associated PressPort Adelaide's Powell-Pepper out for season with ACL
Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper has been ruled out for the season after medical scans confirmed the 26-year-old has ruptured his ACL.
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Eight dead in Ecuador military helicopter crash
Eight people, including five soldiers, have been killed when an Ecuadorian military helicopter crashed in the Amazon region.
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Aussie Grace Kim is runaway leader at LA Championship
Australian Grace Kim has followed her opening-round 64 with a 66 to lead the LPGA Tour's LA Championship by four strokes midway through the tournament.
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Bennett backs Trai Fuller for Dolphins regular NRL gig
The manager of 27-year-old Dolphins pocket dynamo Trai Fuller says he wants to secure a top 30 NRL spot, and Wayne Bennett insists he has the ability to do so.
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Marc Leishman lurks near LIV Golf lead in Adelaide
Australia's Marc Leishman is lurking near the leaders in the second round of the LIV Golf tournament in Adelaide.
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Hynes ready for Origin recall after 2023 lesson
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes says he is ready to return to the State of Origin arena, with a month of football at the Sharks left to push his case for NSW.
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Maroons face nervous wait on Dolphins prop Flegler
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the nerve damage to Queensland Maroons prop Thomas Flegler's shoulder must be repaired before he can play again.
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Cherry-Evans, Olakau'atu face bans as Eels fume
Manly pair Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu both face two-match bans for a dangerous throw on Shaun Lane, with Parramatta fuming over several calls.
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National gun register to be established by 2028
Some $160 million will be spent on creating a new national gun register aimed at increasing community and police safety.
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Thousands to rally over gendered violence 'emergency'
Violence against women is becoming normalised in Australia, an advocacy group has warned, as thousands of people prepare to rally across the nation.
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McIlroy, Lowry remain tied for lead in Zurich Classic
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry combined to make a pair of crucial late birdies to share the lead after 36 holes of the Zurich Classic teams event in New Orleans.
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Talay seeks to end Sydney's topsy-turvy form
Ufuk Talay says Sydney FC must find their rhythm as they turn their focus towards this year's A-League Men finals series.
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Arsenal's title 'demise' not driving Spurs: Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou wants to beat Arsenal for one reason only - and that's not to deny their arch-rivals a chance of lifting the Premier League title.
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Man dead following suburban drive-by shooting
A 30-year-old man has died after a drive-by shooting, which took place in a Melbourne street under the cover of darkness.
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Weinstein due in court as witness weighs testifying
Next week will see the first court appearance of Harvey Weinstein since New York's highest court threw out his 2020 rape conviction
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Uzbekistan ousts Saudi Arabia in U23 Asian Cup
Saudi Arabia won't be going to the Olympic Games in France after bowing out 2-0 to Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup U23 soccer quarter-finals.
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Steven Tyler wins sexual assault lawsuit dismissal
A US judge has ruled a woman cannot recover damages from Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler under a 2000 law protecting victims of gender-motivated violence.
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Bochum leave drop zone with 3-2 win against Hoffenheim
Bochum have given their fans renewed hope of beating the drop from the Bundesliga with a tense 3-2 win over Hoffenheim.
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Salernitana relegated from Serie A after defeat
Salernitana will play in Serie B next season after suffering a 3-0 loss at Frosinone.
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No lap of honour as Eagles prepare for Suns fortress
West Coast have the chance to make it three wins in a row when they face Gold Coast on Sunday, but they'll be without Harley Reid and Tom Barrass.