- 3d ago
Northern Territory Police release unseen photos of Peter Falconio case on 25th anniversary, killer's silence still denies closure
Australian police have released a cache of previously unseen photographs from the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, hoping the images will jog memories on the crime's 25th anniversary. The killer, Bradley John Murdoch, died in jail last year without ever revealing where he left the body.
- 3d ago
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earns five-star reviews as IMAX tickets resell for $1,000
Christopher Nolan's $250m IMAX epic, shot across six countries, opens July 17 to near-universal praise and frenzied demand for 70mm screenings.
- 4d ago
Sam Neill died of pneumonia, agent reveals; 'Jurassic Park' star had beaten lymphoma with experimental therapy
The 'Jurassic Park' actor, 78, had been cancer-free after CAR-T therapy beat his lymphoma, but succumbed to pneumonia on Monday in Sydney. His agent spoke out to counter 'inaccuracies and falsehoods'.
- 6d ago
Sinner and Djokovic set for blockbuster Wimbledon semifinal rematch as defending champion faces record-chasing legend
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will meet 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in a Wimbledon semifinal on Friday, 10 July 2026. The match, a repeat of last year's last-four clash and their 12th overall meeting, is scheduled as the second contest on Centre Court, starting no earlier than 16:10 CET.
- Jul 10
SK Hynix raises $26.5B in record foreign IPO, CEO warns memory shortage will last past 2030
The South Korean memory giant debuted on the Nasdaq on July 10, raising $26.5 billion and opening 14% above its offer price. CEO Kwak Noh-jung warned that memory supply will fall short of demand through 2030, with 2027 set to be the worst year on record.
- Jul 9
India and Australia finalize uranium export arrangement as Modi meets Albanese in Melbourne
India and Australia have finalized an arrangement to enable long‑term Australian uranium exports to India, announced during a meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday.
- Jul 4
Antonelli takes Silverstone pole as Russell and Verstappen struggle for speed
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the British Grand Prix after a dramatic qualifying session at Silverstone, while Max Verstappen warned he might not race if Red Bull cannot fix a speed deficit.
- Jul 4
Paris opens three Seine swimming sites for second summer, drawing crowds amid heatwave
Three free, supervised swimming areas along the Seine opened Saturday for the second consecutive summer, offering Parisians and tourists a chance to cool off with views of the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame.
- Jul 3
Al-Nassr appoints Ange Postecoglou as head coach on two-year deal
Ange Postecoglou returns to management with Saudi champions Al-Nassr on a two-year contract, taking charge of a squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Jul 2
Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship thriller as Donaldson misses late penalty
Ireland snatched a 33-31 victory over Australia in the Nations Championship opener in Sydney, with Wallabies flyhalf Ben Donaldson missing a 50-metre penalty after the siren.
- Jun 30
Alcoa to acquire South32 aluminium assets for up to $5.6 billion
The US aluminium producer will pay up to $5.6 billion for mines and smelters in Australia, South Africa and Brazil, betting on a tight market as prices hover near four-year highs.
- Jun 29
Jódar defeats local wild card Gill in straight sets to reach Wimbledon second round
The 19-year-old Spaniard, ranked 26th in the world, never played a professional match on grass before Monday, but looked at home on Court 3 as he dispatched local wild card Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in 1 hour 56 minutes.
- Jun 29
Sinner survives five-set scare against Kecmanovic to open Wimbledon defence
World No.1 Jannik Sinner overcame a determined Miomir Kecmanovic and a bloody foot injury to win his first match as defending champion at Wimbledon.
- Jun 28
George Russell dominates Austrian GP, closing gap to Antonelli as Ferrari struggle
George Russell converted pole into a controlled victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen and championship leader Kimi Antonelli, while Ferrari's SF-26 lacked straight-line speed and energy deployment, leaving Lewis Hamilton fifth and Charles Leclerc eighth.
- Jun 23
England batting collapse hands New Zealand control of deciding third Test at Trent Bridge
England lost eight wickets for 131 runs on a deteriorating pitch, falling 84 behind New Zealand's first-innings 438, and the tourists stretched their lead to 204 by stumps.
- Jun 16
US Marine Corps to build war-ready weapons stockpile in Australia beyond Chinese missile range
The United States is planning a permanent Marine Corps weapons stockpile on Australia's southeast coast, positioned outside the range of most Chinese missiles, as Washington seeks to counter China's military expansion in the region.
- Jun 15
Starmer announces total ban on social media for under-16s, with law by Christmas and enforcement in spring 2027
Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to block children under 16 from all major social platforms, citing mental health and addiction risks. Tech firms will face fines if they fail to enforce strict age checks by spring 2027.
- Jun 14
Coogee Beach reopens under drone patrols after shark attack ignites cull debate
A 35-year-old woman is in stable condition after being bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach on Saturday, leading to heightened patrols and a contentious debate over shark culling.
- Jun 9
Sinner undergoes two-day medical check-up in Milan after Roland Garros physical collapse
World number one Jannik Sinner spent four hours at Milan's San Raffaele hospital on Monday for scheduled tests, returning Tuesday to complete a check-up probing the physical breakdown that ended his French Open campaign.
- Jun 7
Zverev defeats Cobolli in five sets to win Roland Garros and his first Grand Slam title at age 29
Alexander Zverev ended his Grand Slam final losing streak on Sunday, defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 to claim the Roland Garros title after 4 hours and 16 minutes.
