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Review: Luke Combs a force of nature at Auckland's Eden Park
I wouldn't have previously called myself a Luke Combs fan. I get it now, So'omalo Iteni Schwalger writes.

'A moment of Ashes history' - Gardner's grand day out
Ash Gardner leads Australia's dominant day with her maiden international hundred and the 'catch of the century', all in a day's work.

Drone footage shows fire at one of world's largest battery plants
The Moss Landing power plant, in California, was evacuated, as were people in the surrounding area.

Watch: Elon Musk's SpaceX loses Starship on test flight
Watch: SpaceX loses Starship spacecraft but catches booster on seventh test flight

'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.

Strict mortgage rules could be eased to allow more people to borrow for a home
The Ł100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.

Tennis crowds are now more like rugby league, and that’s a good thing
Crowds should be rowdy and lively, as long as they don’t cross a line.

Australian Open Highlights: Jakub Mensik v Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Watch the match highlights between Jakub Mensik & Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.

Djokovic is dominating long rallies. The alarm bells should be ringing
The 10-time champion is involved in more rallies of nine shots or more than all but one player. It’s fun to watch, but it’s a worrying sign.

The options ahead of Luke Sayers after lewd photo scandal
The Blues are looking to minimise all off-field distractions as they look to win their first premiership in 30 years.

Sanders enters history books as just second Aussie rider to win Dakar Rally
The man known throughout endurance racing as “Chucky” flew home across the desert dunes on his Red Bull KTM to seal a wire-to-wire victory in Saudi Arabia.

Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka move closer to an Australian Open rematch. Djokovic and Alcaraz win
While there have been plenty of surprises in the men's bracket so far, most of the top women, other than No. 5 Zheng Qinwen, have progressed through the draw without an issue.

What does Raducanu need to do to beat Swiatek?
Be fit, mobile, aggressive and confident - how Emma Raducanu can give herself a chance to beat five-time major champion Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open.

Man City striker Haaland signs longest deal in Premier League history
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland commits his future to the club by signing a new long-term deal.

Three ways Democrats are breaking with tradition before inauguration
Michelle Obama will not attend the swearing-in, as Democrats follow Trump in ignoring some conventions.

Missing Aberdeen sisters made earlier visit to bridge where last seen, CCTV shows
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - part of a set of triplets - disappeared during cold Aberdeen weather.

On Rod Laver Arena, there’s no escape from Alcaraz
It took three rounds for four-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz to appear on Melbourne Park’s main stage in this year’s Australian Open, but he made it worth the wait.

‘Party court’ is a crowd-pleaser, but tennis isn’t the main game
The Australian Open’s court 6 is a hit with casual fans eager to socialise over drinks, but one tennis legend has warned it won’t suit all players.

Djokovic hampered by mystery issue
Novak Djokovic calls for the physio and the doctor after clutching at his stomach and doubling over between points to start the second set.