Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
One of the most-storied national teams – and the current world champions – face opponents who only first qualified for…
Ebola treatments trial begins in DR Congo
The current outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo began in May, though transmission had been going undetected for some time.…
Mother says new custodial sentences for daughter’s rapists ‘better’ but still ‘not enough’
The mother of one of two teenage girls who were raped in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, has said four years’ detention for…
Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup exit
Mahrez finishes his Algeria career as the country’s second-most capped player, behind only team-mate Aissa Mandi’s 123 appearances, and second…
Live: Swans, Bulldogs clash in Sydney, Thilthorpe out of Crows-Eagles meeting
It’s a Friday night double bill of footy as the Swans host the Bulldogs in a finals-shaping clash in Sydney…
Live: NRL leaders Penrith make late change in bid to avoid third straight loss
— reporting by AAP Coach Michael Maguire insists Brisbane’s outside back Deine Mariner is “flying” after overcoming a freak leg…
History beckons for Socceroos and Egypt, but only one will taste glory
In a World Cup in which so much history has already been made, Australia and Egypt are on the cusp…
Crisis or all is fair in footy? What the data says about AFL equalisation
Is footy fair? Millions of fans turn up or tune in each week hoping their team gets up. This year…
NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The aim is to sign up more than 100,000 people, with daily stats recorded digitally. If the target is hit,…
Unbelievable: ‘Scrooge’ PA House Speaker Ejects Lawmaker for Patriotic Outfit
We’ve seen the bratty Left in this country pouting over the widespread patriotism displayed at World Cup matches, their efforts…