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Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot after underwhelming season
The Dutchman won the Premier League title in his first season, but failed to live up to expectations the following year as Liverpool finished fifth. Source link
The best new science-fiction books of June 2026
There is plenty of intriguing sci-fi on offer this month, whether it’s solar-powered cities from Adrian Tchaikovsky or a strange future from M. John Harrison Source link
Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key Liberal Party address
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor accuses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of starting a war on aspiration with the recent federal budget. Source link
Lil' Kim brings nostalgia to Vivid Sydney as festival continues
Rap superstar Lil’ Kim performed mostly truncated versions of her hits at her Vivid Sydney show, but she gave the diehard fans in the audience exactly what they came for. Source link
AFL concedes umpire error as Cats lament 'howler' call
Geelong’s Ollie Dempsey was denied a clear goal in the narrow loss to Carlton when umpires chose not to call on the AFL Review Centre to check a decision. Source link
Tigers 'dodged a bullet' as Bulldogs fume over controversial ref calls
Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has been left fuming at several refereeing decisions that went against his side in their 22-16 loss to Wests Tigers. Source link
US won't let China impose 'hegemony' in Asia, Hegseth says
The US Defense Secretary addressed Asia’s most important defence summit, but did not mention Taiwan as questions remain over a stalled weapons package. Source link
Hindley conquers 'epic' day to climb onto Giro podium
Australia’s Jai Hindley moved to third overall in the 2026 Giro d’Italia after a “tough day out” on stage 19, helped by a superb sacrificial ride by teammate Giulio Pellizzari. Source link
Dogs hang on for victory over Pies after frenetic finish
The Bulldogs dig deep to to notch a hard-fought four-point victory over a surging Collingwood at Docklands, after the Dockers go top of the ladder with a win over troubled premiers Brisbane. Source link
Ukraine war reaches 'a new phase', where Kyiv has the advantage
Ukraine has developed AI-enabled drones capable of making precision strikes from hundreds of kilometres away, and it means using Russia’s vital logistics routes has become a dangerous “lottery”. Source link