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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
Vivid Sydney drone shows cancelled after technical failure
All remaining Vivid Sydney drone shows have been cancelled following a technical failure at Monday night’s show, where almost 90 drones fell out of the sky. Source link
Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
Several survivors of Epstein’s abuse gathered outside the Capitol office where the interview was taking place and made their presence known to Pam Bondi as she entered the room. Source link
Fox thrilled at World Cup silver in first race since tumour surgery
Jess Fox celebrates a silver medal at the Canoe Slalom World Cup in her first race nine months after an operation to remove a kidney tumour. Source link
Beaten Paraguayan says French Open clash 'needs to be umpired by a man'
Adolfo Daniel Vallejo faces a massive fine after making sexist remarks aimed at a chair umpire at Roland-Garros. Source link
US judge orders removal of Trump name from Kennedy Center
US President Donald Trump says his administration will transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress, after a judge ordered the removal of his name from the Washington venue and blocked his plans to close it for renovations. Source link
Trump concludes meeting on potential Iran deal without announcing decision
The US president has been weighing a tentative agreement that would open the Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. Source link