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'Difficult period': Top NRL ref confirms he had gambling problem
Origin referee Ashley Klein has confirmed he battled with a gambling addiction after a report claimed he lost $400,000. Source link
How Israel's operation 'Eternal Darkness' in southern Lebanon is expanding
The so-called ceasefire since April, which Hezbollah is not a party to, has done little to halt the death and destruction in southern Lebanon. Here’s how the scale of the Israeli operation called “Eternal Darkness” continues to expand. Source link
Reuben Kaye reckons you can joke about anything — 'it's just how you do it'
The new artistic director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival shares what’s unique about the art form in Australia and what his teenage self would think about who he is today. Source link
Monterrey Stadium one of the most stunning World Cup venues in history
From volcano mimics to modern super-stadia with retractable roofs, the grounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are among the most spectacular on Earth. Here’s your guide to each of the 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Source link
How far can the Socceroos really go at the FIFA World Cup?
This crop of Socceroos has been labelled the “next generation”, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t aiming high at the FIFA World Cup. Source link
Tony Abbott is back in town and the fallout is biblical
Tony Abbott has been back in the political cycle for barely a fortnight and already the air is redolent with garment-rending, ancient feuds, biblical comeuppance and a listening tour. Source link
Britain's defence strategy under fire while global nuclear spending surges
The prospect of nuclear weapons being used in either Ukraine or the Middle East, rather than being fired between Moscow, Washington or Beijing has risen. Source link
Elon Musk now has an unfathomable amount of money. It looks a bit like this
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire. It is hard to fathom a figure so staggering, but let’s give it a shot. Source link
Villages 700 years old destroyed to 'uproot people' from their history
Non-governmental organisations Biladi and Blue Shield are among the design experts using new technologies to create detailed records of cultural heritage and help rebuild after conflict. Source link
Live: Ghana star denied visa, World Cup co-host Canada begins campaign
World Cup co-host Canada gets its campaign underway in Toronto when it takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Follow live. Source link