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Netanyahu orders deeper incursion into Lebanon as Israeli troops seize castle
Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon, in their deepest incursion into the country in decades. Source link
Horses bolt through Rome after police officer sets off fireworks
Fireworks set off without permission by a police officer during a rehearsal for Italy’s Republic Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them bolting through the capital and injuring several riders. Source link
Divers at Laos cave search for two men thought to be trapped further down
The remaining four men from a group of five were freed from the flooded cave on Saturday evening, in extraordinary and emotional scenes, as search efforts continue for two people thought to still be trapped inside. Source link
West Coast claims fourth win as Essendon's injury nightmare continues
West Coast makes light work of Essendon at Perth Stadium, as the Bombers lose another promising youngster to a serious injury. Source link
Iran's internet revival unearths videos regime 'didn't want world to witness'
After being cut off from the world for more than 12 weeks, Iranians have come back online. Their initial reactions are joy, shock and confusion. Source link
Team 'astonished' as rider kicked out of Giro d'Italia Women
Lorena Wiebes powered to victory on stage one of Giro d’Italia Women, but was later kicked off the race for having an underweight bike, a finding that shocked her team. Source link
Socceroos defeated by Mexico despite encouraging second-half showing
The Socceroos are beaten 1-0 by Mexico in their penultimate World Cup warm up match despite an improved and impressive second-half performance at the Rose Bowl. Source link
Kate Ceberano swaps singing for embroidery
The Australian rock icon is sharing her other passion: embroidery and quilting. Source link
Budget won't be 'main driver' if house prices fall, housing minister says
The housing minister says the federal budget will have only a “mild” impact on house prices, and if predictions bear out that house prices may drop by 10 per cent, that won’t be due to the government’s tax changes. Source link
Under-strength Australia undone by debutant in first Pakistan ODI
Australia drops the first game in its limited-overs series in Pakistan as spinner Arafat Minhas takes 5-32 in his maiden one-day international. Source link