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Calls for mandatory protection in cricket after tragic Melbourne death
Following the death of 17-year-old Ben Austin, experts, including the former doctor for the Australian cricket team, say more focus needs to be put on neck protection at all levels of the sport. Source link
US politicians call for Trump to act on 'unspeakable atrocities' in Sudan
The UN and others are condemning paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which reportedly attacked civilians as it moved to seize new territory in the North African country. Source link
Gen Alpha's viral 'six-seven' named word of the year, and everyone's confused
Unveiling its choice for word of the year, Dictionary.com explained that it was not quite sure what six-seven meant. Source link
Dutch centrists 'confident' as far-right party suffers setback in election
Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party lost ground in elections which had been seen as a potential test of the far-right’s staying power in European politics. Source link
Primary school boy dies after e-bike crash with high school student
A boy on the Sunshine Coast has died in hospital after a crash between two e-bikes on Thursday afternoon. Source link
Man jailed over 1990s sex attacks on teens after DNA linked him to crime
A Perth man who raped two teenagers more than 30 years ago but was only charged last year after a genetic genealogy breakthrough, is jailed for 13 and a half years. Source link
ACT closes 'legal loophole' making institutions more liable for child sexual abuse
Survivors and lawyers welcome the nation-leading legislation, with legal action against churches, sporting groups and others to be affected. Source link
Minister reveals more patients affected by Caboolture medical scan bungle
The number of patients requiring follow-up rises to 21, after a medical imaging bungle at Caboolture Hospital outpatient service in which test results went unchecked. Source link
Live: Australia sweats on Healy's fitness ahead of blockbuster World Cup semi
After a near perfect pool phase, Australia hopes to welcome back captain Alyssa Healy for a blockbuster ODI World Cup semifinal against India in Navi Mumbai. Follow live. Source link
'An amazing meeting': What you may have missed from the Xi-Trump sit-down
The settling of tariffs, a lengthy discussion on the war in Ukraine, and effusive praise for the Chinese leader — here are the main takeaways from the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Source link