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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last
Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last as he plots retirement in the next two years. Source link
Vape vendors open in country towns despite strengthened laws
Despite a federal crackdown, shops selling vapes are popping up in regional areas prompting increased calls for education programs in schools. Source link
COVID made him a household name, but he once hunted anthrax labs in Iraq
For Western Australia’s outgoing COVID-era chief health officer Andy Robertson, the 2020 spread of the “novel coronavirus” was not the first time he had been part of story of global significance. Source link
Flights cancelled, thousands evacuated as Fung-wong nears Taiwan
Strong winds and rain hit Taiwan as Fung-wong approaches the island’s south-west where it is forecast to make landfall. Source link
England coach says Root's pre-Bazball struggles in Australia irrelevant
England insists Joe Root’s lack of centuries in Australia is not an issue, pointing to the fact he has thrived around the world under Brendon McCullum. Source link
Family of woman killed by mentally unwell man says her death was 'preventable'
Andrea Foster and her son Peter Spiniello continue to feel let down by a system they believe caused the death of their daughter, and sister, who was killed seven years ago by a mentally unwell man. Source link
Salmon farm's response to spike in dolphin deaths prompts questioning
Tasmanian regulators question major salmon farm operator Huon Aquaculture about the effectiveness of its “predator” nets after a spate of dolphin deaths. Source link
Chinese 'cryptoqueen' jailed in UK over $9bn Bitcoin laundering scheme
British authorities say Zhimin Qian was the mastermind behind a Ponzi scheme, into which around 128,000 people invested billions of dollars. Source link
Turkish military cargo plane crashes with at least 20 on board
Türkiye’s defence ministry said 20 of its personnel were on board, but did not provide any details on whether there were passengers from other nationalities on board. Source link
Several ancient Roman era statues stolen from Syria's national museum
Officials say at least six marble statues were stolen from the museum in Damascus. Source link