Salah or the Socceroos? Australia's biggest Liverpool fans face World Cup dilemma

Ahead of Australia's clash with Egypt, one question dominates at Kleames Dawood's barbershop: can you cheer against Mohamed Salah? [...]

At least 13 killed after 'most massive' assault on Ukrainian capital since Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia "has been preparing this massive strike against Ukraine for some time now". [...]

A week after Venezuela's quakes, one missed call is keeping hope alive

Families are clinging to signs of life beneath the rubble as anger grows over Venezuela's earthquake response. [...]

Gun buyback deadline expires with most states still refusing to sign on

A federal government spokesperson indicated the scheme would still go ahead, citing the agreement of National Cabinet. [...]

Where to watch the Socceroos take on Egypt in the World Cup knockouts

Australia's World Cup dream is on the line in a knockout clash with Egypt — and fans nationwide are preparing to watch together. [...]

What's behind South Africa's deadly anti-immigrant protests?

Organisers claim they are protesting against undocumented migrants, but some are seeking to spread the blame for other issues [...]

Why Australia probably won't host a men's FIFA World Cup any time soon

Australia is riding football fever, but a men's World Cup on home soil is still a long way off. [...]

'Damning admission': Labor concession on controversial aged care tool fails to quell anger

Critics say a tool designed to streamline aged care assessments is leaving some people waiting too long. [...]

WATCH: Folarin Balogun draws controversial red card as the USA runs Bosnia and Herzegovina ragged

Elsewhere, it was a day of nervous fight-backs with England and Belgium both coming from behind to triumph at the death. [...]

Who had it worse? The hidden shift behind Australia’s generational mortgage debate

New research suggests borrowers are under greater stress than ever — including 1989 when interest rates were 17.5 per cent. [...]

Ninth life: What 30 years of housing downturns can tell us about this one

Yes, property prices are falling. Here's what happened the last eight times — and the signs worth watching now. [...]

How 120,000 siblings disproved a myth around pregnancy and paracetamol

A new study found paracetamol use in pregnant mothers does not increase the risk of autism or ADHD. [...]