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‘Not acceptable’: Trump weighs joining fight against Houthis after Saudi airport attack

Donald Trumppresident
We may. We’re going to look at it,

Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung

During some check-ups, doctors discovered a localized nodule on my lung,
I would like to express to the Holy Father my personal support, and that of the Italian government, as he faces this challenge in the coming days.”
The doctors believe it would be right to intervene and so, following their advice, I have decided to have the operation to remove it. The operation is already planned in the coming days,

First a cage fight, now a livestreamed execution. America’s depravity knows no bounds

American adults, and their children, will see a man shot to death by firing squad if this event goes ahead

Manchester City met with boos and ‘cheat’ taunts at Anfield

Manchester City huddles before the match, with banners in the background alluding to the cheating scandal

David Mathiaslifelong Liverpool fan
If they only get, say, a demotion to the Championship, and they can come back in one season, that’s not enough. It should be more,
All of your stars are fading away,... & after all, you really robbed us all,”

Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike released from hospital, returned to prison

Christa Pike, sentenced to death for a 1995 murder, awoke “angry and confused” in the hospital this week

Accused hijack pilot’s descent into extremism began in Melbourne, authorities say

Omani pilot Hammam al-Hammami is accused of attacking his colleague on a flydubai flight to Israel

None of the procedures revealed any indications of his extremist views or his intention to carry out a terrorist plot,
He noticed the cockpit door opening and closing repeatedly in an unusual manner, which aroused his suspicions,

Powderfinger reveal dates for national comeback tour

The 18-stadium show tour includes dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Perth, and Adelaide and kicks off in the band’s hometown, Brisbane

Bernard “Bernie”guitarist and vocalist
Hello, everyone. We’re Powderfinger, and we’ve got a little announcement to make for you today,
We are absolutely ecstatic to be coming together to play again,

Freakish Smith, hostile Cummins rage against the dying of Durban’s light

It happened in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s in 2025, and again in August when they lost to Bangladesh in Darwin

To have those guys toil away, show the patience, change different plans, whatever it may be, to have that reward out there today, it’s something that I’m very proud of the bowling group,

AFL trade period LIVE: Blakey’s future uncertain, but Hawks pair on the move as trade period enters final stretch

Hawk forwards Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler will become Gold Coast players as early as Monday as the Suns bolster their forward line following the loss of Ben King to Hawthorn

This athletics great says the Melbourne Marathon track was the ‘best ever’

When he came for this year’s Melbourne Marathon, it felt like he was here to run, not race, a sort of grand farewell world tour, an exhibition run around the world

The crowd is so wonderful — I’ve never seen a crowd like this,
Eliud Kipchogekenyan long-distance runner
I want to celebrate with the people of Melbourne. I want to celebrate with the people of the world. You know, to show people that sport is about actually crossing the finishing line and coming together,
After three years, I’ve never won, but this is my first win. I believe that my body is still [good], still able to compete with the next generation. I am the oldest athlete still competing, but I am happy to run with the Gen Zs — those who are under 30, yes,

How a rebel force held the world to ransom in a single night of chaos and panic

In a matter of hours, an Iran-allied militia trounced Saudi-backed forces to take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast

October 2026

Why Chaz Mostert thinks a Toyota can win the Bathurst 1000 for the first time

Bruce Stewartmishap, Walkinshaw chief executive
You never come to Bathurst without thinking you can win. So of course we can,
Chaz Mostertaustralian racing driver
We’re obviously coming off a fantastic result, Tailem Bend,
Chaz Mostertaustralian racing driver
I don’t see why it can’t,

Let them in: South Melbourne just showed the A-League what it has been missing

Sinisa Cohadziccoach
What else can I say after this result? Not just the result in itself, but look at the atmosphere, look at the support of this club behind it,
Giovanni Savaresevanquished victory coach
It was a proper Australia Cup, the way it should be.”
There’s a mural on the wall [at the club] of the past legends … and when you walk through that every morning, I mean, you can’t not help but be invigorated by people who put their life and blood into this club,
As a Greek boy myself, it was insane,

Wallabies knew what was coming at Eden Park, but were powerless to stop it

Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie’s imprint was all over the All Blacks’ performance, so the Wallabies knew what was coming and will feel a little disappointed at how they failed to stop it