Global coral reef coverage risks irreversible decline, new report warns
Coral reefs make up just 1 percent of ocean coverage, but host a quarter of all life in the sea.
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‘Shameful’: Western allies slam Israel ending probe on aid worker killings
UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy ‘shameful’.
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Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
Police allege Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukrainian military seeking to send information to Russian intelligence.
Bangladesh coach Simmons: ‘Australia are going to come harder at us’
After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay.
Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach
Ex-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England’s new red-ball coach.
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Australian anger as Israel drops World Central Kitchen deaths case
Australia has summoned the Israeli ambassador in anger over the country’s decision not to pursue criminal proceedings.
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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
Swimming: Pallister stuns Ledecky in Pan Pacs, Douglass sets world record
US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle.
Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test cricket win in Australia
Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world.
Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says
Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach last year.
![Previous mass shootings have prompted Australia to tighten gun ownership laws and introduce gun buyback schemes. [File: Phil Walter/Getty Images]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/getty_6a81283052-1786849328.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Bangladesh rock Australia as historic Test win in sight
Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.
