Two countries warn of ‘potentially devastating consequences’ if Israel pushes ahead with ground offensive in Rafah. Australia and the United Kingdom have called for an “immediate cessation of fighting” in Gaza, warning of “potentially devastating consequences” if Israel goes ahead with a planned ground assault on the southern city of Rafah. The two countries issued … Read more
Police in the state of New South Wales say they are investigating the alleged incident. Pop icon Taylor Swift’s father has been accused of assaulting a paparazzi photographer in Australia. Ben McDonald, a Sydney paparazzo, told Australia’s national broadcaster that he had filed a police report accusing Scott Swift of punching him in the face. … Read more
South Korea has advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra-time at Al Janoub Stadium, after Son Heung-min scored the winner with a sublime free kick. Australia had beaten South Korea by the same scoreline in extra-time in the 2015 final to lift their first Asian … Read more
Watch: 12-year-old saves pet guinea pig from python With the help of her father, a 12-year-old was able to save her pet guinea pig from being eaten by a python. A fearless 12-year-old Australian girl was able to save her pet guinea pig from the jaws of a python late last month as the snake … Read more
Austrian Dominic Thiem’s match suspended for 40 minutes after reptile slithered its way courtside. He won the qualifier. Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem had to face a tough battle during his qualifying tennis match at the Brisbane International – and also one of Australia’s most venomous snakes. Thiem’s match against Australian James McCabe was … Read more
Police say they are investigating whether the 66-year-old suffered a medical episode behind the wheel. Five people, including two children, have been killed and several others injured after a car ploughed into a beer garden in regional Australia. The incident occurred when an SUV mounted a curb and hit patrons outside a pub in Daylesford, … Read more