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Joe Root has been reappointed England men's Test captain, with former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming named head coach following the sacking of Brendon McCullum. The ECB also confirmed squad changes ahead of the Pakistan series, including Dan Lawrence's recall and the release of five players to county cricket.
Patrick Stevenson, a 20-year-old Australian, faces possible execution in Syria for the alleged murder of another Australian. His family has gone public, expressing frustration with the federal government's lack of progress and questioning the fairness of the trial and the confession.
AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa called FIFA's lack of consultation over a plan to sell World Cup stakes 'totally unacceptable,' and later welcomed FIFA's decision to scrap the proposal, stressing the need for transparency and consultation in future decisions.
A family renovating their home in Kiama, NSW, discovered a copy of 'The Antiquities of Athens' in a tea chest bricked into a fireplace, returning it to the library from which it was borrowed an estimated 150 years ago. The overdue fine, calculated under the library's original three-pence-per-week rule, would amount to about A$28,000 adjusted for inflation.
South African swimmer Chad le Clos set a Commonwealth Games record with his 21st medal, surpassing previous record holders. His achievement was marked by both celebration and personal tragedy, as his home was destroyed in a fire during the Games.
As the Commonwealth Games enter day eight, Australia's cyclists look to build on their opening velodrome success, Jess Hull starts her mile campaign, and the Diamonds face Jamaica for a spot in the netball gold medal clash. The men's pairs bowls team faces a must-win situation after a narrow defeat.
Documents released under right-to-information laws show Gina Rinehart wrote to Queensland's deputy premier advocating for Olympic rowing and canoeing events to be held in Rockhampton. The Fitzroy River, which is home to saltwater crocodiles, was later chosen despite an independent review recommending Sydney.
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating alleged breaches of electoral funding laws and possible corrupt conduct linked to the NSW Reformers, a conservative Christian faction within the Liberal Party. Co-founder Robert Assaf told the inquiry he did not think the law applied to the group, while witnesses including hotelier Michael O'Hara and former minister Damien Tudehope gave evidence about undisclosed payments and prohibited donations.
An amateur cricketer in England has been suspended after a video showed him allegedly clicking his fingers to mimic the sound of the ball hitting the bat, tricking the umpire. The incident, dubbed 'Clickgate,' has gone viral, drawing global attention and prompting an investigation by the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League.
Anthony Fauci, former top US infectious disease expert, declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins, invoking his Fifth Amendment right. Senator Rand Paul accused Fauci of lying to Congress, while Fauci described Paul's campaign as 'unhinged'.
Australia secured a convincing 50-point victory over Ireland in the first women's Australian rules international, with Jasmine Garner named player of the match. The historic clash at North Sydney Oval also highlighted the growing Irish presence in the AFLW, with 47 Irish players in the competition and families waking early to watch.
The US military, alongside Saudi Arabia, conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The strikes followed an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces, which the US military said was intercepted. Crude oil prices rose more than four percent amid the renewed conflict.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson seeks to wedge the Coalition with a counterterrorism bill, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers criticizes rightwing parties' economic policies. Inflation falls to 3.8%, but underlying pressures persist.
At the 2026 Australian Elder Abuse Conference, advocates and survivors like Judy Guyton called for a shift in attitudes and stronger legal protections. Reporting by ABC Australia highlights personal stories, rising notifications of abuse in Queensland, and ongoing debates about standalone criminal offences.
A new report by the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism finds that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in the diaspora since 1994, with 20 people killed and over 23,000 incidents recorded. The report highlights a rise in incidents since 2022, and notes that anti-Zionism and digital extremism are key factors.
BTS has announced it will not submit music for next year's Grammy Awards, a decision widely seen as a protest against the Recording Academy's new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. The group said it hopes music is 'heard and loved for what it is, rather than divided by region or language.' The Recording Academy's CEO has responded, defending the category and expressing sadness at the decision.
Four women have accused actor Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct in a new BBC documentary, with incidents alleged to have occurred between 2002 and 2016. Leto has denied the claims, stating he has 'never sexually assaulted anyone.'
AstraZeneca has reversed its earlier decision to withdraw the breast cancer and endometriosis drug Zoladex from Australia, pledging to supply it free to patients with no alternative treatments. The reversal follows widespread criticism and a petition with over 42,000 signatures. Pharmaceutical commentator Paul Cross suggests international pricing strategies may have influenced the company's decision.
The Metropolitan police are investigating payments to Reform UK linked to Fiona Cottrell, whose son George, a convicted fraudster, transferred over $2m to her before donations. Labour has asked the Electoral Commission to examine potential breaches of donation rules.
England's Matt Richardson has been ruled out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games track cycling due to an injury from a fall in Japan, while Australian rider Leigh Hoffman downplays the rivalry, focusing on the broader field.