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Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in their World Cup 2026 Group C opener, with Ismael Saibari and Vinicius Junior trading goals. Morocco later beat Scotland 1-0 and Haiti 4-2, while Scotland secured a 1-0 win over Haiti.
Australia's Socceroos begin their 2026 World Cup journey with a Group D clash against Türkiye at BC Place in Vancouver. The match kicks off at 2pm AEST, with coverage on SBS and ABC Sport. Australia's subsequent group games are against the USA and Paraguay.
ABC Australia reports that older Australians with motor neurone disease (MND) are facing financial hardship due to ineligibility for the NDIS, leading some to consider early euthanasia. The aged care system offers significantly lower funding than the NDIS, and a new algorithm has denied some patients the highest level of support, prompting calls for legislative changes.
A 30-year-old woman was airlifted to hospital in critical condition after a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, the latest in a series of shark incidents off Australia's coast. Police said bystanders pulled her from the water and began first aid. The attack follows several fatal encounters this year, including three spearfishing divers killed since mid-May.
As the Socceroos prepare for their World Cup opener against Türkiye, coach Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension and embraced his team's underdog status. Captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu's pre-match confidence was met with a 2-0 Australian victory, silencing critics and setting up a promising tournament campaign.
A 35-year-old woman was critically injured in a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney on Saturday morning. The attack prompted the NSW government to announce a $34 million expansion of drone surveillance and reignited debate over shark culling, with experts and the premier rejecting the idea.
Australian driver Martin Berry is using an AI personal trainer and simulator time to prepare for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of motorsport's most iconic endurance races. Berry is one of four Australians competing in the event, which features 62 cars and 186 drivers across three categories at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France.
Sam Short's stellar performance at the Australian Swimming Trials saw him win the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1,500m freestyle, equalling a feat only Grant Hackett had achieved. Short also set personal bests and came close to the world record in the 400m, highlighting his readiness for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships.
The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance's $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, concluding the deal is unlikely to harm competition. The merger faces ongoing scrutiny from state and UK regulators, and has drawn criticism from industry professionals and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Elon Musk's net worth crossed the trillion-dollar mark after SpaceX's stock market debut on the Nasdaq, making him the world's first trillionaire. The IPO raised $75 billion, and shares closed up over 19% on the first day. The milestone has sparked debate about wealth inequality and the concentration of wealth among the ultra-rich.
China has barred Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering the country, including Hong Kong and Macau, over remarks deemed harmful to bilateral ties. Manila has called the move an 'unfriendly act' that could further strain relations, while Teodoro vows to continue defending Philippine interests. The sanctions mark an escalation in the ongoing South China Sea dispute.
State and territory disability ministers, disability advocates, and human rights bodies have raised serious concerns about the Albanese government's proposed NDIS overhaul, warning of potential harm to participants and questioning the alignment with previous reviews. The changes, projected to remove hundreds of thousands from the scheme, have been labeled 'retrogressive' by a Labor-led committee.
US comedian Jerry Seinfeld faced backlash after telling an influencer that Palestine 'doesn't exist' following a basketball game, prompting criticism online and a response from Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. The encounter, reported by Al Jazeera and the Jerusalem Post, highlights Seinfeld's continued outspoken support for Israel.
Mollie O'Callaghan won the 200m freestyle at the Australian Swimming Trials, narrowly missing the world record, while Meg Harris qualified as an individual 100m swimmer for the first time, marking a milestone in her career.
Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups met in Paris to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution, as France works to sustain momentum ahead of the G7 summit. The conference, marking one year since the UN-backed New York Declaration, called for a permanent ceasefire, a halt to settlements, and reconstruction in Gaza, while participants warned the window for a solution is narrowing.
Unionised maintenance workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations have voted to strike, with 90% of AMWU members supporting action. Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has affirmed the right to strike, while BHP warns of significant daily costs. The dispute marks a major test for Australia's mining sector and government relations.
Mackay Sugar, Australia's second-largest raw sugar producer, shut down two of its three mills in north Queensland following a cyber attack. The company hopes to resume operations next week, with limited manual crushing already underway. A ransomware group has claimed responsibility, though the claim remains unverified.
A liquidator's report into Byron Bay Bluesfest reveals the festival may have been insolvent for months before its collapse, with debts exceeding $10 million. Creditors are expected to recover only about 11 cents per dollar, and founder Peter Noble has been reported to ASIC for potential director breaches.
A One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne was moved to an undisclosed location after planned protests, with police expressing concern. The event proceeded with minor clashes, and leader Pauline Hanson attributed the move to high demand, while political figures commented on the party's surge.
With most Asian investors shut out of SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, traders are turning to supply-chain stocks, ETFs, and other proxies. Meanwhile, reporting reveals that some Chinese and Qatari investors held stakes in SpaceX before it went public, raising regulatory and national security questions.