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An elderly woman on a mobility scooter has caused a frightening crash during a cycling race in Germany after riding into the path of the competitors. The incident occurred during the LVV Saarland Trofeo, a junior multi-day race held annually in Germany. Paul Vriesman, 17, was riding during the fourth and final stage of the…
China and Russia helped shape the US-Iran ceasefire deal, experts say, with future deals between Washington and Tehran also likely to be influenced by the two countries. Donald Trump and US Vice-President JD Vance have reportedly electronically signed the deal, which is yet to be made public. Iran war live updates: For the latest news…
The agreement between the United States and Iran fits with a pattern from Donald Trump where the signing of a deal appears to be the major goal and the details often seem a distant secondary consideration. Overall, this war has been a disaster. More than 3,400 people have been killed, tens of thousands of homes…
Disruptions are expected at Victorian public hospitals as thousands of allied health workers walk off the job over a pay dispute. Radiographers, sonographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists and social workers will all participate in a 24-hour strike from midnight on Tuesday. The union representing allied health workers said the industrial action came after protracted bargaining…
Eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed at a US Air Force base in California are believed to be dead. “Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable,” the Edwards Air Force Base posted on social media. There was no information on the crew, however, aerial footage showed virtually nothing left of the…
Cabo Verde supporters jumped for joy at the final whistle of the African country’s 0-0 draw against mighty Spain in their World Cup debut, the biggest shock result at the tournament so far. Check out the full World Cup schedule here in Australian times ABC Sport podcast: How the Socceroos silenced the doubters In Boston,…
By the time Justin Gaethje was shaking hands with US President Donald Trump and fist-bumping Melania on the South Lawn, UFC boss Dana White had already made his mind up about the future of the event at the White House. “It was an amazing, experience, this was a one-of-one,” the chief executive and president of…
The City of Melville, on the Swan River’s south banks, is set to decide whether to press ahead with a policy that could protect significant trees on private property, or an alternative policy that would exempt owners from having to apply for development approval for tree removal. A number of Perth local councils have adopted…
New South Wales can regain the men’s State of Origin shield on Wednesday night, as Game II of the series is played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Blues came from 20 points down to defeat Queensland in Game I, with the sending off of Maroons fullback Kalyn Ponga the critical turning point in…
Melbourne woman River Ahmad braved ice and snow to reach the world’s highest peak. Her muscles were sore and she was cold to her core. She had climbed so high, breathing support had become essential in the desperately thin air. But by reaching Mount Everest’s summit, the Afghan refugee had conquered one of Earth’s toughest…