Steph Rice: Australia ‘let down’ by one area in brutal Olympic swimming loss to USA
Australia came close to ending America's 68-year Olympic dominance in the pool. Steph Rice identifies one area where the Aussies need to improve.
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ICC Prosecutor Urges World to 'Stem the Bleeding' in Sudan Before Region Spins Out of Control NEW YORK CITY: Violence in Sudan has continued to escalate over the past six months, the International Criminal Court prosecutor said Monday, with reports of rape, crimes against children and widespread persecution. “Terror has become a common currency,” Karim … Read more
‘Severe weather’ warning for one state
Parts of the country could be hit by severe weather, while millions of Australians may finally give up their umbrellas.
Sally Pearson: Athletes dudded amid glaring $11.5bn Olympics reality
The Olympics are the pinnacle of world sport, but behind the glitz and glamour lies an unfair reality that athletes should not have to deal with.
Olympic venue among 40 museums hit by ransomware attack: French police source
DHAKA: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday, ending 15 years in power, as thousands of protesters defied a nationwide curfew and stormed her official residence. In a televised address, Bangladeshi military chief Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that he had taken over at a “critical moment for our country” and confirmed that … Read more
Anxious wait on interest rate decision
Mortgage holders will be paying close attention to the Reserve Bank's interest rate announcement on Tuesday afternoon, following its latest board meeting.
‘World’s sexiest athlete’ in Paris Olympics drama as teammate feud erupts
Glamorous German runner Alica Schmidt is at the centre of controversy in Paris after a teammate complained about being snubbed at the selection process.
Bahrain’s Q1 real GDP up 3.3% year-on-year, government report says
RIYADH: Private sector employment in Saudi Arabia reached 11.47 million by the end of July, marking a 0.5 percent increase from June, according to a new report. Data released by the National Labor Observatory shows that the total number of citizens employed in Saudi Arabia's private sector has reached 2.34 million, with a monthly increase … Read more
Man in hospital after police shooting
A man is hospitalized after a shootout with police in a major city in the region.
Simone Biles in ‘heartbreaking’ drama as medal stripped
Controversy has erupted in Olympic gymnastics after a medal was stripped in extremely cruel circumstances.
