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Former Australia soldier charged with Afghan war crimes

War crime murder carries a potential sentence of life in prison

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This handout image taken and released on April 7, 2026 by the Australian Federal Police shows police arresting a 47-year-old former Australian soldier, who was widely named in local media as Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith, in Sydney.

Cricket Australia rebuts Rahane’s remarks on Green

Australian all-rounder was bought by Kolkata Knight Rider for a record Rs252 million

Kolkata Knight Riders' Australian cricket player Cameron Green (L) plays a shot as Mumbai Indian's South African cricket player Ryan Rickelton (R) looks on during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 29, 2026.

IPL 2026: How late Shane Warne won a jackpot with RR

Legendary spinner’s kids set to receive a massive financial benefit worth Rs4,500 million

Shane Warne

Japan edge Australia to claim third Women's Asian Cup

Tottenham star Hamano scores decisive goal as 74,357 fans watch the high-stakes clash

Japan's Maika Hamano celebrates with the trophy after winning the Women's Asian Cup soccer final against Australia in Sydney, Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Australia announces first day of Eid Al Fitr

Moon sighting confirmed using global observatories and scholarly methods

Imams and councils urge respect for differing views on Eid moon sighting

When South Africa chased 434 against Australia in ODI

Gibbs’ 175 off 111 balls set up the chase as Proteas won with a ball to spare

Herschelle Gibbs scored 175 off 111 balls.

Iranian footballer who received asylum returns to Iran

The news comes after seven players were granted asylum

Members of Iran's women's football arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after taking part in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 tournament in Australia

UAE-Australia ‘ghost flights’: What really happened

Repatriation flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi with empty seats 'disappoint' Australian govt

Images from on board the repatriation flights show empty rows.

All eyes on Russell, Mercedes as new F1 season begins

Amid the usual suspects in contention, the British driver wears the ‘favourite’ tag

Mercedes' British driver George Russell speaks at a press conference ahead of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on March 5, 2026.

Travel chaos, but F1 season-opener in Aus 'ready to go'

Some 1,000 race staff have had to scramble and change flights

Travel chaos, but F1 season-opener in Australia 'ready to go'

Starc applauds as wife Alyssa scores final ODI century

Opener scores 158 as Australia post 409 against India in third ODI

Indian women

Mandhana leads India to T20I series glory in Australia

Mandhana’s 82 and disciplined bowling seal a 17-run win at Adelaide Oval

Smriti Mandhana

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