NT Police have charged a 41-year-old man with rape after his "appalling behaviour" inside a hotel room, which authorities allege was one of two domestic violence incidents to occur in Darwin's CBD in the same day.
The US crashes out of the World Cup amid controversy. Kylian Mbappé denounces racist remarks from a Paraguayan senator. Jordan Henderson faces surgery after a celebration injury, and Cristiano Ronaldo plays his final World Cup match.
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red card ban, drawing criticism from former players and commentators. US President Donald Trump lobbied FIFA, leading to the suspension and a $40,000 fine, a decision deemed "a disgrace" by Wayne Rooney and questioned for its integrity.
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red card ban, drawing criticism from former players and commentators. US President Donald Trump personally asked FIFA to review the call, which he deemed "horrible." FIFA fined the player $40,000, with the decision sparking debate about the organization's integrity.
A 22-year-old man was arrested after an hours-long standoff on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, where he allegedly scaled a pillar to paint 'Pam the Bird' graffiti. The incident caused traffic delays and significant police resource deployment.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced a $60 million commitment for geotechnical works to rebuild Paradise Dam at its current location. This decision overrides Sunwater's recommendation for a new, more expensive downstream dam, aiming for generational security and regional investment.
South Australia's premier has condemned amateur children's "fight club" videos appearing on social media, while the police minister warned participants and those posting the content could face criminal charges.
