Prosecutors have dropped all charges against current and former footballers Dion Prestia and Steven May over an alleged brawl in Sorrento on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula on Boxing Day in 2024.
A man remains atop a 140-meter Melbourne bridge tower, delaying thousands of drivers. Police are in a standoff with the trespasser who spray-painted graffiti, possibly the "Pam the Bird" character, on the structure.
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in a tense friendly match in Dallas, with Mikel Merino scoring the winning goal in the 91st minute. BBC pundit Chris Sutton heavily criticized Portugal's manager Roberto Martínez for his handling of Cristiano Ronaldo and team strategy, calling it "scandalous" and "pathetic."
Delivery drivers, including DoorDash and Uber Eats workers, are falling victim to sophisticated phishing scams. Scammers impersonate support staff, tricking drivers into revealing personal details to steal earnings from their app wallets. The Transport Workers Union reports significant financial losses and calls for better platform security.
BBC pundit Chris Sutton heavily criticized Portugal's manager Roberto Martínez for his handling of the team, particularly Cristiano Ronaldo's role, leading to their World Cup exit. Spain defeated Portugal 1-0.
A judicial inquiry into the "Croatian Six" convictions has found three men may be innocent, 45 years after being jailed for an alleged 1979 Sydney terrorist plot. The report cited procedural irregularities and police misconduct, recommending three convictions be quashed.
Donald Trump admitted lobbying FIFA over a red card ban, Australia faces extreme heatwave risks for young people's mental health, and scientists captured bee facial expressions. Meanwhile, wildfires rage in Europe, and a footballer died after a clash in Melbourne.
