Adelaide's metropolitan rail lines recorded 163 near misses over the past year, marking a 4 per cent increase. Pedestrians accounted for 60 per cent of incidents and cyclists for 35 per cent, prompting warnings from transport officials over risky behaviour.
Australian weightlifter Kiana Elliott finished fourth at the Commonwealth Games for the second time, expressing deep disappointment but also relief. Her experience highlights the Australian team's new focus on mental health, with an in-house psychiatrist, Dr. Adam Deacon, supporting athletes through the pressures of elite competition.
Borussia Dortmund's women's team, bolstered by signings like Manuela Zinsberger and Alexandra Popp, aims to secure promotion to the 2. Bundesliga after narrowly missing out last season.
New Zealander Ryan Fox won the British Open at Royal Birkdale, securing the Claret Jug by one shot over American Cameron Young with a dramatic 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole. His victory came as rivals faltered, marking his first major title.
Scotland delivered a thrilling performance against South Africa in Pretoria, scoring four tries and coming close to a historic win despite being down significantly. However, crucial errors in the final minutes led to a heartbreaking defeat, highlighting their struggle to convert ability into consistent victories.
The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi teen found dead after a boating trip to Horn Island, is demanding answers. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been hired, citing conflicting witness statements and ordering an independent autopsy, as authorities seek public information.
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi lost to Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok 2-1 in the final of the India Rising: Road to EWC in Mumbai, failing to secure a spot in the Esports World Cup 2026. Bok earned the sole qualification spot from the India pathway.
Mo Salah led Egypt to a historic first World Cup win against New Zealand, moving closer to the national goalscoring record. Despite past near misses and recent injury concerns, Salah's performance is pivotal for Egypt's campaign, with fans hopeful for a deep run in the tournament.
Alexander Zverev secured his first Grand Slam title, defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 in the French Open final, ending years of near misses in major championships.
India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy ended a 742-day title drought by winning the Singapore Open badminton tournament. The world No. 3 pair defeated Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the final.
Arsenal lost the Champions League final to PSG on penalties after a season of immense effort, including a Premier League title win. Key players like Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhães faced challenges, while manager Mikel Arteta ponders future tactical and medical improvements.
A hantavirus outbreak on the Hondius cruise ship, with 3 deaths and 8 cases among 19 nationalities, highlighted the challenges of managing global health threats post-COVID-19, serving as a "dress rehearsal" for future pandemics.
Cristiano Ronaldo secured his first Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr, scoring twice in a 4-1 victory over Damac FC. The Portuguese star, 41, celebrated emotionally after a long wait for domestic silverware in Saudi Arabia.
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposes 'associate member' status for Ukraine, offering participation in EU Council meetings and sending non-voting MEPs and a commissioner. This pragmatic approach aims to integrate Kyiv politically and economically while acknowledging the lengthy accession process. Experts debate its symbolic value versus practical impact, with some questioning its legal coherence and special treatment compared to other candidate countries.
Arsenal F.C. have won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City F.C. drew with AFC Bournemouth. This marks manager Mikel Arteta's first Premier League title.
Everything that Arsenal had poured into a hugely impressive Champions League campaign came down to this. It was not about more plaudits, more pride. It was purely about taking the next step, moving to the verge of history.On an increasingly frenzied night, when the ghosts of previous near misses under Mikel Arteta provided a part of the story, they made surely the boldest advance so far under their manager. It is the prospect of what comes next in the final against Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich that tantalises. It was a night when Arteta struggled to keep a lid on his emotions. Ditto his Atlético Madrid counterpart, Diego Simeone. But it only made the final whistle sound more beautiful for everybody with Arsenal in their hearts. Continue reading...
Daizen Maeda scored twice and provided an assist as Celtic beat Falkirk 3-1 to stay level on points with Hearts and a point clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership title race. The Japanese forward, who had not scored since January, netted three goals and two assists in six days after a season-long struggle. Celtic are targeting a fifth successive league title with the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline looming next month.
