Forget the confected World Cup hostility, the US and Australia mirror each other
The Group D clash between the United States and Socceroos has been hyped as next step in a heated rivalry but the nations are on similar football journeys Listen to…
David Squires on … the Socceroos’ World Cup so far and a tasty clash with the USA to come
Our cartoonist looks at Australia’s involvement at the tournament, with a place in the knockout phase tantalisingly close ⚽️ How to watch the Socceroos | World Cup newsletter⚽️ Daily podcast…
Canada rout nine-man Qatar but Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win
At full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa América semi-final,…
Australia superpower v USA pentagon: how each team can win their World Cup clash
The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle Back Nestory…
Manzambi double inspires Switzerland rout of 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina
The hype around Johan Manzambi will only heighten after his star turn from the substitutes’ bench helped Switzerland out of a hole and got their World Cup truly up and…
Australian net overseas migration falls to lowest level since 2022 – but the Coalition says that’s still too high
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show migration growth is above pre-pandemic levels but tracking steadily down Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
The CGT ‘backflip’ is more tweak than transformation. Labor hasn’t changed its mind on housing
Do the concessions undermine the original objective of helping young Australians buy their own home? No Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
Pauline Hanson says she ‘had to have a conversation’ about immigration and the Aboriginal flag with new Farrer MP
David Farley was told One Nation’s policy was to fly only the Australian flag, party leader tells conference Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
JD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in the world
In a sharp rebuke to critics of Trump’s deal with Iran, the vice-president referenced the billions in defence aid Israel recieves from the US News: Iran announces plans to bring…
Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab
Musicians and production team understood to be facing same punishment after livestream of patriotic song The Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, have…