AFL 2024: Harley Reid to visit home after West Coast rests star

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says first-year star Harley Reid was already “flagging” when he delivered his stunning derby performance and was well due for a rest this weekend. Simpson said the No.1 pick was eager to follow his exploits against Fremantle by travelling to face Gold Coast on Sunday but “understood” the club’s decision … Read more

China’s Shenzhou-18 mission docks with space station

LONDON: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit to Turkiye this week has stirred controversy after he brought along a 60-kg kebab skewer as part of his diplomatic mission. Starting his three-day tour in Istanbul instead of Ankara, Steinmeier served kebabs at a reception, viewing it as a symbol of cultural exchange between the two nations. “It … Read more

AFL 2024: Hawthorn coach calls for patience with Will Day

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says Will Day’s comeback will not “fix every problem” the Hawks are facing as he suggested the returning star would spend time as a defender. Day will play his first game for the season against Sydney at the MCG on Sunday after recovering from a foot stress fracture which sidelined him … Read more

Police investigate incident at The University of Sydney

A major police operation is under way at The University of Sydney, with students evacuated from buildings on Friday afternoon. USYD student newspaper Honi Soit reported the incident on social media, writing: “Honi Soit has received allegations of a threat on Camperdown Campus. Police have arrived. Fisher Library, Abercrombie and the New Law Building were … Read more

China’s doping scandal take huge twist with WADA backflip

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it had asked an independent prosecutor to review its handling of the case where 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prescription heart drug. The organisation will also send a “compliance audit team” to China to “assess the current state of the country’s anti-doping program” run by … Read more