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Aussie Stars Dominate World Athletics Champs 2025

Exclusive photo gallery: Relive the powerful performances, emotional triumphs, and record-breaking moments of Australian track and field athletes at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

Lynsey Sharp: I was robbed of an Olympic medal by gender rules

British track star Lynsey Sharp delivers a powerful critique of Olympic gender inclusion policies, claiming she was denied a rightful medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics after finishing behind two athletes with testosterone levels far above the female range.

Chilling CCTV shows Russian missile strike on Dnipro

Shocking new CCTV video captures the precise moment a Russian missile slams into a residential building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, in a brutal attack underscoring the ongoing terror faced by civilians.

Reeves to Seize Russian Assets for Ukraine

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces bold plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's rebuilding efforts, aligning with G7 allies and signalling a tougher stance on Kremlin-linked wealth.

35 Nations Demand IOC Ban Russia from Paris 2024 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee is under intense scrutiny as 35 nations, including the UK, US, and Israel, demand a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Games, challenging the IOC's proposed 'neutral' status.

Don Lemon Sparks Olympics Row Over Transgender Boxer

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon ignites fiery debate after questioning the eligibility of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif to compete in the women's category at the Paris Olympics, challenging the IOC's stance on transgender athletes.

Russian athlete cleared for World Championships with Cyprus

Russian-born high jumper Elena Kulichenko has been approved to represent Cyprus at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, just days after receiving her new passport. The 23-year-old's rapid switch highlights the ongoing upheaval in international a

EU Imposes Major New Sanctions on Russian Oil & Gas

The European Union unveils its most aggressive sanctions package yet, directly targeting Russia's critical oil and gas sectors. The move aims to cripple Putin's ability to fund the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the West's eco

Enhanced Games Targets Fred Kerley & British Stars

US sprint champion Fred Kerley is at the centre of a bold bid for the Enhanced Games, a new Olympic rival that permits performance-enhancing drugs, as organisers target top British athletes to launch the controversial event.

Lithuania dismantles Russian spy ring in Vilnius

Lithuanian intelligence exposes a sophisticated Russian spy network operating in Vilnius, arresting a suspect linked to the Wagner Group and foiling plans to recruit operatives for sabotage.

Ukraine's Railway Sabotage Cripples Russian Supply Lines

Exclusive briefing: Ukrainian special forces and partisans are systematically dismantling Russia's military supply lines through targeted strikes on key railway infrastructure, causing chaos and delays for Moscow's troops.

Seb Coe demands Olympic ban for transgender athletes

World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe has called for a complete ban on transgender athletes competing in the female category at the Olympic Games, citing the need to protect the integrity of women's sport.

UK sanctions target Russian metals and diamonds

The UK government announces a new wave of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's war economy, banning imports of Russian metals and targeting the lucrative diamond industry in coordination with G7 allies.

NCAA Proposes Landmark Plan to Pay Student Athletes

In a seismic shift for US college sports, NCAA President Charlie Baker has unveiled a revolutionary plan allowing top-tier Division I schools to directly pay their athletes, challenging the long-standing amateurism model.

Russian drone breaches Polish airspace, triggers alert

A Russian drone breached Polish airspace, triggering a national alert and swift military response. The incident, occurring just hours before Warsaw closed its border with Belarus, intensifies regional security fears and underscores the spillover risks fro

Over-60s Dominate HYROX Fitness Revolution

Discover why athletes over 60 are becoming the most successful cohort in HYROX, the world's fastest-growing fitness sport. Learn their training secrets and how they're smashing age stereotypes.

Tragedy: Two Marquette Lacrosse Players Killed in Crash

The Marquette University men's lacrosse team is in mourning after a horrific car crash claimed the lives of two young players and left three others hospitalised in a devastating blow to the sporting community.

Venus, LeBron, Ronaldo: Redefining Athletic Age

Elite athletes like Venus Williams, LeBron James, and Cristiano Ronaldo are shattering age barriers. Discover the science and secrets behind the revolution extending top-level careers deep into the 40s.

Trump Threatens India With Tariffs Over Russian Oil

Former US President Donald Trump's advisors issue a stark warning to India, threatening tariffs if Narendra Modi's government continues purchasing Russian oil, potentially straining US-India relations.

Gladwell Demands Total Ban on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell ignites a firestorm by calling for a complete exclusion of transgender athletes from female competitions, arguing it's the only way to ensure fairness. His controversial comments challenge current sporting policies.

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