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Eternal 31 makes Crawley the tallest small person in England’s Ashes pyre

Series in Australia was meant to bring the best out of opening batter but he goes into the final Test in Sydney with questions still unanswered

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Reluctant trailblazer Khawaja confronts racial stereotypes before Sydney farewell

The first Muslim to play for Australia has been an inspiration for many in the way he has broken down barriers during his career

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Ashes Fifth Test Australia v England: Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Following England’s first away Ashes win in almost 15 years, the series concludes with the Fifth Test in Sydney

The Independent UK · Jan 2

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Israel offers training to counter terror inspired by IS

Israeli is extensively qualified to train Australian police in fighting terrorism and anti-Semitism, according to one of its senior government ministers.

AAP · Jan 2

'Be patient': Khawaja's transition message to selectors

Usman Khawaja has warned Australia's next transition period in Test cricket won't be easy, but urged selectors to show some patience as new faces come in.

AAP · Jan 2

Sydney’s tradition of goodbyes coincides with Bazball reckoning

England have a final chance to salvage something from tour but must accept Ashes defeat was self-inflicted and changes, however limited, must be made

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Ingrid disappeared on an Indonesian island in 1976. Now we know what really happened

The first surfers at Nias were joined by a backpacker who got sick and vanished. When a film about their ‘discovery’ of the spot screened in Australia, the woman’s remarkable story finally came to light

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2

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Bondi is where I have felt safe all my life. How could anyone want to destroy this monument to humanity and joy?

I can’t bear to view this postcard of Australia, layered with a thousand memories, with untrusting eyes, to feel the air changed and warped by horror

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2

Australia’s stance on Afghan cricket is flawed – and deeply painful for people like me. There is another path

When I arrived in Australia after the fall of Kabul, seeing Rashid Khan in the BBL eased my grief and reminded me that pride and belonging were possible

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2

Heather Watson lays out return plans after Australian Open news confirmed

The 33-year-old has dropped to British No 9 after suffering an injury in late August

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Emma Raducanu finds rhythm for new season with stability and ‘stacking good days’

Emma Raducanu believes she is on the right path towards greater success in 2026 as she prepares for the new tennis season at the United Cup in Australia

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Former winners and rising talents headline Tour Down Under start lists for 2026 WorldTour opener

Defending champions Jhonatan Narváez and Noemi Ruëgg among those looking for early success in Australia

Cycling News · Jan 2

Weather tracker: Cyclone Hayley brings intense wind and rain to Australia

Elsewhere, area of low pressure off Iberian peninsula brings heavy rainfall to southern Portugal and Spain

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

'Why am I doing this?': Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals constant pain almost forced him to quit tennis

The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead of the start of the United Cup in Perth, Australia

Euronews · Jan 2

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The Independent UK · Jan 2

Venus Williams set to break record with Australian Open wild card at age of 45

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not competed in Melbourne since 2021 but will compete in the main draw

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Australian cricket icon calls out ‘racial stereotypes’ in sport ahead of Ashes farewell

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The Independent UK · Jan 2

England set to hand out Ashes debut with Shoaib Bashir also in contention for fifth Test squad

Potts and Bashir have both been named in a 12-man squad for Sunday’s fifth Test at Sydney, with Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes set to make a late call

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Our readers’ favourite Ashes cricketers: from Bradman and Botham to Warne and Waugh

We picked our top 100 and now our readers have selected their favourites from men’s series down the years

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The Independent UK · Jan 2

Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time in 31 years

The Northern Territory government in Australia plans to legislate for doctor-assisted dying for a second time

AAP · Jan 2

Illness hits Australia camp ahead of United Cup opener

Teen sensation Maya Joint has sat out Australia's media and practice commitments under doctor's orders ahead of the United Cup opener against Norway.

AAP · Jan 2

England ready to pile the pressure on Aussie spinner

England's batters will go full Bazball at the SCG if spinner Todd Murphy is selected for his first Test in Australia.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2

Australia’s 2025 road toll: NSW records highest number of deaths in eight years as fatalities rise nationwide

Authorities warn that speeding was the biggest killer in 2025, a contributing factor in 134 deaths

AAP · Jan 2

Khawaja offered to retire a year before calling stumps

Usman Khawaja has shot down any suggestion he was selfish playing on until after his 39th birthday, revealing he first offered to retire in December 2024.

AAP · Jan 2

Why SCG will be a fitting farewell for true trailblazer

Usman Khawaja began his career as Australia's great hope and ends it as the people's champion. The 15 years between have been a rollercoaster.

AAP · Jan 2

Assisted dying laws to be tabled in territory mid-year

Three decades after assisted dying laws were first passed in Australia, then overturned, a hold-out jurisdiction is preparing new legislation to allow it again.

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