The Latest Breaking News from Ben Ross

Bassett claims surprise slalom medal as Fox falls short

Australia's Kaylen Bassett has claimed the men's C1 bronze at the slalom world championships, while Noemie Fox has fallen short of a podium finish.

AAP · Oct 2, 2025

Aussie paddlers to exploit home course on world stage

Australia will host the slalom world championships for the first time in 20 years, and local talent Lucien Delfour is keen to milk the home-course advantage.

AAP · Sep 27, 2025

A’s Fans Chant 'Sell the Team,' Take Home Coliseum Dirt and Seats During Final Games

These were some sad scenes in Oakland.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 26, 2024

UK man bitten by world's deadliest snake while on camping trip in Australia

Ben walked into the long grass after losing his drone

Wales Online · Jan 25, 2023

Voices: Top 50 Fictional Countries: From Ambrosia to Zuy

A guide to the greatest imaginary lands, from books, films and cartoon strips, nominated by readers and collated by our maker of lists

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022

Brooke Kinsella gives birth to baby boy on anniversary of her brother’s killing

Brooke Kinsella has revealed she’s given birth to a baby boy on the anniversary of her brother’s death

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022

Harriet Tubman led military raids during the Civil War as well as her better-known slave rescues

Harriet Tubman was barely 5 feet tall and didn’t have a dime to her name.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2022