It’s semi-final day at Perth Stadium as defending champions China face Australia in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. China, unbeaten in Group B, needed extra time to edge past Chinese Taipei, while Australia advanced with a gritty 2-1 win over DPR Korea, boosted by Alanna Kennedy’s fifth goal of the tournament. China’s head coach Ante Milicic, who previously managed the Matildas, brings tactical insight and warns his team must balance strong defence with attacking threat. Australia, under Joe Montemurro, will test that defence.
Players from the Iran women's national football team left Kuala Lumpur for Oman on Monday, ending days of uncertainty after five players who had initially sought asylum in Australia reversed their decisions and rejoined the squad in Malaysia. The team departed following their exit from the AFC Women's Asian Cup, with the Asian Football Confederation confirming the travel was arranged by the Iranian embassy. Meanwhile, two players who remained in Australia are currently training in Brisbane.
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The war in West Asia, has severe consequences for the world — the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the spike in oil prices, and the fears of a global energy shortage. It is also becoming obvious that America grossly underestimated Iran’s resilience and ability to expand the war. Israel, meanwhile, has escalated its conflict with Lebanon, targeting its capital Beirut even as Iran continues to target the UAE and other American allies.
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Venezuela reached their first-ever World Baseball Classic final after rallying to defeat Italy 4–2 in the semifinal at loanDepot Park on Monday. Italy had taken a 2–0 lead in the second inning, but Venezuela responded with a solo home run from Eugenio Suárez before a decisive seventh-inning rally. RBI singles from Ronald Acuña Jr., Maikel Garcia and Luis Arraez completed the comeback and set up a championship clash with United States.
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Two members of the Iran women's national football team, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, were pictured training with Brisbane Roar in Brisbane after being granted asylum in Australia. The pair joined a practice session with the club’s women’s squad and appeared in photos shared on Instagram, marking their first public appearance since receiving humanitarian visas following the team’s exit from the AFC Women's Asian Cup. While the two players remained in Australia, the rest of the Iranian delegation travelled from Malaysia to Oman after a turbulent episode in which several players initially accepted asylum offers before later deciding to return home.
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The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics concluded with a spectacular display of athletic excellence across northern Italy, marking the movement's 50th anniversary. China maintained its international dominance by topping the medal table with 15 gold medals and 44 total podium finishes. The United States secured second place with 13 golds, highlighted by their continued mastery in Para ice hockey. Host nation Italy achieved its best-ever Winter Paralympic performance to finish fourth, while Russia and Austria rounded out the top five. Standout athletes like Veronika Aigner and Oksana Masters each claimed four gold medals, cementing their status as legends of winter parasports. Watch some of the best pictures from the event below.
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The Oscars 2026 ceremony marked many firsts as luminaries from Hollywood and beyond made moving speeches and powerful political statements. While K-pop's global recognition finally got an official nod from the Academy, Autumn Durald Arkapaw blazed a trail with her Cinematography win as the first woman and woman of colour to receive this award in a largely male-dominated field of the industry. Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan won the audience's hearts and applause with their heartwarming speeches while Javier Bardem sent across an important reminder with his message of "Free Palestine" that art is never divorced from politics.
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Team USA secured a narrow 2-1 victory over the Dominican Republic on Sunday night to reach its third consecutive World Baseball Classic final. Despite an early solo shot from Junior Caminero that gave the Dominicans a lead, the Americans responded with home runs from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony. Paul Skenes earned the win after a gritty start, while Mason Miller closed out a tense ninth inning to eliminate a star-studded Dominican squad managed by Albert Pujols. Manager Mark DeRosa acknowledged that while the offense has yet to fully explode, the team’s resilient pitching and elite defence have carried them through. The United States now awaits the winner of the Italy-Venezuela semifinal for Tuesday's championship game. Watch some of the best pictures from the match below.
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