BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – Cristian Volpato was vaulted into Australia’s World Cup squad just days after confirming a switch of national eligibility from Italy, four years after declining an invitation to join the Socceroos ahead of the 2022 tournament.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump tried to create a near $1.8 billion fund that could be funneled to his supporters as a means of settling a lawsuit he filed against his own government – even arguing that he “gave up a lot of money in allowing” it. After drawing outcry in Congress and the courts, however, the White House is reconsidering the fund.
The Queensland Government is recognising the vital contribution of volunteers across the State as National Volunteer Week 2026 begins from 18 to 24 May, highlighting the people who dedicate their time to strengthening local communities.
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) – Defender Johan Vazquez scored a first-half goal and Mexico beat Australia 1-0 on Saturday night in a warm-up match for the World Cup. On a corner kick taken by Alexis Vega, Vázquez connected with a header that went in past the right post of goalkeeper Mathew Ryan in the 27th minute.
BEIRUT (AP) – Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed eight people, including two children and their father, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and the militant group Hezbollah agreed to dial back fighting. Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, continued launching dozens of projectiles and drones toward Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon and civilians in Israel.
The Queensland Government has unveiled a new three-year strategy aimed at reducing gambling-related harm across the state, supported by more than $17 million in annual funding for support programs and services. The Gambling Harm Action Plan 2026-28 focuses on prevention, early intervention and improving access to support for Queenslanders impacted by gambling.
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) – Arafat Minhas took five wickets on debut and hit the winning runs for Pakistan to beat an under-strength Australia by five wickets in a one-day international on Saturday.
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market added to its records as winners of the artificial-intelligence boom keep driving higher. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Tuesday. The Dow Jones added 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite rose less than 0.1%. Marvell Technology leaped to its biggest gain on record after Nvidia's CEO suggested it could be the next company to be worth $1 trillion.
The Queensland Government says it has cleared the backlog of untested sexual assault examination kits inherited from the former Labor Government, while also significantly reducing delays in major crime DNA testing. The milestone marks another step in the State's effort to rebuild confidence in Queensland's forensic system, following widespread concerns over thousands of unprocessed DNA samples.
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