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NRL Confirmed Lineup: Nicoll-Klokstad at fullback Vodafone Warriors - Official Site14:13
Final teams: Warriors vs titans – Round 7, 2026 Zero Tackle13:31
Holbrook: "awesome to have him back" Newcastle Knights - Official Site (Video)10:05
The NRL just created its most dangerous precedent yet, and coaches will exploit it Zero Tackle08:35
Andrew Abdo refuses to rule out ‘compelling’ Super League winter move Love Rugby League01:39
Match preview: Playing for Zae Wallace Shield Vodafone Warriors - Official Site07:55
Tom Jenkins Try NRL - Official Site21:02
Match Highlights: Raiders v Storm Canberra Raiders - Official Site20:27
Gio Stadium is rocking NRL - Official Site20:11
LIVE NRL: Titans lose two key stars after Eels demolition ahead of brutal NZ test Fox Sports (Australia)13:42
‘Clubs are interested’: Shock pair of casualties in Broncos’ salary cap squeeze — Transfer Whispers Fox Sports (Australia)13:11
‘Funny how it works...’: Souths star’s full-circle NRL return as huge future audition looms Fox Sports (Australia)11:29

Premier League

Marcos Senesi in advanced talks to join Premier League side on stunning free transfer talkSPORT20:52
Liverpool expected to bid for £70m Mac Allister upgrade who’s like a “young Declan Rice” -… FootballFanCast.com15:11
Ever so quietly, a Manchester City defender has become a key player for Pep Guardiola’s side Esteemed Kompany15:24
He never played under Tudor: De Zerbi could be about to unleash Spurs' new Dembele today -… FootballFanCast.com15:21
Man City defender ruled out of Arsenal game in major injury blow Manchester Evening News19:10
Start him today: Carrick can finally axe Amad by unleashing Man Utd's new Di Maria - opinion FootballFanCast.com15:11
Record losses but 80% pay rises for the bigwigs, terrible results, fan protests and whingeing… MailOnline11:18
Premier League have banned three referees from Everton and Liverpool matches The Mirror15:09
Report: Barcelona now want striker Crystal Palace sold for £20m to replace Robert Lewandowski We Are Palace03:32
Man United target Cole Palmer makes bold transfer admission before Chelsea showdown Man Utd News14:41
Inside Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth rise as Newcastle United's Eddie Howe fears confirmed Chronicle Live14:17
He wants to move to London: Arsenal frontrunners to sign their best LW since Alexis Sanchez -… FootballFanCast.com15:21
Chelsea in fresh injury blow as pair may not play again this season Evening Standard07:30
Anthony Gordon transfer update given as Arsenal exit announced Football.London14:02

AFL

Footy star's emotional kiss after wife's cancer head shave MailOnline13:23
Caro’s bombshell new details on Elijah Hollands situation 3AW12:38
Geelong gun to be assessed for full ACL tear Zero Hanger12:02
Chris Scott shares how Geelong coaches box felt when Sam Darcy went down Zero Hanger10:40
Exclusive: Premiership Eagle says AFL not solely to blame for drop in Indigenous players Zero Hanger08:07
Fan list: Ranking the top 10 St Kilda players I've seen Zero Hanger07:06
Final Derby teams: Eagles axe Owies as Cox makes Freo debut The West Australian18:53
Final teams: Geelong vs Bulldogs – Round 6, 2026 Zero Hanger18:31
Team: Three big inclusions for Sunday Fremantle Dockers - Official Site17:44
Teams: Dees' big ruck call, gun Docker back, Roo returns AFL - Official Site17:13
Carlton statement revealed after Elijah Hollands episode Zero Hanger17:10
Injury ‘carnage’ hits kennel as Beveridge lifts lid on ‘traumatic’ night, eerie 10-year deja vu Fox Sports (Australia)00:40

Cryptocurrencies

Breaking: Bitcoin soars, oil plunges as Trump declares Strait of Hormuz open CryptoPotato.com23:20Bitcoin Top Internet Brands

Bitcoin surges, oil slides as Trump says Iran has announced Strait of Hormuz reopening Finance Magnates05:43Bitcoin Top Internet Brands

Ripple’s XRP just went live on Solana in game-changing cross-chain move — Here’s what it means… ZyCrypto06:46Solana (SOL) Ripple XRP

XRP goes live on Solana as cross chain liquidity expands defi access 36crypto04:05Solana (SOL) Ripple XRP

Ripple CTO emeritus retains XRP offer despite critic's backlash U.Today22:55Ripple XRP

Why is XRP price rising today? (April 17) Coinpaper06:12Ripple XRP

Evening digest: Oil plunges, Bitcoin jumps on Iran deal hopes Invezz05:47Bitcoin Top Internet Brands

Bitcoin jumps to highest level since February, boosted by optimism over reopening of Strait of Hormuz Sherwood02:23Bitcoin Top Internet Brands

XRP ETFs top $1B in total net assets, signaling heightened investor appetite Coinpaper03:50Ripple XRP

Spot XRP ETFs record the largest weekly inflow since mid-January Finance in Bold05:03Ripple XRP

Israel/Iran

Iranian military source: We were about to attack "Israel" at 8:00 PM last night Yemen News Agency (Saba)05:17
'They are prohibited': Trump takes on harsh tone as he makes fierce demand of ally The Raw Story00:45
Iran threatens to close strait if US blockade continues RTE14:04
Netanyahu shocked by Trump's post on Lebanon? Report claims Israel asked US for clarification The Times of India13:45
How Israel is trying to turn Washington against Ankara OilPrice.com22:06
Trump says Iran peace deal could be reached ‘soon’ after Tehran reopens Hormuz Strait France 2406:55
Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound ThePrint13:08
US intelligence warned Iran war could widen with China, Russia support Yeni Şafak20:56
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says US must end naval blockade AsiaOne11:28
US intelligence warned Iran war could widen amid possible China, Russia support: report Anadolu Agency19:52
What iran’s resilience reveals about decentralization, collective action – Analysis Eurasia Review04:09
Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war - study Jerusalem Post10:36
Iran announces "Reopening" of STRAIT of Hormuz during Lebanon ceasefire The Maritime Executive01:59
Outlines of a deal emerge with major concessions to Iran Miami Herald08:46

Climate Crisis

When do rising sea levels make Florida beachfront real estate less valuable? Philip Greenspun's Weblog02:32Geology

How to study coastal evolution Eos.org23:01Geology

Terrifying warning as Atlantic Ocean current may collapse by mid-century The Raw Story10:18Atlantic Ocean Global Warming & Climate Change

'Time for half measures is over': Study warns of terrifying Atlantic Ocean current collapse Common Dreams07:23Atlantic Ocean Global Warming & Climate Change

Don’t mention climate: Trump creates “Beyond absurd” situation at World finance summit Mother Jones21:37Donald Trump

Inside that weird anti-science conference where Trump’s EPA chief delivered the keynote Mother Jones21:39Donald Trump

Venice could be moved inland as rising seas outpace flood defences Engineering and Technology Magazine03:12Sea level Venice

Relocating Venice ‘may be necessary’ if sea levels continue to rise euronews20:17Sea level Venice

Japan posts lowest greenhouse gas emissions in decade The Peninsula22:57

Japan reports record-low greenhouse gas emissions Daily Sabah19:09

Gaza

Israeli air strike kills four in Gaza amid truce talks in Cairo Dawn13:05

IDF strike kills three in Gaza as mediators meet with Hamas The Irish Independent14:33

Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Gaza sets sail from Spain euronews04:10

Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Barcelona in bid to break Israeli blockade France 2400:34

US, Hamas hold direct talks in Cairo to advance Gaza ceasefire: Report Anadolu Agency03:31Hamas

US, Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce Saudi Gazette20:02Hamas

Israeli fire kills six in Gaza, including two children Gulf Times16:16

8 more Gazans killed by Israeli fire despite ceasefire, death toll nears 72,350 Anadolu Agency23:45

Average of 47 women and girls killed every day during Israel’s war on Gaza, UN agency finds The Irish Independent14:38

UN: More than 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025 The Peninsula00:19

Ukraine

USA urges allies to speed shift to 'NATO 3.0' at Ukraine Defense Contact Group Interfax-Ukraine01:32

Pentagon says Ukraine support can’t rely on American contributions Politico EU23:19

Ukraine’s private-sector air defense groups downed their first jet Shahed — Russia’s drone that … Euromaidan Press03:21Shahed Drones

Ukraine's Private Air Defense Downs russian Jet Drone Flying Over 400 km/h (Video) Defense Express03:03Shahed Drones

Ukraine expects pilots to begin training on Gripen in 2026 Militarnyi01:53

Ukraine confirms Gripen pilot training to start this year Defence Blog02:43

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16 The Washington Times05:41Drones

Heavy Russian assault targeting civilian areas kills 16 in Ukraine PBS Online00:22Drones

Decisions on Hormuz shape future conflicts – Zelensky Ukrinform04:29

Zelenskyy: All partners must work together to remove threats in Hormuz Interfax-Ukraine03:04

Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s fragile recovery sets up a big short-squeeze risk The Economic Times14:22
Here's what history says happens next with Bitcoin The Motley Fool02:33
Most important Bitcoin (BTC) price test in 2026, Ethereum (ETH) hits ceiling, XRP will go… U.Today10:15
Bitcoin eyes $80,000 as U.S. considers $20 billion frozen-funds release in Iran peace deal Finance in Bold02:00
Why Bitcoin made a breakthrough on Friday The Motley Fool07:38
Quantum proposal won’t save Satoshi’s Bitcoin, says Cardano founder CoinEdition15:20
Bitcoin breaks Nasdaq correlation, and the timing is raising alarms Finance in Bold20:35
Kain Warwick: Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin’s security, the community’s resistance to… Crypto Briefing11:30
Bitcoin guru invests £1m in Yorkshire company Yorkshire Post14:55
What Bitcoin whales holding 100+ BTC did as Bitcoin crossed $78,000 The Crypto Basic01:49
Bitcoin Price Charges Past $77,000 as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Fully Open Bitcoin Magazine23:38
Bitcoin price quietly sets new 10-week high as trader sees $88K in weeks Cointelegraph00:54
Breaking: Bitcoin soars, oil plunges as Trump declares Strait of Hormuz open CryptoPotato.com23:20
Bitcoin’s $77K rally leaves bears bleeding with $585M shorts wiped Cryptopolitan11:18

Anthony Albanese

Albanese bats away Trump's latest spray about Australia The North West Star11:45
‘Not happy’: Albo brushes off Trump anger The West Australian08:31
Australia rules out fuel restrictions after fire at its largest refinery The Straits Times11:38
Aussies slam Anthony Albanese over 'disgraceful' detail as PM jets to Brunei and Malaysia to… MailOnline07:57
Australian PM announces visit to Brunei, Malaysia for energy security talks Bernama12:53
Australia PM to travel to Malaysia, Brunei for fuel talks The Straits Times23:15

A-League

Sydney FC star signs contract extension until 2028 A Leagues12:10
Mata return looms as Victory eye long road to glory The West Australian03:37
Is this the next city – already with pro club – that will throw its hat in the ring for an A-League license? Football36023:05
Wanderers have 11 stars off contract but an early Talay quote hints at who else could be at risk Football36015:57
Commbank emerging Socceroos preview: Identifying the next generation of stars Football Australia12:18
From part-timer to World Cup in 6 months?! Breakout A-League star declares for Arnie’s Iraq Football36011:21
Griffiths focused on Sydney FC as contract decision looms The West Australian16:43

Australia Bushfires

Wild conspiracy theories circulate after one of Australia's last two oil refineries burst into… MailOnline09:55

Oil refinery inferno dents Australian aviation fuels supply The West Australian14:49

Australia declares mainland alpine ash forests endangered Mongabay15:56Climate Crisis Ecology

Fuel supply impact from refinery inferno revealed The North West Star08:42Australian Politics

PERILS raises Victoria bushfire insured market loss estimate to AU$810m Artemis.bm19:24Insurance

Houthis

Houthis may now target ‘Gate of Tears’, another key shipping route that could disrupt global… The Irish Independent14:33Yemen

Amid focus on Strait of Hormuz, experts sound warning on Yemen’s Houthis and Red Sea Defense News08:12Yemen

As Houthis join war, Houthi-linked maritime threat level remains 'moderate' Riviera Maritime Media10:00

Yemen's Houthis enter war with strikes on Israel ABC News02:25

Houthi military spokesperson claims strikes on Lod Airport, military sites Yeni Şafak21:35Yemen Drones Israel/Iran

Houthis announce targeting Ben Gurion Airport, military targets in southern Israel Anadolu Agency07:25Yemen Drones Israel/Iran

Iran War: US imposing Strait of Hormuz blockade Monday am; experts criticize further pressure… naked capitalism20:55

Implications of the Iran War for U.S.-Saudi relations Newlines Institute22:05

Second choke point crisis looms as Houthis threaten key Red Sea shipping lane Fox News06:15

Yemen’s Houthis threaten potential closure of key Red Sea strait if Gulf states join war The Times of Israel11:04

Australian Inflation

The RBA's deputy governor is warning of 'stagflation'. Here's what it means. 9News20:02Reserve Bank of Australia Australian Economy Australian Politics

Stagflation is a 'central banker's nightmare', says RBA deputy governor ABC Online14:10Reserve Bank of Australia Australian Economy Australian Politics

'We won't be spared': inflation warning to Australia The North West Star09:40Australian Economy Australian Politics

Australia to lead world in inflation: IMF InDaily09:33Australian Economy Australian Politics

Wages growth steady as inflation expectations rise Mortgage Professional08:50Real Estate

Wages, jobs hold steady despite rising inflation, CBA data shows CommBank14:27Real Estate

RBA’s Hauser: Focused on preventing rise in inflation expectations FXstreet11:05Reserve Bank of Australia Currency Markets Australian Economy

Weekly economic and market update – US shares at record high on taco; Aust shares lagging on bigger stagflation/RBA… ShareCafe15:41Real Estate Australian Economy ASX

Jim Chalmers

Karl Stefanovic tears apart Albanese government's claim about fuel crisis as petrol stations… MailOnline08:52

Leaked: The property tax revolution plotted for Australia. Secret plan reveals Jim Chalmers'… MailOnline00:19Australian Labor Party Real Estate

Australia blocks Hong Kong investor's voting rights on Northern Minerals Mining Weekly11:15Australian Federal Elections Precious Metals Australia/China

PM in Brunei for fuel talks as Chalmers heads to Washington ABC Online07:20Anthony Albanese Australian Labor Party Australian Economy

Stagflation risk: Chalmers heeds budget warning The Canberra Times16:37Australian Inflation Australian Economy

Penny Wong

Wong defiant on Lebanon, rebukes Trump over Iran threats ABC Online19:37Israel/Iran

Penny Wong calls for Lebanon inclusion in US-Iran ceasefire as Israel attacks anew International Business Times - AU Edition12:29Israel/Iran

US-Iran peace talks: Australia urges both sides to return to negotiations Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:35US/Australia Australian Politics

Australia calls for protection of aid workers in Lebanon ABC Online06:57Australian Labor Party Anthony Albanese Israel/Iran

Albanese government breaks silence after peace talks end without agreement between the US and… MailOnline13:55

Richard Marles

Australia 'deeply invested' in ensuring Strait of Hormuz remains open: Defense chief Anadolu Agency15:00Australian Politics

Australia 'Deeply invested' in ensuring Strait of Hormuz remains open -- defence chief Bernama18:39

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact MailOnline16:42

The 2026 National Defence Strategy delivers more of the same The Interpreter14:57Australian Politics

Australia ramps up defence spending, sees parallels to WWII era The Straits Times14:27Australia/China Australian Politics

US/Australia

Australian premier denies US sought fresh help on Strait of Hormuz Anadolu Agency17:16Anthony Albanese Australian Labor Party Australian Politics

Australia rejects ‘dispute’ with Trump over Strait of Hormuz The Straits Times12:49Anthony Albanese Australian Labor Party Australian Politics

Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators CBS News21:13Australia/China US Marine

Former Marine pilot accused of aiding China faces extradition to US from Australia Stripes20:01Australia/China US Marine

Australia and US back two more critical minerals projects ABC Online07:10Anthony Albanese Australian Politics Australian Labor Party

Australia has not received request to join Trump's blockade of Strait of Hormuz: Albanese Anadolu Agency14:20Anthony Albanese Australian Politics Australian Labor Party

‘Want US, Iran resume talks’: Australia, Brunei move to strengthen energy supply chain Anadolu Agency00:35Australian Politics

Australia’s pivot to Asia pays off in uncertain times Gulf Times07:33Australian Politics

Trump ‘not happy’ with Australia in fresh criticism The New Daily08:46Australian Politics Donald Trump

Australia says no request from US on Hormuz after Trump criticism The Sun Daily13:01Australian Politics Donald Trump

Yemen

Leveraging remittances for economic recovery in Yemen International Growth Centre18:49
How to counter the Houthis without strengthening them War on the Rocks18:18
Tariq Saleh meets with German Ambassador Saba Net04:22
Armed tribal gathering in Bani Al-Harith, Capital Sana’a, affirming unity of fronts, readiness to confront enemies Yemen News Agency (Saba)04:49
Senior Saudi journalist: Iran is more of an enemy to Arabs than to the Gulf The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)00:00
The lotem appointment and Israel’s Somaliland strategy Horn Review01:10
Massive Yemeni outpouring in Capital, provinces: Steadfastness in support of Lebanon, readiness for any developments:… Yemen News Agency (Saba)03:27
Minister of Finance, governor of the central bank discuss comprehensive reform implementation with Arab monetary Fund Saba Net05:33
Ansarullah: Zionist enemy suffered a humiliating defeat in Lebanon Pars Today18:36
Israeli navy hits Iran, Hezbollah, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza targets with precision strikes Jerusalem Post01:08
Revolution leader: Yemen's official, popular stance remains firm in confronting enemies of nation, their criminal… Yemen News Agency (Saba)01:56
President al-Sharaa meets Yemeni Prime Minister on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum Syrian Arab News Agency19:12
Leader of revolution calls for million-person rally tomorrow in Yemen's provinces Yemen News Agency (Saba)01:15
President Al-Alimi affirms importance of integration between national components Saba Net03:51