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Sports · 16 hrs ago

Jillaroos' 124‑6 demolition leaves Wales wondering if they missed the train

Reginald Penny, London desk

The Australian Jillaroos smashed Wales 124‑6 in Sydney, setting a new World Cup record and leaving the Welsh side looking like they’d missed the train to competitiveness.

Environment · 16 hrs ago

Binance Restarts Withdrawals After $6.3 bn Hack, FBI Points to North Korea

Sam Orbit, World desk

Binance has resumed crypto withdrawals after a $6.3 bn theft blamed on the North Korean hacking group TraderTraitor. The exchange’s insurance covered 95% of the stolen tokens, and the FBI confirmed the nation‑state…

World · 17 hrs ago

‘Reasonably good’: Coach defends Reds slump as Australia Googles Perth Glory vs Adelaide United

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

A match between Perth Glory and Adelaide United sparked a national online search, while the Reds’ coach defended the team’s slump, prompting satirical commentary on the power of narrative over results.

Sports · 17 hrs ago

Trainer’s Request Backfires, Horse Barred from Cup Week, Owners Pack Suits

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

A trainer’s request for a drug test led to a horse being barred from this week’s Cup races, leaving a large group of country‑based owners gutted. One minute they were booking tickets to Flemington; the next they we…

Business · 18 hrs ago

From Market Stall to Money‑Pit: Poundland’s Puzzling Plunge

Iris Quay, London desk

Poundland, which began as a stall in Wolverhampton, grew into a high‑street discount giant but now faces the threat of collapse.

Technology · 19 hrs ago

$6.3 bn Vanishes: Binance’s Cryptic Heist Puts North Korea in the Cross‑hair

Noor Hale, World desk

Binance says $6.3 bn was stolen, about $3 bn has been located, and analysts point to North Korean ‘elite’ hackers using advanced AI. The exchange will cover customer losses while a war‑room scrambles to freeze…

Lighter · 20 hrs ago

Eight peaceful pictures of capybaras

Picture Desk

Eight peaceful pictures of capybaras. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Sports · 20 hrs ago

Gately’s Cup Forecast: Flemington’s Turf Turns Into a Grandstand Gala for the Nation’s Best‑Dressed Horses

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Tipster David Gately tees up his pre‑race analysis for the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington, warning that the spectacle may outshine the sport. Expect a flood of silk, sponsors and sideline drama as the nation watches…

Business · 21 hrs ago

Ghosts Get a Second Chance as Gladstone Gaol Reopens for Spectral Sightseeing

Noor Hale, World desk

South Australia’s historic Gladstone Gaol has thrown open its doors again, this time offering ghost tours that lean into its dark heritage and invite visitors to meet the spirits of its past.