Australia closed the second session at 2-176, with Marnus Labuschagne (44*) and Steve Smith (10*) solidifying the hosts’ dominant start after opener Usman Khawaja contributed a composed 57.

The exact circumstances surrounding the explosion remain under investigation, with authorities working to piece together how the fatal incident unfolded.

When approached, the man allegedly fled into the ocean to evade capture.

Between 1 January and 1 December 2024, these consignments, smuggled via air and sea cargo, resulted in the seizure of more than 45 tonnes of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin.

With 95% of its students coming from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds—groups overrepresented in Australia’s drowning statistics—the initiative has already started making waves.

The return of Australian live rock lobsters to Chinese markets is expected to bring substantial economic benefits and deliver job security for regional fishing communities.

The methamphetamine could have been sold as nearly 90,000 street deals, according to authorities.

The joint investigation has revealed criminal syndicates are using legitimate businesses importing goods via Sydney from or through Panama to smuggle cocaine.

Samuel Paty, 47, was beheaded outside his school in Conflans-Saint-Honorine on 16 October 2020 by radicalised Chechen Abdoullakh Anzorov after showing Prophet Muhammad caricatures during a free expression lesson.

Australian reporters, who had been invited to attend the press conference, were denied the opportunity to ask questions in English.