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An aerial photograph taken by a drone shows Palestinians walking through the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive, in Rafah, Gaza Strip.

US security contractors going to Gaza to police truce, officials say

Israel hopes that the private security contractors will eventually form the nucleus of a larger international force, backed by Gulf states that will run Gaza.

  • Patrick Kingsley, Ronen Bergman and Aaron Boxerman

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Jannik Sinner won two grand slam singles titles, piloted Italy’s Davis Cup win and finished 2024 as world No.1, but also had a drugs scandal to contend with during the year.

‘Players are doing the right thing’: Craig Tiley weighs in on doping drama

As Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek arrive in Melbourne following last year’s drug positives, the Australian Open boss believes the game is in good hands.

  • Scott Spits and Danny Russell
One reader will not be returning to Saudi Arabia.

Traveller Letters: We won’t be returning to this stopover destination

“Although the people are mostly friendly, and it’s an interesting country, this is one of the few places we wouldn’t revisit.”

Saudia flight. Boeing 787-9.

Airline review: Carry-on limits ignored on this Mid East airline

Passengers wedge enormous bags into the overhead lockers, then start a bunfight trying to rip their luggage out while we are still taxiing to our gate.

  • Belinda Jackson
Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, who is suspected of carrying out Friday’s attack on a busy Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg.

‘Something big will happen in Germany’: Christmas market attack suspect’s online boasts

The suspected attacker’s many posts on social media site X reveal him as a critic of Islam who railed against Muslim immigration into Europe.

  • Rob Harris
A police officer at the Christmas market in Magdeburg after the attack.

Car ploughs into ‘fairytale’ Christmas market killing at least five, injuring scores

The driver was arrested shortly after he had barrelled into a crowd in Magdeburg, Germany, when the town centre was teeming with holiday shoppers.

  • Rob Harris
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Saudi Arabia may have a hand in News Corp’s Foxtel sale.

How oil money and oligarchs are shaping the sale of Foxtel

The No.1 contender to take Foxtel off News Corp’s hands is a British sports streamer that’s potentially banking on a huge influx of cash from Saudi Arabia.

  • Calum Jaspan and Vince Rugari
FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. Their stadium plans are mind-blowing

Futuristic designs released by the Saudis for 15 host venues are eye-catching to say the least, and some border on the absurd in terms of ambition and scale.

  • Samuel Lowen
2034 World Cup bid, Mohammed bin Salman, Gianni Infantino, James Johnson.

How Saudi Arabia steamrolled Australia’s 2034 World Cup hopes

In the early hours of Thursday, Saudi Arabia were confirmed as hosts of the World Cup. Australia wanted to bid, but never stood a chance. The deck was stacked against them.

  • Vince Rugari
Fans celebrate as Saudi Arabia is announced as the host nation for the World Cup in 2034.

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; three nations to co-host 2030 edition

The decisions complete a mostly opaque 15-month bid process which FIFA president Gianni Infantino helped steer toward Saudi Arabia without a rival candidate.

  • Graham Dunbar

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