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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the eve of the Lions series.

The day Joseph Suaalii, 14, trained with the Wallabies. It began his path to the Lions

A special visit to Australia’s training in Penrith, and a meeting with his superstar idol, planted the seed for a Lions showdown eight years later.

  • Iain Payten

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US President Donald Trump is flanked by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as speaks to the press following the NATO summit.

Trump reveals talks with Iran next week, claims win on NATO defence spending

The US president said he would insist Iran commit to “no nuclear” in any negotiation, as he dismissed a leaked Pentagon analysis on the bunker-busting attack.

  • David Crowe
Ukrainian drones destroy Russian bombers

First Ukraine, now Israel: How smuggling drones is changing the art of war

Many details about the secretive operations and how they were carried out remain murky, but such missions can take years to plan and are fraught with danger.

  • Lara Jakes
Josaia Delana was drafted as a category B rookie by the Giants.

Is this the player who could vindicate the AFL’s Israel Folau experiment?

Josaia Delana is a sort of human milestone of the AFL’s incursion into rugby league heartland. Guess who inspired him to switch codes?

  • Vince Rugari

What to expect around the world in 2025

One name keeps popping up as our correspondents note the major issues they will be watching on their patch. It promises to be a wild ride.

  • Lisa Visentin, Zach Hope, Farrah Tomazin, Rob Harris and Lia Timson
Making news in 2024: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, Catherine, Princess of Wales, King Charles III, Syria and Gisèle Pelicot.

The rise and fall of strongmen, and justice for a woman unbowed

It was a year of wars, election surprises, royal health scares and the reign of new queens. Within this maelstrom, one woman’s quiet courage shone through.

  • Lisa Visentin, Zach Hope, Farrah Tomazin, Rob Harris, Matthew Knott, Matt Wade and Lia Timson
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Latrell Mitchell leaves Souths in Maroubra Junction.
Photo Nick Moir 27 August 2024

Latrell is no longer worth the money – and that’s the bottom line

He is a special player capable of doing things on the field others can’t, but he is not providing value for money for Souths.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Spotlight: Joseph Suaalii arrives at the NSW team hotel on Monday.

Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?

The relevant question about Suaalii isn’t about whether he should contest the Origin opener but on which side of the field he will play.

  • Andrew Webster
Trent Robinson.

Personal attacks over support for Jennings rock Robinson

The Roosters coach has learnt the hard way that he’ll get nothing but hate for backing Michael Jennings.

  • Danny Weidler
Ita Buttrose and Antoinette Lattouf.

Why we should all hope Antoinette Lattouf doesn’t settle with the ABC

There is more at stake than the termination of the presenter’s contract. Her case tests the role of the media and the right of journalists to express their views.

  • Giuseppe Carabetta

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