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Afghanistan
Payman citizenship case ‘unprecedented’
Rogue senator Fatima Payman’s inability to renounce her Afghan citizenship leaves uncertainty about her eligibility to serve, constitutional experts warn.
Nation ‘must not go down road’ of faith-based parties: PM
Parties founded on religion would undermine social cohesion, according to Anthony Albanese, as he reminded rogue senator Fatima Payman that she owed her election to Labor pre-selection.
Citizenship revenge: Labor targets rebel senator’s status
Senior Labor figures are raising Fatima Payman’s Afghan citizenship as a risk to her remaining in the Senate because of a potential breach of section 44 of the Constitution, after she quit the ALP.
‘Give hope’: Refugees’ plea to cricket world
Exiled members of a national women’s cricket team have issued a heartfelt plea to the sport’s governing body for support.
Ask our Diggers what they think of Assange, Mr Albanese
ADF deaths and woundings in Afghanistan serve as a reminder of the need to acknowledge ‘different views’ about the return of the deeply idiosyncratic man the PM welcomed home.
How Starc helped South Africa snap World Cup curse
South Africa demolished Afghanistan to reach the T20 World Cup final, and a leading Australian seamer may have helped them overcome Afghanistan, writes BEN HORNE.
‘He needs time to heal after 14 years of hell’
Julian Assange’s wife has made an emotional plea for the WikiLeaks founder to be given time to recuperate from a 14-year ordeal.
No laughing matter as hamstrung Aussies exit T20 campaign early
If the loss to Afghanistan had stung, the overwhelming domination by India 36 hours later left the Aussies demoralised.
Anthem bans and visa battles: Reality of Afghanistan fairytale
With no guarantee on visas, no music to be played and the boycotting of the nation, Afghanistan reveal the extent of their challenges faced to make it to the T20 World Cup.
How Assange morphed from accused rapist to ‘hero’
He’s always denied being a rapist – although lawyers for condom-shy hacker Julian Assange admitted women ‘might not have enjoyed’ sex with him. So how did Assange go from accused sex offender to ‘freedom fighter’?
World Cup player ratings: Who fired, who flopped?
Afghanistan have officially ended Australia’s T20 world Cup campaign. Who failed to fire and who can hold their head up after Australia missed the opportunity to take the ICC triple crown.
Fake injury: Aussies exit World Cup after Afghans’ dramatic win
Australia is heading home from the T20 World Cup elimination after a heavy loss to India and Afghanistan’s thrilling win over Bangladesh, despite some significant controversy. BEN HORNE reports.
Starc World Cup reality facing Aussies
A selection call that preceded a shock World Cup loss has been defended as Australia face a travel nightmare for a second game in three days and a must-win clash with India.
How mind-bending schedule stitched up Aussies, pampered India
Andrew McDonald insists Australia won’t blame a brutal schedule if they are knocked out, but the run-around they have copped in comparison to rivals like India and England is farcical, writes BEN HORNE.
Skipper calls out ‘hypocrisy
Captain Rashid Khan has taken aim at Cricket Australia’s ‘hypocritical’ refusal to play Afghanistan in bilateral matches, making an emotional plea for a change of heart.
‘So much love’: Emotional Khan urges Aussies to reconsider ban
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan is calling for Australia officials to change their mind about playing bilateral matches, says the refusal only punishes the cricket nation.
Afghanistan win a joy for all cricket lovers – even Aussies
Rapturous scenes as Afghanistan beats Australia for the first time in any game of cricket. Even ex-Australia captain Ricky Ponting is moved enough to say: “It’s magnificent to see.”
The Starc decision that could cost Australia a World Cup semi final
After a stunning loss highlighted by the omission of Mitchell Starc, Australia now faces a do-or-die battle with India, and even if they produce a win, they will be relying on a net-run rate to progress to the semis.
The former UK minister now star podcaster
The Rest is Politics co-host Rory Stewart weighs in on the UK election, 14 years of Conservative government and his life as an MP.
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