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Trainer Nathan Doyle is content to give promising colt Hidden Motive a soft launch for his spring campaign at Canterbury today to assess when he should step up to stakes level.Hidden Motive won two of his five starts as a two-year-old, his final two runs for the season, and Doyle said there was no reason to rush him in against the three-year-old top liners.Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle is off to Hawkesbury on Thursday.Credit: GettySo he kicks off in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1100m) with high hopes he can notch a first-up win.“We felt he probably needed his first-up run,”…
Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Israel Katz said that “Gaza is burning” as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio left Israel for Qatar, where he planned to meet with officials there still incensed over Israel’s strike last week that killed five Hamas members and a local security official.While Arab and Muslim nations denounced the strike at a summit on Monday, they stopped short of any major action targeting Israel, highlighting the challenge of diplomatically pressuring any change in Israel’s conduct in the grinding Israel-Hamas war.Rubio, speaking to journalists while leaving Israel for Qatar, suggested the offensive had begun.“Well, as…
Demi Lovato sparks online buzz with latest announcementDemi Lovato has sparked online buzz after unveiling the release date of her ninth studio album, It’s Not That Deep.The 33-year-old singer, who rose to fame with her 2008 debut single This Is Me, thrilled fans with her latest announcement.On Monday, September 15, the Heart Attack hitmaker shared a carousel of images on Instagram to reveal the album’s release date. The post featured Lovato posing in a striking pink ensemble while surrounded by crew members in both photos and a video clip.The Let It Go singer captioned the post, “IT’S NOT THAT DEEP. my…
Video: Manhunt underway over stabbing of teenager in SydneyManhunt underway over stabbing of teenager in SydneyWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerA manhunt is today underway after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in south-west Sydney.September 16, 2025 — 5.47am
India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube celebrate winning the Asia Cup match against India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE on September 14, 2025. — ReutersIndia thumped Pakistan by seven wickets as the Men in Blue easily chased a 128-run target in the Asia Cup 2025 clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.Chasing a modest 128-run target, India comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of three wickets and 25 balls to spare.India got off to a blazing start to the pursuit despite Shubman Gill’s dismissal in the second over as Abishek set the tone with…
With Australia under direct threat, John Curtin’s government overruled Winston Churchill and brought Australian troops back to the home theatre – again showing that Australia could only contribute to the security of allies elsewhere when its own security was assured.Able Seaman Billy Williams was The first Australian military personnel to die in World War I.Credit: Australian War MemorialAustralian blocked and defeated the Japanese on the Kokoda Trail, enabled by the enormous sacrifices of the local Papuans. Generations of Australians celebrated the heroism and warmth of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, as they were affectionately known.After Australia gave Papua New Guinea its…
A large number of vehicles stand in a queue to fill their vehicle petrol tanks at a petrol pump in Islamabad, on May 24, 2022. — OnlineISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the price of diesel by Rs2.78 per litre for the next fortnight of September 2025.The revised prices are based on OGRA’s recommendations, inputs from the relevant ministry, and fluctuations in the international oil market.In a statement, the Finance Division said that diesel, which previously cost Rs269.99 per litre, will now be sold for Rs272.77. Products Existing Pricesw.e.f.01.09.2025New Pricesw.e.f.16.09.2025Increase/Decrease High Speed Diesel (HSD)269.99272.77 +2.78MS (Petrol) 264.61264.61+0.00The government, however, decided to keep petrol prices…
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Ricky Hatton posing before match with Marco Antonio Barrera in AO Arena, Manchester, Britain on November 12, 2022.— ReutersFormer world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, Britain’s Press Association news agency reported Sunday.Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, northwest England. Greater Manchester Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious.A police spokesman said: “Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 am (0545 GMT) today (Sunday) where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious…