• Reuters

    UPDATE 1-Ukraine says it took down Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber

    Ukraine said it shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber for the first time on Friday, destroying a warplane capable of carrying long-range missiles used to attack Ukrainian cities. The Russian defence ministry said the strategic bomber had crashed in Russia's southern Stavropol region, hundreds of kilometres from Ukrainian-controlled territory, as it returned to base after carrying out a combat mission. Following the Russian statement, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said Kyiv had "destroyed" the warplane.

  • Australian Associated Press

    Terrorism-accused boy has mental health history: lawyer

    A teenager charged with a terrorism offence over a stabbing at a church has a "long history of behaviour" consistent with mental health issues, his lawyer says.

  • Australian Associated Press

    Heal's 'conspiracy' claim against Flames no slam dunk

    Australian basketball great Shane Heal could not prove a conspiracy led to his suspension as coach of the WNBL club after players complained about his conduct.