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The US and Canada hit the pitch for the first time at their home World Cup, but on day two the drama extended from the field to the TV booths and beyond. Here are the quick hits.

With the use of an AI personal trainer, and hours in the simulator, Australian driver Martin Berry is ready to tackle one of motorsport's most famous races. 

Fresh off a King's Birthday win over the Pies, Melbourne looks to crack the top four with an MCG clash with Essendon. Follow live.

The US government restrictions cite national security concerns over the AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5.

Best friends Lachie and Fletcher have nailed the art of ignoring what people think, travelling the world as Two Mates, 1 Chair.

The Swiss will go to the polls on Sunday to vote on whether to back a referendum that would see its population capped at 10 million.

Melbourne "rewards club" lottery billionaire Adrian Portelli has launched a defamation lawsuit against former SA minister Andrea Michaels over comments she made about a $3.5 million home prize draw.

A woman is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark at a beach in Sydney's east.

Casey McLean is ruled of Origin II at the MCG after going down with a quad injury at training on the Central Coast.

With storms dancing around Washington before a court-ordered deadline to remove references to Donald Trump, workers were seen building scaffolding around a section of the building that includes the president's name.

The US president said he would continue to track down Tren de Aragua members and "send them to the depths of hell where they belong".

In Kalumburu and Balgo, two of Western Australia's most isolated towns, investing in a community swimming pool has been a boon for everyone. 

A new report says Australia can capitalise on AI, with valuable cards to play strategically.

Youth Beat workers take to Perth streets at night to help young people who have nowhere else to go. 

A former Liberal adviser turned Tasmanian political commentator says he is "genuinely worried about the future of the country" and plans to stand for preselection for the Senate at the next federal election.

When Lillian Rowsell was in her final year of school and unable to continue formal education, her parents found a creative solution.

The state's bail laws were changed after a high-profile death in custody. Advocates are warning that last year's tightening of the Bail Act could see history repeat itself. 

After the deaths of three spearfishers from shark attacks, the conversation has turned to which shark deterrent measures are in place across the country and which ones have been found to work well.

New Zealand cricketing legend Kane Williamson announces his retirement from the game immediately after a stunning career.

Sam Short wins the 200m, 400m, 800m and 1,500m national titles to equal the feats of Grant Hackett more than 20 years ago.

Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She's among the writers behind some of pop's biggest hits to be inducted in 2026.

Hobart's drag kings say the closure of a gay bar pushed their performances into heteronormative spaces and a surprisingly accepting Tasmanian community.

A shortage of locksmiths in Australia persists despite government-funded incentives. The nation's changing labour landscape has meant some specialist trades are not being chosen by apprentices.

SpaceX operates rockets, spaceflight, telecommunications, and AI — but Elon Musk now wants to establish a self-sustaining city on Mars, with at least 1 million inhabitants.

Amid rising expectations a pathway to peace between Iran and the US is close, the reported details of a ceasefire deal appear to show Iran getting numerous concessions from the White House.