Новости за 09.07.2016

Seven tries and a bonus point have kept the Bulls' slim hopes of reaching the Super Rugby playoff stage alive as they thumped Japanese side the Sunwolves 50-3 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Chris Froome won the eighth stage of the Tour de France on Saturday to take the overall leader's yellow jersey.

Serena Williams' year-long, frustrating, emotional and at-times tormented wait for the 22nd grand slam singles title that would tie Steffi Graf's Open era record is over.

Andrea Leadsom, one of two women in the race to become the next British prime minister, has suggested that being a mother makes her a better pick than her rival Theresa May.

Two men are on the run after escaping from a minimum-security prison in NSW's west, with police urging the public not to approach them.

NSW Premier Mike Baird's announcement of a greyhound racing ban has exposed an overcrowded and underfunded animal welfare sector which an industry chief warns is on the cusp of a "meltdown".

Madison Ashton is infamous for being Richard Pratt's escort, now she's on her way to becoming as successful as her late associate.

Tom Liberatore was undergoing tests in hospital on Saturday night after suffering a rib injury during the Western Bulldogs' narrow win over Richmond on Saturday night.

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is on track to get almost $1.2 million in electoral funding from taxpayers.

Contradictions abound in the world economy and the danger of the disenfranchised embracing simplistic solutions is great, writes Chris Zappone.

"Populist" is a strange insult in a democracy.

The result guaranteed the Stormers top spot in the Africa 1 conference, securing them a home quarterfinal.

Helena Chen will have to wait months before she knows if the damage is permanent.

​The Queensland Reds have been torn to shreds by the Super Rugby title-hunting Chiefs, copping a demoralising 50-5 defeat at Suncorp Stadium.

Earlier, the final practice session was delayed when Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson crashed heavily. He  was cleared by medical staff of any injuries.

Leaders of local Islamic communities say an exaggerated response to statements would be unhelpful.

A baby boy from the Solomon Islands has undergone a lifesaving operation at The Canberra Hospital after two unsuccessful attempts at surgery in his home country.

One winning ticket has been sold in Indiana in the Mega Millions lottery, earning the jackpot worth $US540 million ($A721 million), the seventh largest in US lottery history, lottery officials say.

Bush Heritage Australia has forfeited the donation of a 350-acre property near Bega as they face backlash from a planned kangaroo cull at Scottsdale Reserve, south of Canberra.

Performance payments for public servants have become a divisive issue in politics.

Figuring out where you're getting the best deal when product sizes differ is hard. So we've done the maths for you.

Daryl Gibson says the Waratahs need to win with a bonus point win against the Blues at Eden Park if they are any chance of topping the Australian conference.

A Canberran entrepreneurial duo has designed an affordable shark deterrent product for surfers, which aims to save the lives of both humans and sharks.

Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position for the British Grand Prix in a dramatic qualifying session on Saturday.

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick had effectively drawn a line through his side's top eight prospects after last weekend's loss to Port Adelaide.