Ukraine: Attack on Kursk should restore justice

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had entered Russian territory to “restore justice” and put pressure on Moscow's forces, confirming for the first time Kyiv's surprise offensive in the western Kursk region. On Sunday, Moscow's forces were engaged in a sixth day of heavy fighting against Kiev's largest incursion into Russian territory since the war began, … Read more

Swift suspect's lawyer downplays attack plan

The lawyer for the main suspect in the foiled attack plot on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna is trying to downplay the seriousness of the plan, saying her client was only “playing with ideas.” Swift's three planned concerts in Vienna were canceled after Austrian authorities uncovered a plot allegedly led by a 19-year-old to … Read more

Acromantula faces a great challenge as the dashing sprinter launches his attack on Victoria

Just 10 minutes after Saturday's opening race at Belmont, all eyes will be on Moonee Valley when Western Australian speedster Acromantula takes part in the $150,000 Dominant Actizone Handicap (1000m). In the run-up to this season, Acromantula completed two trial runs at Lark Hill on July 15 and 29, taking two comfortable wins as leader.