Two international photographers have withdrawn their works from an exhibition in Sydney in protest over what one has described as censorship.

The Federal Government is threatening to ban the promotion of all betting odds during sports broadcasts if the TV industry does not do it first.Under the current plan put forward by TV networks, the practice would be banned during play, but would still be allowed during quarter time and half time breaks.But Prime Minister Julia Gillard will today demand a complete ban during games, including during scheduled breaks.

Arjen Robben's late strike seals Bayern Munich's 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final. The two German clubs were inseparable before Robben found the back of the net as injury time approached, sending the red-garbed crowd into raptures.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder the British soldier who was hacked to death in a London street last week.Two men, aged 24 and 28, were arrested at a residential address in south-east London, while a 21-year-old man was arrested on a street, police said in a statement.Tasers were used on the 28-year-old and the 21-year-old, police added.

A French soldier is in a serious condition after being stabbed in the neck while patrolling a neighbourhood west of Paris. A hunt is underway for the attacker, who police say was of North African appearance and wearing Arab-style garments.It comes just days after a British soldier was hacked to death in London, but the French president says "at this stage" there is no apparent link between the two attacks.

Essendon beat Richmond by 29 points in their Dreamtime at the 'G clash, while Carlton held off the Lions at the Gabba.

A Sicilian priest gunned down by the mafia 20 years ago outside his home in Palermo was beatified in a seafront ceremony on Saturday attended by an estimated 100,000 people from all over Italy.

Nationals candidate Adam Marshall has taken a landslide victory in the by-election for the NSW seat of the Northern Tablelands, which was previously held by independent Richard Torbay.Figures on Saturday night gave Mr Marshall over 60 per cent of the vote.The result gives the O'Farrell government with a 70th seat in the Legislative Assembly.

At least 17 people were killed when a school van exploded in central Pakistan earlier today.

One of the men involved in the brutal Woolwich attack last Wednesday had been asked to work for MI5, a friend told the BBC.Abu Nusaybah told the BBC's Newsnight on Friday that Michael Adebolajo had been approach six months ago to work for the spy agency.In a sensational twist, Mr Nusaybah was then arrested by counter-terrorism officers on the BBC premises.

Federal Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig has unveiled a new plan designed to grow the local food industry and put Australia on the world food map.

Former Liberal National Party heavyweight Barry O'Sullivan has been chosen to replace Barnaby Joyce in the Senate.

As the federal election bandwagon rolls on, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott have rallied party faithful.

An expert in the technology of 3D printing has questioned fears it could spark a mass proliferation of homemade guns on Australia's streets.

A 28-year-old man charged with the manslaughter of his toddler daughter has been released on bail.

Toronto's mayor has denied smoking crack cocaine amid claims of video footage proving otherwise.

Adam Goodes says his heart was broken by a racial slur at the MCG, but the teenage culprit deserves support too. The veteran Swans forward says his side's win over Collingwood last night night "means nothing" after the abuse from a Magpies supporter. A 13-year-old girl was interviewed by police over the incident and released pending further inquiries.

Police have released security footage in the hope of finding a group of people who witnessed a violent bashing in Sydney's Kings Cross.

Police in Stockholm had to call in reinforcements after rioters set cars and a school ablaze in a fifth night of rioting, described as the worst in years.

The family of Lee Rigby has spoken for the first time about their shock and grief following the soldier's murder in London.The 25-year-old Afghan war veteran was killed near the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, south-east London, on Wednesday.Drummer Rigby's stepfather said their hearts had been ripped apart by the tragedy and described the soldier as the family's hero.

Another Collingwood fan has been captured on video yelling racist comments during Friday night's clash with Sydney.

Lee Westwood feels he's perfectly placed to steal victory from Alejandro Canizares at the European PGA Championships.

American Matt Kuchar is still on top of the US PGA Invitational after three rounds, but a tight field leaves the last day wide open.

Bernard Tomic has arrived in Paris adamant he's focused on the French Open, not distracted by his off-court dramas.

Albert Montanes and Juan Monaco each picked up confidence-boosting ATP title wins ahead of Sunday's French Open.

Estonian qualifier Kaia Kanepi upset eighth seed Peng Shuai to win her fourth career WTA title at the Brussels Open.

Tyson Gay roared to 100m victory at the Diamond League athletics meet in New York.

Bayern Munich overcame the heartbreak of losing two finals in three seasons by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in a memorable all-German Champions League final on Saturday to become European champions for the fifth time.Goals from Croatian Mario Mandzukic after 60 minutes and Dutchman Arjen Robben, with a stunning 89th-minute solo strike, settled a superb final after Dortmund had levelled with a 68th-minute penalty from Ilkay Gundogan.

Joe Root's maiden Test century left England well-placed in the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.

A maiden Giro d'Italia triumph is in Vincenzo Nibali's sights after he won stage 20, while Cadel Evans slipped to third.

Queensland's Super Rugby finals hopes are in doubt after the stingy Stormers held the Reds to a 20-15 loss at Newlands.

Nico Rosberg will start on pole position in Sunday's Monaco GP after posting the fastest time in qualifying.

Essendon beat Richmond by 29 points in their Dreamtime at the 'G clash, while Carlton held off the Lions at the Gabba.

Cooper Cronk's Origin hopes are in the balance after he was reported in Melbourne's 26-18 win over the Roosters.

Penrith built on last weekend's thrashing of the Warriors with a 19-0 defeat of St George Illawarra in Wollongong.

Geelong rebounded from its loss to Collingwood to convincingly beat Port Adelaide by eight goals at Football Park.

The Peter Snowden-trained Epaulette has scored a dominant victory in the Group One Doomben 10,000 in Brisbane.

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says much more needs to be done to educate young people to be racially tolerant.

Indiana stole home-court advantage with a 97-93 win over Miami to level the NBA Eastern Conference Finals series 1-1.

South Sydney says Ben Te'o is concentrating on giving his best on Sunday at Cronulla despite a week of off-field turmoil.