The opening game of the AFL's Indigenous Round has been marred by an incident in which Swans legend Adam Goodes was racially vilified by a Magpies fan. The two-time premiership winner was visibly shaken after the verbal attack from a woman in a Magpies jumper and left the field before the full-time siren. Magpies president Eddie Maguire apologised to Goodes after the match, saying the woman's behaviour was unacceptable. The incident soured the Swans' win against an often insipid Collingwood outfit - their first over the Pies at the MCG since 2000.

A spectator was evicted after an incident involving Adam Goodes during Sydney's win over Collingwood.

British Typhoon jets have been scrambled after an incident on a Pakistan International Airways flight.

Britain's intelligence services have come under pressure to explain how they let two Islamic extremists suspected of hacking a soldier to death in the streets of London slip through their net. Both of the men, under armed guard in London hospitals after being shot by police at the scene, were previously known to the intelligence services but were reportedly assessed as not posing a deadly threat. One of the men, identified as Michael Adebolajo, 28, had attended meetings of a now-banned Islamist group and reportedly sold extremist leaflets in Woolwich, south London, where the attack took place on Wednesday.

The Japanese cabinet has formally denied months-long rumours that prime minister Shinzo Abe has not moved into his official residence over fears the mansion is haunted.

Indigenous leaders have expressed alarm about the ever-growing number of Indigenous Australians in jail.

An elite counter-terrorist police unit in Indonesia has been accused of carrying out a mass killing in a village in the disputed Papua province.Activists says 11 people were killed and 20 more are missing after a combined military and police crackdown on support for the Free Papua separatist movement in April.It is not possible to verify the claims, but the names of victims and several grisly photographs have been provided to ABC by the armed wing of the movement.

An elite counter-terrorist police unit in Indonesia has been accused of carrying out a mass killing in a village in the disputed Papua province.Activists says 11 people are dead and 20 more are missing after a combined military and police crackdown on support for the Free Papua separatist movement.It is not possible to verify the claims, but the names of victims and several grisly photographs have been provided to ABC by the armed wing of the movement.

As the federal election sweeps closer, the pressure to sell the politicians and their parties is intensifying - and the strategists are turning to digital technologies like never before to give candidates an edge. 

Australian shares have recorded their worst weekly performance this year, with a second straight day of heavy falls. About $53 billion has been wiped off the value of the local market in the past two days, and the Australian dollar remains in the doldrums. After yesterday's 2 per cent dive, the All Ordinaries Index today fell 76 points to 4,964 and the ASX 200 closed down 1.5 per cent to 4,983. Analysts say investors are panicking about the possible withdrawal of stimulus measures in the United States and Japan, and the knock-on effect for the global economy.

A major review of deaths in custody has found a substantial increase in the number of Aboriginal people dying in custody over the past five years. The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) study found the overall rate of deaths in state and territory prisons has remained relatively steady over the past 20 years. But there has been a spike in the number Indigenous deaths in custody, in line with an almost doubling of the number of Aboriginal Australians being locked up.

A section of a highway bridge has collapsed in the US state of Washington, sending cars and people into the water below.

A man who strangled his elderly mother during an argument at their home in the NSW southern highlands will spend at least four years behind bars.

The NRL has unveiled new drug testing procedures designed to "level the playing field" and stamp drugs out of the game.

A United Nations human rights investigator has called on all countries to declare a moratorium to prevent so-called "killer robots" being deployed on the battlefield.

Former prime minister Bob Hawke has remembered his late former wife Hazel ''with deep affection and gratitude''.Hazel Hawke died yesterday at the age of 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.In a statement issued this morning, Mr Hawke said: ''She was more than a wife and mother, being father as well, during my frequent absences as I pursued an industrial then political career."''I think there is general agreement that Hazel did an outstanding job as Australia's First Lady from 1983 to 1991. She was a constant support, particularly through some very difficult times."

Foreign Minister Bob Carr has told a group of Syrian refugees that the United States military does not want to risk a drawn-out war with the Syrian army.

US president Barack Obama has defended the use of drones to kill suspected terrorists, but is imposing limits on how they are used in the future.

Ford's decision to stop making cars in Australia sparks calls for emergency talks on the future of the industry.

Sydney's win over Collingwood has been marred by a spectator being evicted from the MCG for racially vilifying Adam Goodes.

A spectator was evicted following an incident involving Adam Goodes during Sydney's 47-point win over Collingwood.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have been placed on the same side of the French Open draw.

The Western Force will take an unchanged squad into Saturday night's match with the Highlanders at Perth Oval.

The Chiefs remain top of the Super Rugby ladder after an incisive 28-19 win over the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium.

Carlee Beattie says her outstanding domestic season has provided her with the ideal platform to challenge for gold at the IPC world championships.

Heavy snow at altitude has forced the cancellation of the Giro d'Italia's 19th stage.

The Bulls' Chris Lynn will face a disciplinary hearing after being reported for tweets he made about the assault allegations levelled Ben Te'o.

Penrith has re-signed full-back Matt Moylan who coach Ivan Cleary says has helped power the club to back-to-back wins.

A betting agency head has admitted a proposal by commercial TV networks on limiting gambling ads during sports broadcasts falls short of public expectations.

The Warriors' Ben Henry has succumbed to a season-ending knee injury after he was hurt in training.

A sport science expert has called on AFL clubs to change the way they train to stop the glut of ACL injuries.

The NRL has unveiled new drug testing procedures designed to "level the playing field" and stamp drugs out of the game.

James Hird has repeated his intent to keep coaching the Bombers following the resignation of chief executive Ian Robson.

The Reds have named number eight Radike Samo and full-back Jono Lance to take on the Stormers in Cape Town.

Despite form and fitness woes, Sam Stosur's belief in making another French Open title run is as strong as ever.

Daniel Vettori won't bolster New Zealand's line-up for the second and final Test against England at Headingley.

New Zealand's second highest-capped lock Ali Williams has announced his retirement from Test rugby.

Cricket NSW has appointed former Cricket Australia head of strategy Andrew Jones as its new chief executive.

The ICC has pulled umpire Asad Rauf from Champions Trophy duties amid media reports implicating him in spot-fixing.