A MAN has died after his parachute apparently failed to open during a skydive south of Sydney, police say.

AT least 18 people are dead and scores missing after a ferry packed with festival goers capsized in southern Bangladesh.

AN earthquake measuring a magnitude of 6.2 has hit the Indonesian island of Sumbawa.

AN express train crash which has killed at least 39 people in Russia could have been caused by terrorists, say railway company.

MALCOLM Turnbull is refusing to stand down as Liberal leader and says he "will win" support.

JAPAN has launched a next-generation spy satellite as part of efforts to beef up its surveillance system against the threat of North Korea's missiles.

SPOKESMAN says the singer "not engaged" despite proposal on the Kyle and Jackie O show.

SECRET Service "embarrassed" as Tareq and Michaele Salahi pictured with President Barack Obama.

AT least 25 people were killed and 63 injured when a train travelling between the Russian capital Moscow and Saint Petersburg derailed, possibly as a result of an attack.

GIANT Chinese pandas Wang Wang and Funi have touched down at Adelaide Airport and are clearing customs ahead of a waiting police escort to deliver them safely to their new home.

It's time to put on a show; that's the message Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou delivered to his players ahead of their home clash against Wellington Phoenix.

Chelsea will be at full strength for Monday morning's (EDT) showdown with Arsenal, with Frank Lampard available after completing his recovery from a thigh muscle tear.

Cristiano Ronaldo's return to action after nearly two months of injury woes comes at the perfect time for Real Madrid, who host arch-rivals Barcelona this weekend.

Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson enters one of the most important months of his career as his World Cup hopes hinge on his A-League performances.

BRITISH bookseller Borders UK said today it is seeking a buyer after going into administration, threatening the jobs of its 1150 employees.

DAVID Jones is rushing to meet a deadline for the reopening of its flagship Bourke Street store.

A 43-year-old man is in critical condition after he was stabbed multiple times in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

KEVIN Federline is upset with Kyle and Jackie O, pulling out of a paid hour of radio co-hosting.

A WOMAN out walking her dog has been stabbed to death in the middle of the day in a small Victorian town.

SUMMER TV is known for being a wasteland, but networks say things will be different this year.