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World in brief – Pistorius sentenced to six years

A South African judge has sentenced Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

A Spanish court has sentenced Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi to 21 months in jail and fined him almost $3 million dollars for tax fraud.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia takes full responsibility for its decision to back the US in the Iraq war.

NSW Premier Mike Baird has announced that Greyhound racing in NSW will come to an end on July 1, 2017.

The World Press Photo exhibition reaches 4 million people each year, travelling to 100 cities in 45 countries.

Portugal have qualified for the final of the 2016 European Championships after two quick second-half goals secured a 2-0 victory over Wales.

Australian surfer Mick Fanning has taken out heat one of the J-Bay Open in South Africa.

The Newsroom previews round 18 of the National Rugby League.

Roger Federer’s hopes of winning his 18th grand slam title are still alive after he pulled off an incredible Wimbledon quarter-final comeback.