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Afghanistan dominate Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 cricket opener
Afghanistan begin their Asia Cup campaign with a thrashing of tournament minnows Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi.
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Trump pushing EU to slap 100% tariffs on China, India, reports say
Steep tariffs would be part of joint effort to pressure Russia to end its war on Ukraine, according to reports.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Trump dinner in DC
Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted US President Donald Trump’s dinner at a restaurant in Washington DC.
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Nepali leader’s resignation is “not enough”
“This frustration has been building for over two decades, fuelled by corruption. Every one of us has had enough.”
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Obesity now main form of malnutrition afflicting youth: UNICEF
Epidemic being fuelled by availability of ultra-processed foods and aggressive market.
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Trump ‘not thrilled’ over Israeli attack in Qatar
US President Donald Trump said he’s “not thrilled” about Israel’s deadly attack on Hamas in Qatar that targeted a reside
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Ronaldo scores as Portugal defeat Hungary in UEFA World Cup qualifier
Led by Erling Haaland, Norway thrash Moldova 11-1 in the qualifier, while Portugal hold off Hungary to win 3-2.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,294
Here are the key events on day 1,294 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Bolivia upset Brazil to clinch FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff spot
Bolivia pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the South American qualifiers to reach the World Cup playoff round.
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Australia to spend $1.1bn on underwater ‘Ghost Shark’ attack drones
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles says large underwater attack drones have 'very long range' of operations.
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US firms in China most pessimistic since 1999, survey says
Just 41 percent of US firms optimistic about the five-year business outlook in China, chamber of commerce says.
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Polish and NATO forces scramble to shoot down Russian drones
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says military defences deployed after 'multiple violations of Polish airspace'.
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Trump says signature on birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein is not his
US president's denial comes after White House said it would support a forensic analysis of the signature.
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Israel kills over 50 in Gaza; Qatar calls Israeli attack ‘state terror’
More than 1.3 million people remain trapped in Gaza City as Israeli bombardment kills dozens.
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Who is Khalil al-Hayya, who else was targeted in Israel’s attack on Qatar?
Six people were killed in Israeli attack on Doha, but Hamas senior leaders are reported to have survived.
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LIVE: Israel attacks new Gaza tower as strikes on Qatar roil the region
Israel's attack that killed 6 in Doha draws criticism from across the world as Israeli troops continue to bombard Gaza.
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Israeli-Russian researcher freed in Iraq after two years in captivity
US President Trump confirms Elizabeth Tsurkov freed after being held by Iraqi group amid spy claims.
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US Supreme Court to decide legality of Trump’s tariffs
The Supreme Court has scheduled to hear the case in November, lightning fast by its typical standards.
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Macron names close ally Sebastien Lecornu as new French PM
Sebastien Lecornu, 39, is facing an uphill battle over budget as protests loom in the coming days.
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South Africa close on World Cup 2026, but Nigeria left sweating
South Africa maintain Group C lead with 1-1 draw with Nigeria in the CAF qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
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