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China says takes Mbappe apology 'seriously' after Mao remark

Cyclone eases after lashing India coast, no deaths reported

Flavio Bolsonaro on way to Ecuador from Argentina after fleeing Brazil

AI chip giant SK hynix posts seven-fold surge in quarterly operating profit

Netanyahu bloc leads after half of Israeli votes counted but no majority

Two hundred 'Cruise for life' passengers stranded in Cambodia

India vows action after first cheetah shot dead

Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren on the joys of filming 'MobLand'

'Now or Never': Ethiopia influencers push for Eritrea invasion

S.African activists push back on data centre rush

Mbappe furore rages on in China, but Mao comments censored

Judges set to rule on Australian mushroom killer's appeal

Billionaire Ambani's Jio jumps 21% in market debut after record India IPO

Syria reopens Jordan border crossing after mending ties

Renshaw hits century against Pakistan in Warner 'audition'

Matt Renshaw hit an unbeaten 136 against Pakistan in a timely reminder to Australian selectors Friday of his credentials to take over from David Warner when the veteran quits Test cricket.

Madrid's Prado museum throws spotlight on reverse side of paintings

A new exhibition at Madrid's Prado museum is throwing a spotlight on the reverse side of paintings, letting visitors see labels, seals and sketches that are usually hidden from view.

'Baldur's Gate 3' crowned game of the year

Role-playing hit "Baldur's Gate 3", based in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, was named video game of the year at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles late Thursday.

James fuels Lakers to set up NBA Cup final showdown with Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans 133-89 on Thursday to book a title showdown with upstarts Indiana in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament.

Warner brushes off Johnson criticism as Cummins backs teammate

David Warner brushed off scathing criticism from former teammate Mitchell Johnson over his selection for Australia's Test series against Pakistan, saying Friday: "Everyone's entitled to their own opinions."

Lakers, Pacers set up NBA Cup final showdown

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans 133-89 on Thursday to book a title showdown with upstarts Indiana in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament.

Patriots hold off Steelers rally to snap losing streak

Tight end Hunter Henry celebrated his birthday with two touchdowns as the New England Patriots snapped their five-game NFL losing streak with a 21-18 upset of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday.

Learn to forget? How to rein in a rogue chatbot

When Australian politician Brian Hood noticed ChatGPT was telling people he was a convicted criminal, he took the old-fashioned route and threatened legal action against the AI chatbot's maker, OpenAI.

Zimbabwe ruling party eyes supermajority in votes without opponents

Zimbabwe will hold nine by-elections on Saturday with opposition candidates largely absent as President Emmerson Mnangagwa cements his control over the mineral-rich nation.

Verdict due in landmark Japan army sexual assault case

A Japanese court is due Tuesday to give a verdict in the landmark trial of three ex-soldiers accused of sexual assault in a country where still very few victims come forward.

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