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Australian cricket boss defends Khawaja's pre-Ashes round of golf

Duckett, Pope put England in charge of Ashes opener

Vietnam flooding death toll rises to 55

Japan businesses brush off worries over China tourists

Ukraine scrambles to respond to US plan to end war

England in charge after dismissing Australia for 132 in Ashes opener

Russell fastest in final practice at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Major MAGA figure Greene resigns from US Congress

Fossil fuel fight threatens to sink COP30 as EU rejects Brazil's draft

G20 summit opens in South Africa without Trump

Italy's beloved singer Ornella Vanoni dies aged 91

Takaichi, Trump swap praise for 'new golden age' of ties

Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi lavished US leader Donald Trump with praise and vows of a "golden age of ties" on his visit to Tokyo Tuesday, before inking a deal with Washington aimed at securing critical minerals.

China dreams of football glory at last... in gaming

Zhao Yitang had always dreamed of playing football for China and this summer he finally did -- not in boots on a pitch, but on a smartphone.

Spurs, Thunder, Bulls and Sixers remain NBA's four unbeatens

Reigning champion Oklahoma City, the Philadelphia 76ers, the San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls remained undefeated with impressive NBA triumphs on Monday.

Campaigning begins in Myanmar's junta-run election

Parties approved to participate in Myanmar's junta-organised elections are set to start campaigning Tuesday, two months ahead of a poll being shunned at home and abroad as a ploy to legitimise military rule.

Winter Olympics: high in the Alps, artificial snow will still play role

One hundred days before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it's too early for the weather forecast, but one thing is certain -- there will be artificial snow, much to the dismay of environmental activists.

'Divisive' Brendan Rodgers quits as Celtic manager

Brendan Rodgers has resigned as Celtic manager with the Scottish giants' major shareholder accusing him of "divisive, misleading and self-serving" behaviour.

Trump tells Japan US is 'strongest level' ally

Donald Trump told Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday that Washington is an ally of the strongest level, as the US president visited Tokyo on an Asia trip taking aim at a trade deal with China.

Meta and TikTok to obey Australia under-16 social media ban

Tech giants Meta and TikTok said Tuesday they will obey Australia's under-16 social media ban but warned the landmark laws could prove difficult to enforce.

Amazon to cut 30,000 office jobs: media reports

Amazon will lay off tens of thousands of office workers as the e-commerce and tech giant trims costs amid ramped-up investments in artificial intelligence, according to US media reports.

Messi on 2026 World Cup: 'I would like to be there'

Lionel Messi wants to play for Argentina in next year's World Cup, but he says he will listen to his body before deciding whether he can make that dream come true.

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