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sports
Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport, sprinter Hunt says
British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney is a part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.
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general
Education University PhD student gets 160 hours of community service over doctored reference
A mainland Chinese woman has been handed a 160-hour community service order after pleading guilty to forging a reference letter for her application to a doctoral programme at a Hong Kong university…
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politics
Wealthy Chinese, tech talent confront tighter borders as Beijing widens exit controls
China's new border-control regulations are designed to keep two of its most valuable assets from leaving the country: money and talent.
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politics
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters
Trump has repeatedly criticised mail-in votes and has attempted to restrict them ahead of the midterms.
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business
It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine
The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.
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sports
Spurs' Richarlison posts crying emoji after being left out of Liverpool tie
Richarlison publicly expresses his displeasure at Roberto de Zerbi's decision to leave him out of Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.
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general
Suspected sabotage hits Dutch rail during rush hour; material found on tracks
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US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists
A US federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked a new visa cap for international students, visiting scholars and foreign journalists, saying the Trump administration’s national security justification…
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politics
Israeli settlers protest UK sanctions outside consulate in East Jerusalem
Prominent far-right settler Arieh King organised the rally that called for actions against London A man stands outside the British consulate in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem on 8 September 2026 (AFP)…
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Satellites, missiles or something else? US admits it has 'on-orbit' weapons for first time
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‘The Pitt’s’ Noah Wyle repeats Emmy best actor win, Rob Reiner honored
Reiner posthumously wins best guest actor in a drama for 'The Bear,' as Jamie Lee Curtis eulogizes 'generous, kind and funny as hell' filmmaker
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politics
Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World
The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.
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politics
'The basement saved me': Frontline Ukrainian city under fire amid US peace push
Since Kherson's liberation in the fall of 2022, the city has formed the frontline between Ukrainian and Russian forces in the southern theater.
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general
The ‘But China!’ Dilemma Driving the A.I. Race
Can the U.S. regulate its A.I. industry without surrendering the A.I. race to China?
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politics
European Parliament to screen 'The Bibi Files' ahead of Israel's 2026 Knesset election
The Bibi Files is based on footage from Netanyahu's police interrogations, which were leaked to film director Alex Gibney in 2023. The materials require court approval for release in Israel.
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technology
Israel deploys drones over Beirut
Israeli forces have deployed drones over Lebanon's Beirut and its southern suburbs, the country's National News Agency reports. According to the report, Israel also fired a sound bomb towards a…
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science
More than 2 million Indigenous people lived in Australia in 1788: new research
A gathering on the Murray River depicted in 1858. Gerard Krefft, Corroboree on the Murray River, 1858. Dixson Galleries, State Library of New South Wales Content warning: This article discusses mass…
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general
Kyrgyzstan Is Russia’s Trading Loophole
Kyrgyzstan has turned into a crucial middleman for Russia to import goods from China since the start of the Ukraine war. Paul Sonne, our Moscow bureau chief, traveled to Kyrgyzstan to see its…
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science
Australia’s Indigenous population estimated at 2.2m before ‘demographic catastrophe’ of colonisation
Study finds earlier numbers were underestimated, suggesting impact of diseases and massacres were much greater than previously thought Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The…
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politics
Fall in small boat Channel crossings down to law enforcement, agency says
But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.
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business
India scores Brics win with joint declaration despite divides
India scored a diplomatic win at the latest Brics summit, analysts have said, after steering an increasingly unwieldy bloc towards a joint declaration despite deep divisions over geopolitical…
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business
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
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politics
What to watch as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before Congress
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may face questions on rising energy prices, Federal Reserve policy, government debt and the Trump team's economic agenda.
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general
For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance
Haitians in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown. Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang violence, disease and extreme poverty, Haitians in…
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general
Texas landowners sue to stop border work through Big Bend under $46bn federal push
In a bold stand for their land and legacy, Texas landowners and conservationists are taking legal action against the Trump administration's border wall efforts. They emphasize that the Big Bend area…
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technology
Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to share a stage to promote curbs on AI
The poles of U.S. politics are coming together over AI. Sanders and Bannon will appear at the "Pro-Human Assembly" in Washington, D.C., to convince Congress to work faster to curb the impact of AI.
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science
Why so many people give up on Germany’s digital bureaucracy
Even digitally confident Germans struggle with online government services, according to new research. In some cases, up to nine in 10 users in the country abandon digital application processes before…
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politics
Call for France's 'Gilets Jaunes' to take to the streets again
In a blast from the past, calls are once again circulating in France for the 'yellow vests' to take to the streets and roundabouts, in a protest against the rising cost of living.
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politics
Fake cancer drugs and ICU injections sold at 50% off, and hospitals bought them
Recent investigations in Bengaluru and Delhi have uncovered the alarming distribution of counterfeit medications in various hospitals. These incidents expose serious vulnerabilities in the…
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technology
China tightens travel rules over tech security
Beijing says the new rules, which could also apply to foreign and Taiwanese nationals, are aimed at safeguarding "national security."
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general
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.
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general
Iran gains leverage with Bab al-Mandab Strait under Houthi control
The waterway, which links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, is a busy transit point for crude oil, cars and other manufactured goods.
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Convicted UK Palestine Action activist, freed for brother’s wedding, on run since last year
Sean Middlebrough was granted 3-day leave in October 2025 while awaiting trial for role in planning violent raid on Elbit factory; details reported after judge lifts gag order
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science
Spain launches affordable holidays for pensioners for 2026/27
Spain's Imserso cheap holiday scheme for retirees is open for applications again. Here's who can benefit, where you can go and how much it will cost you.
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politics
'Putin Is Watching:' US House Panel Advances Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill
The US House Rules Committee has advanced legislation imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and Iran, clearing a key procedural hurdle for a possible House vote later this week but exposing deep…
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politics
Trump's envoy meets Lukashenko for new talks on Belarus prisoner releases
Sept 15 - U.S. presidential envoy John Coale met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday for their first talks in six months, as Washington pushes for the release of more political…
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general
Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks
Houthi strikes on Saudi infrastructure have prompted more than 50 strikes by Riyadh as hostilities escalated.
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politics
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
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general
Russian frigate fires flares towards Danish military helicopter, Denmark says
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politics
NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace
NATO jets have shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace overnight
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politics
Trains to run on special schedule ahead of Yom Kippur, Israel Railways announces
On the eve of the holiday, Sunday, September 20, trains will run on an increased schedule until 13:00 p.m.
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general
Iran war has led to Pentagon munitions shortfall, US Defense Department probe finds - report
The US Defense Department’s congressionally-mandated report outlines depletion of key munitions and extensive damage to US military and intelligence assets in the Middle East.
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business
Bluster and betrayal: Paul Barry probes how steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta hoodwinked the powerful
It is difficult to read Paul Barry’s The Big Steal without a mounting sense of outrage, not just at the British businessman Sanjeev Gupta, rightly described as a silver-tongued scoundrel, but at the…
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technology
Chinese plant extracts critical rare metals from lithium waste in ‘world first’
China has launched a 500-tonne production line to extract rubidium and caesium from lithium waste. A demonstration line in Jiangxi province – the world’s first with an annual capacity of 500 tonnes…
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business
China's August retail sales miss forecast while investment slump deepens, piling pressure on Beijing
China's investment slump deepened, retail sales growth slowed further in August while industrial output blew past estimates as Beijing warns of supply-demand imbalance.
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general
Authorities to ‘pursue accountability’ over faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital – leader John Lee
Hong Kong authorities will “pursue accountability” over faulty construction works that resulted in tilted lift shafts in a redeveloped building at Queen Mary Hospital, leader John Lee has said…
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politics
Hong Kong leader vows accountability over faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong authorities will hold construction firms and government personnel accountable for faulty lift installation work at Queen Mary Hospital’s new block, the city’s leader has said, as he tasked…
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politics
Police supporting families of New Zealanders missing in Nepal floods
Community groups in New Zealand have raised more than $200,000 for the flood victims of last month's disaster in the Himalayan region.
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entertainment
Emmy Awards 2026: The night’s big wins, emotional tributes and more
Television's biggest stars attended the 78th Emmy Awards.
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politics
Weapon shortfalls, 'hundreds' of buildings and aircraft damaged, $33.4 billion spent: the U.S. government tallies costs of the Iran war
The department revealed that the Iran war had cost an estimated $33.4 billion as of June 29.
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politics
'Trump is copying us': Shivakumar says US $5,000 plan 'inspired' by Congress
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated Donald Trump is copying Congress's guarantee schemes. He described these welfare programs as a blockbuster success among the people. Trump recently…
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general
Why Sydney Sweeney’s controversial advert goes beyond sexualising women’s sport
Novig sports advertising, The Conversation Sydney Sweeney’s sports advertisement has been widely criticised by women athletes as sexualising athletes’ bodies. The advertisement, for sports prediction…
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business
How does unthinkable policy become inevitable? The ‘Overton window’ is one possible answer
Not that long ago, Australians owned many public enterprises and lived behind high tariff walls. The country ran on cheap coal-fired power. A pro-China foreign policy and a large, bipartisan migration…
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Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuania’s airspace
The drone, which reportedly entered from Belarus, was shot down near Pratkunai village in central-southern Lithuania Nato fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania after an alert was issued in…
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Russia hits petrol station, warehouse facilities in Kyiv, mayor says
Sept 15 - A drone hit a petrol station in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv early on Tuesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app, adding that there was also a strike on warehouse…
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politics
Wellington's Hnry Stadium to become one-time racetrack for motorsport stars
Formula 1 stars, rally champions and Supercar winners to square off on a temporary track at the Cake Tin in January.
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sports
What's in a name? Spat over Chiefs moniker
NZ Rugby has urged the NRL to reconsider the name of the PNG Chiefs.
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business
Oil and Treasury yields haven’t moved this closely in seven years. That’s bad news for markets
Oil and 10-year Treasury yields are moving in near lockstep, with their correlation at its strongest since 2019.
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technology
China tightens travel restrictions for citizens
Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens.
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general
Trump's handpicked prosecutor resigns from DOJ probe after clash with attorney general
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entertainment
‘NAZA’ director accuses Israeli media of ignoring Gaza civilian deaths for entire war
Amid domestic uproar, Yuval Abraham insist anonymous allegations of intentional harm to innocents were verified; Israel reportedly sends diplomats talking points to respond to film
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politics
US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to tighten mail-in voting rules ahead of critical midterm elections.
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technology
Air quality across Singapore reaches unhealthy levels from Indonesian wildfires
Singapore was shrouded in haze on Tuesday, with smoke from wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia raising island-wide pollution to levels that pose a health risk. All five regions of the city state…
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entertainment
Who won Emmys for 2026? See the full winners list here.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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technology
Iran denies involvement in Yemen fighting
Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied that the country had any involvement in the renewed fighting in Yemen following recent Houthi territorial gains. Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied that the country had any…
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politics
US military says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall
The war had an estimated cost of US$33.4 billion (S$42.47 billion), with US$22.3 billion of that spent on expended munitions alone.
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business
Hundreds march in Toronto against Carney’s investment summit
The protestors opposed fossil fuel expansion, military production and privatisation of public assets.
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science
More than 900 Americans have overstayed their visa in last three years
Overall, an estimated 19,153 people in New Zealand are overstayers.
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politics
Nancy Mace calls for public execution of Lindsay Clancy
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Monday that Lindsay Clancy should be publicly executed, as the Massachusetts woman faces a new trial for allegedly murdering her three children. “Her children are dead…
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general
Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University for alleged failure to protect pro-Palestinian students
Khalil became a face of the Trump administration crackdown on students' pro-Palestinian protests after US immigration agents arrested him in March 2025 in the lobby of his university residence.
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entertainment
Emmys 2026: The winners and nominations list
Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.
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science
Plague was killing entire families thousands of years before the Black Death
Ancient DNA reveals that plague was already killing hunter-gatherers in Siberia 5,500 years ago, long before cities and flea-driven epidemics. The prehistoric strains may have been especially…
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sports
Mohsin Naqvi 'didn't object' to India refusing Asia Cup trophy from him, says BCCI
India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, but the team did not accept the trophy from Naqvi. It was the second year in a row that an Indian team skipped receiving the…
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business
Venezuela to join G20 energy meetings in Texas at US's invitation
A Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure. The meeting comes as…
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business
Panama canal traffic to be cut again as drought from El Niño worsens
Latest daily reductions will further choke one of the world’s most important shipping lanes The Panama canal plans to again cut maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El Niño climate…
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science
Our new research shows humans have maligned bandicoots for decades, making them more vulnerable to extinction
James D. Morgan/Getty Have you ever found your lawn riddled with holes or heard a little sneeze from your backyard bushes? Those are signs you might have a resident bandicoot. Bandicoots are…
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general
‘Long overdue’: Newly restored Henry Ford home will confront his antisemitism
Curators at Fair Lane, the pioneering industrialist's historic manor, say conspiracy-laden 'newspaper' and other antisemitic expressions to be addressed when museum reopens next year
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politics
Russia sanctions bill passes House Rules Committee
The House Rules Committee on Monday approved bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) championed…
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Indian-origin man, woman killed by train after sitting on NYC subway tracks
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business
Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration rules
Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.
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Suspected bicycle thief dies during arrest in Netherlands
Protests have been held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after a man died during a police arrest over the weekend.
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‘I just need an answer’: widow haunted by husband’s shooting seeks inquest
Two years after her armed, mentally ill husband was fatally shot by a Hong Kong police officer, Mrs Li is still waiting to learn whether a death inquest will be held. On September 15, 2024, she called…
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sports
Sasson comes up just short of calendar-year Slam at US Open
Three Israelis – wheelchair players Guy Sasson and Sergei Lysov and junior Dan Brand - represented Israel at the US Open, although none returned home with a championship.
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business
Stock futures are little changed as traders eye rising oil prices and rates: Live updates
The major averages closed lower on Monday as higher bond yields and oil prices kept the market under pressure.
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sports
The moment this Knights finals rookie will hold onto forever
Newcastle was not short of heroes in its sudden-death finals win over South Sydney, but no player stood taller than 21-year-old backrower and play-off debutant Jermaine McEwen.
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politics
Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
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business
DOJ says millions in Iran oil proceeds laundered on Binance
US federal prosecutors alleged that Iran used cryptocurrency to launder illicit oil money.
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science
A coral reef thought dead for 60 years is teeming with life
More than 60 years after surveys suggested a deep coral reef off Benin was probably dead, scientists have found it alive. Cameras revealed healthy-looking coral patches supporting multiple fish…
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politics
US Senator Mitch McConnell appears at Capitol following lengthy absence, hospitalization
McConnell arrived at the Capitol in a wheelchair and with what CNN described as a "noticeably thinner" appearance, but was able to make a few statements to the press while at the Senate.
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From Bahrain to Riyadh: How Iran strikes battered US bases, embassies
A recent Pentagon report highlights the extensive destruction of US military and diplomatic infrastructures due to Iranian strikes. Hundreds of buildings sustained damage across the Middle East…
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politics
Cambodia and Thailand begin UN-backed conciliation on maritime dispute
Foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand delivered opening statements on Tuesday at the first meeting of a UN arbitration process to resolve a long-running maritime dispute between the two…
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politics
Government should make AI training mandatory for all ministers and CEO's, expert says
An AI expert hopes the next government will adopt his own AI policy, costed at $300m over three years.
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Viral hit-and-run raises road rage questions in India
Indian police have launched a probe after a woman biker shared video of a car ramming her motorcycle.
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technology
Saudi Arabia's civil defence issues emergency alerts across several cities
Saudi Arabia's civil defence has issued emergency alerts across several cities on Tuesday, including Yanbu, Jeddah, Taif, Abha and Jazan.
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Singapore jails armed Malaysian gang for US$3.9 million ‘lightning heist’ at bungalow
After learning that a woman regularly hosted high-stakes poker games at her home in Singapore’s affluent Bukit Timah area, two men plotted to rob the house, recruiting a group of people from Malaysia…
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entertainment
Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television.
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politics
US think tank proposes military shift to Guam, CNMI and Pacific Islands
A US foreign policy think tank is proposing a major shift in America's military strategy in Asia that would put at the centre of Washington's regional military posture.
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politics
Why the Supreme Court blocked Trump and the Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting for the midterms
The Supreme Court has finally weighed in on President Donald Trump's mail voting plan. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Plus Mail voting in the 2026 midterm elections will go on as usual – now that…
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politics
Oil extends gains following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
Oil extended gains amid reports of fresh Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks by Iran on ships in the Gulf.
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sports
Lucy Letby public inquiry findings set to be published
The Thirlwall Inquiry has been investigating how concerns about killer nurse Letby were handled - and whether any babies might have lived if action was taken earlier.
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