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Three tons as record-breaking Australia crush South Africa

Three tons as record-breaking Australia crush South Africa

Cameron Green slapped a 47-ball century with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh also blasting tons as Australia crushed South Africa by 276 runs in a record-breaking third and final one-day international on Sunday in Mackay.

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France's regulator says unable to block dead streamer's channel

France's regulator says unable to block dead streamer's channel

The head of France's broadcast and online regulator said on Sunday it did not have the authority to block an online channel used by a streamer who died while live-casting.

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UK vows to speed up asylum claims as hotel protests spread

UK vows to speed up asylum claims as hotel protests spread

The UK government vowed on Sunday to overhaul its asylum system after weekend protests broke out across the country at hotels housing migrants, with more planned.

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Head, Marsh, Green hit centuries as Australia make 431-2 in 3rd South Africa ODI

Head, Marsh, Green hit centuries as Australia make 431-2 in 3rd South Africa ODI

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green all slapped brilliant centuries as Australia posted an ominous 431-2 in the third and final one-day international against South Africa on Sunday in Mackay.

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Ukraine marks independence day with drone strikes on Russia

Ukraine marks independence day with drone strikes on Russia

Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts.

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Pujara announces retirement from Indian cricket

Pujara announces retirement from Indian cricket

Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday, bringing to an end an international sporting career that spanned over a decade.

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Bird call contest boosts conservation awareness in Hong Kong's concrete jungle

Bird call contest boosts conservation awareness in Hong Kong's concrete jungle

The chirping of birds echoed through a packed lecture hall in Hong Kong, though there wasn't a feather in sight.

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Kneecap to play Paris concert in defiance of objections

Kneecap to play Paris concert in defiance of objections

Irish rap group Kneecap, one of whose members faces a British terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, are to perform outside Paris on Sunday, despite objections from French Jewish groups and government officials.

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Indonesian child's viral fame draws tourists to boat race

Indonesian child's viral fame draws tourists to boat race

Armed with colourful oars, rowers pack into long boats in western Indonesia, paddling furiously in front of race crowds swelled by the viral success of a young boy famous for his dancing at the front of the traditional vessels.

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LAFC's Son, Whitecaps' Mueller score first MLS goals

LAFC's Son, Whitecaps' Mueller score first MLS goals

Los Angeles FC's South Korean superstar Son Heung-min and Vancouver's prized German import Thomas Mueller grabbed their first Major League Soccer goals on Saturday.

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