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Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising loses first race in 22 starts at The Everest

'No Kings' movement seeks to boost early voting

Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook: Pakistan finance minister

Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump

Japan says hosting record number of foreigners

Tiny Fiji village restores dying fishery with coral planting

'Two bad options': Rights groups decry IMF austerity demand

North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system

Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game postponed until Saturday

Did Chinese cars squeal on Norway's military?

'We've never had this': Bear sightings spook Russia

Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game start delayed by rain

'True heroism': Police praise efforts to halt Oregon school shooter

Injured Jordie Barrett out of second Bledisloe Cup Test

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Survivors, sniffing dogs join anti-mine march at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

Survivors and sniffing dogs joined hundreds of people at Cambodia's Angkor Wat on Sunday for a march against landmines after the US decision to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine.

Far right eye breakthrough in Romania presidential vote

Romanians were voting Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion.

Jaiswal slams majestic 161 but Australia fight back in Perth

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a majestic 161 but Australia took four wickets in the middle session to give themselves a sliver of hope in the first Test at Perth on Sunday.

Edinburgh's alternative tour guides show 'more real' side of city

Edinburgh, one the most visited cities in Europe, is offering tourists the chance to see it from a different angle -- through the eyes of tour guides who have slept on its streets.

IPL teams set to splash the cash at 'mega-auction' in Saudi Arabia

The Indian Premier League opens its "mega-auction" later Sunday in Saudi Arabia with teams primed to splash out millions of dollars on world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

Olympics in India a 'dream' facing many hurdles

India says it wants the 2036 Olympics in what is seen as an attempt by Narendra Modi to cement his legacy but the country faces numerous challenges to host the biggest show on earth.

Wounded Bangladesh protesters receive robotic helping hand

Squeezing rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands, Bangladesh protesters wounded during the deadly revolution to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test out replacement arms for their lost limbs.

Majestic Jaiswal 141 not out as India pile pain on Australia

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal burnished his soaring reputation Sunday with a majestic unbeaten 141 as India piled on the runs to take the first Test in Perth away from Australia.

Giannis, Lillard lead Bucks over Hornets as Spurs beat Warriors

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and Damian Lillard added 31 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over visiting Charlotte 125-119 on Saturday, stretching their NBA win streak to four games.

Juan Mata agent slammed as 'cowardly' by angry A-League coach

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has lashed out at Juan Mata's "cowardly" agent after criticism about a lack of playing time for the former Manchester United and Chelsea star.

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