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Israel says war to wind down in southern Gaza as toll tops 24,000

Israel says war to wind down in southern Gaza as toll tops 24,000

Israel has said its operations against Hamas in southern Gaza will soon enter a less intensive phase, after the militant group's health ministry reported the death toll in the territory had surpassed 24,000.

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Kerber's Grand Slam comeback hits Collins roadblock in Australia

Kerber's Grand Slam comeback hits Collins roadblock in Australia

Angelique Kerber's Grand Slam comeback ended with a whimper in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday as the new mum crashed out in three sets to Danielle Collins.

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West Indies look to spring surprise on Australia

West Indies look to spring surprise on Australia

Australia head into the two-Test series against the West Indies beginning in Adelaide Wednesday as the hottest of favourites, but the visitors insist they are ready to shock the reigning world Test champions.

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'Succession' and 'The Bear' dominate strike-delayed Emmys

'Succession' and 'The Bear' dominate strike-delayed Emmys

The final season of "Succession" dominated the Emmy Awards on Monday, scooping six prizes including best drama, at a nostalgic gala honoring television's past and present that was delayed by four months due to Hollywood strikes.

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Elton John gets EGOT with Emmys win

Elton John gets EGOT with Emmys win

Legendary entertainer Elton John on Monday joined a select club of winners of the awards grand slam -- the so-called EGOT -- when he added an Emmy to his suite of career prizes.

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Swiatek up and running at Australian Open as Alcaraz makes bow

Swiatek up and running at Australian Open as Alcaraz makes bow

Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow.

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New Zealand MP resigns over shoplifting allegations

New Zealand MP resigns over shoplifting allegations

The first refugee to be elected to New Zealand's parliament resigned Tuesday over alleged shoplifting, which she said was related to personal stress and trauma.

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Swiatek battles through tough test at Australian Open

Swiatek battles through tough test at Australian Open

In-form top seed Iga Swiatek ground past former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in straight sets Tuesday to open her campaign for a first title at Melbourne Park.

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'Succession,' 'The Bear,' 'Beef' dominate strike-delayed Emmys

'Succession,' 'The Bear,' 'Beef' dominate strike-delayed Emmys

Postponed by four months because of Hollywood strikes, the Emmy Awards finally took place Monday, with the last season of "Succession" scooping multiple prizes on a nostalgic night that honored television's past and present.

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Trump passes major US election test with easy win in Iowa

Trump passes major US election test with easy win in Iowa

Donald Trump romped to a lightning-quick victory Monday in Iowa's caucuses -- the first vote in the US presidential race -- cementing his status as the presumptive Republican standard-bearer to challenge President Joe Biden in November's election.

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