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Diamonds hit century mark in netball World Cup win

Diamonds hit century mark in netball World Cup win

Australia have completed a convincing clean sweep of their three pool games at the netball World Cup in Cape Town with a crushing 101-32 victory over Fiji.

Diamonds score second big win at netball World Cup

Diamonds score second big win at netball World Cup

Diamonds score second big win at netball World Cup

Diamonds score second big win at netball World Cup

Australia have made it two big wins from as many matches at the netball World Cup, scoring an 85-38 victory over Tonga in Cape Town.

Niger presidential guard leading country following coup

Niger presidential guard leading country following coup

Niger presidential guard leading country following coup

Niger presidential guard leading country following coup

The general who led a coup in Niger has taken to state television as the president of the transitional council that stripped President Mohamed Bazoum of power.

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Diamonds open netball World Cup campaign with big win

Diamonds open netball World Cup campaign with big win

Australia have produced an impressive performance to swamp Zimbabwe 86-30 in the Diamonds first game of the netball World Cup in Cape Town.

Niger president vows to save democracy after coup

Niger president vows to save democracy after coup

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, toppled in a military coup, has taken to social media to vow to protect "hard-won" democratic gains.

Jamaica netball great Fowler claims theft at World Cup

Jamaica netball great Fowler claims theft at World Cup

Jamaican skipper Jhaniele Fowler says she's had money stolen from her purse as she prepares for the Netball World Cup in Cape Town.

Diamonds determined to win back Netball World Cup

Diamonds determined to win back Netball World Cup

Australia will open their challenge for the Netball World Cup in South Africa against Zimbabwe, determined to regain the trophy they lost in 2019.

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Sudanese general warns Kenya against sending forces

Sudanese general warns Kenya against sending forces

Sudanese general warns Kenya against sending forces

Sudanese general warns Kenya against sending forces

Sudanese General Yassir al-Atta has forcefully rejected the idea of a regional bloc sending peacekeepers into the country.

Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail

Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail

Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail

Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail

Neither Sudan's army nor the Rapid Support Forces have been able to claim victory as the conflict drags on past its 100th day.

Doctors Without Borders' aid workers attacked in Sudan

Doctors Without Borders' aid workers attacked in Sudan

Doctors Without Borders' aid workers attacked in Sudan

Doctors Without Borders' aid workers attacked in Sudan

A team of 18 Doctors Without Borders workers in Sudan have been beaten and whipped by armed men while trying to deliver supplies to a Khartoum hospital.

Ewing gets Olympic break despite J-Bay disappointment

Ewing gets Olympic break despite J-Bay disappointment

Ewing gets Olympic break despite J-Bay disappointment

Ewing gets Olympic break despite J-Bay disappointment

Ethan Ewing had no answer to Felipe Toledo in the World Surf League event final at South Africa's Jeffreys Bay but he did secure a spot for the Paris Olympics.

Molly Picklum downed by Peterson in J-Bay WSL final

Molly Picklum downed by Peterson in J-Bay WSL final

Molly Picklum downed by Peterson in J-Bay WSL final

Molly Picklum downed by Peterson in J-Bay WSL final

Rising Australian surfing star Molly Picklum has been beaten by American Lakey Peterson in a thrilling J-Bay final in South Africa.

Australian Ethan Ewing crushed by Toledo in J-Bay final

Australian Ethan Ewing crushed by Toledo in J-Bay final

Australian Ethan Ewing crushed by Toledo in J-Bay final

Australian Ethan Ewing crushed by Toledo in J-Bay final

Ethan Ewing has secured his spot in the end-of-season WSL finals, but he was unable to defend his J-Bay crown against star Brazilian Filipe Toledo.

Gilmore gives world title defence a push at J-Bay

Gilmore gives world title defence a push at J-Bay

Gilmore gives world title defence a push at J-Bay

Gilmore gives world title defence a push at J-Bay

Stephanie Gilmore has a chance to make up ground as she chases a World Surf League Finals berth, advancing to the quarter-finals at Jeffreys Bay.

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Women's surfing rounds finally start after J-Bay delay

Australian surfing stars Tyler Wright, Stephanie Gilmore and Molly Picklum will be in action as the women's opening rounds start at South Africa's Corona Open.

Surf stars forced to wait another day at Jeffreys Bay

The World Surf League has called a lay day in the Corona Open at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa due to poor conditions.

Sudan sides clash in Bahri as army tries to make gains

Residents of the city of Bahri say Sudan's army and a paramilitary group have engage in fighting in the area.

Australian women play surfing waiting game at J-Bay

World No.2 Tyler Wright finished runner-up at the WSL's Corona Open at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa last year and is looking to go one better in 2023.

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International Criminal Court probes Sudan killings

The International Criminal Court says it is tracking reports of extrajudicial killings, the burning of homes and markets, and looting in Sudan's Darfur region.

At least 87 buried in mass grave in Sudan's West Darfur

The United Nations says it has "credible information" that almost 90 people have been buried in a mass grave in the West Darfur region of Sudan.

Number displaced by Sudan war surpasses three million

The war in Sudan has displaced more than 2.4 million people internally, with more than 730,000 crossing into neighbouring countries, migration data shows.

African bloc mulls deploying regional force in Sudan

An eastern African bloc has requested a summit of the 10-member Eastern Africa Standby Force to consider a possible deployment of troops in Sudan.

UN chief says Sudan on brink of 'full-scale civil war'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Sudan is on the brink of a “full-scale civil war” as fierce clashes between rival generals continue unabated.

Wallabies' Jones upset by Boks B-team jibe

Eddie Jones has taken issue with a reporter's question following the 43-12 Rugby Championship loss to South Africa in his first Test back as Wallabies coach.

Wallabies turn in shocker to open Eddie Jones era

The Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa has ended in disaster, with Eddie Jones admitting his men were completely outplayed.

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