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Asia floods death toll passes 1500, more rain expected

Asia floods death toll passes 1500, more rain expected

The death toll from floods in parts of Asia has surpassed 1500, as meteorologists warn of renewed rainfall.

Deforestation in spotlight as Asia flood toll hits 1500

Deforestation in spotlight as Asia flood toll hits 1500

Deforestation in spotlight as Asia flood toll hits 1500

Deforestation in spotlight as Asia flood toll hits 1500

Calls are growing to fight deforestation in parts of Asia after devastating floods killed more than 1500 people and left hundreds more missing.

Webber's pain could translate to protege Piastri's joy

Webber's pain could translate to protege Piastri's joy

Webber's pain could translate to protege Piastri's joy

Webber's pain could translate to protege Piastri's joy

Oscar Piastri needs a miracle to win a maiden F1 world championship in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - but his manager knows from experience anything's possible.

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Deadly floods in Asia kill more than 1400 people

Deadly floods in Asia kill more than 1400 people

Rescue teams are racing to reach isolated villages and relief efforts are ramping up after deadly floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia.

Deep-sea search for MH370 to resume on December 30

Deep-sea search for MH370 to resume on December 30

The hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on December 30, renewing hopes of finally locating the jet that vanished more than a decade ago.

Asian floods toll surges past 1300, millions displaced

Asian floods toll surges past 1300, millions displaced

The death toll in floods which struck Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand has climbed past 1300, with rescue workers still battling to reach affected areas.

Rescue efforts intensify in Asia as flood deaths surge

Rescue efforts intensify in Asia as flood deaths surge

Crews are scrambling to reach survivors in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand following floods and landslides that have killed more than 1300 people.

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UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case

UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case

UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case

UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case

British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to prison in absentia by a Bangladesh court along with her aunt, ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, for corruption.

Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise

Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise

Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise

Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise

Rescuers continue to search for survivors and aid operations is advancing as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia recover from devastating floods and landslides.

Indonesians hunt for food, water after deadly floods

Indonesians hunt for food, water after deadly floods

Indonesians hunt for food, water after deadly floods

Indonesians hunt for food, water after deadly floods

Some residents of flood-hit Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, Indonesian authorities say.

'Let's go, baby!' Piastri hails perfect day in Qatar GP

'Let's go, baby!' Piastri hails perfect day in Qatar GP

'Let's go, baby!' Piastri hails perfect day in Qatar GP

'Let's go, baby!' Piastri hails perfect day in Qatar GP

Australian ace Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a near-perfect day at the Qatar Grand Prix, winning the sprint and taking pole for the main race.

'Nice to be back': Piastri grabs pole for Qatar sprint

'Nice to be back': Piastri grabs pole for Qatar sprint

'Nice to be back': Piastri grabs pole for Qatar sprint

'Nice to be back': Piastri grabs pole for Qatar sprint

Aussie ace Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a fine start to a potentially decisive Qatar Grand Prix weekend, grabbing pole for the sprint race with Lando Norris third.

Asia flood deaths at 321, recovery operations step up

Asia flood deaths at 321, recovery operations step up

Asia flood deaths at 321, recovery operations step up

Asia flood deaths at 321, recovery operations step up

As extensive floods claim the lives of hundreds of people across South East Asia, rescuers are ramping up recovery operations.

Floods in Indonesia's Sumatra kill at least 174

Floods in Indonesia's Sumatra kill at least 174

Floods in Indonesia's Sumatra kill at least 174

Floods in Indonesia's Sumatra kill at least 174

Floods and landslides in western Indonesia have left at least 174 people dead, officials say.

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Thailand floods death toll rises to 145

At least 145 people have died in floods that have swept 12 southern provinces in Thailand.

At least 56 dead in Sri Lanka floods, 21 missing

Sri Lankan authorities have closed government offices and schools as the death toll from landslides and floods lifts to 56.

Slingsby's crew modify tactics for Abu Dhabi SailGP

The SailGP grand final will be held in Abu Dhabi rather than San Francisco Bay this season and not everybody is happy about it.

Aussie skipper goes unsold in India's WPL auction shock

In the biggest shock of the Women's Premier League auction, there was not a single bidder for Australian skipper Alyssa Healy.

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Hottest Test team faces cool-down period after glory

South Africa, the hottest Test nation, won't play another Test until next September in a quirk of the cricket calendar.

Snowboard ace kicks off triple Olympic challenge

Chasing Winter Olympics history in Italy next year, Australian snowboarder Valentino Guseli gets a hectic qualification period underway in China this week.

Australia to face Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup group

Aussies have been drawn in same T20 World Cup group as co-hosts Sri Lanka but begin with a match against Ireland.

Red carpet crasher deported after rushing Ariana Grande

Singapore has reportedly deported the man who rushed Wicked star Ariana Grande on the red carpet and banned the serial crasher from returning.

Good golly, Holly: 36-sec opener fires City in Vietnam

Melbourne City have beaten Ho Chi Minh City 3-0 in the Women's Asian Champions League in Vietnam, kick-started by a 36-second goal from Holly McNamara.

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

Japan will suffer a "crushing defeat" by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, the country's defence ministry warns.

Foreign attackers behind blast that killed 12: Pakistan

Pakistani government ministers have accused Afghanistan and India of complicity in an explosion in the capital Islamabad that killed 12 people.

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